Horry County leaders say help is finally on the way for pothole-filled neighborhood
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — People who live in one Horry County community say they’re relieved to see long-awaited road improvements begin. News13 reported two weeks ago about potholes in the Island Green community off Sunnehanna Drive. The next morning, crews were out resurfacing one side of the road. Neighbors are...
Section of N Oak Street in Myrtle Beach to close for infrastructure upgrades
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Beginning on Monday, Oct. 27, North Oak Street will be closed from the intersection of Highway 501 to the intersection of Broadway and Oak Streets in Myrtle Beach. The closure is tied to the city's planned project aimed at improving infrastructure. Crews will install...
Trunk or treat fundraiser for Socastee High School alumna diagnosed with brain tumor
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A trunk or treat was held Sunday to support a Socastee High School alumna who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. Zoe Knick thought she was experiencing migraines, and after getting a CT scan, doctors told her she needed to go to MUSC. She...
On and off showers continue
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – Happy Monday everyone. I hope your day has been good. We have been tracking a coastal low pressure system over the last few days, and today we’ve started to see some rain showers move into the area. No real heavy rain has occurred in the area, but as we go […]
Halloween On The Marshwalk In Murrells Inlet
The annual trick-or-treating and costume parade is set to be held at the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk on Friday. The candy collecting will kick off at 5pm along the Marshwalk. The kids’ costume parade will start at 6pm in front of Drunken Jack’s at the pirate statue. Kids 3 and up can win prizes across several...
The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach continues its mission of care
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - North Strand shelter continues its mission to rescue and rehome animals. Join us as we explore The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach and meeting some adorable furry friends along the way. From heartwarming rescue stories to volunteer opportunities and upcoming events, there are many...
‘City of Halloween’ is seen as a success for local business owners
Conway is fully embracing the spirit of Halloween. The festive fall destination has been gaining traction, and the downtown is fully decorated with pumpkins in the trees, spooky storefronts and a larger-than-life pumpkin in the community center. Local officials, business owners and community organizers all continue...
FIRST ALERT: Damp and chilly weather continues
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A coastal storm will keep damp, chilly and breezy weather in place through Tuesday. A cold front will usher in brighter skies and more chilly temperatures for Halloween. TONIGHT. The coastal storm will be slowly passing off shore of the Grand Strand through the night...
Car crashes into tree near Conway; 1 injured
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was taken to the hospital after a car crashed into a tree Sunday evening near Conway, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. HCFR was dispatched at 7:23 p.m. to the area of Highway 501 and Booth Circle. Extrication operations were needed. No additional details were immediately...
Crash leaves motorcyclist dead in Murrells Inlet. Here’s what we know
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision in Horry County early Monday morning, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The collision occurred about 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 17 and Inlet Square Drive in Murrells Inlet, according to a release from the SCHP . The motorcyclist was killed in the...
