Myrtle Beach SC

The South Carolina Highway 22 Extension Project could already displace Horry County homeowners. But it also has raised concerns of critical wetland impacts and increased flood risk for residents who live downstream from the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge’s integrity and purpose could be impacted by the proposed highway, which is slated to run directly adjacent to the refuge’s boundary. Many local environmentalists are concerned with the opportunity for other development to sprawl

Horry County Fire Rescue is facing an abrupt leadership change after Fire Chief Joseph Tanner left his position following nearly 11 years leading the department, a move county officials have not publicly explained. ABC 15’s Anthony Winn reported the news “definitely shocked a lot of people,” particularly because Tanner had...

A chicken restaurant that’s been in the heart of downtown Myrtle Beach for decades is moving. Maryland Fried Chicken , located in its yellow building at 939 N. Kings Highway adjacent to another longtime restaurant, Mammy’s, is planning to relocate at the beginning of the year, workers said. It is unclear why the fried chicken restaurant is moving or what will happen to the building. The building is owned by the First United Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach. Messages left with a restaurant manage

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday at Warbird Park. The free ceremony began at 11 a.m. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located at 150 Farrow Parkway. This year’s featured speaker was Myrtle Beach Police Chief Frederick Chambers, a United States Marines veteran....

A new 7 Brew coffee shop is set to open in the Murrells Inlet area. The shop will be located in the Inlet Square Mall along Highway 17. This will be the third location along the Grand Strand. There is a 7 Brew in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. A date for the store’s opening has not been released. The location on the company’s website says “TBD.” A message left with the company was not returned. The Murrells Inlet location will join three other new South Carolina locations that opened in Oc

The Ole Smoky Distillery is bringing its seven city tour to Myrtle Beach. The brand’s Moonshine and Music Tour will make a stop at the Myrtle Beach location Nov. 13. Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, and artist Pynk Beard will headline the free concert. He is known for writing and producing songs for John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, and other major artists. However, he is now stepping into the spotlight with his own music and live performances.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach unveiled its newest public art piece Friday: an 8.5-foot-tall sculpture called “Rabbit Man.”. Created by Massachusetts artist Dale Rogers, the sculpture is located at the corner of Fourth Avenue North and Broadway Street, next to Gallery 320. The unveiling drew members of...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Myrtle Beach City Council has given final approval to an ordinance that would include the future Wavegarden surf park property near Broadway at the Beach in Horry County's multi-county business park. The council approved the ordinance on second and final reading, marking another step...

A judge heard arguments Wednesday to halt civil proceedings against two men accused of shooting and killing a North Carolina man three years ago in Horry County. Weldon Boyd, a North Myrtle Beach businessman, and Kenneth “Bradley” Williams filed a joint motion earlier this month asking for a stay in a civil wrongful death suit filed by Jennifer Foley, the sister of Scott Spivey. The 33-year-old Tabor City man was shot and killed by Boyd and Williams after a road rage incident on Sept. 9, 2023, i

SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Residents packed Surfside Beach Town Council chambers to raise concerns about a proposed annexation near Highway 17 Business, even after councilmembers removed the item from the meeting agenda. The annexation proposal involves an unincorporated portion of a Prime Storage Surfside Beach, LLC along Highway...