The pressure test for independent orthopedics
Andrew Wade began his orthopedic career as a medical assistant at one of the practices that would eventually become Myrtle Beach, S.C.-based OrthoSC. Nearly eight years after rising to lead the independent orthopedic group as CEO, he is leaving South Carolina for a larger test. Mr. Wade is joining Princeton...
Records: Former Horry County police chief supported decision to release man mid-arrest
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A former Horry County deputy chief who ordered officers to return and release a man during his transport to jail told investigators that the police chief at the time supported the decision. That account is included in files from two Internal Affairs investigations into the...
Palmetto Goodwill offers discounted school clothes, supplies while funding job training
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Palmetto Goodwill is helping families save money during back-to-school shopping. The stores have a wide variety of clothing for all ages so you can customize that back-to-school look for a reduced cost. They also have shoes, backpacks including clear backpacks, school supplies, teacher suppl
Horry County Schools talks overcrowding concerns as students return to class
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County students head back to class on Wednesday and many of them will be at schools that are at over-capacity. The school district says there are three options: utilize modular classrooms, build new schools, or deny transfer requests. As for this upcoming school...
South Carolina Restaurant Owner Finds $12,000 in Old Cabinet and Returns it to Former...
A restauranteur who found $12,000 in cash got in touch with the rightful owner live on the news to explain he wanted to turn it over. Sak Yiengjuntuek knew as soon as he saw the stack of $100 bills that they belonged to the man who sold him the restaurant that would become Lemongrass Pho & Thai Cuisine in Myrtle Beach.
North Myrtle Beach mourns the loss of former city council member
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The City of North Myrtle Beach mourns the passing of a former City Councilman on Monday. Terry White spent nearly three decades serving North Myrtle Beach, starting as a police officer and later as a city councilman. The city says he demonstrated a commitment...
$72M Grand Strand beach renourishment project wraps
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A major beach renourishment effort aimed at strengthening storm protection along the Grand Strand is now complete. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Charleston District finished its Grand Strand Renourishment project Saturday, completing a $72 million effort to restore the federally authoriz
Backwater Bites food truck plan advances in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. — Conway City Council gave first reading approval on an agreement Monday, Aug. 17 allowing Backwater Bites to operate as a mobile food truck at the city marina, located at 4 Elm St in downtown Conway. The non-exclusive franchise agreement, would allow Eric Jordan, operating as Conway...
New Myrtle Beach police chief outlines plans for department
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The new Myrtle Beach police chief is discussing his plans for the department’s future. Frederick Chambers was announced as Myrtle Beach’s police chief on Friday, and currently serves as deputy chief of police for the Fairfax County Police Department in Northern Virginia. Building...
Virginia deputy arrested on DUI, hit-and-run charge in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Virginia sheriff’s deputy was arrested on DUI and hit-and-run charges in Horry County last month, arrest documents show. Christopher Shaver was charged with hit-and-run involving property damage and DUI. He was booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center on July 23 and released July 26
