‘Garbage juice,’ flooding: What are impacts of Horry County landfill filling wetlands
After Hurricane Florence, flooding from Sterritt Swamp crept within inches of entering Chris Hodges’ and his mother, Cheryl’s, home, who have lived directly across the entrance of the Horry County landfill for many years. Now, the Horry County Solid Waste Authority’s proposal to expand the landfill by filling over...
Myrtle Beach High senior’s viral prom invite celebrates kindness, inclusion
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — One Myrtle Beach High School senior’s goal of having “the best senior year ever” is coming true after a prom invitation involving his best friend and her boyfriend sparked a viral moment on social media. Jeremiah Perugini, a student at Myrtle...
Horry County bakery stays stocked ahead of Valentine’s Day
Coccadotts Cake Shop in Horry County, S.C., a 13-year staple for cupcakes, cakes, and cookies, ramps up for Valentine’s Day with pre-planned flavors and extended prep to handle a 50% sales surge this week. Manager Tricia White noted they’re baking fresh all day Saturday (9 a.m.–8 p.m.), stocking extras like...
2 hurt in alleged overnight stabbing at resort in Myrtle Beach, police say
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Two people were hurt in an alleged stabbing at a resort in Myrtle Beach around midnight on Tuesday morning. Officers with the Myrtle Beach Police Department responded around 12 a.m. to the Camelot by the Sea on South Ocean Boulevard. Police shut down the road...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host meetings for proposed Highway 22 extension
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a series of community meetings for the proposed Highway 22 extension in Horry County. “The purpose of these meetings is to inform the public of the project’s Preliminary Alternatives and proposed screening criteria being prepared as part of the...
Grand Strand projects to begin alongside U.S. Army Corps beach renourishment
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The U.S. Army Corps beach renourishment is set to begin this week in Myrtle Beach, but it will not include the Arcadian Shores area, as the city of Myrtle Beach and Horry County are performing their own renourishment efforts in that area. According to an engineer with Horry County...
SC-22 Extension Project in Horry Co. seeks public input in upcoming meetings
(WPDE) — The proposed project to extend Highway 22 in Horry County is set to be discussed over a series of community meetings in the upcoming weeks. The U.S Army Corps of Engineers is hosting the meetings to encourage open discussion between community members and the project team in preparation for an Environmental...
King’s North at Myrtle Beach National
King’s North at Myrtle Beach National blends classic pedigree with modern flair following a recent renovation by architect Brandon Johnson. Originally designed by Arnold Palmer, the course has long been one of the Grand Strand’s most popular and recognizable layouts, known for its bold visuals and risk-reward...
South Carolina bill to slash boat property taxes makes successful headway through senate
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — South Carolina boat owners are a few steps closer to possibly seeing some relief on their annual property tax bill. State leaders are hard at work after the bill passed the house last year and hopeful it makes it through the senate soon. For boat owners in Horry and Georgetown counties,...
North Myrtle Beach approves party-busting ordinance for ‘nuisance’ events
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The North Myrtle Beach City Council passed an ordinance related to nuisance parties, which would give police the ability to handle and control disturbances at homes. North Myrtle Beach Chief Dana Crowell released a statement back in January regarding the ordinance. She said...

















