Fast-growing Fort Mill is seeing a ‘mass exodus’ within 1 mile of Silfab plant
It’s not just the Silfab plant. Parents say there’s another reason they’re worried about raising their children nearby
Another Major Department Store Shuts Down in NC—What It Means for Shoppers
JCPenney has announced it will close its Asheville Mall location by May 25, marking the end of the retailer’s presence in the city. The company thanked loyal shoppers and employees, calling the decision “not an easy one.”
Annual MarshWalk at the Masters event celebrates golf, community and cuisine
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — Golfers of all ages and skill sets made their way to downtown Murrells Inlet on Saturday for the 15th annual MarshWalk Masters. Friends and families enjoyed drinks and restaurant appetizers as they played a nine-hole course for more than $1,000 in prizes. The first hole started between...
Art in the Park celebrates 53 years, draws diverse artists to Valor Memorial Park
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Art in the Park, a long-standing tradition in its 53rd year, continues to draw artists and art enthusiasts to Valor Memorial Park. The event, which has been hosted at the park for over a decade, offered a platform for both local and non-local artists to display and sell their original works.
GCSO investigating reported armed robbery in Murrells Inlet
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. — Georgetown County Sherriff's office deputies and Horry County Police Department officers are investigating a reported armed robbery of two men at a house on Sunnyside Avenue in the Murrells Inlet area Sunday. The two victims said they were robbed of money, cell phones, and a...
Fair weather most of this week before a warm Easter Weekend
The new work week will start with quite a very warm afternoon, after a brief cool-down this weekend. Monday begins with chilly conditions and clear skies, but a bit of patchy fog is possible. This is especially the case for the coast. Skies remain sunny through Monday with temperatures heating...
31st annual Relay for Life at Market Common exceeds $100K fundraising goal
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Organizers, businesses and community members from across the Grand Strand came together at The Market Common on Saturday to help raise more than $100,000 for cancer research. It was the 31st annual Relay for Life, and participants walked nine hours to signify the journey of a cancer...
‘Huge win’: Family of Horry County boy fighting cancer reflects following cancer-free announcement
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The family of a young boy fighting cancer spoke with WMBF News on Sunday after finding out the seven-year-old is cancer-free. “This was a huge win for our family and you know, we don’t take that lightly,” Ben Hampton said. A win that...
Body recovery in process near ICW in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County Police Department has confirmed with ABC15 that they are in the process of recovering a body between Harbor Lights Resort and The Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill. No other information is available at this time. ABC15 will provide further updates when information...
Myrtle Beach festival draws 30,000 with food trucks and live music
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Myrtle Beach Food Truck & Music Festival attracted around 30,000 attendees this year, which marked a successful debut under its new name. Formerly known as the Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival, the event expanded to include live music performances alongside its diverse culinary...