Hula and Fire show and more return to the sands of Surfside Beach
Starting June 8, the Polynesian Islands return to Surfside Beach. The Ohana Kahakai hula troupe performs their very popular hula and fire show on the beach near the Surfside Beach pier. Ohana is Hawaiian for “family” and it’s the perfect name for this evening of entertainment. The group consists of...
2-vehicle crash blocks traffic on Highway 501
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was hospitalized and traffic was blocked after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 501, Horry County Fire Rescue said. Crews responded just after 8 a.m. to the area of Hwy. 501 and Waccamaw Pines Drive near the Tanger Outlets. Lanes of traffic were blocked as of 8:38 a.m., but […]
Record-breaking marlin caught at Big Rock Tournament
(Video courtesy of Dirty Martini) MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — By now you’ve seen the record-breaking catch brought in by the Marlin Fever on Tuesday. The fish weighed in at 919.9 pounds, making it the biggest marlin ever caught at the Big Rock Tournament. Fishermen from Little River, South Carolina with the boat Dirty
Horry County School Board one step closer to new chairperson
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Horry County School Board is one step closer to having a new chairperson after Tuesday’s primaries. With 100% of precincts reporting, unofficial results show Vice Chairperson Melanie Wellons defeating District 11 board representative Darrell Ricketts. Wellons earned just earned 60% of th
Primary results: Key races decided across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Voters across the Pee Dee and Grand Strand weighed in during Tuesday’s South Carolina primaries, with several local school board and county council races decided. Horry County. Melanie Wellons won the Horry County Schools Board of Education chair race with 21,724 votes (59.8%), defeating...
MUSC Health, Cigna contract dispute could leave thousands with higher bills
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A contract dispute between MUSC Health and Cigna could leave 30,000 patients across South Carolina facing higher out-of-pocket costs if the two sides fail to reach an agreement by June 30. MUSC Health could go out of network starting July 1, leaving Cigna policyholders with...
Woman sentenced in 2025 North Myrtle Beach crash that killed motorcyclist
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Little River woman has been sentenced in connection with a deadly 2025 crash in North Myrtle Beach, according to the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. A judge sentenced Kayla Tisdale, 38, on Tuesday to 14 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to felony...
Coast RTA announces new routes connecting Conway to Myrtle Beach airport
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Coast Regional Transportation Authority announced new routes that took effect Sunday, adding service to MYR and adjusting schedules across Horry and Georgetown counties. The changes include reestablishing a pulse system at the Myrtle Beach Transfer Center, where routes now meet on the hour to
Smoke from recent woods fire visible on Highway 707 in Horry Co.
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Smoke from a recent woods fire remains visible on Wednesday morning, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. HCFR said crews were dispatched Wednesday morning to the area of Highway 707 near McDowell Shortcut Road for a reported smoke investigation. They said crews sourced the...
Discount Furniture & Mattress Surfside Beach Announces Expansion of Personality Driven Branding Strategy Across...
Strategic Brand Positioning Across the Myrtle Beach Market Discount Furniture & Mattress Surfside Beach, a retail business serving customers throughout the greater Myrtle Beach region, has announced an expanded focus on personality driven branding across its operations. The initiative reflects a continued effort by own

















