Highway 31 expansion clears hurdle amid community concerns
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The expansion of Highway 31 passed another hurdle, and the Horry County community spoke out against it. The expansion would connect Highway 31 to the Highway 17 bypass. People from Surfside Beach Club are concerned about noise, traffic, and livability within the neighborhood. The county...
CCU alert confirms no threat after search; cause of DeCenzo Hall evacuation unclear
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Students at Coastal Carolina University told ABC 15 they were evacuated from freshman dorm Decenzo Hall for about two hours Tuesday and relocated to Tradition Hall. CCU alerts also confirmed the evacuation. Students said they had not been given a timeline for when they could...
South Carolina residents demand a ‘reasonable explanation’ after water bills doubled
Conway, South Carolina residents are facing a surge in city water charges, with some reporting bills two to three times higher despite no change in water usage. A surge in city water charges has Conway, South Carolina, residents angry and puzzled, with some saying their monthly bills are now two or three times higher e
Horry County approves tract to connect Carolina Bays Parkway to US 17 Bypass
Plans for the Pine Ridge Residential Tract to connect Carolina Bays Parkway to Highway 17 Bypass are moving forward after Horry County Council unanimously approved the development agreement at a Tuesday meeting. The construction will connect to Scipio Lane and Big Block Road, with additional connections intended to all
Heat exhaustion vs. Heat stroke
Hot summer weather is no stranger to the Carolinas, but when the heat becomes extreme, it's a whole different story. The National Weather Service will issue heat alerts when heat index, or "real-feel," numbers are forecast to reach 105 or higher and last for at least two hours. When heat...
Building evacuated after alleged threat at CCU campus, university says
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A building was evacuated after an alleged safety threat at Coastal Carolina University. CCU’s alert system notified students Tuesday night about reports of an anonymous safety threat in the area of DeCenzo Hall. After a thorough investigation by public safety, the university says there...
NOAA Seeks Public Comment on South Carolina Red Snapper Proposal
NOAA Fisheries is accepting public comments on a proposal from the S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources that could affect recreational red snapper fishing off South Carolina. The public comment period is open through Aug. 25, 2026. Whether you work directly in the fishing industry or simply have an interest in...
1 in custody after standoff with Horry County police in Nichols area
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A person is in custody after an hourslong standoff with Horry County police in the Nichols area, a department spokesperson told News13. Officers received a call just before 9 a.m. Tuesday for a standoff situation in the 8000 block of Spring Branch Road, the spokesperson said. The person was
Police reveal new details about Highway 544 hit-and-run near CCU
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two pedestrians suffered serious injuries after the police say an impaired, speeding driver struck them on Highway 544 near Coastal Carolina University before leaving the scene early Sunday morning. Newly released Conway Police Department records provide additional details about the crash, which h
Extreme heat strains hospitals, AC units across Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Hospitals and air conditioning companies across Horry County are seeing an increase in heat-related issues as extreme temperatures continue. Doctors share what can help in hot weather conditions. They say people risk symptoms ranging from dizziness to heat exhaustion when they do not drink eno
