County releases HR documents in Webster, HCPD internal investigations
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Additional documents related to the internal affairs investigation of four Horry County police officers and the county spokesperson were released Thursday. On Nov. 7, HCPD announced that an Internal Affairs (IA) investigation "resulted in the discovery of violations of the code of conduct...
LIST: Holiday parade cancellations in Grand Strand, Pee Dee
(WPDE) — In light of inclement weather moving across the region, some local holiday celebrations have decided to postpone or cancel. A list of event cancellations and schedule changes can be found below. ABC 15 will continue to update the list. GEORGETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE. The Georgetown Tree Lighting and...
Overturned vehicle slows traffic on Highway 22 in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A vehicle overturned Friday afternoon, slowing traffic along Highway 22, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. It happened at about 3:30 p.m. just west of Highway 905. As of about 4:30 p.m., one lane of beach-bound traffic remained blocked, HCFR said. One person signed a medical transport...
Victim advocates for inmate’s mental health care at J. Reuben Long Detention Center
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The victim of an inmate housed at J. Reuben Long Detention Center reached out to ABC 15 for help, claiming the inmate isn't getting the medical care they need. The call for help comes after 20-year-old Felix Gordon was arrested and charged with attempted murder...
Multi-million-dollar Purdy Center to open at Brookgreen Gardens in Jan. 2026
Multi-million-dollar Purdy Center to open at Brookgreen Gardens in Jan. 2026. The Purdy Center will serve as the new Welcome Center for Murrells Inlet-based Brookgreen Gardens and will provide additional event and educational program space, and include a new Contemporary Conservatory. The largest in a series of...
1 injured in Socastee Boulevard crash, Horry County Fire Rescue says
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash along Socastee Boulevard that required extrication, Horry County Fire Rescue said Friday. It happened near Manor Circle, HCFR said. Crews responded at 7 p.m. and transported one person to the hospital. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is...
Horry County leaders in favor of boat manufacturing location
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Currently, Bucksport Marine Park sits empty. However, it will soon become the U.S. home of a boat manufacturing company, which will bring new jobs and economic investments. On Thursday, state officials announced that Dubai-based Asis Boats USA, or Ocean Craft Marine, selected Horry County...
2 Horry County jail inmates die within months of each other. What happened?
Two detainees at an Horry County jail died within months of each other. Now, their families are suing the jail and the medical company that provides its health services in their deaths. Joseph Brian Watts Jr. was 35 when he was arrested and booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway on July 10, 2024,...
Hot Stack Cafe to Evolve Into The Bossy Hen: Brunch Just Got Bolder
Hot Stack Cafe in Myrtle Beach is rebranding as The Bossy Hen, serving up bold flavors with a side of attitude. “I want to really express our service, the way we present our food, and my culinary background–the way we choose our flavors, our dishes. It was time to break out and reinvent what the restaurant industry...
Horry Co. officials warn of fire risks involving holiday decorations
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Officials are warning of fire dangers that holiday decorations can present. Recently, Horry County Fire Rescue said they responded to a structure fire where holiday decor above the stove caught fire. Residents extinguished the fire before HCFR arrived. However, officials said the minimal...

















