Report, warrant outline what led to arrest of Georgetown’s ex-Chief Judge
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCSC) - The now-former Chief Municipal Judge for the City of Georgetown stands accused of shoving a woman out of a car, resulting in her hospitalization, in a domestic violence investigation. A warrant for his arrest shows that Robert Harry O’Donnell, 77, was arrested Thursday on the charge...
Heat-related emergency calls increase during advisory, officials say
GARDEN CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — On Sunday, the heat index in Myrtle Beach reached 90 before 5 a.m. and 100 before 11 a.m. An emergency responder from Midway Fire Rescue said there's been an increase in heat related calls, responding to around six on Saturday. Those spending time on...
I Love Seafood Fest to bring weekend of food, fun & live music in...
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Atlantic Beach Summer Concert Series kicks off soon. The I Love Seafood Fest will be held on August 8-9. The event will be filled with food, vendors, cooking demos and live entertainment. Additionally, the band Brick will perform new and old hits. This...
Temporary lane closures to start over ICW on Highway 544 in Horry County
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will be doing overnight inspections of a bridge over the intracoastal waterway on Highway 544. The inspections will leave the bridge in Socastee next to Dick Pond Rd closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. July 21 through July 24.
Patty smackdown: Conway Burger Week returns with chefs battling for the crown
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Downtown Conway announced its fourth annual Conway Burger Week presented by Pepsi Bottling Ventures. Local restaurants signed up to create unique, limited-time menu items and compete for the Best Burger Prize. Conway's Patty Chefs have carefully chosen each culinary creation. Downtown Conway’s...
Myrtle Beach intersection closes for Highway 501 realignment project
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - An intersection in Myrtle Beach is closed for a couple of weeks. The closure of 7th Avenue North and Chester Street intersection began on Monday, and the intersection is expected to reopen in mid-August. This is so crews can make infrastructure improvements, upgrade waterlines, install...
Last day of extreme heat
Multiple cities are starting in the 80s this morning! Very muggy and uncomfortable once again. Extreme heat continues to top headlines for the afternoon. There is, thankfully, only one more "hot" day in which a heat advisory is in effect. Today, the heat index is expected to exceed 110 degrees. Please make sure to...
‘Mourn the life that he was supposed to have’: Myrtle Beach parents strive to...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — An 8-year-old Myrtle Beach boy has Lyme disease, and his parents are doing everything they can to pay for his medications and treatments and give him as close to a “normal childhood” as possible. LeeAnn and Brian Kuhl said their family’s journey began when their son, Ben, came home with […]
Break expected from high heat and humidity in Myrtle Beach area. Here’s when
The Myrtle Beach area has been experiencing above-average heat and humidity for the past week — but forecasters say a cool down is coming. The National Weather Service last week issued a heat advisory for the area, when heat index values climbed to over 105 degrees. For the past six days, the weather service has...
FIRST ALERT: HEAT ADVISORY continues through the weekend, isolated rain chance
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - We are going to stay hot and humid as we head through Sunday and evening. A HEAT ADVISORY remains in place as heat index values through the rest of the weekend. We will watch to see if another is issued for Monday afternoon. TOMORROW. Rain...