NMB community embraces 2026 with Polar Plunge
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Bundled up in hats, coats and plenty of courage, participants ran straight into the frigid water just after sunrise. The Polar Plunge has become a New Year’s Day ritual for many, so Leah Pegram gathered some friends to join her. She said it’s the perfect way to start the year feeling...
Redefine strength training with Coastal Functional Fitness
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Community gym focused on strength, mobility, and confidence. Join us at Coastal Functional Fitness as we learn how you can turn your fitness resolutions into reality. Located in Conway, Coastal provides functional training that blends Olympic lifting, powerlifting, calisthenics, and...
Coastal Carolina student reflects on behind-the-scenes Beach Ball Classic journey
While he’s not the one dunking basketballs or sinking game-winning shots, he’s the one making sure fans get to fully experience those moments. Cole Smith loves helping others enjoy sports. From inside a production truck, he does it his own way — pushing buttons, running cables, and calling...
Family seeks answers in murder of MB man as case remains unsolved after 5...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A family is seeking answers leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the death of a man who was shot and killed on Jan. 2, 2021. The same questions remain about the death of Peter Franco in 2021. While Peter’s...
FIRST ALERT: Showers return Saturday
We’re giving you the First Alert to our first rain maker for 2026. Clouds increase today ahead of a quick-moving system that brings showers for Saturday.
Horry County Booking Records: The True Crime Stories Behind The Numbers – Star News
Verkkohorry county, s. c. Verkkohorry county government's 24 hour crime map data is pulled once daily and shows all incident types including burglary, traffic stops, vice and more. Verkkothis website contains information obtained on individuals who were booked at the j. Verkkothe county jail booked only 98 folks, and...
Outside fire spreads to Conway-area residence; 1 hurt
Outside fire spreads to Conway-area residence; 1 hurt.
Conservationist uses art to spotlight Waccamaw River beauty amid highway debate
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The ongoing Horry County transportation tax collection aims to fund major road projects, including the proposed extension of SC 22. However, a conservation group continues to oppose several routes for the new highway, which could impact the Waccamaw River and National Wildlife Refuge....
Myrtle Beach woman uses social media to raise awareness for POTS
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A woman is on a mission to raise awareness about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a rare condition that often goes undiagnosed for years. Tomika Wheeler, who has lived with POTS her entire life, began experiencing symptoms at age 13, but was not diagnosed...
Police chase ends with car crashing through fence in Myrtle Beach neighborhood
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A police chase on New Year’s Eve ended with a car crashing through a fence in a Grand Strand neighborhood, causing property damage. The incident occurred just after 7:45 p.m. on Dec. 31 off Pine Island Road. Videos from the scene show a car crashing through fencing behind two homes, knocking...

















