Arcadian Shores beach renourishment to begin this week; equipment issues cause delays
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Myrtle Beach City Government said beach renourishment for the Arcadian Shores project is scheduled to begin later Monday or Tuesday. Officials said the dredge Amelia Island is coming Monday and the contractor, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, plans to return with the dredge today. Then, officials said they will begin calibrations and begin work by Tuesday.
Man wanted in Horry County escapes building during search Friday, sheriff’s office says
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County deputies are working to learn how a man wanted on assault charges evaded capture. The Horry County Sheriff’s Office went to a location in the Myrtle Beach area on Friday and was told the man was not there. Someone there told deputies...
Horry County lifts outdoor burn ban
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County is lifting its burn ban for non-incorporated areas effective immediately, officials said Monday morning. The announcement comes less than a week after the South Carolina Forestry Commission lifted its statewide burn ban. Horry County’s burn ban had been in effect since April 8 as the area deals with […]
Palmetto Goodwill Thrift Crawl to include games, prizes and pop-ups
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — It's 'Goodwill Week' and The Palmetto Goodwill is celebrating with a Thrift Crawl. Participants will start their shopping adventure at the Goodwill Store in Pawleys Island and travel in private transportation to multiple Goodwill locations. There will be a catered breakfast and lunch, and...
Conway City Council clears first hurdle for 118-acre annexation on Hwy 378
Approximately 119 acres of land may be annexed into the city of Conway after the first reading passed city council by a vote of 7-0. The applicant has expressed an interest to develop the 118.7 acres — located along Highway 378 — for a new residential development, according to city documents.
Horry County Schools chief rolls out $1.2B budget plan with starting teacher pay bump
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Superintendent Cliff Jones unveiled a proposed $1.2 billion 2026-27 budget that includes a state-mandated increase in starting teacher pay. “This budget reflects that we are spending smarter, not just more,” he said during a Monday board meeting. “We’re making deliberate, proactive commitments to teachers and support staff, and student […]
Unexpected packages with QR codes could put your information at risk
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a “brushing” scam involving unsolicited packages that arrive at their homes. The scam works by companies finding names and addresses online and sending items that were never ordered. The packages often contain inexpensive items like rings, phone accessories or socks.
A 4-Year-Old Was Drowning in a Myrtle Beach Hotel Pool & Apparently No One...
Justin and Ashley McMann traveled from Maine to South Carolina in April 2026 for a fun family beach vacation. They booked their stay at the North Beach Plantation in Myrtle Beach. The resort features multiple pools , a lazy river, and a hot tub perfect for families. The McManns looked forward to making sweet memories with their children: Parker, 8, Hudson, 7, and Lauchlin, 4...
N.C. man dead after shooting outside Myrtle Beach-area sports bar
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A fight outside a Myrtle Beach-area sports bar led to a deadly shooting. Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said Dannie Pigotte, 41, of Shallotte, North Carolina, died in the hospital after the early Saturday morning shooting. Willard said Pigotte was shot in the...
Man charged in Conway stabbing that left 1 injured
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A man was jailed after a stabbing in Conway that sent one person to the hospital. Records show that Conway police charged Dajon Gamble, 34, of Conway, on Friday with assault of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

















