Profile for Drew Smith

Digital Journalist at News13

Drew Smith joined News13 as a digital journalist in May 2011. He grew up outside of Boston, MA and graduated with a degree in journalism from Elon University in Elon, NC. Drew comes to News 13 from WFMY-TV in Greensboro where he was a freelance producer. During his time at Elon, Drew also completed internships at NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams and New England Cable News. He was the news director at Elon’s student-run newscast, Phoenix14News. He helped lead the organization to several awards including a College Television Award from the Emmy foundation. Drew loves the beach and meeting new people. He looks forward to making the Grand Strand home.

Recent Content

Two elections, House re-districting create confusion in Socastee

SOCASTEE, SC - The June 5 special election to fill the SC House District 68 seat left vacant by Thad Viers and the separate June 12 primary for House 68 has made the campaign complicated.

05/25/2012 1:15 PM
Man facing sex crime charges after Little River standoff

LITTLE RIVER, S.C. -- A man was taken into custody after a nearly 3-hour standoff with Horry County police and US Marshals in Little River.

05/23/2012 10:36 PM
Voters bounce Pierce as Atlantic Beach mayor, elect Jake Evans

ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. -- Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce was voted out of office by a 53-4 vote margin in favor of challenger Jake Evans -- a margin of victory that far exceeds the 33 challenged votes cast in Tuesday's election.

05/22/2012 8:08 PM
Atlantic Beach Bikefest quiet so far, special election Tuesday

ATLANTIC BEACH, SC - The extended Atlantic Beach Bikefest has failed to attract many visitors five days before the Memorial Day weekend – when the bikers traditionally visit the small north Strand town.

05/21/2012 9:31 PM
Wet week impacts bike rally vendor sales in Horry County

MYRTLE BEACH, SC - This week's floods, thunder storms and constant downpours have not been kind to bikers.

05/18/2012 4:00 PM
Wet week impacts bike week vendor sales in Horry County

Several vendors set up behind the Myrtle Beach Harley Davidson Dealership.

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Myrtle Beach leaders welcome Vote Travel bus

MYRTLE BEACH, SC - The Vote Travel bus parked on Ocean Boulevard in downtown Myrtle Beach Thursday as organizers hoped to catch the attention of visitors, residents and politicians.

05/17/2012 7:35 PM
Murrells Inlet restaurant re-opens months after fire

MURRELLS INLET, SC - A south Strand restaurant that burned to the ground re-opened Wednesday.

05/16/2012 10:09 PM
Carolina Forest leaders hope for staff additions in Horry budget

CONWAY, SC - Horry County Council approved a second reading of its budget Tuesday night.

05/15/2012 10:18 PM
Horry to begin administrator negotiations with Georgetown Admin

CONWAY, SC - Horry County Council voted Tuesday to direct human resources to begin negotiations with Chris Eldridge for the county administrator position.

05/15/2012 8:13 PM
Horry bike week begins, burnouts continue

MURRELLS INLET, SC - The bikers have arrived on the Grand Strand and the official Horry County special event vendor permit period opened up Monday.

05/14/2012 8:57 PM
Police, EMS work to keep race fans safe at Darlington

DARLINGTON, S.C. - It's not just race fans in the stands and infield at Darlington this weekend, a huge number of police and EMS personnel poured in from across the state.

05/12/2012 5:33 PM
Myrtle Beach Homeless Coalition makes slow progress

MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Horry County and the City of Myrtle Beach want homeless assistance agenices to work together.

05/09/2012 10:19 PM
New leadership to run Surfside Beach council differently

SURFSIDE BEACH, SC - Surfside Beach Town Council has a new mayor and two new councilmembers.

05/08/2012 10:34 PM
Democrats' stump for votes, momentum in Galivants Ferry

GALIVANTS FERRY, SC - The Galivants Ferry Stump began in 1876 when Gen. Wade Hampton announced his candidacy for South Carolina Governor.

05/07/2012 10:08 PM
Voting machines used in Atlantic Beach to go back into service

ATLANTIC BEACH, SC - The SC Election Commission has found no problems with the electronic voting machines used in the Nov. 1 election, according to Horry County Spokeswoman Lisa Bourcier.

05/07/2012 3:29 PM
SCGOP releases certification list, 16 Horry candidates off ballot

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Republican Party today issued a statement following the S.C. Supreme Court's Noon, May 4 filing deadline.

05/04/2012 12:53 PM
Horry lawmaker concerned about elections case effect on voters

MYRTLE BEACH, SC - The SC Supreme Court stood its ground Thursday as it denied a request for a rehearing on the election filing case.

05/03/2012 10:32 PM
Myrtle Beach Drive-by shooting suspects on the loose

Police responded to a call for shots fired at 909 4th Avenue North Thursday at 4:40 Thursday afternoon.

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Former Atlantic Beach Town Manager arrested for assault

CONWAY, S.C. - The former Town Manager of Atlantic Beach was arrested by SLED Thursday and charged with assault and battery, 3rd degree.

05/03/2012 5:34 PM