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New York Post
02-07-2025
- New York Post
South Carolina state troopers chase wild pig that halted traffic on busy interstate: video
He was really hogging the road. South Carolina state troopers apprehended a feral pig that brought traffic to a standstill after it moseyed on over to the center of the road in a hog-wild video. Two members of the South Carolina Highway Patrol banded together to capture the runaway piglet that tried to play hooky last Friday. 3 Two state troopers in South Carolina captured a wild pig blocking a highway. SCDPS Corporal Clifton Nelson admitted it was 'one of the funniest calls' he's ever responded to, but Trooper Matthew Bullard said he felt right at home after growing up on a farm wrangling pigs. The slippery sow wandered onto the road without a care in the world. The officers positioned themselves on opposite sides as they tried to corner the boar. Despite the pig's valiant efforts to evade the duo and even successfully juking them out, Bullard swiftly lunged and grabbed one of its hind legs, as captured in the video released by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. 'That was the easiest, safest way to grab that pig, and just what I'm used to doing at this point,' Bullard said. 3 Trooper Matthew Bullard grew up on a farm, so he knew just how to handle the problem. SCDPS 'It's better than that thing going out there and being hit by a car.' Bullard hauled the pig over to the side of the highway without incident, even as it dragged its front legs against the pavement in a vain attempt to slow its capture. The sour swine was transferred over to a deputy with the Richland County Sheriff's Department, who then gave it to a relative, Nelson said. 3 The pig was given to a family member of a local deputy. SCDPS Wild pigs are commonplace in South Carolina, particularly along the coast after Spanish explorers released swarms of them in the 1500s, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Originally, the pigs weren't much of a bother — if anything, they were part of the state's history. But in recent years, residents have raised concerns over the ever-increasing population of wild hogs. The pigs used to only be found in 26 counties, but by 2008 they were recorded in every single county in the state, according to the SCDNR. The population tracked above 100,000 in 2010 with few signs of slowing. In 2021, a behemoth boar named 'Papa Pig' shut down a separate highway in South Carolina. The plump porker landed on the road after the owner's trailer buckled under its weight while they were trying to transport it.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
5 hurt in crash on Highway 17 Business near Garden City
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Five people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 17 Business in Garden City, Horry County Fire Rescue said. Crews responded to S. Highway 17 Business and Offshore Drive at 7:48 p.m. Friday, HCFR said. Five people were injured and taken to a hospital. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating with assistance from the Surfside Beach Fire Department and Murrells-Inlet Garden City Fire District. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run, SCHP searching for suspect vehicle
South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist on Sunday night in York County. Troopers said they are looking for a vehicle of unknown make and model after a bicyclist was fatally struck on Highway 55 and Paraham Road in Clover. York County Coroner's Office has identified the victim as 31-year-old Anthony Raheem Parker. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. READ: Pedestrian struck, killed in Gaston County SCHP said the vehicle was traveling west when it struck Parker, left him with fatal injuries, and then fled the scene. While investigators do not know what type of car struck Parker, they said it may have damage to the front or passenger side. The investigation is ongoing and troopers have asked that anyone with information regarding the crash contact them at (843)661-4705. No additional details have been made available. This is a developing story. Check back with for updates. WATCH: Pedestrian struck, killed in Gaston County
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
The Charleston County coroner identified the woman killed in a motor vehicle and pedestrian collision
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County coroner released the name of a woman who was killed in a pedestrian crash on I-26 and near Mile Marker 209. According to the Charleston County coroner, 25-year-old Savannah Gamble died on the scene from blunt force injuries from a motor vehicle and pedestrian collision. The accident happened on June 6. A 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling east on I-26 when the driver struck Gamble, who was attempting to cross the road. The driver was not injured. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is the lead investigative agency. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Coroner identifies Conway woman hit and killed along Highway 501 in April
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A woman who was hit and killed along Highway 501 in April has been identified by the Horry County Coroner's Office. Amanda Hewitt, 38, of Conway, suffered multiple traumatic injuries after being hit in the area of Highway 501 and West Perry Road on April 10, the coroner's office said. It happened at about 5:50 a.m. Hewitt was walking in the roadway and was hit by a 2025 Freightliner tanker truck that was traveling south on Highway 501, the South Carolina Highway Patrol said. The highway patrol said later that she might have been run over by vehicles after the initial collision. * * * 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.
