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Kruea’s campaign contributions far less than Bethune’s leading up to Myrtle Beach mayor’s race

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Myrtle Beach mayor-elect Mark Kruea received a fraction of the amount of campaign contributions as incumbent Brenda Bethune in the months leading up to Tuesday's election, online records show. In October, Kruea's campaign received just $2,320, a fraction of Bethune's $4,100, according to data on the South Carolina State Ethics Commission website. Bethune also far outpaced Kruea in September, raising $23,750 to his $7…Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach Read Article

Johnsonville High School teacher turns himself in on assault charge

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FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A Johnsonville High School teacher turned himself in on an assault charge after allegedly snatching a student's wrist and bending their fingers back trying to remove a cellphone from their hand, the Florence County Sheriff's Office said. Raymond Haselden, 62, of Johnsonville, turned himself in on Wednesday and was charged with third-degree assault and battery. He was released from the Florence County Detention Cen…Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach Read Article

Hartsville mayor beat out by challenger in apparent leadership shakeup

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HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) -- Incumbent Hartsville Mayor Casey Hancock was beat out by challenger Dan Askins, unofficial results show. Hancock, who was elected in 2021 after a runoff, earned just over 46% of Tuesday's election with 714 votes. Askins, meanwhile, earned nearly 54% of the vote with 827. Askins had been active on social media prior to the election, promising change to the Darlington County city. Tuesday's results must be certified befo…Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach Read Article

Incumbent Atlantic Beach councilmembers set for new terms

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ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- A pair of Atlantic Beach town councilmembers appear to have secured fresh terms in Tuesday night's election. According to unofficial results, John David and E. Lamar Campbell were re-elected with 48 and 46 votes respectively, beating out Tracy DeWitt and Josephine Isom, who got 31 and 17 votes. The town is currently without a police force and battling a lawsuit by former chief Carlos Castillo and Crazy Horse Saloon…Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach Read Article

Florence County to get 2 new subdivisions, totaling nearly 400 lots

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FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- The Florence County Planning Commission approved plans for two new subdivisions, creating nearly 400 new lots. One will be in the town of Quinby, and the other off East National Cemetery Road, just outside of Florence city limits. As Florence continues to grow and with more businesses coming all the time, this means more families will need new homes. The new subdivisions would be built on the outskirts of the city…Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach Read Article

2025 Grand Strand, Pee Dee election results

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Check here frequently for election results once the polls close at 7 p.m.Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach Read Article

Marlboro County School District cutting ties with superintendent for second time

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MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Superintendent Helena Tillar is cutting ties with the Marlboro County School District for the second time in less than 10 years as officials work through a financial crisis that led to state intervention. Board members on Monday night accepted Tillar's resignation before voting to hash out a mutually approved separation agreement, which wasn't immediately made public. The move came after a two-hour executive sessi…Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach Read Article

Woman accused of trying to suffocate 1-year-old in Darlington County

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Editor's note: This story has been updated to correctly show the age of the victim after previous information provided by the Darlington County Sheriff's Office. DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Darlington County deputies have arrested a woman accused of trying to suffocate a 1-year-old, Sheriff Michael August said. Sugjaria Kennedy was charged with attempted murder and unlawful conduct toward a child. She was booked into the W. Glenn Campbell…Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach Read Article

Myrtle Beach man gets 12-year sentence for fentanyl trafficking

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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A Myrtle Beach man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for trafficking in fentanyl, according to the 15th Circuit Solicitor's Office. Jason Edward Garrett, 36, pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced by Horry County Circuit Court Judge David Caraker, the solicitor's office said. He had been scheduled to stand trial next week. Garrett will be required to serve at least 85% of this sentence before he is eligibl…Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach See the Story

Atlantic Beach loses last remaining officer, council asks no questions

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ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Atlantic Beach's last remaining officer is stepping down next week due to "extenuating circumstances," he told town leaders Monday. Lt. Andrew Valentine didn't offer any other details as to why he's leaving the force, and nobody on the town council asked questions of him at a public meeting. Valentine said his final day will be Nov. 11. His departure comes amid a joint lawsuit filed last week by former police chief…Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach Read Article