One pet dies in North Myrtle Beach fire involving motor home, several vehicles
A fire in North Myrtle Beach involving several vehicles and a motor home led to the death of a pet Wednesday. The North Myrtle Beach Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at 16th Avenue South and Madison Drive early Wednesday morning. The fire affected five vehicles and a motor home. Although the fire took pla
Myrtle Beach area under an ‘extreme heat’ threat. When will we see relief?
The beaches this weekend may not be as packed as they were over the Fourth of July, but visitors can expect the weather to be just as hot if not hotter. Those heading to the Myrtle Beach area this weekend should prepare to sweat as the Grand Strand could see an extreme risk (the highest category) of heat-related impact
Crash, vehicle fire sends 4 to the hospital in Horry Co., officials say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Drivers in the Loris area were urged to avoid Green Sea Road near Highway 67 late Tuesday as emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash that left lanes blocked and sent four people to the hospital. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 9:27...
‘It’s been brutal’: Longs farmer expresses concerns for plant nursery as drought plagues Horry...
LONG, S.C. (WBTW) — Alan Little, owner of Little Nursery Farm in Longs, Horry County, has lost about 100 trees and 300 plants since an extreme drought began. The approximately 40-year-old farm, located near Highway 905, is struggling due to the prolonged heat wave and a severe lack of water. Horry County is experiencin
Ripley’s Aquarium welcomes two endangered African penguin chicks
MYRTLE BEACH S.C. (WPDE) — Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach has welcomed two African penguin chicks, marking another milestone for the aquarium's growing colony and its conservation efforts. The chicks, named Vic and Chelle, are the third and fourth African penguins born at the aquarium and the first offspring...
BurgerFi to host customer appreciation event in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH S.C. (WPDE) — BurgerFi is celebrating its customers with a one-day customer appreciation event at its Myrtle Beach location on Thursday. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature discounted burgers and shakes for guests dining in at the restaurant. As part...
Air Force captain receives warm welcome home after travel delays
MYRTLE BEACH S.C. (WPDE) — After nearly 24 hours of travel delays, U.S. Air Force Capt. Paul Hendrix finally made it home to Myrtle Beach, where family, friends and supporters welcomed him home. Hendrix, who has served in the Air Force for six years, is stationed at Aviano Air...
Bernie Moore, News13’s first chief engineer, dies at 101
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — News13’s first chief engineer and the man who helped bring television to the Grand Strand died on Sunday, according to an online obituary. Bernard “Bernie” Moore died at 101. He worked with WBTW for 38 years, something he called in April 2025 a special gift. Moore said flipping the switch […
About 3,400 customers without power in Garden City after severe storms
GARDEN CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — Update- According to Santee Cooper, almost all of the outages have been restored. Crews are working on the remaining outages. Around 3,400 customers are without power in the Garden City area following severe thunderstorms, according to utility officials. 3,390 of Santee Coopers' customers are
Conway’s Caribbean Jerk Cuisine to open second location in Myrtle Beach
Executive Chef Kamal Fraser is set to launch his second restaurant in Horry County. Caribbean Jerk Cuisine is expanding beyond Conway with the opening of a second restaurant in Myrtle Beach, located at 3401 N. Kings Highway. The grand opening will run July 10-12 from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM,...
