Activity picks up on Highway 701 widening project
CONWAY, S.C. — Change is coming. Orange barrels line the roadway as bulldozers move piles of dirt. Blue plastic and concrete pipes are stacked like firewood in the parking lots of vacant buildings. The construction is part of Horry County’s RIDE 3 plan, in partnership with the South Carolina...
Driver critically injured in single-vehicle Conway crash
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A driver suffered critical injuries after a single-vehicle crash late Wednesday afternoon in Conway, the city’s fire department said on Facebook. Conway police and fire crews responded at about 4:15 p.m. to Park View Road for the crash, which entrapped the driver, the fire department said. The dri
Local, Retired FBI agent comments on nationwide Flock camera controversy as Flock CEO announces...
CONWAY, (S.C.) — While there has been recent national scrutiny surrounding Flock cameras, Jim Furry, a retired FBI agent living in Conway, says the technology is a valuable law enforcement tool when properly managed. Flock cameras utilize automated license plate recognition to collect information on passing vehicles, i
Back-to-school brings excitement, nerves and new beginnings across Horry County
Classes are back in session across Horry County as Horry County Schools and Coastal Carolina University welcome students for the fall semester. From first days to final semesters, students and families shared a mix of excitement and nerves as they begin a new school year. At Coastal Carolina University, some...
Discovering timeless charm at the Kaminski House Museum
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Today we stepped back in time at the Kaminski House Museum in Georgetown and toured its beautifully preserved historic rooms. Beyond the its impressive collection of antiques and coastal heritage, the landmark property serves as a popular community gathering place. From elegant waterfront wedd
Myrtle Beach weighs changes to golf cart parking plan after residents raise concerns
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The Myrtle Beach Advisory Committee met Wednesday afternoon to evaluate a proposal that would significantly increase golf cart parking along the city’s north end. The plan will return to the Myrtle Beach City Council for further direction after several residents voiced concerns over...
Teen accused of making threat at Coastal Carolina University, causing evacuation
A teenager has been arrested by Coastal Carolina University Police a day after the college evacuated a campus building due to a bomb threat. Asa James Knapp, 18, was charged on Wednesday with making a bomb threat or conveying false information about a bomb threat. In an email sent out to the CCU community, the universi
Grand Strand housing market stable amid rate shifts
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Local real estate experts share that the Grand Strand housing market is stable. Interest rates are fluctuating, but new construction incentives are keeping the market moving, according to local real estate experts. Rates and buyer activity. Blake Sloan, a certified real estate expert with Sloa
1 in critical condition after crash in Horry County
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A single-car crash involving entrapment left a driver injured in Conway. Conway Police Department and Conway Fire were called around 4:15 p.m. to the crash on Park View Road on Wednesday. Crew members say the crash was severe and involved significant entrapment, so they conducted a...
FIRST ALERT: Heat leads to increasing storms Friday
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The relentless heat and humidity continue through the end of the week before strong storms begin to break down this latest heat wave. With increased humidity, patchy dense fog remains an issue inland this morning. Expect trouble spots to last through the morning commute before the fog lifts ou

















