A few more showers before a drier work week
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– Temperatures are in the lower and mid 70s this morning. High temperatures will be near normal in the 80s. We will see a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day with a few rounds of showers along the coast this morning. A few isolated storm chances are possible across the area this afternoon.
‘Ground was so dry’: Drought strains South Carolina farm’s crops
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) -A South Carolina farmer says this summer’s drought has caused her to lose many crops, including potatoes and peppers. Sallie Lun, a farmer at Indigo Farms, said the lack of rain left the ground too dry to sustain some plantings. “The ground was so dry...
Protesters confront Mercy Church pastor as Netflix doc renews Mica Miller case questions
MYRTLE BEACH, SC. (WPDE) — Two years after Mica Miller was found dead at Lumber River State Park, protesters are still demanding answers and took their message Sunday to Mercy Church, where John-Paul “JP” Miller is currently preaching. The group stood outside the church holding signs and...
Santee Cooper to hold public meeting on proposed rate hikes
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) — Santee Cooper will hold a public meeting at 2 p.m. at the Santee Cooper Horry-Georgetown office auditorium in Myrtle Beach to hear feedback on proposed rate hikes. Those who cannot attend in person can watch a livestream on Santee Cooper’s website. The power...
Missing 5-year-old reported in Georgetown Co.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents in the area of Old Waccamaw Drive in Hagley to help locate a missing 5-year-old child. An update posted at 4:15 p.m. said divers from Horry County are on scene to search around area docks.
Man accused of dragging dog 3.5 miles behind vehicle in Horry County
LORIS, S.C. — A 26-year-old man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges after the Horry County Police Department said a dog was tied to the back of a vehicle and dragged for about 3.5 miles. Horry County police said officers responded Friday to the Loris area after a witness reported seeing a dog being dragged […]
Dolphins surround Myrtle Beach couple’s jet ski in once-in-a-lifetime encounter
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach woman got the thrill of a lifetime this week when dozens of dolphins surrounded her and her husband during a jet ski ride just off Waties Island. Kimberly Malibu-Grove said the encounter happened Wednesday in the waters near the island, which sits...
First Alert | Another round of rain to end the weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Heading into Sunday, things are looking rainy once again. Expect early showers by the coast and isolated storm chances in the afternoon. Drier conditions are on the way for the work week. Today. A round of early storms sets up along the Grand Strand this...
First Carolina Forest dessert and snack fair brings local vendors, shoppers together
CAROLINA FOREST, S.C. (WPDE) — Dessert lovers and snack seekers packed the Carolina Forest Rec Center on today for the first-ever Carolina Forest Dessert and Snack Fair, an event that brought together local vendors offering everything from cookies and cakes to candy and specialty treats. The rec center was...
AMBUCS conference in Myrtle Beach features Amtrak adaptive equipment giveaway
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Families and therapists gathered in Myrtle Beach this weekend to see how adaptive equipment can help children with disabilities take part in everyday play and activities. AMBUCS, a national nonprofit that works to improve mobility and independence for people with disabilities, held its 104th
