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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 7h

North Myrtle Beach boat fire reminds shrimpers about costs of the job

GARDEN CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Grand Strand community and beyond is coming together for a young North Carolina family after their shrimp boat caught fire and sank off the coast of North Myrtl…

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 7h

Savannah/Hilton Head Airport named #1 in the US

This is the sixth year in a row that the airport has won the recognition.

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 7h

‘This is not part of the deal’: Resident frustrated as King tides flood Garden City streets

GARDEN CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — King tides are once again flooding streets in Garden City and Murrells Inlet this week, creating problems for neighbors and drivers. King tides, which happen a few …

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 8h

Myrtle Beach officials caution residents about washed-up shrimp boat debris

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Debris from a sunken shrimp boat has made its way to the shores of Myrtle Beach, and city officials are asking residents to be on the lookout for more. On Wednesda…

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 8h

Georgetown County deputies investigating license plate thefts in Andrews

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities are investigating a series of license plate thefts in the Andrews community. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office released home surveillance video of …

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 8h

Trump pushing for drastic reduction in refugees allowed into US

“Our concern is that this could turn what has long been a globally responsive humanitarian system into one that overwhelmingly favors a single group.”

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 9h

These US cities spend the most – and least – on groceries, study finds

As grocery prices continue to march higher, some U.S. cities are feeling the burden more than others, a new study found.

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 9h

Israel, Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 9h

Worries grow over air traffic tumult as shutdown hits second week

Senators are growing increasingly concerned that the mounting flight delays and air traffic controller absences could balloon to the level experienced during the 2019 government shutdown, with some…

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 10h

Florida Republican unveils bill threatening state funding if colleges don’t rename roads after Charlie Kirk

Florida state Rep. Kevin Steele (R) filed a bill Tuesday that threatens state funding to public universities and colleges if they do not rename specific roads after slain conservative activist Char…

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Myrtle Beach officials caution residents about washed-up shrimp boat debris

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Debris from a sunken shrimp boat has made its way to the shores of Myrtle Beach, and city officials are asking residents to be on the lookout for more. On Wednesda…

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 10h

Woman sues haunted house after breaking both ankles

A Nebraska woman says a jump meant to thrill visitors at a haunted house in Kansas City, Missouri, left her with two broken ankles.

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 11h

Federal judge blocks Trump changes to teen pregnancy prevention program

The Trump administration can’t force organizations that receive federal teen pregnancy prevention grants to comply with an executive order against “indoctrinating” children about “radical gender id…

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 11h

South Carolina Halloween display often mistaken for burning home

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (WSPA) — A Halloween display in Fountain Inn is captivating locals with its elaborate decorations, featuring lights and smoke machines. The display, which has been mistaken…

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 11h

Ex-Marlboro County sheriff sues rivals, claims political retribution

MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A former Marlboro County sheriff cleared last year in a federal excessive force trial is suing his top political rival and others, claiming they’re at the…

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 12h

New Orleans escapee Derrick Groves recaptured in Atlanta: U.S. Marshals

The final escaped inmate from the Orleans Justice Center has been recaptured in Atlanta.

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 12h

Disneyland guest dies after riding Haunted Mansion

A woman in her 60s suffered an apparent heart attack and died after riding the Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland on Monday evening.

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 12h

CRIMETRACKER: Horry County police investigate report of nearly 50 gunshots in Longs area

Horry County police investigate report of nearly 50 gunshots in Longs area

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A home and a vehicle were hit by bullets Tuesday night in the Longs area when someone reportedly sprayed the area with approximately 50 gunshots, according to an H…

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 13h

Government shutdown already causing flight delays: Service to more than 170 airports could stop entirely

Several major airports were experiencing delays on Wednesday, and smaller airports were at risk of losing service altogether by the end of the week.

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 13h

Myrtle Beach man waved apparent firearm at police during Monday pursuit, authorities say

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach man who was arrested Monday after leading police on a chase through two Grand Strand cities at one point waved an apparent firearm at authorit…

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 13h

Georgia man charged in January crash that killed North Carolina couple, injured 4 others in Darlington County

DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Georgia man is facing two counts of reckless homicide in connection with a January crash that killed a North Carolina couple in Darlington County, the South…

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 14h

‘I ain’t dead yet!’ Dolly Parton reassures fans about health

Amid worries over her health, country icon Dolly Parton posted a video on Wednesday letting fans know she’s OK.

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 14h

Disneyland and Disney World are increasing prices: Here’s what to know

Tickets, annual passes and parking are about to get more expensive.

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 14h

Changes to SNAP benefits take effect in October: What to know

The federal government may be shut down, but that didn’t stop changes to SNAP benefits from kicking in on the first of the month, which is also the start of the fiscal year.

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WBTW News13 @wbtwnews13.bsky.social · 15h

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s final ‘extraordinary’ TV appearance praised by creator

The “Murder in the Small Town” creator said Warner was able to channel the “quiet, intense integrity” that the role required.

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