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Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Thousands hit the ground running in Myrtle Beach Marathon
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Almost 4,000 people hit the ground running Saturday morning at the Myrtle Beach Marathon. For the 28th year, participants ran nine beachfront miles starting at 6:30 a.m. Both marathon and half-marathon runners needed to run at a 15-minute per mile pace and cross the finish line behind Pelicans Ballpark. One runner said how he and his teammates on the Carolina Forest High School soccer team trained for the 5K. 'Between every lap, the first four laps, we do 20 push-ups,' Iain Sherrill said. 'The next four laps, we do 20 sit-ups. Then, the last four laps, we run with the ball.' Another runner retired from collegiate cross-country and track about a year ago. She said the Myrtle Beach Marathon gave her the chance to run back in. 'I had to take a long break,' Chloe McDaniel said. 'But it feels really good to be back at it and enjoy it again.' Family and friends cheered for their runners with homemade signs, and everyone celebrated their hard work with good food and lots of rest. Some runners said support from the sidelines pushed them to the finish line. Others said the support from their fellow runners was just as important. 'I literally could not have finished this race without these people,' Rebecca Ward said. Aubrey Quillen said: 'This is a very special group of friends, and a special group of runners.' Michael Labaugh of Pawleys Island crossed this marathon's finish line as well, but he said there is more to run. 'We have a full marathon coming up that we'll be going to Spain for, in Valencia,' Labaugh said. 'So, I think this is just the beginning.' Jeffrey Wesolowski was the overall full marathon winner. Natalie Daniels was first among females. * * * Skylar Musick is a multimedia journalist at News13. Skylar is originally from Long Island, New York. She joined the News13 team in June 2024 after graduating from Villanova University in May 2024. Follow Skylar on X, formerly Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, and read more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
‘Isn't a game': Horry County's top prosecutor talks consequences amid string of hoax threats against Carolina Forest school
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — 15th Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson is sharing the consequences people can face after Carolina Forest High School has been the target of three hoax threats in just the past two weeks. Threats were directed at the school on Feb. 19, Tuesday and on Thursday. Each of them were investigated by Horry County police, who found no credible threat and deemed them hoaxes. Classes were placed in a 'hold' status until the campus was checked and cleared. If the threats were made by juveniles, Richardson said those kids can face charges and spend 90 days to a year in jail. 'We'd spend all of March, all of April, all of May — so the rest of the school year — in jail,' he said. 'We'd miss Easter, we'd miss all the other holidays. We'd miss any birthdays that pop up between now and then. And we leave with a criminal record.' But the threats affect a lot more people than just those who make them. '200 people have not been educated for an amount of time. They've had to walk outside. 400 parents have been scared,' Richardson said. 'They're all having to line up and see. Because of Columbine and because of Sandy Hook, this isn't a game.' Under Horry County Schools' cell phone policy, which officially started in January, students are required to keep their cell phones off and in their backpacks during the school day. One Carolina Forest High School parent said she was happy with the school's communication during the threats. The district explained the notification process. 'Carolina Forest High School communicated twice with parents yesterday regarding the hoax incident. Parents were informed that the school was working alongside law enforcement regarding a call received, that the school was placed in a 'Hold' standard response protocol during the initial investigation, and that another update would be provided once more information became available. The second communication informed parents that the 'Hold' was lifted, law enforcement was able to identify the call as a hoax, the school gates were reopened, and students would continue their school day on a modified bell schedule. 'Hold' means that the hallways are cleared, and students and staff remain in their classrooms or areas and continue doing business as usual until they get the all-clear from the school administration. The attachment helps explain our standard response protocols. The incident remains under investigation. As with any incident, this situation presents an opportunity to review and enhance our policies, procedures, and response to events.' * * * Skylar Musick is a multimedia journalist at News13. Skylar is originally from Long Island, New York. She joined the News13 team in June 2024 after graduating from Villanova University in May 2024. Follow Skylar on X, formerly Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, and read more of her work here. * * * Caleb is a digital producer at News13. Caleb joined the team in January 2023 after graduating from Liberty University. He is from Northern Virginia. Follow Caleb on X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
Hoax threat at Carolina Forest High School is third in 8 days
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Carolina Forest High School was placed in a 'hold' situation Thursday morning for the third time in just over a week after yet another hoax threat, authorities said. The incident wrapped up 'very quickly and calmly,' Horry County police spokesperson Mikayla Moskov told News13. No additional details about the incident were immediately available. In an emailed statement, Horry County Schools' spokesperson Lisa Bourcier said the 'hold' was brief. 'This morning Carolina Forest High School was notified by law enforcement of a potential incident near their school and in an abundance of caution, the staff and students briefly utilized our standard response protocol, 'Hold' protocol,' Bourcier said. 'Shortly after they went into a 'Hold' protocol, they received the all-clear from law enforcement and students are continuing with their normal school day.' During a 'hold' situation, school hallways are cleared and students and staff remain in their classrooms or areas and continue as usual until administrators issue an all-clear. It was the second hoax threat of the week at the school. Horry County officers searched the school after a reported threat on Tuesday, but none was found. In that incident, a caller said he had a Glock and wanted to 'end it all,' according to a police report provided Thursday to News13. The caller said he was tired of getting bullied and was going to 'take everyone out.' Police also investigated an incident on Feb. 19 after someone called law enforcement about a possible threat in a school restroom. A police report said the call came in shortly before lunchtime and that the caller said they had a bomb and knives in a restroom on campus. That incident led to a 'hold' of 25 minutes while authorities investigated. There have been other similar threats at the school. Last August, Trenton Alexander Brown, 20, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to first-offense making a bomb threat or conveying false information about a bomb threat. He was given a sentence under the Youthful Offender Act not to exceed six years in prison, but the judge suspended the sentence to 18 months' probation instead. Two local juveniles were also arrested last April in connection with a string of threats at the school that included the one made by Brown. Horry County's police chief at the time, Joseph Hill, said those responsible would 'face justice.' * * * Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on, Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
Horry County police investigate second hoax threat in 2 weeks at Carolina Forest High School
CAROLINA FOREST, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police are investigating a second hoax threat at Carolina Forest High School in as many weeks, authorities said on Tuesday. Horry County officers responded to the school for a reported threat, police said. The school was searched while classes were in a 'hold' status and no true threat was found. 'Carolina Forest High School has again become the victim of another hoax call. The Horry County Police Department, SRO, SSO and administration has efficiently checked and cleared the campus, and their school day will continue on a modified bell schedule with much-needed academic instruction,' Horry County Schools said in a statement. 'I want to thank our law enforcement partners for their continued professionalism and the assistance they have provided for our school community.' The incident is the second hoax threat in as many weeks. Last Wednesday, Horry County Schools said a school resource officer was notified about a call received by law enforcement about a possible threat in a school restroom. A police report said the call came in shortly before lunchtime and that the caller said they had a bomb and knives in a restroom on campus. As a result, the school enacted its 'hold' emergency protocol for about 25 minutes while law enforcement personnel and school officials investigated the incident, the district said in an emailed statement. The district said on Tuesday that the safety of its students and staff is their top priority. Horry County Schools delays action on safety committee as superintendent crafts plan There have been similar threats at the school as recently as last year. In August, Trenton Alexander Brown, 20, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to first-offense making a bomb threat or conveying false information about a bomb threat. He was given a sentence under the Youthful Offender Act not to exceed six years in prison, but the judge suspended the sentence to 18 months' probation instead. After Brown's plea, 15th Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson told News13 the April bomb threat was the result of an online prank between video game players. Two local juveniles were also arrested in April in connection with a string of threats at the school that included the one made by Brown. Horry County's police chief at the time, Joseph Hill, said those responsible would 'face justice.' Count on News13 for updates. * * * Caleb is a digital producer at News13. Caleb joined the team in January 2023 after graduating from Liberty University. He is from Northern Virginia. Follow Caleb on X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
Horry County authorities investigate hoax threat at Carolina Forest High School
CAROLINA FOREST, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police are investigating after a hoax threat was called in to Carolina Forest High School Wednesday morning. Horry County Schools said a school resource officer was notified about a call received by law enforcement about a possible threat in a school restroom. Police said the call came in shortly before lunchtime. As a result, the school enacted its 'hold' emergence protocol for about 25 minutes while law enforcement personnel and school officials investigated the incident, the district said in an emailed statement. Both Horry County police and school officials said the threat was a hoax and there was no 'real' threat to the school or community. News13 has asked Horry County police for their report on the incident. There have been similar threats at the school as recently as last year. In August, Trenton Alexander Brown, 19, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to first-offense making a bomb threat or conveying false information about a bomb threat. He was given a sentence under the Youthful Offender Act not to exceed six years in prison, but the judge suspended the sentence to 18 months' probation instead. After Brown's plea, 15th Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson told News13 the April bomb threat was the result of an online prank between video game players. Two local juveniles were also arrested in April in connection with a string of threats at the school that included the one made by Brown. Horry County's police chief at the time, Joseph Hill, said those responsible would 'face justice.' 'I think folks really think they're anonymous when they're lodging these threats via the internet, but they're not,' Hill said at the time.'Everyone leaves an electronic breadcrumb. Between the Horry County Police Department and our federal partners, we will find them, and we have.' Police said after Wednesday's incident that anyone with information about suspicious activity should call 911, their local law enforcement agency or nonemergency dispatch at 843-248-1520. * * * Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on, Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
