Man wanted after allegedly not stopping for Surfside Beach police
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Surfside Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man. Police said that Michael Pandich has three active warrants outstanding against him. An officer tried to pull Pandich over on Monday, and he did not stop, according to...
Conway police investigate report of overnight shooting
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was taken to the hospital after an apparent shooting early Tuesday morning in Conway, police said. Officers were called at about 1 a.m. to 9th Avenue in the area of Pittman and Ridge streets after getting a report of a person with gunshot wounds, police said. A police report […]
SCDOT to close part of SC 9 North in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct nighttime closures on part of SC 9 in Horry County. A part of SC 9 Northbound over US 17 will be closed almost every night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. beginning Oct. 12. Bridge repairs cause...
‘Lot of issues’: Burgess community reacts to potential rezoning
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Burgess community members are speaking out about a potential rezoning that could bring thousands of homes to the area. While a formal rezoning application has not been submitted to Horry County, a developer has consulted with Chris Valcourt of the Blackmoor Property Owners Association (POA)...
Horry Co. woman’s Facebook plea fills church pantry with community donations
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A local woman is stepping up to help fight food insecurity in her community. Emy Wellings, founder of the non profit Pantry Pals, typically donates food at Centenary United Methodist Church pantry in Conway. After a recent visit, she says she was surprised to find its shelves bare.
Principal to address issues at Horry County charter school after unenrollment, teachers exit
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Problems continue for a new charter school, and its principal is meeting with parents this week to answer questions and address concerns. The Discovery School at Myrtle Beach said there are just two positions open that they expect to have filled by the end of the week, after confirming eight...
New Thai and Seafood Restaurant Set to Open in Myrtle Beach This Winter
A new Thai restaurant is coming to Myrtle Beach this winter. Seabasil Thai and Seafood, owned by Laddawan Fox, who also owns Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar, plans to open at 4036 River Oaks Drive. “We always wanted to get that location, so I grabbed it as soon as it...
Don’t expect much beach in Myrtle Beach area this week as higher king tides...
A king tide is bringing coastal flooding risks to the Myrtle Beach area this week as the full moon prepares to rise over the Grand Strand on Monday night. The king tide, also called a perigean spring tide , occurs when the moon comes closest to the earth during a full or new moon, according to meteorologist Adam...
Phone threat about active shooter prompts lockdown at Little River hospital, police say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday morning following a phone call about an active shooter, according to Horry County police. The lockdown was lifted shortly after 9 a.m. after police completed a safety sweep of the facility, but police said...
Longs community holds meeting to address violence, finding solutions
LONGS, SC (WMBF) - The Popular advocacy group held their monthly meeting Monday night giving a chance for the community to raise questions. Horry County Police Chief Kris Leonhardt was invited to answer questions connected to the uptick in violence in the community. Just about two dozen people attended the...