The intersection was closed for about an hour. BURGAW An Alamance County man is accused of using an axe during a Pender County home break-in early Tuesday morning. partner_name: "WWAY TV", Teresa Marie Christine Rabon, 36, of Bladenboro was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell schedule II controlled substances, Deliver schedule II controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, Manufacture schedule II controlled substances, Conspire to sell schedule II controlled substances, and Conspire to deliver schedule II controlled substances. At one time, WECT had a Fayetteville news bureau.[3]. White was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $350,000.00 bond. Although WWAY eventually reintroduced a local newscast airing Sunday nights at 11, WECT and WSFX remain the only channels in the market to air newscasts throughout the weekend. Those arrested include: Those in state or local confinement facilities who have detainers/holds are as follows: The following individuals are currently wanted: Copyright 2023 WECT. From April 15, 2005 until the end of December 2008, WECT-DT2 carried the defunct NBC Weather Plus. Joseph Wayne Hunt, 30, of Bladenboro is currently in safekeeping for a local agency. Long was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $150,000 bond. Once Hunt is transferred back to the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center for court, he will be served with outstanding warrants for Sell schedule I controlled substances, Deliver schedule I controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule I controlled substances, and Manufacture schedule II controlled substances. Something Ive noticed about Bladen County during my time here is that any proposed change to the status quo is very carefully considered. Coats was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $25,000.00 bond. The sheriffs office is investigating the incident as a homicide. At its launch, channel 6 was affiliated with all four networks of the dayNBC, CBS, DuMont and ABC. Ronald Winfield Ballard, 40, of Dublin was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell schedule II controlled substances, Deliver schedule II controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, Manufacture schedule II controlled substances, and Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. WITN-TV and WECT had briefly been sister stations when Raycom was formed in 1997. Robeson County sounded alarms last summer-now State is investigating election. During the arrest, Mayers was found to be in possession of amounts of marijuana. Published: Jan. 14, 2023 at 6:40 AM PST. Wooten was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $10,000.00 bond. Munn was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $75,000.00 bond. From the 1970s to the 1980s, WECT was picked up by numerous cable systems from Fayetteville eastward. However, FCC duopoly rules forced Raycom to spin off WWAY to Morris Multimedia as a condition of the RaycomLiberty merger. When you see news happening, report it! It lost DuMont when that network went silent in 1956. People in this area are happy with the way things are. For longtime viewers, this was controversial as this station had been on cable systems in Laurinburg and Lumberton for decades. On December 1, 2008, WECT returned to the Time Warner Cable lineup in Lumberton, but was placed in the digital tier. The Bladen County Sheriff's Office caught a felon who was on the run for charges from a shooting incident in 2022. Tickets for the show will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. online. }. Nearly two dozen arrested, charged with drug crimes after Bladen County operation, The Bladen County Sheriffs Office has announced that nearly two dozen people suspected of drug-related crimes were arrested in Operation Street Sweep.. Additional charges of Possession of schedule III controlled substances and Possession of drug paraphernalia are pending. Syndicated programming on WECT includes Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! The special will air on WECT News at 6pm TONIGHT and will also be featured on their website if you miss the 6pm special, according to Pastor Williams announcement. Update: View WECT interview here: https://www.wect.com/2019/09/18/disaster-recovery-team-continues-restoring-hope-florence-survivors/?fbclid=IwAR00vyrcnuu9WJWgO_tXwMfLhnXXVNU-qabfkcOzm644i6ZHqaD_Wgyzkvs, https://bladencounty.org/legal-aid-of-nc-coming-to-bladen-disaster-relief-distribution-site/, https://bladencounty.org/bladen-disaster-relief-team-announces-community-resource-centers/, https://bladencounty.org/bladen-disaster-recovering-team-fundraising-to-make-a-difference/, Online News & Advertising, LLC 2022 All Rights Reserved, Bladen Disaster Recovery Team announces long term plans on WECT, NCDOT and Town of Elizabethtown work together to honor Mac Campbell, https://www.wect.com/2019/09/18/disaster-recovery-team-continues-restoring-hope-florence-survivors/?fbclid=IwAR00vyrcnuu9WJWgO_tXwMfLhnXXVNU-qabfkcOzm644i6ZHqaD_Wgyzkvs, WECT to air Bladen County Disaster Recovery Group long term plans, Bladen Extension Service Offers Better Bladen Series, Four County Phone System Maintenance Planned Friday Night, Bladen County Girls Basketball Tournament: Bladenboro 21, Tar Heel 4, Bladen County Girls Basketball Tournament: Elizabethtown 16, Clarkton School of Discovery 12, Boys Basketball: East Bladen 64, Red Springs 50, Boys Basketball: St. Pauls 66, West Bladen 50. BLADENBORO The Bladen County Sheriffs Office Vice/Narcotics Unit apprehended Dillion Keith Long, 22 of Bladenboro, on Friday on charges related to a 2022 incident. Man wanted for assault with a deadly weapon arrested in Bladen County, Two young children die after being pulled from burning NC home, Wilmington police investigating human remains found in Savannah River, Human remains found on edge of Savannah River, Wilmington police: Man charged with murder in connection to missing person case, Southport appoints city manager and assistant city manager, Leland Fire/Rescue responds to early morning tractor trailer fire. The Bladen County Sheriffs Office received a call on Friday regarding a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Dance Infinity, located in the 7000 block of NC 242 South. [13][14][15][16] The sale was approved on December 20 and completed on January 2, 2019.[17][18]. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A call came in on Sunday just after 2:30 a.m. about a noise disturbance from an open field on an abandoned property at the intersection of Center Road and Twisted Hickory Road. Law enforcement say they both had gunshot wounds. Authorities have charged Long with possession of firearm by felon, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and shooting into an occupied dwelling. 23 individuals were arrested, three individuals who are currently in state or local confinement From beekeeping, backyard chickens, healthy eating, and garden basics, NC Cooperative Extension Bladen County Center has a variety of workshop opportunities coming up in 2023 as a part of the Better Bladen Series. Ralph Michael Sells Jr, 45, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell schedule III controlled substances, Deliver schedule III controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule III controlled substances, and Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. While Myrtle Beach itself is just outside the fringe area for the digital signal, North Myrtle Beach is just inside it. Norman Rodelphia Kea, 48, of Clarkton is currently in prison on unrelated charges. It is also available on cable in Jacksonville, which is part of the GreenvilleWashingtonNew Bern market. BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) The Bladen County Sheriff's Office is searching for a White Oak woman who was reported missing on Saturday. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Bladen County Sheriffs Office at (910) 862-6960. The deputy who made the stop stated that Flowers was seen "reaching down below the front passenger side as if he was tucking somethi. At approximately. A teacher at Leland Middle School is hoping to start a hot chocolate station as a reward for students who get good grades and have good behavior. Cecelia Mitchell White, 81, of Dublin was arrested on outstanding warrants for Trafficking opium/heroin x3, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances and Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. WECT News on Twitter: "UPDATE: According to Bladen County Emergency Management, one person died after suffering cardiac arrest on the site, but they are not sure if it was related to the ammonia release." wect.com Four hospitalized after ammonia release at Smithfield Foods in Tar Heel On Friday, the Bladen County Sheriff's Office Vice/Narcotics Unit arreted Dillon Keith Long, 22, of Bladenboro. wect.com Bladen County Sheriff's Deputies discover two bodies following shots fired report The Bladen County Sheriff's Office has announced that two people were found dead on Nov. 15 following a shots fired report. Sells was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $100,000.00 bond. orientation: "portrait", A total of 215 awards will be offered to first-time recipients from qualifying rural and economically distressed counties. In 1969, WECT moved to a 2,000-foot (610m) tall tower near White Lakeamong the tallest east of the Mississippi. However, WWAY opted to affiliate with the much weaker ABC, forcing WECT to shoehorn NBC and CBS onto its schedule until the 1970s, when cable arrived in the Wilmington market. The Bladen County Sheriffs Office provided the lists below. At the meeting, a man spoke who identified himself as the husband of the woman fatally attacked by dogs in Hampstead in December. At the time it was the tallest-ever man-made structure leveled via explosive demolition. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff's Office has announced that nearly two dozen people suspected of drug-related crimes were arrested in "Operation Street Sweep" on Tuesday, Jan. 17. That market was one of the last on the East Coast without its own NBC affiliate. In an update, the BCSO identified the two deceased men as White Oak residents Willford Robinson Jr, 46, and Josey Rodriguez, 41. In 2006, Raycom bought out the Liberty Corporation, owner of WWAY. Texas man dead after multi-vehicle crash in Lincoln County. Paul teaches that it is through Christ Jesus living His life in us that our faith and our teaching endure. A 17-year-old male, Makei Hill, was found with a gunshot wound and taken to Bladen County Hospital by Bladen County EMS. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. Atlantic Telecasting sold off the radio station in 1958 and changed the television station's calls changed to the current WECT. [3][9] The station's former transmitter was located in Bladen County, approximately halfway between Wilmington and Fayetteville. At around 5 a.m., the BCSO received a 911 call reporting shots fired at Tatum and Monroe Lane in the White Oak area. For its first half-century on the air, the station served as the default NBC affiliate for the northern and eastern portions of the FlorenceMyrtle Beach, South Carolina market, including Myrtle Beach itself. The operation, which After each playing a game to open their seasons the eight Bladen County middle school basketball teams have leapt right in to tournament play. It would be cancelled by the end of 2013 in preparation to expand the weeknight edition of the 10 o'clock show to an hour (which occurred on January 15, 2014). A call about a suspicious vehicle in a dance school parking lot led to the arrest of a wanted felon Friday. text: "Promote your event", The traffic stop involved a Black Dodge Avenger with four occupants. Occasionally, other special programming aired on WECT-DT2. However, it has always been a primary NBC affiliate. During the arrest, Sells was found to be in possession of amounts of drug paraphernalia and was charged with Possession of drug paraphernalia by deputies. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriffs Office has announced that nearly two dozen people suspected of drug-related crimes were arrested in Operation Street Sweep. The sheriffs office says that those arrested are suspected of being drug dealers and their associates. This is a developing story. He was pronounced dead upon arrival. The group did learn some things during their meeting as well. All newscasts on WSFX air from WECT's primary set but with modified duratrans indicating the Fox-branded shows. Vanessa Delara Mayers, 37, of Bladenboro was arrested on outstanding warrants for Trafficking opium/heroin, Sell heroin, Deliver heroin, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver heroin, three counts of Sell schedule II controlled substances, three counts of Deliver schedule II controlled substances, three counts of Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, and three counts of Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. Source, BLADENBORO Clyde Russ, 32 of Bladenboro, was arrested on Friday following a call by a concerned citizen regarding a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, deputies found a female, 24-year-old Chasity Baxley, with a gunshot wound. Copyright 2023 WECT. "This morning, Chatham County Police Department officers responded after human remains were found in the rocky area on the edge of the . The station's digital signal is multiplexed: Prior to September 26, 2012, WECT-DT2 aired a 24-hour local weather channel with the branding "WECT Plus". BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff's Office arrested and charged two people after an incident involving counterfeit U.S. currency in Tar Heel. Kemp was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $150,000.00 bond. A Bladen County resident confirmed scammers do not take holidays, and they repeat old tricks. According to the Pender County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a home on BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriffs Office has announced that nearly two dozen people suspected of drug-related crimes were arrested in Operation Street Sweep. The sheriffs office says that those arrested are suspected of being drug dealers and their associates. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A call came in on Sunday just after 2:30 a.m. about a noise disturbance from an open field on an abandoned property at the intersection of Center Road and Twisted Hickory Road. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff's Office arrested 18-year-old Tahliy Jahrik Latavian Graham of Whiteville in connection to the assault of Demetreus Powell of Bladenboro . widget: true, Around 8:30 a.m., a tractor-trailer and two trucks were involved in a collision on I-44, four miles south of Luther. Christopher Tyree Leach, 30, of Elizabethtown is currently incarcerated in Cumberland County on unrelated charges. They enjoy the beauty and simplicity of familiarity, the comfort of knowing theirSource. Long was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and shooting into an occupied dwelling. On September 20, 2012,[11] the tower, which was built in 1969 and was among the tallest man-made structures east of the Mississippi River, was imploded. In 2019, former Clerk of Superior Court Niki Dennis warned the public about scammers threatening phone calls. Harley Jordan bombed in a 3-point shot and another basket as the Lady Bulldogs ELIZABETHTOWN Ellen Battle and Mariah Ward combined for 11 points Tuesday night as Elizabethtown rallied for a 16-12 victory over Clarkton School of Discovery in the opening round of the Bladen County Girls Basketball Tournament Tuesday at Samuel C. Boger Gymnasium. We'd love to hear from you. category_id: null, WWAY News. Tysheed Juan Jones, 27, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell marijuana, Deliver marijuana, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver marijuana, Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances, and Manufacture marijuana. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff's Office says that two people were found dead on Nov. 15 following a shots fired report. On Thursday, the BCSO Vice/Narcotics Unit arrested Tredell Phillip Blackshear, 29, and Andrew DaShawn Smith, 22, for allegedly possessing and using counterfeit money at Smithfield Food. All rights reserved. James Hall now lives in a camper on his property along Plantation Road, with three pups and a cat who survived Wednesdays fire. Eddie Thomas Ward, Jr, 37, of Tar Heel was arrested on outstanding warrants for Possession of schedule II controlled substances. Both were held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center. Keep it up. At one point, it was carried on cable as far west as Wadesboro and as far north as Greenville. Talk to WWAY's anchors, reporters and meteorologists. The Bladen County Sheriff's Office has announced that nearly two dozen people suspected of drug-related crimes were arrested. The sheriff's office says that those arrested are suspected of being drug dealers and their associates. Copyright 2023 WECT. Perkins was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $53,500.00 bond. The North Carolina Azalea Festival has announced that the Old Crow Medicine Show will play for the Azalea Festival Concert Series at Live Oak Bank Pavilion on April 14 at 7 p.m. Get Fit with 6: Tips to make your New Year's resolution a lifestyle change. 30-year-old Javonta Purdie was found dead at the scene as deputies were investigating. The Bladen Disaster Recovery Team (BDRT) met with some news and elected representatives this week to discuss plans for the long term recovery group, according to Pastor Jason Williams, Chairman of the Board of Directors with the Bladen Disaster Recovery Team. Stay with WECT on air and online for future updates. Law enforcement identify two found dead with gunshot wounds in Bladen County. John Marshall Guyton, 66, of Bladenboro was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell schedule II controlled substances, Deliver schedule II controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, and Manufacture schedule II controlled substances. Four other people were in the vehicle with her, including two children. [12] Plans called for the scrap metal and the 77-acre (31ha) site to be sold to benefit the foundation. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriffs Office arrested and charged two people after an incident involving counterfeit U.S. currency in Tar Heel. Long was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and shooting into an occupied dwelling. Paul warns of the threat of false preaching, which will come from outside the church. Its unclear what incident led to these charges. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from, Looking for a source we don't already have? On Thursday, the Vice/Narcotics Unit arrested Tredell Phillip Blackshear, 29, and Andrew DaShawn Smith, 22, for allegedly . Robbie Renae Ault, 43, of Clarkton is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for Sell schedule II controlled substances, Deliver schedule II controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substances, Manufacture schedule II controlled substances, Conspire to sell schedule II controlled substances, Conspire to deliver schedule II controlled substances, and Probation violation. All rights reserved. Records show he was held under a $15,000 secured bond. UPDATE TO BLADEN COUNTY CRASH: Authorities say a 17-year-old female was driving without a driver's license. The Chatham County Police Department says that the Wilmington Police Department is the lead investigative agency in the case of human remains found in the Savannah River on Jan. 18. North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has announced he will run for the position of governor in N.C. We're the most trusted source for way more local news. [11], On June 25, 2018, Atlanta-based Gray Television announced it had reached an agreement to merge with Raycom, with Gray as the surviving company. Suggest one. News about Bladen County Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Bladen County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. On Friday, the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Vice/Narcotics Unit arrested Dillon Keith Long, 22, of Bladenboro. All rights reserved. Journalists have done great work on the Bladen County voting story. BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A call came in on Sunday just after 2:30 a.m. about a noise disturbance from an open field on an abandoned property at the intersection of Center Road and Twisted. Supporting Special Olympics New Hanover County athletes, participants must pre-register for their events. The Bladen County Sheriffs Office received a call on Friday regarding a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Dance Infinity, located in the 7000 block of NC 242 South. The office states that deputies found two deceased men at the scene when they arrived. 26-year . According to a spokesperson with the Bladen County Sheriffs Office, there was an altercation that led to this shooting. It is owned by Gray Television, which provides certain services to Fox affiliate WSFX-TV (channel 26) under a shared services agreement (SSA) with American Spirit Media. On August 31, 2008, WECT became Wilmington's first television outlet to upgrade local news production to high definition level and the broadcasts on WSFX were included in the change. 3 Local TV Group", "Gray Completes Acquisition of Raycom Media and Related Transactions", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WECT&oldid=1114297682, This page was last edited on 5 October 2022, at 20:09. Well into the 1990s, it identified as "Wilmington/Myrtle Beach" to acknowledge its viewership on the Grand Strand. The Bladen County tournament is being held inside Samuel C. Boger Gymnasium at TAR HEEL The Bladen County Sheriffs Office Vice/Narcotics Unit apprehended Tredell Phillip Blackshear, 29, and Andrew DaShawn Smith, 22, both of Fayetteville, on Thursday. Bobby Lee Clark, 28, of Bladenboro is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for Sell heroin, Deliver heroin, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver heroin, Possess heroin, and Probation violation. She was transported to Bladen County Hospital in serious condition. Cedrick Lemora McKoy, 39, of Elizabethtown is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for Sell cocaine, Deliver cocaine, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, Conspire to sell cocaine, and Conspire to deliver cocaine. Mayers was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $350,000.00 bond. This story will be updated as more details are provided. TAR HEEL, N.C. (WECT) - The driver of a pickup truck has died after a head-on collision with an 18-wheeler in Tar Heel at around 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Zakiem Latwan Rogers, 28, of Elizabethtown is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for Trafficking opium/heroin, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver marijuana, Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances, Possession of firearm by felon, Resisting public officer, Assault on a female, two counts of Driving while license revoked, Fictitious registration, and Expired registration. ELIZABETHTOWN The East Bladen High School Beta Club has chosen to lend a hand to Bladen Countys furriest residents in need. WECT Man wanted for assault with a deadly weapon arrested in Bladen County BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man on charges stemming from an incident that occurred in 2022. Hunt was held at the Bladen County Sheriffs Office Detention Center under a $50,000.00 bond. Tyrell Lamon Rhodie, 38, of Bladenboro is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for two counts of Conspire to sell schedule II controlled substances, Second degree trespassing, Driving while license revoked, and Failure to wear seatbelt. The operation, which began on Tuesday, Jan. 17, was an effort from the BCSO Vice/Narcotics Unit along with state and federal partners. The group discussed processes the long term recovery group has to offer, which includes case management, hazard mitigation, distribution, etc. James Bonecrusher held the World Boxing Association heavyweight title from 1986 to 1987. A man is hoping to soon see charges filed against the person he says is responsible for more than a dozen of his prized dogs dying from dehydration. Dennis Allen Sells, 44, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell schedule III controlled substances, Deliver schedule III controlled substances, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule III controlled substances, and Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances. The New Hanover County Sheriffs Office and Brunswick County Sheriffs Office will compete against each other on the basketball court for a good cause. Jasper McKenzie Munn, 22, of Elizabethtown was arrested on outstanding warrants for Sell cocaine, Deliver cocaine, Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, Manufacture cocaine, Conspire to sell cocaine, Conspire to deliver cocaine, Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for the purpose of keeping/selling controlled substances, and Driving while license revoked. At around 5 a.m., the BCSO received a 911 call reporting shots fired at Tatum and Monroe Lane in the White Oak area. Leland Fire/Rescue has shared details concerning an early morning fire on U.S. 17. (910) 763-0979 | newsroom@wwaytv3.com1224 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC 28451. Then, a week from this Thursday, its back to the regular season. The cash-and-stock merger transaction valued at $3.6 billion in which Gray shareholders would acquire preferred stock currently held by Raycom made WECT a sister station to fellow NBC affiliate WITN-TV in Washington. The southern and western portions of the FlorenceMyrtle Beach market were served by another Raycom station, WIS in Columbia. We'd love to hear from you. Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers is less than two weeks into his four-year appointment and faces challenges in running an office that became the subject of state and federal investigations into former Sheriff Jody Greene. Bladen. 6 officers placed on leave after person in custody dies outside sweepstakes parlor; police chief says Taser was used. Coty Lane Hunt, 34, of Bladenboro was arrested on outstanding warrants for probation violation. WECT (channel 6) is a television station in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, affiliated with NBC. Published: Jan. 14, 2023 at 6:55 AM PST | Updated: 13 minutes ago BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man on charges stemming from an incident that occurred in 2022. }); Operation Round Up collects donations from partic. Its the formula the state uses to help with playoff seeding and first-round pairings. The Columbus County Sheriffs Office and Horry County Police Department arrested a 21-year-old man in connection to a fatal shooting in Clarendon. On August 8, 2008, Raycom signed-on WMBF-TV, a new digital-only NBC affiliate in Myrtle Beach covering the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing as part of its first network programming. 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