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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Myrtle Beach to reroute traffic for Memorial Day weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — New traffic patterns will be set in place for Memorial Day weekend throughout Myrtle Beach and will be available on Google Maps and Waze, according to the police department. Drivers will only be able to use the southbound lanes along Ocean Blvd. between 29th Avenue and South Kings Highway. The northbound lanes between those two streets are reserved for emergency personnel only. Traffic cannot use Chester Street, Withers Drive, or Yaupon Drive as a cut-through, but drivers will be able to access Ocean Blvd. to go southbound at avenues along Kings Highway with a stoplight. Those include: 21st Ave. North Mr. Joe White Ave. 9th Ave. North 3rd Ave. South 9th Ave. South 13th Ave. South 19th Ave. South 25th Ave. South 27th Ave. South 29th Ave. South The City of Myrtle Beach also said that golf carts are prohibited on Ocean Blvd. from 29th Ave. North to the south end of city limits, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ending on Monday when traffic control devices have been removed. Juvenile curfew will still be in affect for ages 17 and under, who are required to be off the streets, with few exceptions, between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. * * * Jordan White is a Digital Producer at News13. She joined the News13 team in August 2024. Jordan, a Myrtle Beach native, graduated from St. James High School in Murrells Inlet and is a graduate of Coker University. Follow Jordan on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged in deadly Myrtle Beach hit-and-run involving pedestrian
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A 61-year-old man was arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run involving a pedestrian that happened on Monday in Myrtle Beach. John Stokes was charged with traffic/hit-and-run, duties of driver involved in accident with death after he admitted to hitting an 'object' in the road, not stopping, and continuing to his destination, an arrest warrant said. Stokes was contacted after his vehicle was identified and he voluntarily agreed to an interview. The incident happened at about 5:30 a.m. at the intersection of 10th Ave. South and Kings Highway. During the investigation, the road was closed from 9th Avenue S. to 13th Avenue S., police said in a Facebook post. Count on News13 for updates. * * * Jordan White is a Digital Producer at News13. She joined the News13 team in August 2024. Jordan, a Myrtle Beach native, graduated from St. James High School in Murrells Inlet and is a graduate of Coker University. Follow Jordan on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, 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
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged with murder in Florence nightclub shooting
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 40-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with a Florence nightclub shooting on Mother's Day, Florence County Sheriff TJ Joye said. Brandon Thomas Cross of Florence was arrested on Tuesday and charged with one count of murder. He is being held in the Florence County Detention Center. Melvin Anthony Gibson, 39, died after the shooting, which took place at about 3 a.m. Sunday at Qulture Bistro, the coroner's office said. Six other people were injured with gunshot wounds. Officials said a disturbance broke out ahead of the shooting and that it happened in the parking lot of the nightclub. Joye said more arrests related to the incident are possible. Count on News13 for updates. * * * Jordan White is a Digital Producer at News13. She joined the News13 team in August 2024. Jordan, a Myrtle Beach native, graduated from St. James High School in Murrells Inlet and is a graduate of Coker University. Follow Jordan on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, 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
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
1 identified, 6 injured in Florence nightclub shooting on Mother's Day, coroner says
Editor's Note: This story has been revised to correct the number of people who were injured with gunshot wounds. FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Florence man has been identified after a deadly shooting at a Florence nightclub on Mother's Day, the Florence County Coroner's Office said. Melvin Anthony Gibson, 39, died after the shooting that took place around 3 a.m. on Sunday at Qulture Bistro, the coroner's office said. Six other people were injured with gunshot wounds. Officials said a disturbance broke out ahead of the shooting and that it happened in the parking lot of the nightclub. No further information was available at the time of this posting. Count on News13 for updates. * * * Jordan White is a Digital Producer at News13. She joined the News13 team in August 2024. Jordan, a Myrtle Beach native, graduated from St. James High School in Murrells Inlet and is a graduate of Coker University. Follow Jordan on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, 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
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Bicyclist dies after hit-and-run in Robeson County
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — One woman was arrested after a bicyclist died in a hit-and-run Saturday morning in Robeson County, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said. The incident happened around 7:20 a.m. on Highway 72 in the Jamestown community, First Sgt. S. B. Lewis said. Porcia Locklear was charged with felony hit-and-run, felony death by vehicle, and driving while impaired. Locklear was driving a white Nissan Pathfinder when she ran off the road, hit the bicyclist, and didn't stop after the incident, Lewis said. She is being held in the Robeson County Detention Center. Count on News13 for updates. * * * Jordan White is a Digital Producer at News13. She joined the News13 team in August 2024. Jordan, a Myrtle Beach native, graduated from St. James High School in Murrells Inlet and is a graduate of Coker University. Follow Jordan on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, 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.
