Fugitive captured by U.S. Marshals Task Force
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was arrested in Myrtle Beach on multiple outstanding criminal warrants. The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force located Sanchez Spain, 31, on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. He was found hiding in a residence on Stuart Square Circle and was taken into...
Horry County police investigate apparent road-rage shooting
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police are investigating an apparent road-rage shooting that happened early Wednesday morning along Highway 57 near Riverside Elementary School, according to an incident report. It happened at about 2:15 a.m. when a dark-colored SUV with tinted windows pulled alongside the...
Man wanted on several charges arrested in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Authorities have arrested a man in Myrtle Beach who was wanted on multiple charges. The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Sanchez Spain, 31, on multiple outstanding criminal warrants during an operation conducted Tuesday afternoon. Spain is charged with the...
This Charming Restaurant In South Carolina Has Shrimp And Grits Known Throughout The State
That bright red barn in Myrtle Beach isn’t housing livestock – it’s serving up some of the most talked-about shrimp and grits in South Carolina. The Family Barn stands out like a friendly beacon along Highway 17, promising Southern comfort food that’ll make you want to loosen your belt a notch.
North Carolina man jailed in connection with April Horry County armed robbery
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A North Carolina man is facing multiple armed robbery charges after allegedly holding two people at gunpoint in April and stealing $500, Horry County police records show. Lee Roosevelt Thompson, 40, of Wilmington, was charged with two counts of armed robbery and two counts of kidnapping....
Santee Cooper shares energy saving tips during summer weather
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — This scorching heat has air conditioners working overtime. To help save you money, ABC 15 checked in with Santee Cooper for some energy saving tips. They said the recommended thermostat setting in the summer is 78 degrees. Blackout curtains can help block sunlight to...
Pedal Pub pitches idea to Conway, Myrtle Beach leaders
Pedaling pubs could be on the way to the streets of Horry County. Representatives with Pedal Pub, a franchise with bikes across North America, presented the business model to Conway leaders on Monday, July 21, in hopes of bringing the operation to the downtown district, as well as Myrtle Beach.
OrthoSC: orthopedic services and community support
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -OrthoSC is dedicated to helping you feel better, and giving back to the community. Join us as we explore their state-of-the-art facilities and the orthopedic services they provide. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or managing a chronic condition, their goal is to keep you moving....
Surfside Beach names interim police chief
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - An interim leader has been selected for the Surfside Beach Police Department. The Surfside Beach town council voted on Tuesday to select Capt. Bill Mickle as the interim police chief for the department. Mickle brings over 30 years of law enforcement and military experience to...
FIRST ALERT: Low chance of development in the Gulf
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The tropics remain quiet as we head into the end of the week with just one small chance of tropical development. A trough of low pressure on the southern end of a frontal boundary is currently located just offshore of the Southeastern U.S. coast. Over...