Horry County Schools launching Phase II of ‘Rise with Reading’ program
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Schools is launching Phase II of its “Rise with Reading” literacy initiative as students prepare to return for the new school year. The second phase expands reading expectations and writing practices across all county schools. The district launched “Rise with Reading”...
Attorneys criticize Myrtle Beach homelessness response after weekend arrests
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Attorneys representing people arrested near a Myrtle Beach coffee house accused the city of misusing its loitering ordinance and failing to adequately address homelessness as they announced two lawsuits and plans for more legal action. The lawsuits, filed Thursday in Horry County Common Pleas
Where are boomers and Gen X moving in 2026?
HousingWire Data analyzed 10 metro areas for baby boomer and Gen X inbound movers using price, sales and supply metrics. Wilmington, N.C., prices fell 9.3% year over year, Myrtle Beach, S.C., rose 3.6%, and market conditions ranged from 2.1 to 4.3 months of inventory. AI Summary. Older Americans continue to...
Surfside Beach residents, visitors express mixed feelings toward Flock Cameras
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — People across the country have conflicting thoughts about the recent influx of Flock cameras. The cameras are programmed to capture a license plate, a vehicle’s color, make and model. Although officials said the cameras will protect privacy, recent incidents of misuse have many concerned.
Major streaming service to debut documentary on death of Myrtle Beach pastor’s wife
Streaming giant Netflix is set to release a new documentary series later this month that dives into the death case of a Myrtle Beach pastor’s wife. The documentary, “Death of the Pastor’s Wife,” comes more than two years after the death of Mica Miller, who took her life in a North Carolina state park in April 2024. Mil
Two separate wastewater spills reported in Horry County waters. Here’s where
Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority reported two wastewater spills in Horry County after pipeline failures. The first wastewater spill occurred on Sunday, Aug. 2, on Southern Trail, approximately 1,100 feet north of the intersection of Southern Trail and Gardner Lacy Road in Myrtle Beach. The wastewater flowed from
Man falsely accused in Brittanee Drexel murder case loses appeal in federal lawsuit
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The man federal agents falsely accused of kidnapping and murdering Brittanee Drexel lost his appeal in a lawsuit against the government for its aggressive actions in the case. Timothy Da'Shaun Taylor, in 2024, sued the U.S. Department of Justice over "investigative missteps" and "false narrati
Woman wins $75K on scratch-off she bought at North Myrtle Beach Kroger
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A woman won $75,000 on a scratch-off ticket in North Myrtle Beach, according to lottery officials. Instead of buying her usual $3 crossword scratch-off, the woman opted for a $3 Cash Lines ticket instead, lottery officials said. She made the change at the Kroger on Main Street. The woman was
1 critically injured after watercraft incident in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County Fire Rescue responded to a watercraft incident in the Socastee Community on Thursday evening. HCFR was called at 4:23 p.m. to the area of Folly Road on the Intracoastal Waterway. One person was taken to the hospital with critical injuries, and the South...
New major grocery store planned for downtown Myrtle Beach. Here’s where it’ll be
A prominent grocery store chain is set to open a new location in Myrtle Beach. Food Lion plans to bring a new store to downtown Myrtle Beach in late 2027 or early 2028. A representative for Little Diversified Architectural Consulting recently presented plans at a Community Appearance Board meeting for the new shop at t
