New Ford event looks to fill void left by Mustang Week’s departure from the...
A new Ford enthusiast event is coming to the Grand Strand this September, looking to fill the economic void left when Mustang Week departed after 23 years.
Smith County 4-H Team Wins National Championship Title at 2026 Wildlife Habitat Education Program...
A group of Smith County 4-H’ers have proudly brought home a National Championship title as representatives of Tennessee 4-H at the 2026 National Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Contest, which was held at the South Carolina FFA Leadership Center in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on July 26th – 29th.
How family and famous hot dogs have built legacy of this Grand Strand restaurant
If you ask diners at Sam’s Corner what is so special about the Garden City restaurant, you might hear a few talk about the world-famous foot-long hot dogs. What you’re more likely to hear about though, is the family and people who have run Sam’s Corner for 50 years. Sam Baker opened Sam’s Corner just steps away from th
Myrtle Beach city staff outlines plan to double amount of golf cart parking
Myrtle Beach officials are proposing a solution to a parking shortage created when the city began enforcing an ordinance prohibiting golf cart parking on the grassy areas of public beach accesses. "It has been a hot topic this hot summer," Mayor Mark Kruea said. During Tuesday's Myrtle Beach City Council...
Police searching for missing, endangered man in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Police are searching for a missing man in Horry County. John Marshall Raeburn Jr., 79, was last seen Friday around 7 p.m. on Offshore Dr. in the Murrells Inlet area. Police said Raeburn has dementia, which is why he is considered endangered. Officers described Raeburn...
Highway 501 South reduced to one lane after overturned vehicle crash near Waccamaw Boulevard
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Emergency crews are responding to a crash involving an overturned vehicle on Highway 501 South near the intersection of Waccamaw Boulevard and Tidewater Road. Traffic is down to one lane in the area as crews work at the scene. An overturned vehicle can be seen on the side of the […]
Will zoning issues shut down this local Horry County ice cream shop?
After two years slinging soft serve, the future of a Horry County ice cream shop is in doubt due to rezoning complications. Gary and Kari Ward have operated Ward’s Boat Storage and Ward’s Soft Serve at 9032 Freewoods Road since 2024. The property has always been a BO1 zoning district, which houses boating/marine commer
Drier Friday, increasing weekend heat and humidity
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)–Happy Friday! Another warm start to your day, with temperatures in the 70s. Dense patchy fog is reducing visibility across the area this morning, before clearing out around 9 a.m. Highs will warm into the upper 80s to lower 90s. The humidity will make temperatures feel even warmer. Today will
Horry County Schools outlines digital checklist for parents ahead of first day of classes
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County Schools held a media day on Friday ahead of the first day of classes. During the event at Pine Island Elementary School, administrators urged families to actively verify their contact information in the district’s “Parent Link” mass notification database. The...
Atlantic Collegiate Academy names new director of athletics
CONWAY S.C. (WPDE) — Atlantic Collegiate Academy has named Douglas Leichner as its new director of athletics, bringing more than 30 years of experience in athletic leadership, coaching, administration and program development to the Conway school. Leichner's experience spans high school, collegiate, professional and int

















