Horry County Fire Rescue warns of e-bike charging dangers after camper fire
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County Fire Rescue is warning residents about the dangers of charging e-bikes at home. These warnings come after a recent camper fire that investigators believe started with a burned electric bicycle. “We’ve seen these small decisions where somebody says, oh, I’ll just leave for...
Horry Co. landfill expansion proposal raises wetland concerns
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A proposal to expand a landfill in Horry County is causing concern for some residents. Horry County Solid Waste Authority submitted an application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with plans to fill a section of wetlands for this project. The project area...
Marine life washes ashore in North Myrtle Beach during renourishment project
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Sightings of dead marine life in the North Strand have been circulating online. Over the past week, people have been posting on Facebook about finding dead stingrays in North Myrtle Beach, with some questioning whether the ongoing Grand Strand beach renourishment project is a...
South Carolina Hall of Fame Film Series
The 2025 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series concludes with an installment of the South Carolina Hall of Fame Film Series produced by SCETV. This film will feature inductees from the Early 20th Century. Established in 1973, The South Carolina Hall of Fame, located in Myrtle Beach, inducts one deceased...
Officials warn of dangerous burn conditions in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County officials are warning of dangerous outdoor burning conditions on Tuesday. Horry County Fire Rescue and Horry County Emergency Management are warning the public to exercise caution because of the dry and windy weather. “Now is not the time to burn outside,” HCFR spokesperson...
Unattended cooking cause of deadly Horry County fire, report shows
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A man died early December in a house fire caused by an unattended stove burner, according to a report. On Dec. 14, the Horry County Fire Rescue and the Conway Fire Department responded around 7:30 a.m. to a house fire on Oak Street between Cultra Road and Medlin Parkway.
Horry Co. student earns spot in Rose Parade, heads to California
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — From Horry County to Pasadena, California. One high schooler is getting ready to perform in the 2026 Rose Parade that will be broadcast worldwide on New Year's Day. John Buie is a senior at the Academy for the Arts, Science, and Technology, and was...
Inmate died after negligent medical care in Horry County jail, lawsuit claims
An inmate died at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in March 2025 after medical providers failed to intervene properly after he exhibited symptoms of “severe opiate withdrawal,” a lawsuit filed Monday claims. James Carroll, an Horry County resident, was arrested on March 13, 2025, according to the lawsuit. Online...
After a gunshot incident in South Carolina, one person was hurt.
Horry County Police Department is investigating a shooting reported around 3:30 a.m. on December 28, 2025, in the 6000 block of Highway 905.. Officers found one victim with non-life-threatening injuries upon arrival; no further details on the victim or events were released initially. Police describe the incident as...
Firework restrictions, regulations ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations
(WPDE) — For those planning to ring in the new year with fireworks, there are some restrictions across our area. Fireworks can be set off on private property. Within the City of Florence, fireworks are allowed until 12:30 a.m. Firework use is limited to 12:30 a.m. on New Year's...

















