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"Doc" Antle

Sentencing delayed for S.C. zookeeper from ‘Tiger King’ 556d4u

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The sentencing date has been pushed back for the owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, who was also featured in the Netflix series, Tiger King.

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A lawsuit filed against Heidi's Corner Restaurant Group, which is the parent company of Hook &...

Lawsuit claims bobby pins found in soup at popular S.C. seafood eatery 1jh5l

Updated: Sep. 18, 2024 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Kevin Buddington istered the Heimlich maneuver on his wife, which caused her to spit out a metal bobby pin. Another one had to be surgically removed.

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Myrtle Beach police and the coroner's office said Penni Whiteside's remains were found buried...

Missing woman’s remains found near Myrtle Beach home, man charged with murder 2j2h1y

Updated: Aug. 29, 2024 at 11:39 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Julia Richardson
Authorities arrested a man connected to the murder of a woman who was reported missing in May 2022.

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A Horry County police beach truck ran over a woman in June 2023 near Nash Street which led to...

Accused of running over beachgoer, S.C. patrol officer retires t1a35

Updated: Aug. 4, 2024 at 7:03 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
In June, the South Carolina Highway Patrol said Julian "Duke" Brown was driving a Horry County Police pickup truck when he struck 66-year-old Sandy Schultz-Peters on the beach.

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Bhagavan “Doc” Antle

Federal sentencing set for S.C. zookeeper featured in ‘Tiger King’ 4d341k

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 6:11 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Doc Antle pleaded guilty back in November 2023 to conspiracy to violate a law protecting wildlife as well as conspiracy to launder money.

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Public index records show Thomas Guiry, who played Scotty Smalls and who is the namesake of...

‘Sandlot’ star pleads guilty to throwing dumbbell at neighbor’s Jeep 23o5f

Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 12:07 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Debra Worley
One of the stars of the cult classic movie, “The Sandlot,” entered a guilty plea Monday after being charged earlier in the month with assault.

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According to records, Thomas Guiry, who played Scotty Smalls and is the namesake of the quote...

‘Sandlot’ star accused of throwing dumbbell at neighbor’s Jeep 6b3qr

Updated: Jun. 20, 2024 at 2:38 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Debra Worley
According to records, Thomas Guiry, who played Scotty Smalls and who is the namesake of the quote “You’re killing me, Smalls,” is accused of damaging a Jeep’s windshield.

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Horry County beach situation

Woman dies after being hit by police truck on S.C. beach 263n2t

Updated: Jun. 14, 2024 at 5:05 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
A woman has died after being hit by a Horry County Police Department truck on the beach Thursday afternoon, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol and witnesses.

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The Horry County Coroner's Office announced that 13-year-old Isaiah Gaymes died from blunt...

Final goodbye: Community rallies to fund funeral for teen beaten to death nw6k

Updated: May 17, 2024 at 9:43 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson, Ale Espinosa and Jordan Gartner
Authorities in South Carolina say a 13-year-old boy died after he was severely beaten.

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From left: Worden Butler and Alexis Hartnett

Suspects in cross-burning no longer live at South Carolina home 5f3a17

Updated: Mar. 21, 2024 at 12:56 PM EDT
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By Makayla Evans and Kristin Nelson
A judge heard arguments over whether to evict an allegedly cross-burning couple from a Conway-area home, but found they'd already moved out.

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From left: Worden Butler and Alexis Hartnett

Injunction sought against S.C. couple accused in cross-burning 6z5p4h

Updated: Jan. 31, 2024 at 1:55 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson and Eric Richards
A couple accused of burning a cross just feet from the home of their Black neighbors could be forced to leave their home.

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Two fire departments are mourning after they lost one of their own, Clarissa Martin (right),...

‘Her life was just starting’: Fire departments mourn death of firefighter killed in crash 3u6h6f

Updated: Jan. 12, 2024 at 8:06 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson, Ashley Listrom and Jordan Gartner
Two fire departments are mourning the death of a firefighter killed in a crash earlier this week.

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The FBI said agents went to Worden Butler and Alexis Hartnett’s home for a civil rights...

FBI searches home of couple accused of burning cross in yard facing neighbors’ property 25li

Updated: Dec. 21, 2023 at 2:01 AM EST
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By Makayla Evans, Kristin Nelson and Ashley Listrom
Federal agents searched the home of a couple accused of burning a cross in their yard near Conway, South Carolina.

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On Wednesday morning, FBI agents were at the home of a couple accused of burning a cross in...

FBI searches home of S.C. cross-burning suspects 48q48

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 1:54 PM EST
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By Makayla Evans and Kristin Nelson
Federal agents on Wednesday searched the home of a couple accused of burning a cross in their yard in the Conway area.

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Darius Rucker attends a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on...

To S.C. native Darius Rucker, Hollywood star is dream come true 2a5y1f

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 5:13 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson
Darius Rucker received a Hollywood star in the category of Recording, and it’s the 2,766th star along the Walk of Fame in California.

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Deputy Rich Kostanek saved a Horry County man's life who was having a medical episode while...

‘He’s an exceptional person’: S.C. deputy saves driver’s life 4w2x6w

Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 2:02 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson
“If it had not been for Deputy Kostanek, it would’ve ended badly for me and the other drivers on the road. I get choked up just thinking about it,” Kenneth Halloran says.

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Bhagavan “Doc” Antle

Safari owner highlighted in ‘Tiger King’ series pleads guilty in federal case 6j2r5r

Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 1:10 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson and Gray News staff
He faces sentencing for offenses involving endangered animals.

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'Doc' Antle is in custody.

Change of plea hearing scheduled in Myrtle Beach Safari owner’s federal case 5b6p68

Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The Myrtle Beach Safari owner who gained fame from the Netflix series, Tiger King, may change his plea in his federal case.

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Darius Rucker was surprised with the CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award while he was a guest on...

Country music star, SC native Darius Rucker honored with humanitarian award 4u6oz

Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 11:55 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
South Carolina’s favorite son received a huge honor for his work when it comes to helping others.

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Bill Murray stopped by for dinner at Root along Front Street in downtown Georgetown.

Legendary actor, comedian Bill Murray stops at Georgetown restaurant 4r1j70

Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 4:32 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Bill Murray stopped by for dinner at Root along Front Street in downtown Georgetown.

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A car crashed through a post office located on 67th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach on Friday.

Report: Victim ended up under car after vehicle crashed through Myrtle Beach post office 702k1x

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 6:29 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and WMBF News Staff
An incident report is providing more information on what caused a car to crash through a Myrtle Beach post office.

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A car crashed through a post office located on 67th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach on Friday.

1 person hurt after car crashes through post office in South Carolina 4z50z

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 1:17 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Amanda Alvarado
It is not clear what caused to car to go through the post office.

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Technicians at Beach Automotive Group in Myrtle Beach discovered an eight-foot albino boa...

8-foot albino boa constrictor startles car technicians working on engine 422v43

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 1:48 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Debra Worley
An eight-foot albino boa constrictor startled technicians at a car dealership in Myrtle Beach when they looked under the hood of a car Tuesday morning.

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Bhagavan “Doc” Antle

Judge postpones Myrtle Beach Safari owner’s sentencing on wildlife trafficking convictions 14ll

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 3:25 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and WMBF News Staff
A judge postponed Doc Antle’s sentencing on his convictions out of Virginia until October 3.

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Sgt. Jonathan Oxandaboure with the South Carolina Highway Patrol managed to get a...

S.C. trooper pulls snake out of woman’s car ‘like it was cute little kitten’ g3d27

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Two South Carolina troopers came to a woman’s rescue when she noticed a snake in her car while she was driving down the interstate.

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Sgt. Jonathan Oxandaboure with the South Carolina Highway Patrol managed to get a...

Trooper pulls snake out of car ‘like it was a cute little kitten,’ driver says 6z1d6u

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:12 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Gray News staff
She was headed down I-20 in South Carolina when she saw a snake on the floorboard of the enger seat, authorities said.

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Officials in South Carolina said a newborn baby was found abandoned in some bushes.

Newborn baby girl found abandoned in bushes, police say 6a4r37

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson, Dylan Leatherwood and Andrew McMunn
Officials said 21-year-old Britney Wheatle was charged with person who had charge/custody of child places child at risk/harms or abandons.

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Emergency crews responded on Monday afternoon to 40th Avenue North where a banner plane went...

Pilot hurt after banner plane crashes into ocean in Myrtle Beach, police say 651k6m

Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:09 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Officials said the single-engine PA-18 went down around 11:30 a.m. Monday at 40th Avenue North.

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Emergency crews responded on Monday afternoon to 40th Avenue North where a banner plane went...

Pilot injured after banner plane crashes into ocean near beach 4ab1s

Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Andrew McMunn
Witnesses said bystanders rushed to the plane to help the pilot to safety.

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The North Myrtle Beach Police Department are praising Officer Wallace for her quick thinking...

Officer saves kidnapped woman who mouthed ‘help me’ during traffic stop 4f1l3n

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:58 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson, WMBF News Staff and Gray News staff
Police are praising the officer for her quick thinking when it came to taking a shooting and kidnapping suspect into custody.

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The Humane Society of Marlboro County saved a kitten who had its head stuck inside a soup can...

Rescuers save stray cat with head stuck in soup can 713z1k

Updated: May 10, 2023 at 8:44 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Jordan Gartner
Animal rescuers in South Carolina were able to free a kitten that got its head stuck in a soup can.

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Raymond Moody

Brittanee Drexel’s killer files handwritten note in response to lawsuit 6s4j71

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 6:24 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Ale Espinosa
The mother of Brittanee Drexel filed the lawsuit against Raymond Moody in January for intentional infliction of emotional distress and outrage.

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"Doc" Antle

Judge grants motion to modify Myrtle Beach Safari owner’s bond conditions in federal case 5e1872

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, who was also featured on Netflix’s Tiger King, will be allowed to leave his home.

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The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach announced that its Fireball’s two-year anniversary at...

Dog spends 730 days at animal shelter waiting for loving home p396l

Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 2:24 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Andrew McMunn
The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach said Fireball has reached her two-year anniversary at the shelter.

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The estate of Mary Ann Elvington filed a wrongful death lawsuit on March 1 against OnStar and...

Slain woman’s estate sues OnStar alleging refusal to give location during kidnapping 1b75d

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson and Gray News staff
The estate of Mary Ann Elvington filed a wrongful death lawsuit on March 1 against OnStar and Dominique Brand, the man convicted of kidnapping and killing the 80-year-old.

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The families of LaTavia Washington McGee and Eric James Williams confirmed the two are alive...

Families confirm names of Mexico kidnapping survivors; both back in U.S. 6fh

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:21 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson, NBC News and Associated Press
All four people kidnapped are Lake City natives, according to family and a spokesperson.

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Dashcam video from a viewer shows a driver going the wrong way Monday afternoon along Highway...

Report: Police chase reached 135 mph; suspect drove on wrong side of S.C. highway 61g6l

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 7:51 AM EST
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By Kristin Nelson, Eric Richards and Gray News staff
Dashcam video showed a dangerous situation that unfolded on Monday afternoon.

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Raymond Moody pleaded guilty on October 19, 2022 to raping, kidnapping and killing Brittanee...

Brittanee Drexel’s mother sues daughter’s killer for emotional damages 60p6v

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 8:09 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson, Ashley Boles and Andrew McMunn
The mother of a teenager whose body was found more than a decade after she disappeared in South Carolina is suing the man who itted to killing her daughter.

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Date marks nine years since Brittanee Drexel disappearance

Brittanee Drexel’s mother files lawsuit against her daughter’s killer v1a60

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:02 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson and Ashley Boles
She is suing Moody for intentional infliction of emotional distress/outrage.

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Money generic

Most South Carolina workers could see more money in their paychecks next year, here’s why 4l2q4i

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 5:14 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson
The size of the change will depend on a variety of factors, including how much each worker makes and how often they are paid.

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The cross at Belin UMC in Murrells Inlet stood strong and survived the hurricane-force winds...

Cross stands strong amid destruction caused by Hurricane Ian 4i2w2x

Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 3:52 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Ian slammed into the coast of South Carolina with hurricane-force winds and unrelenting storm surge Friday.

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Dominique Brand

Prosecution: Suspect broke into 80-year-old Horry County woman’s home before kidnapping, ate frozen pizza 193t5o

Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:51 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Ale Espinosa
The trial started on Wednesday morning for a man accused of kidnapping an 80-year-old woman from her home in Nichols and then killing her.

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Student loan forgiveness will not be taxed in South Carolina, SCDOR says 2p4x1o

Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 1:38 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The South Carolina Department of Revenue stated that student loan forgiveness is not subject to being taxed in the Palmetto State.

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'Doc' Antle is in custody.

‘Doc’ Antle accused of trying to sell Myrtle Beach Safari during federal case, documents state 2l3a2

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 5:26 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, the owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, is at the center of a federal case, where he is accused of federal wildlife trafficking and money laundering.

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Authorities said Wendy Cook, the principal at Stewart Heights Elementary School, was shot and...

Elementary school principal found shot, killed in South Carolina 3e1f4z

Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 4:01 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Emily Van de Riet
An elementary school principal was shot and killed in South Carolina over the weekend, according to officials.

Crime
'Doc' Antle is in custody.

Myrtle Beach Safari owner featured in ‘Tiger King’ pleads not guilty in federal wildlife trafficking case 4ou4b

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 11:13 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Ian Klein
One of the stars of Netflix’s “Tiger King” pleaded not guilty to several federal charges.

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South Carolina Highway Patrol

Dept. of Public Safety offers $5K sign-on bonus to help recruit new S.C. troopers 293w16

Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 11:09 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Ale Espinosa
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is hoping some new incentives will help put more troopers on the roads.

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Witnesses and police officers jumped into action to help save a motorcyclist that was trapped...

GRAPHIC: Witnesses, police lift car after motorcyclist becomes trapped under vehicle along Ocean Boulevard 502p2w

Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 11:08 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Witnesses and police officers jumped into action to help save a motorcyclist that was trapped under a vehicle along Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach.

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A still from traffic camera video shows people lifting a car to rescue a motorcyclist who was...

GRAPHIC: Police, witnesses lift car off motorcyclist trapped under car in S.C. 43103o

Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 9:19 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The enger on the back of the motorcycle is thrown off the front while the driver of the bike is trapped underneath the car.

Crime
Raymond Moody

Records: Drexel kidnapping, murder suspect released from parole supervision less than 2 years before disappearance 1q2v5r

Updated: May 18, 2022 at 1:11 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Ashley Boles
Information from the California prison system is providing more details on why the man accused of kidnapping and killing Brittanee Drexel did not serve his full 40-year sentence in a previous rape case.

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