‘Not adaptive, not accessible’: City of Conway Halloween setup sparks disability concerns
Conway, SC (WMBF) - Conway kicked off its Halloween March on Oct. 1, welcoming visitors to walk around the town and Riverwalk to check out the decorations. For two Horry County residents, it was not very welcoming; they say getting to the Town Green was a nightmare. “If he had...
Mustang Week No Longer Welcome in Myrtle Beach
For over twenty years, Mustang Week has revved up South Carolina’s Grand Strand, drawing gearheads and fans like moths to a flame. But come 2026, the legendary event is shifting gears, rolling out of Myrtle Beach and landing at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s zMAX Dragway instead. Nobody saw this coming, but organizers...
Myrtle Beach candy shop still feeling COVID-19 impacts after 5 years
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The family-owned local candy shop Wee-R-Sweetz said they are still feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as prices for sugar, corn syrup, fuel, labor costs, and more are on the rise. Over the last few years, co-owner Todd Conip said their candies’ main ingredient, sugar, has seen a...
Coroner identifies 20-year-old motorcylist killed in Murrells Inlet-area crash
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Horry County Coroner’s Office has identified a 20-year-old motorcyclist who died in a crash Monday in the Murrells Inlet area. Jacob Krusen died in the crash with an SUV, Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said. He lived in Murrells Inlet. The crash happened at about 6:30 a.m. at the...
Man pleads guilty in connection to deadly 2023 shooting outside Myrtle Beach area bar
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach man has pleaded guilty in a deadly shooting that took place outside a Myrtle Beach area bar. Kvon Lawhorn pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday. In October of 2023, Lawnhorn was charged with a count each of murder, attempted murder and...
SCHP, Virginia family seeks answers after hit-and-run crash in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Virginia family and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are searching for answers after a two-vehicle collision in Horry County. On Oct. 24th, a vehicle allegedly drove off after the collision in the southbound lanes of Highway 501 just before the highway intersects with Pee Dee Road.
Check your tickets: $20,000 lottery ticket sold at South Strand grocery store
COLUMBIA, SC (WMBF) - A $20,000 lottery ticket was sold at a Murrells Inlet grocery store. The lucky Mega Millions ticket that, was sold at the Publix at 11920 Highway 707 was one number off of the jackpot in Tuesday’s drawing. The drawn numbers can be found below:. 2...
Prestwick Country Club named 2025 South Carolina Golf Course of the Year
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach’s Prestwick Country Club has been named the 2025 South Carolina Golf Course of the Year. The course was named the best by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association. The award recognizes the best in golf course quality, management, and community impact across the state....
Local eateries giving aid, meals to Horry County residents losing SNAP benefits
As the U.S. government shutdown nears the one-month mark, several Myrtle Beach area businesses are stepping up to provide assistance to SNAP recipients whose benefits are set to run out on Nov. 1. Sweet Girlz Bakery and Café , located at 4007 Highway 17 South in North Myrtle Beach, and GringoNinja , a private chef...
Chili cook-off event to honor first responders in North Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Crooked Hammock in North Myrtle Beach is celebrating National First Responder Day with a special event called the "First Responders Hammock Takeover." The event, running from 4 to 8 p.m., offers first responders discounted meals and donates a portion of the proceeds to...

















