2025 year in review: Coastal Carolina enjoys remarkable World Series run
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories looking back at what made headlines on the Grand Strand and in the Pee Dee in 2025. HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — It was a year of joy and tragedy for the local sports world in 2025, highlighted by Coastal Carolina University’s magical run […]
Community Christmas Dinner Charity brings more than holiday joy to the Grand Strand
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Community Christmas Dinner Charity, along with their partners, made sure those who did not have anyone to celebrate Christmas with did not miss out on the magic of the holidays. Two holiday meals were served on Christmas day: One at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church in Murrells...
Man challenges murder conviction in ex-girlfriend’s S.C. strangling death
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. - An Ohio man who admitted to strangling his ex-girlfriend to death in South Carolina is now challenging his conviction. Blake Linkous, 20, filed for post-conviction relief on Tuesday, months after pleading guilty to murder in the death of 18-year-old Natalie Martin. Linkous, of Blue Rock, Ohio,...
Behind the Menu: Carolina Forest restaurant recommended by Michelin Guide, a first for the...
CAROLINA FOREST, S.C. (WBTW) – It’s official! The Grand Strand is on the Michelin Guide’s radar, as O.A.K Prime Kitchen and Bar has received a recommendation in the inaugural American South selection. It’s the first restaurant in our area to receive the special Michelin Guide recognition. The publication rates...
Horry County single-vehicle crash with ejection leaves 3 hospitalized
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Three people were hospitalized, two of them in critical condition, after a single-vehicle crash on Christmas, Horry County Fire Rescue said. The car involved overturned during the crash and there was reported ejection. It happened around 3:40 p.m. in the area of Gunters Island Road and Pee...
Vehicle crashes into utility pole, overturns near Conway, Horry County Fire Rescue says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was hurt Friday morning when a vehicle crashed into a utility pole and overturned on Cates Bay Highway near Conway, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. The crash near Sandridge Park also left utility lines across the roadway, HCFR said. Crews responded at about 8:15 a.m. One...
Damon’s Grill gives back, serves thousands of meals on Christmas
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — This Christmas, volunteers and staff at Damon’s Grill in Myrtle Beach made sure those in their community had a hot meal during the holidays. The staff began meal preparations days in advance, making enough food to feed around 2,000 people. Cars were lined-up down Ocean Boulevard beginning...
NC man got severe bacterial infection at North Myrtle Beach resort, suit says
A North Carolina man became “gravely ill” after contracting a bacterial infection at a North Myrtle Beach resort, according to a recent lawsuit filing. Ronald Cope, of Wake County, during June 2023 visited Best Western Ocean Sands Beach Resort, at 1525 S. Ocean Blvd., where he was exposed to Legionnaires disease, a...
How much? Kevin McCallister’s grocery bill skyrockets from 1990 to 2025
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — In a nostalgic comparison of grocery prices from 1990 to 2025, a trip down memory lane reveals just how much inflation has impacted the cost of everyday items. Inspired by Kevin McAllister's grocery list from the iconic 1990 film "Home Alone," a visit to...
Hero mail carrier helps put out balcony fire in S.C.
HORRY COUNTY, SC - A mail carrier in South Carolina delivered a life-saving service on Monday afternoon. Noah Wygal was delivering mail at a condo complex in Horry County when he heard cries for help and saw smoke. He said instinct kicked in, he dropped what he was doing, and...

















