Horry County leaders review research for strategic growth plan
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Grand Strand leaders reviewed research findings on Horry County’s growth and challenges as part of a countywide strategic planning initiative. The findings come as Collaborate 2031 is in full swing. The group of 42 public and private community leaders is building a countywide strategic plan to
Heat Advisory issued for Grand Strand, Pee Dee area Thursday
(WPDE) — The National Weather Service out of Wilmington has issued a Heat Advisory for the Grand Strand and Pee Dee areas on Thursday. This advisory lasts from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. across these areas in our coverage:. Horry County. Georgetown County. Florence County. Marion County. Darlington County.
Horry County police warn of major uptick in scams targeting elderly
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County police are warning of a major uptick in scams targeting the elderly community. Scammers are using unique tactics to get money from victims, but authorities say there is one thing everyone should keep in mind. “We will never call and say you need...
Myrtle Beach hit by string of unlawful fires this month. Who’s starting them?
Myrtle Beach public safety agencies are investigating several small fires that have popped up in The Market Commons area of the city in the last month. The first of the fires began around late May to early June, Myrtle Beach Fire Department spokesperson Capt. John Evans told The Sun News. It’s unclear exactly how many
Loris church restarts food pantry to fight food insecurity
LORIS, S.C. (WBTW) — After seeing an increased need in the community, a Loris church is reviving its food pantry after six years. Before becoming the secretary for Loris Methodist Church, Amy Palomares worked as a local school teacher and saw the impact of food insecurity firsthand. Then, in November, SNAP benefits wer
‘Lets go higher’: Myrtle Beach high jumper breaks 43-year state record, leads nation
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach High School track star now leads the nation in high jump after breaking a state record that stood for more than four decades. Julian Brown, a rising senior, cleared 7 feet 4 inches in April at the Beach Run Invitational. The jump was Brown’s personal best and broke the previous
Juneteenth events across the Pee Dee, Grand Strand
(WPDE) — Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center to celebrate 20th Anniversary with unveiling of historic marker. For more information, visit this link. Peace in Mixtures: family-friendly event featuring local vendors, music, and more, located at Charlie's Place. Saturday, June 20. 2:00 p.m. to
“We’re not going to be scapegoats:” Two Surfside Beach employees fired following missing $545,000
Two people in the town of Surfside Beach’s finance department were fired Wednesday morning, June 17, and both say they’re shocked and devastated. And both said they believe the town is trying to use them as scapegoats for the missing $545,000 the town has been grappling with and they’re not going to go along with that.
Watch: Teens taken into custody after riding dirt bike through Coastal Grand Mall
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Two teens are in custody after riding a dirt bike through Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach, and it’s all on video. Myrtle Beach Police responded to the mall around 10:54 a.m. Wednesday after reports of a dirt bike inside the building. Video provided...
Horry County Council passes first reading of 107-unit residential area in Longs
CONWAY, S.C. — In one of the shortest meetings in recent years Tuesday night, the Horry County Council passed a hefty agenda with most of the items being listed as part of the consent agenda that gets no discussion. One of the items on the consent agenda gave first...

















