Murder suspect arraigned in death of 11-year-old; no plea deal at this time
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A woman charged with murder in the death of an 11-year-old Horry County girl was arraigned in court on Tuesday as prosecutors said they are not offering a plea deal at this time. Prosecutors served Camisha McGaskey with indictments in the case. McGaskey is...
Police urge Market Common residents to stay alert after recent fires
MYRTLE BEACH S.C. (WPDE) — The Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD) is asking residents near Crow Lane in the Market Common area to stay vigilant to suspicious activity due to several recent fires. The MBPD is currently pursuing an investigation. Both the Myrtle Beach Fire Department and the MBPD...
Update: Squirrel causes Myrtle Beach power outage, leaving thousands in the dark
Multiple power outages in The Market Common area of Myrtle Beach left more than 3,200 people without power Tuesday morning. At first, it was unclear what caused the outage. But after crews with Santee Cooper responded to the area just aft er 9 a.m., they determined that a squirrel in the electrical substation had been
South Carolina among deadliest states for pedestrians, new report says
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — South Carolina recorded nearly 900 pedestrian deaths between 2020 and 2024, earning it a ranking of fourth deadliest in the nation for pedestrians. Myrtle Beach police emphasize that staying safe on the road is a shared responsibility, with both drivers and pedestrians needing to...
Horry County couple says recall ruined new truck, but lemon law and company won’t...
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - An Horry County couple says their dream truck they bought has turned into a nightmare after a recall, and they claim the company and South Carolina’s lemon law have left them helpless. Shawn and Barbara Keough bought their brand-new $85,000 Ram 3500 diesel dually...
Horry County HOA bans firearms from shared spaces, raising questions about gun owner rights
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Horry County HOA set a new rule banning firearms from all shared property, and there are questions on if this rule is going against gun owners’ rights. Forest Pines Condominiums residents received an email Monday stating that firearms are not allowed in shared...
A story ‘only God could have written’: Local author shares tale of betrayal, heartbreak...
Marti Schutte said the front porch of her "little county home" in Aynor is where she feels closest to God. "That's my peace ... I can sit there and see how his designs on my life have come true," she said. Schutte, 50, a Physical Education teacher with Horry County...
Cru’s Summer Mission in North Myrtle Beach nears end after month of outreach
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Students from colleges nationwide have been gathered in North Myrtle Beach for the last month as part of Cru’s “Summer Mission,” but their time here is coming to an end. Cru is a program centered on connecting students with Jesus and preparing...
Myrtle Beach Police Department Welcomes Experienced Officer to Force
The Myrtle Beach Police Department has added a new officer to its ranks, welcoming Michael Knapp as the department’s newest member and praising his experience and commitment to public service. The Myrtle Beach Police Department officially swore in Officer Michael Knapp on Monday, marking the latest addition to the agen
Power restored after outage near The Market Common
(WPDE) — Power has been restored after a reported power outage near The Market Common on Tuesday affected more than 3,200 customers, according to Santee Cooper's outage map. The map said power was expected to be restored around 10:45 a.m. The cause of the outage is under investigation. _____
