AI-generated hoax phone call targets high school in South Carolina
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTV) - A school in South Carolina was targeted by an AI-generated phone threat on Tuesday, police said. The call came in at Conway High School just after 10 a.m. on Dec. 9, and said a shooter was coming, according to police. Conway police said there was no...
Repeat Columbus County offender sentenced to 13.5 years in prison
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Tabor City man was officially sentenced in Columbus County Court as a habitual felon. The first week of December, 65-year-old, Frank “Bo” Phillips was sentenced to 13.5 years in the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections. According to the Columbus County...
Socastee water plant must address contamination from forever chemicals, suit says
A planned water treatment facility in Socastee will have to grapple with filtering out dangerous “forever chemicals” that traditional treatment processes don’t remove, according to a recent lawsuit filing. Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority filed the lawsuit against three industrial companies with facilities in...
‘Altercation’ led to shooting near Myrtle Beach hotel, warrants say
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Warrants are revealing new details about what police said led up to a Tuesday morning shooting in Myrtle Beach. Officers with the Myrtle Beach Police Department arrested Kevin Brown, 34; Dominique Wood, 32; and Regina Taylor, 56, all of Myrtle Beach. According to Brown’s warrants,...
Walmart Neighborhood Market coming to Conway
A Walmart Neighborhood Market will anchor the western end of the 230,000-square-foot Coastal Centre shopping center, which is being redeveloped on Church Street in Conway. The market, a groceries-only version of a Walmart Super Center, will encompass 41,908 square feet, according to plans submitted to the city by the...
Icy conditions lead to crashes on Highway 544 near Intracoastal Waterway bridge, Horry County...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Icy roads likely contributed to several crashes Wednesday morning in the area of the Highway 544 bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Socastee, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. One person was taken to the hospital after HCFR crews responded at about 6:45 a.m. Lanes of traffic...
Amazon expanding same-day delivery service of perishable groceries to Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Amazon is expanding its same-day delivery service of perishable groceries to Myrtle Beach, the company said Wednesday. The service allows shoppers to buy everything from produce and baked goods to quality meats and dairy, Amazon said. Amazon Prime members receive free same-day delivery on...
Former North Myrtle Beach restaurant being demolished. What’s going in its spot?
Those traveling along North Myrtle Beach’s Main Street on Tuesday probably noticed the demolition of a former seafood shack. Crews began work on demolishing the building that once housed Duffy Street Seafood Shack . The demolition is to make way for a new development that will see the expansion of an ice cream shop,...
Horry County Police Department vehicle involved in wreck near Conway
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An Horry County Police Department vehicle was involved in a collision outside of Conway Tuesday night. Spokesman Thomas Bell said it happened on Dongola Highway outside of Conway. Details were limited. Bell said the South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating. News13 has reached out for...
The 15 Top Myrtle Beach Restaurants Everyone’s Talking About
Myrtle Beach is more than just sandy shores and amusement parks; it’s a food lover’s paradise with flavors from around the world. Whether you crave fresh seafood, sizzling steaks, or comfort food that warms your soul, this coastal city has something delicious waiting for you. From family-owned classics that have...

















