Bear sighting in NMB prompts police to issue safety reminders
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Police are issuing safety reminders after a bear was spotted on Wednesday night. Officers responded to the report of a black bear spotted near Baywatch Resort around 9:42 p.m., according to North Myrtle Beach Police. Police said they located a bear cub weighing...
City Council Reviews Proposed Changes to Local Signage and Mural Rules
On November 13, the North Myrtle Beach City Council held a workshop at City Hall to review proposed updates to local signage and mural regulations. City staff presented changes, including new rules for murals with commercial content and signage for large subdivisions.
Myrtle Beach’s Mythical And Medieval Fest
Myrtle Beach’s only Renaissance festival is returning this weekend. The Mythical and Medieval Fest aims to raise money for Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams, a local non-profit that provides activities to children that have been abused, abandoned, or neglected and reside in group homes or shelters. Attendees are encouraged...
44th Annual Dickens Christmas Show & Festival
The 44th annual Dickens Christmas Show and Festival is going down in Myrtle Beach. The Victorian Era Winter Wonderland has 400 vendors with unique merchandise. There is also photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Proceeds are set to benefit local non-profit organizations such as Ground Zero, which gives back...
Horry Co. students explore career paths at Myrtle Beach fair
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — More than 400 high school students from Horry County attended a career fair at Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Grand Strand Campus in Myrtle Beach. The "Build Something Amazing" event allowed students to explore various career options, including construction, HVAC, electrical,...
‘Bear on the beach’: North Strand residents react to rare wildlife spotting
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Officers found an approximately 130-pound bear cub roaming downtown North Myrtle Beach. Police responded to a black bear sighting near the Baywatch Resort around 10 p.m. Wednesday, prompting officials to issue a public safety notice for the area. Residents captured the animal on...
City Council accepts grant for Myrtle Beach police bodycam equipment
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF)- The Myrtle Beach City Council has accepted a grant award for the police department. On Friday, officials said that $263,953.05 from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety Body Worn Camera Grant Program was accepted during the city council meeting on Tuesday. The city says the...
New Historic Marker Honors Green Sea’s Colonial Roots in Horry County
On November 12, 2025, the Horry County Historic Preservation Commission unveiled a new historic marker in the Green Sea community. The marker is located at the intersection of Green Sea Road and Mitchell Sea Road.
Go behind-the-scenes of The Great Christmas Light Show
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Celebrate 10 years of this festive tradition!. Join us as we take you behind-the-scenes of The Great Christmas Light Show in Little River. Visitors will experience new animated figures and holiday scenes with more than 500 dazzling light displays, including some towering over 55 feet tall.
New mural celebrated at Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre in North Myrtle Beach
Greg Rowles had an idea, and saw it come to fruition on a sunny Wednesday morning, Nov. 12. Family, friends and dignitaries gathered to partake in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the colorful mural that now adorns the Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre on Main Street in downtown North Myrtle Beach. The...
