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"He wanted to basically sit back and collect money" former employees speak out

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Former employees of a local pool company at the center of a News13 investigation have come forward to share what it was like to work for Cascade Custom Pools and its owner Chris Harrington. Tim Deaner said he was hired for Harrington’s Cascade Hauling company last year in July. But […]

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Horry County Schools superintendent expected to retire early, capping 35-year career

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The chief of South Carolina’s third largest public school district plans to request an early end to his contract so he can retire. Rick Maxey, who has led the nearly 50,000-student system since 2015, notified board members last week, according to a story first reported on Tuesday by the Post […]

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News13 Pet of the Weekend: Yam

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — News13’s Pet of the Weekend for April 20-21 is Yam, a 2-year-old dog available for adoption at the Grand Strand Humane Society. Learn more about Yam in the video player above.

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Horry County judge removes himself from murder trial of ex-deputy coroner Chris Dontell

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A judge overseeing the Horry County murder case of ex-deputy coroner Chris Dontell has agreed to remove himself from the case. Judge Benjamin Culbertson’s decision came after an April 5 hearing on Dontell’s request to have him step down, according to a court document obtained by News13. No reason was […]

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'It's unreal': Grandfather of Robeson County deadly shooting victim wants change

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — In a News13 exclusive, the grandfather of a Robeson County man who was shot and killed on Monday is speaking out. Brandigan Hunt, 33, of Lumberton, was found dead inside a vehicle early Monday afternoon on Beam Road, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said. The investigation determined that he was […]

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Horry County police seeking tips in wake of deadly shooting

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police are asking for the public’s help as authorities continue to investigate circumstances behind a fatal shooting. Katelyn Bennett, 33, was found dead in her car last Wednesday near the intersection of Highway 905 and Gore Road outside of Conway. Officials ruled her death a homicide and believe […]

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Photos: Here's how News13 viewers celebrated the eclipse

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — While Grand Strand and Pee Dee eclipse-watchers didn’t get to experience totality Mondy afternoon, the event still proved to be a spectacle. People gathered at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach, at the Robeson Community College and other places throughout the Grand Strand and Pee Dee to watch as daylight […]

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Former Socastee day care worker accused of harming children gets no contact order, $30K bond

SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — A Socastee day care worker accused of abusing children in February is on GPS monitoring after posting a $30,000 bond on Monday, the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office said Monday. Alexandria Allabaugh, 30, is facing nine counts of harming a child in her care. The former employee at My Sunshine Child Development […]

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Dad of Conway woman found dead in car with gunshot wound killed in 2016 shooting

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A woman found dead inside her car in Horry County is the second member of her family to die under violent circumstances in recent years. Katelyn Bennett, 33, of Conway, was found dead in a car with a gunshot wound after the car crashed into a ditch Wednesday afternoon along […]

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1 injured in Florence County shooting, deputies say

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was injured in a shooting Wednesday evening in Florence County, deputies said. Deputies are unclear of the exact location of the shooting, but News13 spotted law enforcement vehicles off Third Loop Road. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of what are believed to be […]

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