New Netflix series to examine Mica Miller’s death, events leading up to it
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The death of Mica Miller, a Myrtle Beach woman whose case gained national attention in 2024, will be the focus of a new Netflix documentary series. Netflix announced Thursday that the three-part series, “Death of the Pastor’s Wife,” will feature never-before-seen footage and firsthand...
Behind the menu: A look at the local demand for some classic Philly eats...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — More new residents continue to move to the Grand Strand, some migrating from the Northeast and bringing a taste of their home with them. Various Philadelphia-based franchises recently opened in Myrtle Beach. “It’s different; there isn’t anything like this,” Philly Pretzel Factory owner Seth
‘Best person for the job’: Myrtle Beach names new police chief
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach will soon have a new top cop. The city of Myrtle Beach announced Friday that Frederick Chambers will be its next police chief. Chambers brings more than 26 years of law enforcement experience to the role. He most recently served as deputy chief...
Axelrod and Associates File Lawsuits Against City of Myrtle Beach after Arrests
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Attorneys have filed two lawsuits against the City of Myrtle Beach after multiple homeless people were arrested over the weekend. The attorneys represent six of the accused. Stuart Axelrod and Tristan Shaffer spoke at Fresh Brew Coffee House where the arrests took place right...
4 displaced, home heavily damaged after Horry County fire
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Four people are without their home after a destructive overnight fire in the Loris area. Horry County Fire Rescue responded just after 11:40 p.m. Thursday to the area of East Highway 9 Business near Liberty Church Road for the fire. Crews found flames and smoke...
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in Little River area, highway patrol says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle Thursday night in Horry County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. It happened at Horseshoe Road and Greenhead Road in the Little River area, Lance Cpl. Brittany Glover said. It happened just after 8:30 p.m. A 2016 GMC Yukon was […]
6-year-old dies after being found unresponsive in Myrtle Beach resort pool
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A 6-year-old boy died days after he was found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a Myrtle Beach resort, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard. Levi Ashe was found unresponsive Aug. 8 in a pool at the Caribbean Resort. He was taken to Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, where […]
Four SC coastal counties most vulnerable to hurricane impacts. Here’s why
South Carolina isn’t known to have the highest hurricane risk in the country, but a new report ranks four coastal counties in the state that are among the most vulnerable to hurricane impacts, and they may not be in the order most expected. Horry County ranked as the second most hurricane-vulnerable county in South Car
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
