‘Unfathomable sight’ at ex-councilman’s home, neighbor says
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — His name is Orton Bellamy, and many might remember him as a former Horry County council member, or the former interim town manager of Atlantic Beach. However, neighbors are now recounting him as the owner of the home swarmed by unmarked law enforcement...
Horry County police respond to reported shooting near Tanger Outlets off Highway 501
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person has been taken to the hospital after a reported shooting on Waccamaw Pines Drive near the Tanger Outlets, according to Horry County police. The injured person was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle, police said. No additional...
Man arrested trying to enter Myrtle Beach business with gun, police say
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A man is accused of trying to re-enter a business in Myrtle Beach with a gun after being thrown out. Records show Anthony Sanders, 23, was arrested Jan. 20, and charged with two counts of pointing and presenting, possession of a weapon during a...
Warrant: Horry County man arrested after pulling gun out at hotel
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A Conway man has been arrested after allegedly pointing a gun earlier this week. Records show 25-year-old Caleb Vaught was charged with a count of pointing and presenting after an incident on Wednesday. An arrest warrant obtained by WMBF News said...
Ownership of Murrells Inlet marina addresses restaurant’s closure
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WMBF) - A Murrells Inlet-area marina has taken to social media to address a restaurant’s recent closure. In a Facebook post on Thursday, the Wacca Wache Marina detailed why Walters on the Waterway closed earlier this month. “Over the last 2 years,...
Man pleads guilty to harassment in Conway area cross burning case
A 29-year-old man has pled guilty to harassment after igniting a wooden cross facing his Black neighbors’ home but will not be going back to jail. Worden Butler, who lived next door to Shawn and Monica Williams in the Conway area, was accused by his neighbors of lighting a...
FIRST ALERT: Spring-like warmth continues, quick hitting showers Friday night
Wednesday’s high temperature of 70° in Myrtle Beach was the warmest since December 29th. Mild weather will continue with a quick shot of rain arriving Friday night.
1 injured in Carolina Forest area shooting
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WPDE) — A shooting off Waccamaw Pines Drive near the Carolina Forest of unincorporated Horry County left one injured, according to officials. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital by a private vehicle. Community members are being asked to steer...
Warmest day of 2025 coming Friday ahead of cold front
Morning temperatures are cooler than yesterday as a dry cold front moved through overnight. Temperatures will start in the mid-30s to low-40s. Temperatures will be lower than yesterday afternoon but still warm for late January. Highs will range from 60-65 degrees. Partly sunny...
‘I just want to cry from excitement’: Habitat for Humanity, Hilton Grand Vacations make...
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach woman is set to become a first-time homeowner with the help of the Horry County Habitat for Humanity and Hilton Grand Vacations. Vanessa Cox, 63, is originally from Myrtle Beach, but will own her first home in Conway, just a block away from...