Complaint leads to major police presence in Horry County neighborhood
Sheriff’s office: ‘flashbang device’ used to execute search warrant of Marlboro County home. Deputies conducted a search warrant on a Bennettsville-area home Friday morning, using “a flashbang device” before entering the home, according to the sheriff’s office. FIRST ALERT: Building humidity through the weekend.
NMB repelling event to support New Directions
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — How do you like to repel down a 17 story building?. That's what's happening this weekend in North Myrtle Beach. Community members will be repelling down the Avista Resort as a fundraiser for New Directions of Horry County. "We're so excited to do...
NC detention center officer, inmates and family members arrested in drug investigation
A Darlington County jury returned guilty verdicts in a trial for the death of a 16-year-old in 2021. CHECK YOUR TICKETS: $303,000 lottery ticket sold at Darlington grocery store. Updated: 8 hours ago. A six figure lottery ticket was sold at a Darlington grocery store. Georgetown County Parks and Recreation...
Firefighter saves the day with kitten rescue from Carolina Forest drain
Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to a public service call in Carolina Forest about a kitten reportedly stuck in a drain on Saturday morning. Lt. DuBarr, who has a track record of saving kittens in these situations, came to the rescue and worked with the crew to bring the cat to safety.
‘My Couch Would Never Do This To Me’: Myrtle Beach Woman Goes To Planet...
Planet Fitness promotes a culture of cleanliness, encouraging its members to practice proper hygiene etiquette by wiping down the equipment after each use. Locations usually have easily accessible spray bottles and paper towel dispensers. However, the popular gym chain is being called out by one of its members in...
Man Accused Of Striking Victim With Pistol During Argument
A shooting in Myrtle Beach led to the arrest of one man. The incident took place on Saturday in the 1200 block of Ellington Street off of Highway 15. 38-year-old Chad Lee McFalls is accused of firing a shot from a .22 caliber revolver that hit the victim in the head resulting in injury. He then proceeded to “pistol...
Trustees’ votes give MUSC controlling interest in Tidelands Health
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW) — Trustees for the Medical University Hospital Authority and Tidelands Health have approved a plan that will create a new partnership between the two hospitals. A Tidelands spokesperson said on Friday that the deal, which gives MUSC majority control of Tidelands, is expected to close in the...
Woman charged in hit-and-run crash that killed North Carolina motorcyclist in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A woman has been arrested on a hit-and-run charge in connection with a deadly Horry County crash last week, the South Carolina Highway Patrol said. Cheryl Richards, 67, was arrested Tuesday and charged with hit-and-run involving a death, which stems from the crash that killed motorcyclist...
Man at center of ‘scary’ standoff sues Horry County police
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The man at the center of a 2023 standoff that police at the time called “scary” for those inside is suing the department that arrested him. Mont NeSmith filed a lawsuit against Horry County and the Horry County Police Department on Friday. HCPD...
Planning commission gives nod of approval for 205 new homes in Conway
Horry County’s Planning Commission recommended approval Thursday night, Sept. 5, for a rezoning request that could bring 205 additional homes off Brown Swamp Road in the Conway area. The request seeks to rezone 64.4 acres from Forest Agriculture (FA) and Manufactured Structure District 10 (MSF10) to Multi-Residential...
