Coroner identifies woman found dead near Pawleys Island Pier
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WBTW) — The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office has identified a 33-year-old woman found dead in the surf near Pawleys Island Pier on Wednesday. Coroner Chase Ridgeway described the circumstances surrounding the death of Conway woman Meggan Jordan as “suspicious.” An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday morning at MUSC, and the Georgetown County […]
Horry County woman convicted in N.C. man’s murder seeks new trial or lighter sentence
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Horry County woman, one of four family members who pleaded guilty in connection with a missing North Carolina man’s death, says she received ineffective legal counsel and is seeking post-conviction relief. Samantha Watts, 43, filed the post-conviction relief in Horry County Wednesday on...
Highway 501 to continue being widened, Horry County says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW)– Highway 501 is continuing to be widened to six lanes, the Horry County Government says. The stretch between Gardner Lacy Road and SC 544 will be the main focus as it will expand from four lanes to six. This project’s purpose is to increase capacity and improve traffic flow. The project […]
Former clerk of court accused of bumping his salary on 44 paychecks, police say
LORIS, SC. (WMBF/Gray News) - A former clerk of court in South Carolina is accused of secretly increasing his own pay rate 44 times over about a year and a half. Todd Keith Massey turned himself in Wednesday morning as he faces charges of breach of trust with fraudulent intent, grand larceny valued at $5,000 or more, and a violation of the state Ethics, Government Accountability and Campaign Reform Act.
Mother of Mica Miller appeals judge’s order keeping her estranged husband in charge of...
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A judge denied a petition from Mica Miller’s mother to remove her estranged husband as her estate’s representative, a decision the mother is now appealing. Court documents show that on Sept. 10, a Horry County judge denied Angelita Salas’s filing to remove John-Paul...
Conway woman’s body found under Pawleys Island Pier. What autopsy shows
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Conway woman whose body was found in Pawleys Island on Wednesday. Meggan Jordan, 33, was found just before noon underneath the Pawleys Island Pier. According to the GCSO , Jordan had “some marks on her body that merit further investigation.” An autopsy conducted on Jordan did not reveal any injuries that would have caused or contributed to her death, according to Georgetown County Coroner Chase Ridgeway. The cause and manner
Dry end to the work week before tropical moisture arrives
We'll continue to see some lingering cloud cover near the coast, similar to what we've experienced for much of this week. However, bigger changes arrive Friday. Humidity will begin increasing as a large surge of tropical moisture moves toward the Carolinas ahead of the weeken
Beachgoers recall response after woman found dead in Pawleys Island
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WBTW) — A woman was found dead in the surf near Pawleys Island Pier on Wednesday has been identified, but her name is being withheld until her family is notified, according to Georgetown County Coroner Chase Ridgeway. Ridgeway described the circumstances surrounding the death as suspicious. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday […]
18-year-old charged in deadly Peaches Corner shooting accused of violating home detention again
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An 18-year-old charged with murder in connection with a 2025 shooting at Peaches Corner in Myrtle Beach is back in custody after allegedly violating his home detention, the Horry County Sheriff’s Office said. Evany McCray also faces charges of assault of a high and aggravated nature, unlawful possession of a […]
Former Loris employee charged with grand larceny, misconduct after yearlong investigation
LORIS, S.C. (WPDE) — A former City of Loris employee who previously pleaded guilty to embezzling funds from a Horry County nonprofit organization is facing new charges following a yearlong investigation. Todd Keith Massey II turned himself in to authorities Wednesday morning after arrest warrants were issued Tuesday, according...

















