Drier and cooler Tuesday
Unlike yesterday, we're not expecting stormy weather today. Instead, we'll see a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day. High temperatures will remain close to average for late August, reaching the upper 80s along the beaches and the lower 90s across the Pee Dee.
St. James Elementary replacement school project moves forward, costs expected to rise
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County Schools completed phase 1 of the St. James Elementary replacement school project over the summer. The project added 10 modular classrooms and removed old portables. Phase 2 of the replacement project is underway while the district waits for official budget numbers. That phase...
As school year starts, Horry Co. Schools tackles bus complaints and boosts learning
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County Schools leaders are starting the new school year with a push to expand learning opportunities for students, including a new focus area in math, while also responding to parent concerns about school bus service. The Horry County school board met for the...
Longs man found dead in vehicle along Horry County highway, coroner’s office says
A Longs man has died after his vehicle was discovered along a Horry County highway. Jesus Gomez Sacalxot, 27, was traveling near Highway 31 East when he lost control of the vehicle, overcorrected, went off the roadway and struck a tree late Monday night, according to an email from the Horry County Coroner’s Office. Sac
Charges upgraded in deadly hit-and-run involving CCU students
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Charges have been upgraded against a 17-year-old arrested after a hit-and-run involving two Coastal Carolina University students, one of whom later died. Conway police said Mauricio Palafox-Correa, 17, was charged with hit-and-run resulting in death and DUI resulting in death. Palafox-Correa also
Thousands without power in Calabash area
Thousands of Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) customers are without power Monday afternoon.
Johnny D’s serves up creative specials for National Waffle Day
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — National Waffle Day is giving Grand Strand diners another reason to dig into a breakfast favorite, and Johnny D’s is leaning into the celebration with a menu built around creative takes on waffles. The restaurant offers a lineup of specialty waffles, including its...
Meet Bay from the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach!
Meaghan Pitman of the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach was in the studio along with Bay, a five month old kitten who’s looking for a loving home. To learn more about Bay, or any of their other adoptable animals, visit HSNMB.org. They are also always in need of...
Turn lane closed after lightning strike in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach City Government says drivers are unable to turn left at an intersection in Myrtle Beach. The traffic light on Mr. Joe White Avenue was struck by lightning during Monday’s storm. Cones are blocking the left lane for traffic continuing straight, and the...
Horry County parents seek after-school options as students return to class
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — As students in Horry County head back to school, some working parents may be scrambling to figure out what to do with their children after the final bell. Children who once might have been considered “latchkey kids” — arriving home to an unsupervised house...
