New McDonald’s restaurant coming to the Myrtle Beach area. Here’s when and where
Construction is underway for a new McDonald’s location by the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. The fast food chain known for burgers, chicken nuggets, French fries and more is coming to the corner of Champions Boulevard and Robert Edge Parkway at 1 Lassiter Court, Little River, SC 29566. The golden arches...
1 hurt in 4-vehicle crash in Horry County, HCFR says
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - One person is hurt after a Thursday crash in the Forestbrook area. Horry County Fire Rescue responded around 11:11 a.m. to Fantasy Harbour Boulevard and Forestbrook Road for a four-vehicle crash. EMS took the one person hurt to the hospital, and three others signed medical...
Public comment opens for new NC-SC parkway
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The public comment period is now open for a massive highway project connecting North and South Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Transportation and the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced the Carolina Bays Parkway. The new parkway will strengthen highway...
‘In their remembrance’: Myrtle Beach firefighters climb stairs at local resort to honor those...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The North Tower of the World Trade Center was hit at 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001. Twenty-four years later, at that exact time, the Myrtle Beach Fire Department began its annual stair climb to honor those who died in the terrorist attack. Nearly 3,000 people died at the Twin […]
Myrtle Beach mayoral candidates address release of bodycam video, juvenile curfew
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A SLED report released on Wednesday indicated the agency’s investigators reviewed a trove of dashcam, body camera and other surveillance video from the night of the deadly April 26 officer-involved shooting on N. Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. However, nearly five months after the...
America’s Got Talent Semifinalist Trigg Watson Coming to Wonders Theatre in Myrtle Beach
America’s Got Talent semifinalist Trigg Watson is bringing his mind-blowing family-friendly high-tech magic show to Myrtle Beach for one night only!. Sunday September 14 at the Wonders Theatre. By incorporating the latest technology into his magic performances, Trigg creates experiences that give us a glimpse into...
Murder Suspect Jailed on Drug Charges
The suspect in a 2022 murder was out on bond when he was arrested on drug charges Sept. 9, according to court records. Xavier Antonio Rayquan Thomas, 24, was arrested Sept. 9 on charges of felony possession of cocaine and misdemeanor marijuana. He was ordered held under $250,000 secured bond, according to detention...
Police operation addresses areas impacted by ‘illegal urban camping’ in NMB
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — On Friday, police announced that they're conducting their first Public Space Safety and Restoration Initiative. This two-day operation is "designed to address areas impacted by illegal urban camping and misuse of public spaces such as parks, streets, and public right-of-ways, as...
24-year-old Loris man killed in Horry County crash, coroner says
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the victim’s first name. We apologize for the error. HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 24-year-old Loris man was killed Tuesday night in a single-vehicle crash, the Horry County Coroner’s Office said. Kaleb Collins was driving a 2013 GMC SUV that went...
One person killed in Loris traffic fatality
South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to a traffic fatality on Red Bluff Road and Highway 777 in Loris at about 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9. According to Horry County Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard, Kaleb Collins was killed in the crash. According to the South Carolina Highway patrol, a 2013...