Conway among 20 national finalists for prestigious civic award
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Conway is in the running for a prestigious national award recognizing its community engagement and innovation, officials said Monday. The Horry County seat is among 20 finalists for the 2026 All-America City Award presented by the National Civic League. “For the past decade, Conway has made it a priority to celebrate […]
‘Very shocked’: Man arrested after Easter shooting shocks quiet Conway neighborhood
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A man was arrested after an Easter Day shooting in a Conway neighborhood, which has left some people scared and shocked. On Sunday, law enforcement responded to a shooting at the Westridge Boulevard residential neighborhood near Highway 378. Two people were found critically injured on the...
‘We’re still blessed’: Loris area church hosts Easter service following fire less than 24...
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Loris area church was able to hold its Sunday Easter service despite experiencing a fire the day before. On Saturday morning, Horry County Fire Rescue responded to a fire at Lake Swamp Baptist church. The fire happened in the church’s education building, leaving it...
ORTIZ GETS 100TH CAREER K; LADY CARDS ROLL LIKE THE TIDE IN MYRTLE
MYRTLE BEACH, SC- Canfield came out sharp and stayed in control from start to finish Monday morning, rolling past Fluvanna County 10-0 down at North Myrtle Beach. The Cardinals wasted no time jumping on the gas. Sophia Payne got things going with an RBI single in the first, an error helped plate another, and Brooke O’Palick followed with a knock to make it 3-0 before Fluvanna...
River Oaks residents raise concerns over rapidly draining pond and stream
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Residents along River Oaks Drive are raising concerns after a pond and stream on the former River Oaks Golf Club property began rapidly draining, leaving wildlife habitat at risk. The golf club shut down in November 2025. Residents say they woke up two to three...
Sunset Beach Pier Horror as Pair Charged in Girl’s Surf Dunking
Two people are facing charges after a 911 call and beach videos prompted police to allege that a young girl was repeatedly dunked under the water beneath the Sunset Beach Pier. The case has shaken the small Brunswick County community and triggered a joint law-enforcement and child-welfare probe that investigators say is still very much underway.
Scammers using fake ‘verify you’re not a robot’ boxes to steal information
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Scammers are using a button you’ve clicked online hundreds of times to gain access to computers and steal personal information. CAPTCHA is the verification box that appears at the bottom of websites, asking users to confirm they are not a robot. Users click the box and move on, but scammers are now creating fake versions to gain access to computers...
Man faces felony DUI charge in deadly Horry County crash
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol has arrested a man in connection with a deadly February crash. Jail records show John Maness, 69, is charged with felony driving under the influence, resulting in death. Troopers booked him into jail Sunday morning. The South Carolina Highway Patrol...
Hanania Automotive Group expanding into South Carolina
Hanania Automotive Group is expanding into the South Carolina market with the launch of North Shore Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in the Myrtle Beach area. Scheduled to open this year, the new dealership is planned at 3212 Highway 9 E. in Little River. The site is northwest of North Myrtle Beach, about 5 miles from the South Carolina-North Carolina border.
2 injured after Conway shooting on Easter Sunday
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - Authorities responded to a shooting in a Conway neighborhood on Easter Sunday. The Conway Police Department said they were called to the area of Westridge Boulevard and Highway 378. Officers say two people were found with critical injuries and transported to the hospital. One person has...














