Horry County crews respond to 10-acre woods fire
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A 10-acre woods fire in the Nichols area sent crews into action Tuesday. Horry County Fire Rescue responded at 2:40 p.m. to the area of Spring Branch Road and Breckenridge Drive for the fire. As of this afternoon, HCFR said the incident remains active. People...
Former Clemson Coach Earns First Win at New School
A former Clemson assistant coach is officially in the win column with his new program. Former Clemson associate head coach Billy Donlon earned his first win as the head coach of Eastern Michigan on Monday. Donlon’s Eagles defeated Coastal Carolina…
Here are the candidates on the ballot in Horry and Georgetown counties
Grand Strand voters head to the polls today to decide numerous races, including S.C. House seats and the District 7 Congressional post. Voters can find their polling place at the S.C. Election Commission's website. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Those in line by 7 p.m....
North Myrtle Beach again delays action on accessory dwelling units
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The subject of accessory dwelling units vexed North Myrtle Beach City Council for the second meeting in a row on Monday, Nov. 2. Feelings were mixed both on council and among the several members of the public who commented. Council voted unanimously to postpone...
6 injured in 8-vehicle crash in Horry County, fire rescue says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW)– Six people have been injured in an eight-vehicle crash in Horry County on Tuesday, the Horry County Fire Rescue says. At around 8:30 a.m., HCFR was dispatched to Highway 544 on the Big Bridge above the Intracoastal Waterway in the Socastee community area. All lanes were blocked after the accident but […]
Thousands sign petition for traffic light at busy SC 90 intersection. Was it approved?
A traffic signal will be installed at a busy intersection along Highway 90, state officials said. The approval for the stop-and-go signal at the ramp connecting SC-90 and SC-22 eastbound will be conducted under an approved South Carolina Department of Transportation encroachment permit by a non-SCDOT party, according to Tyler Fedor, SCDOT media relations specialist, by email. However, Fedor said that SCDOT does not have a current timeline for when the light will be operational. Petition started
Horry County Schools superintendent has contract extended through 2030 with pay raise
CONWAY, S.C. — Horry County Schools Superintendent Clifford Jones has received a contract extension and a pay raise for his work as the district's top leader. On Monday night, Nov. 2, at a work session, the Horry County Board of Education voted unanimously to extend Jones' contract two years — through June 30, 2030 — and provide him with a five-percent salary increase as a result of his "exemplary evaluation" for the 2025-26 school year.
Atlantic Beach police chief says department expects to resume normal operations next week
ATLANTIC BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Officers in Atlantic Beach expect to resume regular activities by next week. The Atlantic Beach Police Department swore in Chief Jeblonksi Green last month, ending an eight-month absence of officers. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: New police Chief sworn in during Atlantic Beach council meeting. Over the last...
Horry County Council seeks more public input on proposed 372-home development
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A proposed 372-home development near S.C. 905 and Old Reaves Ferry Road is drawing renewed scrutiny from neighbors as Horry County officials consider whether to approve a rezoning and development agreement needed for the project to move forward. Horry County Council did not approve...
FIRST ALERT: Warmer weather ahead of late-week showers
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - If you have outdoor plans, voting to do, or errands to run, the first half of the week is serving up ideal November weather across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. TODAY. Clouds break for sunshine this afternoon as high pressure settles offshore. Expect highs...
