Grand Strand shelter opens doors to provide meals, warmth during cold snap
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — As temperatures are expected to drop in the Grand Strand this weekend, The New Directions of Horry County is prepping for new visitors. The organization is opening its doors to both men's and women's facilities to provide shelter, meals, and warmth to those in need.
20 cats, 2 dogs seized from ‘deplorable living conditions’ in Horry County: Report
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Many animals were seized from "deplorable living conditions" earlier this month, according to an incident report. Anndrea Leigh Oxendine, 36, of Loris was charged with 23 counts of ill treatment of animals, according to booking records. On Jan. 12, the report said officers received...
Cold, icy weather tonight
Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WBTW)– Freezing rain has started to develop across the area, and will continue on and off through the night. Temperatures are mostly below freezing, and will stay cold overnight. Northeasterly winds will stay breezy with gusts over 20 mph, pushing wind chills down into the 20s and making it feel...
Experts warn black ice could hit SC roads. Here’s what drivers need to know
With a massive winter storm sweeping much of the United States, forecasters are calling for plummeting temperatures across Horry and Georgetown County this weekend. According to experts, icy conditions could create deadly hazards on roads in the winter weather. Although snow and sleet aren’t predicted in the Grand...
Grand Strand, Pee Dee school districts adjust schedules because of expected winter storm
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The following school districts have announced schedule changes because of the winter storm expected this weekend across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee areas. Also in the Pee Dee, the Florence Regional Airport has canceled a Saturday flight from Charlotte to Florence, four Sunday flights —...
Protesters rally at Market Common after Minneapolis shooting Saturday
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Protests in the Grand Strand are being held after the shooting of a man in Minneapolis on Saturday. ABC 15 was told that the Coastal Democracy organized the protests, calling it an "emergency response." It's being held at The Market Common and another is being held at the Starbucks on...
A chef and restaurant owner from Myrtle Beach is a semifinalist for the James...
Heidi Vukov, owner and chef at Hook & Barrel in Myrtle Beach, stands out as a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast, covering SC, GA, KY, NC, TN, and WV. This prestigious recognition highlights her culinary excellence amid 20 regional peers, with full nominees announced March 31...
Recycling centers, events & offices issue closures across the Grand Strand, Pee Dee
(WPDE) — Due to potential winter weather this weekend, some places are issuing closures and various events have been canceled across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. The following Horry County Recycling Convenience Centers will operate under a delayed opening on Sunday, Jan. 25:. Socastee Recycling Center – 1-6...
Myrtle Beach restaurant owner named one of McMaster’s 2026 Chef Ambassadors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach cook has been named one of South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s 2026 Chef Ambassadors, his office said Thursday night. Jordan Heyd, the owner and executive chef of Lekker Eats in Myrtle Beach, joins James London of Charleston and Guichard Ulysse of Greer. “Chef Ambassadors...
Horry County Schools monitors winter storm, cancels weekend activities
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Horry County Schools is monitoring the winter storm in the Carolinas this weekend, starting with the cancellation of weekend activities. HCS spokesperson Lisa Bourcier released on Friday morning that the district will be cancelling all extracurricular and athletic events over the weekend...

















