Critical injuries reported in Highway 544 pedestrian crash
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving pedestrians early Sunday morning in the Conway area, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. HCFR said crews were dispatched at 12:16 a.m. to the area of Highway 544 and Elvington Loop. Critical injuries were reported, and two people wer
Teen arrested in Hwy 544 hit-and-run that injured 2 CCU students
CONWAY S.C. (WPDE) — A 17-year-old has been arrested after a hit-and-run involving two pedestrians early Sunday morning on Highway 544 near Elvington Loop, according to Conway Police. The driver, 17-year-old Mauricio Palafox-Correa, was taken into custody and is being held at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center. Palafo
Sanford Boy, 6, Dies After Diving Into Shallow End of Myrtle Beach Resort Pool
A six-year-old boy from Sanford, North Carolina has died three days after he was found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a Myrtle Beach resort, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department. Levi Ashe was pulled from the pool at the Caribbean Resort on August 8 and rushed to Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, whe
Grand Strand car club host back-to-school giveaway
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Students along the Grand Strand got a boost ahead of the new school year during the Bucktown Riderz Car Club’s annual School Bash, an event organizers said they have held for many years but decided to expand this time around. The event at...
Slightly cooler Sunday
The Heat Advisory remains in effect today, with heat index values approaching 105 degrees. While we won't see as many showers and storms as yesterday, a few isolated storms could still develop during the afternoon.
First Alert | Another hot day with a couple more storms to cap off...
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The heat’s not stopping today as heat indices will climb into the 100-105 range, but some folks should get another round of rain as we jump into the afternoon hours. Heat. Though not as swelteringly hot as previous days, we certainly aren’t cool on...
Myrtle Beach police urge drivers to use caution as students return to school
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — With students returning to school next week, the Myrtle Beach Police Department is reminding drivers to use extra caution around schools. School is back in session Wednesday, Aug. 19, which police say will bring heavier traffic around schools during the morning and heavier afternoon commutes. Drive
Crash involving pedestrians reported on Hwy 544 in Conway
CONWAY S.C. (WPDE) — A crash involving pedestrians was reported overnight on Highway 544 near Elvington Loop in Conway. Horry County Fire Rescue said the incident involved pedestrians and that critical injuries were reported. Two people were transported to the hospital with injuries. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispat
Cool Down Ahead Next Weekend Brings Temperatures Up to Twelve Degrees Below Normal to...
NORTH CAROLINA — Temperatures are trending 5 to 10 degrees below normal next weekend across the Carolinas, offering a notable break following the current stretch of heat flirting with 100 degrees. Considering the current extreme heat, this shift could amount to nearly a 20 degree cool-down from one weekend to the next
Myrtle Beach church hosts 17th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – On Saturday morning at Sandy Grove Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach, cars were lined up in the parking lot as congregation members provided Horry County families with brand new school supplies during the 17th annual Back to School Drive-Thru giveaway event. From 11 to 1, members of the church

















