Myrtle Beach man bikes across U.S. to show ‘ordinary people can do extraordinary things’
A Myrtle Beach man is nearing the finish line of a cross-country bicycle journey that spans thousands of miles—and a lifetime of perseverance. At 66 years old, Chuck Smith, a local business owner, is riding from San Diego, California, to St. Augustine, Florida. The journey covers roughly 3,000 miles over 53 days, with his ride expected to end this weekend.
This Horry County school was just named one of the finest in SC. Here’s...
A Conway school was selected Thursday as one of the finest schools in the state by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. HCS Scholars Academy High School was one of five schools named as 2026 Palmetto’s Finest Schools. The achievement is considered a top honor given out by the association. The academy is located on Coastal Carolina University’s campus and was founded in...
Crews save kitten stuck in fireplace in Horry County home
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Crews with Horry County Fire Rescue saved a kitten stuck in a tight spot. Horry County Fire Rescue responded at 2:01 p.m. Friday to a home on Shady Grove Road for a kitten stuck in a fireplace. Lt. Turner and his crew nudged the five-month-old...
Now-former North Myrtle Beach officer loses eligibility certification
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A now-former North Myrtle Beach Police Officer was permanently denied his eligibility certification after an April South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council hearing. The North Myrtle Beach Police Department told News13 that Jim Duff resigned on Aug. 13, 2025 after “admitting he had been dishonest with superior officers about […]
NCDOT considers new design options for Carolina Bays Parkway extension after feedback
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Public feedback sent the North Carolina Department of Transportation back to the drawing board. NCDOT announced Wednesday that it is considering new design options for the Carolina Bays Parkway Extension project. The agency is working with the South Carolina Department of Transportation to extend Carolina...
Power restored for more than 2500 in South Conway area
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Crews worked to restore power in part of Horry County on Friday. Santee Cooper restored power to approximately 2,800 customers in the South Conway area. The outage began around 5:30 p.m. Santee Cooper officials said the outage was due to the storm. Crews restored power...
Horry County school’s robotics team to compete at world championship
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An Horry County school’s robotics team is making history, taking its award-winning robot to the World Robotics Championship for the first time in almost 10 years. The Academy for the Arts, Science & Technology’s Aluminum Assault Team 1287 will compete in Houston, Texas, from Wednesday through May 2. “We get […]
Complaint against North Myrtle Beach councilmember cites campaign ethics violations
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A North Myrtle Beach city councilmember is facing dozens of campaign ethics violations, according to documents filed by the South Carolina State Ethics Commission. In the documents, Nikki Fontana is accused of failing to submit required campaign disclosure reports and not properly reporting...
Excavator heavily damaged in Horry Co. fire
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — An excavator sustained heavy damages after a fire on Friday evening, according to Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR). Crews responded to the area of Dongola Highway and Pee Dee Highway for a reported heavy equipment fire. The incident is under control and the fire...
Myrtle Beach condo complex bans personal safety measure for residents
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Residents at Wave Rider Resort say their homeowners association is requiring them to remove outdoor security cameras or face fines starting May 1. According to residents, the HOA sent a notice stating that “cameras and other unapproved exterior area modifications” will be a violation. Tenants who violate the new rule will face fines.
