Fire breaks out on Conway college campus. Students evacuated. What we know
Fire crews are on the scene of an apparent structure fire on the campus of Horry-Georgetown Technical College . Conway Fire Department reported on social media that crews responded at 1:41 p.m. to the fire at Allied Drive. That address appears to be the Advanced Manufacturing Center Welding Lab. No injuries are...
Church-run coffee shop in Conway investigated over child labor violations
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A coffee chain run by a church had to make changes following a child labor law investigation by the Department of Labor. Josh Finklea, the Lead Pastor at The Rock Church in Conway, which operates C3 Coffee Co., said the DOL investigated the chain over a three year period.
Man sentenced to 2 decades in prison for shooting rifle at Myrtle Beach police
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was sentenced to two decades in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to shooting at two police officers in May 2025. Omarion Glass, 20, of Greensboro, North Carolina, received 20 years for attempted murder and five years for possession of a weapon during a violent crime. These...
South Carolina resident dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A Surfside Beach resident was killed Friday evening in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Meigs County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Authorities identified the victim as Anthony Delong, 35. The crash occurred around 6:50 p.m. on Highway 33 and resulted in the roadway being closed for...
Southern Textile Research Conference set for May in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Southern Textile Research Conference (STRC) will return this year with a focus on the integration of advanced materials, manufacturing technologies and digital intelligence across the textile industry. The 2026 conference is scheduled for May 17–19 at the Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach, bringing...
Loris Chamber of Commerce now accepting applications for 47th annual Loris Bog-Off
LORIS, SC (WMBF) - Applications to be a part of the next Loris Bog-Off are now being accepted. The Loris Chamber of Commerce announced that it is now accepting applications for the Top Dog Cooking Competition at this year’s festival. Vendor applications are now also available, the chamber said.
Debate over gun rights and safety reignites after protest shooting in Minneapolis
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WPDE) — Federal agents say Pretti "brandished" a gun, which led to a federal agent shooting and killing him. Alex Pretti, 37, was shot and killed by a federal agent during an ICE protest Saturday morning in Minneapolis. Homeland Security Secretary Kristy Noem said Pretti was...
Mobile home heavily damaged after fire in Horry Co.
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A mobile home was damaged in a fire on Monday morning in the Galivants Ferry area, according to Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR). Crews were dispatched to the 15000 block of Pee Dee Road South for a reported fire just before 9:00 a.m. The...
Family speaks out after 19-year-old shot, killed by police in Hardeeville
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WTOC) - The family of a 19-year-old man shot and killed by Hardeeville police is speaking publicly as state investigators continue to examine what happened. The Jasper County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Jayden Holloway-Caldwell, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina. His family says he was...
Loris Chamber expands to new headquarters, volunteers needed for Bog-Off planning
Loris Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Samantha Norris beamed as she spoke Friday, Jan. 25, about the organization’s new headquarters at 3940 Railroad Ave. in downtown Loris. The chamber officially moved into the new building the day before Thanksgiving, and Norris and Executive Assistant Stacy Ginther, the two...

















