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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County leaders are considering adding staff to Fire Rescue as the county continues to grow, with department officials telling county council the additional positions would help keep up with emergency calls and maintain equipment. During a county council meeting, Fire Rescue leaders outlined...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — 15th Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson is requesting nearly $97,000 in additional funding from Horry County Council to help his office manage a growing caseload and cover expenses associated with upcoming criminal trials. Richardson presented the request during a county budget workshop Thursday. The request...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -Ollie Castro, a third grader, performs puppet shows through his family’s moon roof every morning before school drop-off at St. James Elementary. Ollie has spent the last two years performing the morning skits with his mother, Emily Castro, driving. “He doesn’t like getting up in...

Horry County has more active mines than any other county in South Carolina, and residents say they are landing in their backyards. Six years after local officials ruled out a county permit, they are now weighing whether to put new rules back on the books. Read the full stories: Horry Co. reconsidering mining regulations 6 years after dropping local permits ; Why Horry County development pressures are placing mines in residents’ backyards ; Sinkholes and sleepless nights: Loris-area quarry propos

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Five-time Grammy-nominated musician Jason Aldean will return to Myrtle Beach for the 2027 edition of Carolina Country Music Fest. Aldean, who has earned 32 No.1 singles at country radio and sold more than 20 million albums worldwide, will return to Myrtle Beach after headlining CCMF in 2022. He joins Zach […]

Chicken bog is said to be the unofficial dish of Horry County. The one-pot dish of chicken, sausage and rice is most popular along the Grand Strand, where it has been a staple for at least a century. It’s so popular that the city of Loris has a “Bog Off” every fall that honors the dish and draws thousands from the region to sample it. The festival returns this Saturday, Oct. 17, celebrating the Lowcountry staple. But for those who have never heard of or tried chicken bog, here a few things to kn

A Horry County medical center is expanding its footprint after acquiring four urgent care clinics. Conway Medical Center purchased urgent care clinics and a physical therapy clinic in Horry County from Novant Health, according to a press release on Oct. 13. The expansion comes as Horry County continues to experience significant population and economic growth, creating an increasing need for accessible, healthcare close to where people live, work and raise their families, the release said. The ur

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Looking for Halloween fun across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee?. Before heading out, review these safety tips for parents, trick-or-treaters and drivers. Make sure children are accompanied by a responsible adult, especially after dark. Choose costumes that fit properly and allow children to see...

CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — On Friday, the Rivertown ER will officially open in Conway. The ER will include X-ray and CT imaging, ten exam rooms, and an on-site laboratory. The opening of Rivertown ER reflects our commitment to bringing high-quality, compassionate emergency care closer to home,” said Mark Sims, Chief Executive Officer of Grand Strand Health. “We’re excited to welcome the Conway community to tour the facility and celebrate this important milestone in expanding access to emergency servi

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — SPORTFIVE, the organization that facilitates and operates the Grand Strand’s annual PGA Tour event, announced Steve Mays was appointed as the new tournament director for the Myrtle Beach Classic "effective immediately," according to a release from PGA. This news comes as ONEflight and...