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NEW TODAY: 'Hits him with a stick': Loris man charged after alleged dog abuse

‘Hits him with a stick’: Loris man charged after alleged dog abuse

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Loris man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly kept a dog outside without food or water in a small kennel that did not give it room to move freely, the Horr…

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Americans owe more than ever on their underwater car loans

Americans are drowning in car debt, and the water’s rising fast, reports show.

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Food aid is safe this month, but shutdown could put it at risk in November

A federal program that provides food assistance to 40 million low-income people could be at risk in November if the government shutdown isn’t resolved by then.

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With early voting set to start, here’s all contested races on the Grand Strand, Pee Dee

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — With early voting for South Carolina’s Nov. 4 municipal election set to begin Monday, here’s a list of all the contested races in the Grand Strand and …

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CHECK THIS OUT: Here's who has the largest delinquent state tax bills in Horry County, Pee Dee

Here’s who has the largest delinquent state tax bills in Horry County, Pee Dee

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A quarterly list of South Carolina’s top delinquent taxpayers released on Wednesday includes more than 40 Horry County people and businesses who combined owe…

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'The Daily Show' mockingly agrees to Hegseth's press restrictions

‘The Daily Show’ mockingly agrees to Hegseth’s press restrictions

Comedy Central’s “Daily Show” poked fun at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday by mockingly agreeing to his new press restrictions at the Pentagon.

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'He got lucky we didn’t wake up’: Naked man caught on camera terrorizing Florida neighborhood

‘He got lucky we didn’t wake up’: Naked man caught on camera terrorizing Florida neighborhood

A Pinellas Park neighborhood said a man who went on a late-night rampage, naked and destructive, is lucky to be alive after neighbors said they were ready to defend their homes.

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NTSB releases report on cause of Titan implosion

The disappearance of the Titan off Canada in 2023 led to a search that garnered worldwide attention.

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Video: Chicago native says armed agents abducted him and questioned citizenship

A U.S. citizen says armed Border Patrol agents snatched him off a Chicago street in broad daylight early Wednesday morning.

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NEW INFORMATION: Myrtle Beach officials provide new information in sewer force main break

Myrtle Beach officials provide new information in sewer force main break

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The City of Myrtle Beach has provided additional information about the response to a Friday sewer force main break. According to a city spokeswoman, the eight-inch…

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Aldi starts Thanksgiving price war: $40 to feed 10

Aldi starts Thanksgiving meal price war: $40 for 10 people

Aldi is selling “21 total products and ingredients” that the buyer prepares for this year’s Turkey Day.

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JUST IN: Fire destroys North Hartsville home; no injuries reported

Fire destroys North Hartsville home; no injuries reported

HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) — A home in North Hartsville was destroyed in an early morning fire, authorities said. No one was hurt in the fire in the 500 block of Johnson Street, Hartsville Fire …

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Vance on Young Republicans' chat: 'That’s what kids do'

Vance on Young Republicans’ chat: ‘That’s what kids do’

Vice President Vance said on Wednesday he did not want the racist remarks in the explosive Young Republicans group chat to ruin the participants’ lives, dismissing them as “stupid” jokes made…

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NEW TODAY: Marion County bridge replacement expected to last until fall of 2026

Marion County bridge replacement expected to last until fall of 2026

MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A bridge replacement project in Marion County will create a detour until fall of 2026 according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The project, s…

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Family members share Diane Keaton's cause of death

Family members share Diane Keaton’s cause of death

Family members of legendary actress Diane Keaton, who passed away Saturday at the age of 79, revealed the Oscar-winning actress died during a battle with pneumonia, according to multiple media repo…

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Check out today's Color the Weather from M'Pris Barr!

Color the Weather: M’Pris Barr

Here is the latest Color the Weather from M’Pris Barr. You can color one, too, and you may see it on the News13 morning show! Each weekday, during News13’s morning show, WBTW will show a draw…

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Check out today's Color the Weather from Marley Stanley!

Color the Weather: Marley Stanley

Here is the latest Color the Weather from Marley Stanley. You can color one, too, and you may see it on the News13 morning show! Each weekday, during News13’s morning show, WBTW will show a drawing…

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WATCH: 2 deer break into North Carolina home

Gavin Edwards, still in disbelief, recounts how his doorbell camera captured the astonishing moment when not one, but two deer, crashed into his front door.

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New statewide task force aims to tackle rising North Carolina gang violence

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — With gang activity spreading into every corner of North Carolina, state leaders are launching a new task force to find real solutions. The Governor’s Gang Prevent…

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VIDEO: Dog chews through battery, starts fire inside North Carolina home

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – A fire broke out at a Chapel Hill home after a dog got hold of a device with a lithium-ion battery while the owners were out of the house. The Chapel Hill Fire Department…

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The world is on track to add 57 superhot days a year, but it could have been worse, study shows

The world is on track to add nearly two months of dangerous superhot days each year by the end of the century.

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Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American milit…

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Smucker sues Trader Joe's over alleged 'dupe' Uncrustables product

Smucker sues Trader Joe’s over alleged ‘dupe’ Uncrustables product

The lawsuit also acknowledged Trader Joe’s use of blue packaging is similar to Smucker’s trademarked branding.

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THURSDAY FORECAST: Lowest temperatures of the season tonight

Lowest temperatures of the season tonight

Low temperatures tonight will be as low as the low-40s inland and along the borderbelt with the coast in the upper-40s. Friday will maintain sunny skies and cool temperatures with the highs 70-73 d…

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