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October 06, 2008

Chidlren’s health initiative gets lawmakers support

Congress has green-lighted a massive new study into children’s health with the goal of learning new ways to treat, and even prevent illness.

Vigil held for domestic violence victims

Family and friends gathered in Columbia Monday morning, remembering the victims who died because of domestic violence this past year.

Drowning call could lead to a case of sexual assault

Myrtle Beach police are investigating after a 14-year-old girl was found in a swimming pool Sunday night, and is now in the hospital in Charleston.

Hartsville murder suspect awaiting extradition in PA
Hartsville murder suspect awaiting extradition in PA

The suspect charged in the murder of Hartsville store owner Keith Hancock, is still behind bars this morning in a Pennsylvania jail. Authorities charged 39-year-old Eddie Huggins in the case.

Police arrest suspect in credit union robbery
Police arrest suspect in credit union robbery

Florence police have arrested a suspect in the Sept. 29 robbery of Pee Dee Federal Credit Union.

Police investigate carjacking

Myrtle Beach police are investigating a carjacking that happened Saturday evening.

Murder trial against Dillon County man to begin Monday

The murder trial of a Dillon County man accused of killing his 11-year-old stepdaughter 15 years ago will begin Monday.


October 05, 2008

Troopers investigating accident involving a pedestrian

According to South Carolina Highway Patrol website,  a pedestrian was struck on Highway 707 and Laura Woods Drive in Horry County.

Recognizing true friends

Good morning, everyone, and welcome back to another Cecil’s World in Print. I want to talk about friends and friendship. How can you tell if you have a true friend?

Flags lowered for firefighters
Flags lowered for firefighters

Many of you may have notice flags lowered Sunday. That’s because October 5th is recognized as an observance day of fallen firefighters across the nation.


October 04, 2008

Election officials brace for large voter turnout
Election officials brace for large voter turnout

It’s now past deadline for South Carolina residents to register to vote in Nov. 4 election.
But, earlier Saturday voter registration offices were open in the Pee Dee and across the state and many people took advantage of that to register.


October 03, 2008

Myrtle Beach moves forward with boardwalk project

David Sebok, executive director of the Downtown Redevelopment Corporation said the board will take one last look at the landscaping plans, probably in two weeks.

Auto industry ok in Myrtle Beach

We took a look at how the economy is affecting Myrtle Beach car dealerships.

Bikers ride around Myrtle Beach to avoid city limits

The group started out at Jamin’ Town in Surfside Beach, then made their way all the way up to North Myrtle Beach, and then came back again, ending their ride back at Jamin’ Town.

Myrtle Beach faces lawsuit over ordinances

The suit was filed Friday in United States District Court in Florence, by Charleston-based attorney, Elizabeth P. Marlow.

Six people face drug charges in Bennettsville

Bennettsville police have arrested six people as a result of an undercover drug investigation that began Aug. 1.


October 02, 2008

Curfew law part of new Myrtle Beach ordinances

But Myrtle Beach police hope that in the future you will see fewer teenagers out on the boulevard early in the morning, thanks to a new law that reads in part, that teenagers under the age of 18 cannot be out from 1-6 a.m. without a valid reason.

Business owners file suit against Myrtle Beach

The city of Myrtle Beach is facing another lawsuit over some of the new ordinances passed by city council, designed to curtail the May motorcycle rallies.

USC dean offers unique insight on vice presidential debate

The vice presidential candidates are getting ready for what could be the most-watched vice presidential debate in history.

School bus crash sends children to the hospital

An Horry County school bus accident sends 11 children to the hospital.

Ice cream shop, beachwear store destroyed by fire
Ice cream shop, beachwear store destroyed by fire

Ann Fairchild and Leslie Moseley grabbed what they could Thursday afternoon as smoke filled Fairchild’s family business, Painters Ice Cream shop in Garden City Beach.

One day left for Grand Strand voters to register

The deadline in South Carolina to register to vote in the Nov. 4 general election is Saturday, Oct. 4. Click here for complete details.

C-SPAN bus makes visit to Grand Strand
C-SPAN bus makes visit to Grand Strand

Cable television network offers students a chance to learn more about federal government and how the network covers every proceeding on Capitol Hill

Palin to make first campaign appearance in Carolinas

Newspaper reports the Republican Vice Presidential candidate will speak at East Carolina University next week


October 01, 2008

Suspect named in Hartsville seed store slaying
Suspect named in Hartsville seed store slaying

Hartsville Police have identified a suspect in connection with the slaying of 57 year-old Keith Hoyle Hancock of Hartsville—Eddie Anthony Huggins.  He is wanted for murder and robbery. 

Group ‘rescues’ Marion County Animal Shelter

The Marion County Animal Shelter has made news for years about the lack of care for the animals. But last month, Marion County Council awarded Paws to the Rescue, an animal rescue group, a management contract to oversee the daily operations.

What would you ask a financial advisor about your money?

How is the economy affecting you? We’d like to hear from you. On Thursday, News 13 will bring you up-to-date information on what you should do with your money.

Horry County Council members address rally issue
Horry County Council members address rally issue

In the first meeting of an ad hoc committee formed to focus on the Grand Strand bike rallies, the four member committee chose councilman Kevin Hardee as chair.

Fall bike rally in full swing despite ordinances
Fall bike rally in full swing despite ordinances

Wednesday was the first day of the Harley-Davidson fall motorcycle rally. Organizers said this year’s rally is progressing like any other, but many those involved aren’t sure how many of this week’s participants will be back in the spring.

Surfside Beach Police search for burglar
Surfside Beach Police search for burglar

Surfside Beach Police say cash, credit cards, and checks were stolen from a home in the 600 Block of Ocean Boulevard nearly a month ago, on Sept. 2.

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