Foodees Fest in Myrtle Beach features 40 food trucks, 60 vendors
(WPDE) — The Foodees Fest has arrived in Myrtle Beach, bringing all the bites and holiday cheer. The event, at the Tanger Outlets on Hwy 501, is a three-day festival featuring more than 40 food trucks and 60-plus vendors. Pop-ups will offer a wide variety of unique holiday gifts...
Myrtle Beach groups extend hours during cold snap to help people experiencing homelessness
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Ahead of dangerously cold temperatures expected on Sunday, two organizations are preparing to support people experiencing homelessness in Myrtle Beach. Cold temperatures present health hazards, said Capt. Jonathan Evans of the Myrtle Beach Fire Department. “You get that shivering, you’re...
Horry County business evacuated after gas leak
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A Conway business was evacuated Saturday morning after a confirmed gas leak. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 8:20 a.m. to a commercial building on the 2000 block of East Highway 501 in Conway to a gas leak. When rescue crews arrived on scene, HCFR...
NMB mobilizes equipment along Sea Mountain Hwy for $72M renourishment project
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The city is set to undergo a significant transformation as a $72 million beach renourishment project kicks off. The initiative aims to restore 26 miles of the Grand Strand coast, countering erosion caused by hurricanes and tropical storms. Johnny Bruton from North Myrtle...
Former nonprofit treasurer faces new allegations over botched home remodels
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A man who pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $70K from a Loris nonprofit is now facing new allegations from customers who say he botched their home remodeling projects. Former Giving Hope Gardens treasurer, Keith Massey, is accused by two couples of taking thousands of...
Grand Strand sensory-friendly arcade set to close at the end of the year
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A sensory-friendly arcade in Surfside Beach has “made the difficult decision” to close at the end of the year. Non-profit Beachfront Blessings announced Tuesday that the sensory-friendly arcade, Low Tide Gaming, will be closing after less than a year. The arcade, which was...
Myrtle Beach man convicted of killing 15-year-old in hit-and-run
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach man pleaded guilty on Wednesday in the hit-and-run death of an Horry County teenager last December, according to the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Daniel Leaser was sentenced to seven years in prison by Horry County Circuit Court Judge Michael Nettles, who suspended the...
They planned to open a North Myrtle Beach restaurant. Here’s what happened instead
An anticipated Mexican-Italian fusion restaurant planned for the former site of a North Myrtle Beach waterfront cantina will not be coming to the area. The property owners and buyers have different stories on why it didn’t work out. The Mexican restaurant Roca Roja Cantina announced in early September that it would...
New Police Precinct Opens on Forestbrook Road to Serve Carolina Forest Community
On December 9, 2025, the Horry County Police Department opened its fifth precinct. The launch involved cooperation between the police department, Horry County 911 & Communications, Fire Rescue, IT, and software vendors. Chief Kris Leonhardt noted the teamwork involved, including training, software updates, and...
Hundreds join 7th annual Under the Lights 5K in downtown Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — More than 600 runners signed up for the 7th annual Under the Lights 5K run/walk on Wednesday night. Participants of all ages ran or walked through a light-guided course with some new displays. There was also an appearance from Santa Claus. "It's a wonderful opportunity...
