Annette Peagler

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — For many Black farmers in the United States in the late 1800s and 1900s, farming was the only source of income and survival for their families. Currently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that there are roughly 40,000 Black farmers nationwide. However, they own less than 1% of the nation’s […]

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Losing a loved one is never easy and visiting their final resting place can be tolling. Now just imagine if the cemetery they’re at is an eyesore. That was t…

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Golf fans and pros will convene along the Grand Strand for the Myrle Beach Classic May 9-12. It is the first PGA tour event in the city’s history. Myrtle Beach has been long known as the golf capital of the world and a local non-profit, Project Golf, has made its […]

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Most of us are now in the middle of summer vacation, and your kids may be in summer camp or playing at the pool or the beach. But what about those days when they’re stuck at the house? Educators say summer reading is extremely important and will help students not fall far behind while they’re out of school. Award-winning children’s book author, Portia Clare, of Bennettsville, joined News13 First Edition to talk about the importance of summer reading for kids. Clare i…

LUMBERTON, N.C. (WBTW) — It was 31 years ago on Tuesday when NBA legend Michael Jordan’s father James was murdered. News13’s Annette Peagler sat down with Johnson Britt, the young…

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — This Labor Day weekend, the best-of-the-best in gospel music will converge in Myrtle Beach for the annual “Waves of Praise Gospel Fest.” The free event…

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — Crummz Brunch and Bake in Murrells Inlet makes Caribbean and West Indies-inspired cuisine for foodies along the Grand Strand. Founder Gently Bernadette created t…

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach is dubbed the “Golf Capital of the World” for its dozens of award-winning golf courses, and a national organization is empowering women of…

Nonprofit hosts golf tournament to support Grand Strand athletes

MARION, S.C. (WBTW) — A Marion mother is searching for answers as to how her son died in a South Carolina VA hospital after she says he was improving from an injury he sustained while on mili…