Myrtle Beach searching for next police chief, assistant city manager
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WPDE) — The City of Myrtle Beach has opened applications for two positions: chief of police and assistant city manager. The chief of police job opening comes after the retirement of former chief Amy Prock in early April. A recruitment firm analyzed more than 500 community...
Hundreds roll in for Atlantic Beach Bike Fest. Attendees make their own parties
Hundreds of motorcycles roared into the Myrtle Beach Mall on Friday night. The bikes lined the roadways and filled parking spaces outside the Hooters restaurant and in front of Bass Pro Shops on the first day of the Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival . Music blared from speakers
Loris nonprofit rebuilds after nearly $70k embezzlement
LORIS, SC (WMBF) - A Loris nonprofit that lost nearly $70,000 to embezzlement is rebuilding with community support and new programs. About a year ago, former treasurer Todd Massey pleaded guilty to embezzling roughly $70,000 from Giving Hope Gardens, which supports people with disabilities by teaching them life skills.
New York-style pizza place in Carolina Forest hopes to be go-to neighborhood spot
When Lisa Fuda and her husband, Domenic, first moved to Myrtle Beach five years ago, they had their hearts set on a plot of land in Carolina Forest. The two had a vision of opening up their own restaurant just like the ones back home. Domenic Fuda had been in the pizza business since he was 21, and when he and Lisa Fud
LIST: Memorial Day events in the Grand Strand, Pee Dee
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - There are plenty of events across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee where fallen service members will be honored for making the ultimate sacrifice. WMBF compiled a list of events, which can be viewed below. Horry County. Memorial Day Tribute at the Horry County Museum.
8 hurt in 3-vehicle crash along Highway 31 in North Myrtle Beach, officials say
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that previous information regarding the crash came from a different spokesperson with the city of North Myrtle Beach. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Eight people were hurt after a three-vehicle crash along Highway 31 in North Myrtle Beach, city officials said on
Memorial Day, weekend events planned across our area
(WPDE) — Events are planned during Memorial Day and the weekend across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. Festive Brass Concert Performance at 7 p.m. at General Robert H. Reed Recreation Center, 800 Gabreski Lane. SATURDAY. Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ Military Appreciation Night at 7:05 p.m. game time at Pelicans...
S.C. officer won’t face charges in deadly January shooting of Pawleys Island man
HARDEEVILLE, SC (WTOC/WMBF) - A Lowcountry police officer who shot and killed a suspect from Pawleys Island in January will not face criminal charges, according to a full investigative report from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. SLED investigated the officer-involved shooting, which is standard protocol to
Elmira Corning Airport adds nonstop flights to Myrtle Beach
Travelers flying out of the Elmira Corning Regional Airport will soon have a new nonstop option to a popular East Coast destination. Allegiant Air has announced new direct flights from the Elmira Corning Regional Airport to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The flights will operate on Fridays, with return service scheduled
SCDOT reports crash impacting traffic on Hwy 31 near SC 22
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Drivers on Highway 31 or traveling toward it should expect major traffic impacts near Mile Marker 6, where all southbound lanes are currently closed. North Myrtle Beach Police report there is no southbound access from Highway 9 or Robert Edge Parkway. Northbound traffic...

















