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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Vehicle crashes into apartment building near Surfside Beach; residents of 8 units displaced
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Residents of eight apartments had to leave their homes overnight after a vehicle crashed into their building near Surfside Beach, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. It happened at about 2:15 a.m. on the 2000 block of Clearwater Drive, HCFR said. There were no serious injuries. A utility crew responded to the scene to help secure the building's power. The South Carolina Highway Patrol, Horry County police and the Surfside Beach Fire Department responded to the scene. No additional information was immediately available. Count on News13 for updates. * * * 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
4 hurt, critical injuries reported in Horry Co. wreck
HORRY COUNTY, S.C.(WBTW) — Four people were hurt including at least one in critical condition following a Saturday afternoon wreck outside Conway. Horry County Fire Rescue crews were sent to the area of Highway 378 and Pitts Landing Road just before 5 p.m., the agency said in a Facebook post. Three vehicles were involved and extrication was required. Officials said the roadway will be closed off for an extended period of time. South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating along with the Conway Fire Department. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. No further information was immediately available. * * * Adam Benson joined the News13 digital team in January 2024. He is a veteran South Carolina reporter with previous stops at the Greenwood Index-Journal, Post & Courier and The Sun News in Myrtle Beach. Adam is a Boston native and University of Utah graduate. Follow Adam on X, formerly Twitter, at @AdamNewshound12. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Horry County Fire Rescue, Atlantic Beach police chief offer differing accounts of bike week fights that injured 12
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Fire Rescue initiated its mass casualty protocols during a series of fights during Sunday morning's Atlantic Beach bike week festivities in which 12 people were hurt, but the town's police chief still disputes claims of a mass casualty incident. 'There were no mass casualties at the Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival on Saturday evening as has been reported. There were a couple of fights that broke out, causing panic in the crowd and several people were injured trying to leave the area,' Chief Carlos Castillo Jr. said on Sunday. 'Adequate police and medical staff were on hand to aid as needed and transport individuals to the hospital.' Horry County Fire Rescue said it was dispatched for a reported disturbance with multiple injuries. 'Because of the increasing number of patients from the initial dispatch, HCFR engaged its mass casualty incident protocols, which includes bringing resources like the Multi-Patient Unit bus to the scene and alerting local hospitals of a possible influx of transports,' HCFR spokesperson Tony Casey said. 'These protocols may be enacted any time HCFR is handling five patients or more on a given incident. Additional to the two on-site ambulances, HCFR Command brought in seven ambulances from across Horry County to handle the patient load, along with other personnel.' 12 people in total were taken to the hospital, all with non-life-threatening injuries, according to HCFR. Six other people signed medical transport waivers. In a statement to News13 on Wednesday, Castillo reiterated that rumors of a mass casualty incident were 'inaccurate, though the situation did cause significant disruption.' 'The injuries sustained were primarily due to the panic — patrons ran to escape the fights, leading to trampling incidents,' Castillo said. 'Emergency medical services (EMS) provided aid, 12 people were transported to the hospital and six additional people signed medical transport waivers. Reports indicate that these injuries were not from a single event but rather from separate fights throughout the festival.' Castillo said the people involved in the altercations fled and could not be located, but that authorities are continuing to investigate. * * * 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. * * * Adrianna Lawrence is a multimedia journalist at News13. Adrianna is originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, and joined the News13 team in June 2023 after graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in May 2023. Keep up with Adrianna on Instagram, Facebook, and X, formerly Twitter. You can also read more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
International Business Times
26-05-2025
- International Business Times
11 People Injured in Memorial Day Shooting in South Carolina Beach Town as Police Investigate Incident
Police are investigating a mass shooting that took place in a South Carolina beach town, leaving at least 11 people hospitalized. The gunfire broke out in Little River on Sunday around 9:30 p.m., according to a statement from the Horry County Police Department (HCPD). Both police officers and county firefighters responded quickly to the chaotic scene, with video footage capturing several emergency vehicles surrounding the area. Horry County Fire Rescue rushed at least 11 injured people to nearby hospitals, though it remains unclear how many of them suffered gunshot wounds. Police also said that several other victims were transported to hospitals in private vehicles following the shooting in the area. Memorial Day Mayhem Residents are being asked to avoid the area, as the investigation is still ongoing. According to a police update released at 11 p.m., the Horry County Police Department believes this was a targeted incident and that there is no further risk to the public. Shocked locals took to social media to react to the Memorial Day weekend violence, with some saying they heard the gunshots go off. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any suspects have been identified. In a separate incident, the North Myrtle Beach Police Department said that one of their officers accidentally discharged his firearm while responding to an unrelated call in the Little River area, resulting in a self-inflicted leg wound. The officer was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition. No one else was injured by the accidental shooting. It remains unclear what specific incident the officer had been responding to at the time. Little River is located about 20 miles from Myrtle Beach. Watson Avenue, where the mass shooting took place, is predominantly a residential area. Not the First Time The violent episode comes just after fights broke out, leading to a stampede at a Memorial Day celebration nearby. At least 10 people were hospitalized amid the chaos during a concert at Black Bike Week in Atlantic Beach, around nine miles from Little River, on Saturday night. Interim Town Manager Linda Cheatham issued a statement confirming that an unspecified number of people were injured during the violence. "There were a couple of fights that broke out causing panic in the crowd, and several people were injured trying to leave the area," Cheatham said. "Adequate police and medical staff were on hand to aid as needed and transport individuals to the hospital. The music was paused, but the event continued until the festival closing time of 3am." The Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival, commonly known as Black Bike Week, draws over 400,000 attendees every year. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the motorcycle event, which features meet-and-greet sessions, parties, live performances, and various forms of entertainment. The festivities began on Friday and are set to wrap up on Monday.
Fox News
26-05-2025
- Fox News
Mass shooting investigation underway in South Carolina as victims flood local hospitals
The Horry County Police Department is asking locals to steer clear of the area following reports of a mass shooting. The incident occurred on Watson Avenue in Little River and police are saying that at least 11 individuals have been transported to area hospitals by Horry County Fire Rescue. Police also said via social media that they have received reports of others arriving at area hospitals via personal vehicles. No further information was immediately available. "This is an active and ongoing investigation," the Horry County Police Department said. Information may evolve as the investigation goes on; additional details will be provided when and as possible. "Please turn to trusted sources such as this page and local news outlets for updates—we cannot attest to the validity of other sources," the social media post on Facebook said. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Horry County Fire Department and Police department for further information, but they did not immediately respond.
