A hotelier and course owner, and legendary writer will join the Myrtle Beach Golf...
A man who has been involved in just about all facets of the golf industry over more than 60 years, and a golf writer who helped spread Myrtle Beach’s story across the nation will be the next inductees into the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame. Charlie Floyd has...
Counselors, teachers link Horry Co. students to mental health support
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — It’s been one week since Horry County students went back to class, but sometimes, students carry more than just their backpacks. ABC 15 spoke with the Horry County Schools district director of counseling services to learn about mental health resources available to students. She said many kid
How two local theaters helped transform Myrtle Beach into an entertainment destination
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Forty years ago, live theater was still an experiment in Myrtle Beach. Today, it is a defining part of the Grand Strand experience. The Carolina Opry is celebrating its 40th anniversary, while just next door, Dolly Parton's theater — now home to Pirates Voyage — is marking more than three de
Myrtle Beach launches programs to boost small businesses
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach City Council has approved two programs to move businesses into the downtown area. The facade initiative aims to improve the exterior of buildings anywhere within city limits. The vacant storefront initiative aims to ease the financial burden of a startup. Business owner describes.
$1.65M sale of former Conway school property in question after board vote
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — The proposed $1.65 million sale of former Horry County Schools property to the Academy of Hope Charter School is in question after the school board rejected a request to extend the closing deadline. The Horry County Board of Education approved the charter school’s purchase request on June 8 for th
Influencer “Clavicular” to visit Conway on college tour, with stop at Coop Bar and...
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — A controversial social media influencer known as “Clavicular” is set to visit Conway as part of a college tour, including a stop at Coop Bar and Grill. Clavicular is known for promoting the social media trend “looksmaxxing” and has more than 2.2 million...
7 South Carolina Beach Towns That Empty Out the Week After Labor Day
Census data up and down the Grand Strand and Lowcountry show entire blocks of houses sitting vacant much of the year. They were built for one-week renters instead of full-time residents. These are the South Carolina beach towns that empty out the week after Labor Day. 1. North Myrtle Beach.
North Myrtle Beach restaurant known for its ginormous potatoes opening new spot
Known for its ginormous potatoes and subs, a North Myrtle Beach is taking its menu to Myrtle Beach, opening a new location. Spuds-N-Subs will open at 2304 N. Kings Highway in about three weeks, said owner Tim Wright. It will be the second spot for the locally owned restaurant, which opened at 865 Highway 17 in North My
Man arrested after Horry County bank robbery
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A man is arrested after a bank robbery investigation in Horry County. Timothy Booker, 41, was charged with one count of robbery/entering a bank, depository, or building and loan association with intent to steal. Horry County Criminal Investigation Division arrested Booker on Wednesday. The arr
Multiple people shot at Surfside Beach-area gas station, police report says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Multiple people were shot late Wednesday night at a gas station in the Surfside Beach area, according to an Horry County police report. Officers responded at about 11:45 p.m. to the Murphy USA along Marypot Drive for a shooting, the report shows. Officers found multiple gunshot victims insid

















