‘Crucial part of growth’: Conway Christmas Parade brings business opportunities
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - The annual Conway Christmas Parade will make its way through the downtown area Saturday, providing businesses with a key marketing opportunity in the community. The city said about 16,000 people attended last year’s parade. For businesses like Jenkins Signs, the parade has become a crucial...
Little River veteran organization provides necessities during ‘Stand-Down for Homeless Veterans’ event
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Several times a year, the Veterans Welcome Home & Resource Center (VWHRC) provides necessities to local veterans in need. Now that the temperatures are dropping, the center is making sure those veterans stay warm in the winter. Since 2009, the Little River-based center has worked to end...
‘All that came up was me’: Grand Strand photographers mixed up in a situation...
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A situation between a client and a photographer has created some confusion in the Grand Strand involving other similarly named photographers. Those involved are now speaking about the situation. Back in September, Sakenha Polk booked with Myrtle Beach photographer Kellie Marie Photography...
Person rescued after falling in embankment
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A person was rescued after falling in an embankment of a wooded area in Barefoot Landing between Alabama Theatre and House of Blues at 8 p.m. Friday, according to North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue (NMBFR). "Crews set up for technical rescue operations and...
The Myrtle Beach Area’s Revolutionary War History
While Myrtle Beach has only been officially around since the early twentieth century, there is a good bit of Revolutionary War history that can be found along the Grand Strand. Hop in your car and check out the following locations. The two most prominent figures honored for their service during...
‘Dangerously cold’ weather possible next week; plan ahead!
(WPDE) — An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect Sunday night into Monday morning for the entire viewing area. What is an Extreme Cold Watch? Depending on the region, the criteria differ as certain regions see this cold more often than others. For our area, an extreme cold watch...
Conway Christmas Carnival happening this week
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A holiday carnival is in the City of Conway. Residents can visit the Conway Christmas Carnival located on 7 Elm Street. Thursdays and Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21 from 1:00...
Police announce road closures ahead of Conway Christmas Parade
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - Officers are letting drivers know of road closures ahead of an upcoming parade. The Conway Police Department said that for the annual Conway Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, parade staging will close to traffic at 7:00 a.m. The parade route and road blocks on Main...
1 hurt in Horry County crash
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A crash left one person hurt Friday night in Horry County. Horry County Fire Rescue responded about 7:24 p.m. to the area of Dick Pond Road and Highway 17 Bypass. EMS took the person to a hospital. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. Feel...
1 hurt, 1 detained after Myrtle Beach assault, police say
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was hospitalized and one person has been detained after an assault in Myrtle Beach, police said Friday on social media. Officers responded at about 7:20 p.m. to the 1800 block of S. Ocean Boulevard at the Virginian, according to police. One person was hospitalized with...

















