Four new food and drink kiosks coming to Surfside Beach Pier
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - New food and drink kiosks will roll their way onto the Surfside Beach Pier. The Town Council unanimously approved on Tuesday night to add four new kiosks to the pier. A beachside drink kiosk called Sip it will serve custom non-alcoholic drinks on the pier.
Motorcyclist dies after chase with SC Highway Patrol in Myrtle Beach area
A motorcyclist died Wednesday after a chase involving a South Carolina Highway Patrol officer. The Horry County Sheriff’s Office reported on Facebook that it is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 2:10 a.m. on Robert Grissom Parkway at 38th Avenue in Myrtle Beach. According to preliminary information, the South Carolina Highway Patrol officer attempted to stop a motorcycle traveling on Highway 31...
Realtors Think House Prices Will Skyrocket in These 10 Popular Beach Towns
Real estate experts predict that home prices in these 10 highly sought-after beach towns are poised to surge dramatically, making them prime spots to watch.
Marion-Woodbury Road wildfire grows to 1,750 acres
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A wildfire in Marion County broke containment after backburning operations got out of control on Monday night, sharply expanding the blaze and worsening smoke conditions across parts of Horry County. The Marion-Woodbury Road fire is now 60% contained, down from 100%, and has grown...
Marion County wildfire grows to 1,750 acres, continues sending ‘pungent’ smoke into neighboring Horry...
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Marion County wildfire that has spewed smoke and ash into neighboring Horry County this week had covered roughly 1,750 acres as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission. The Marion-Woodburry Road fire remained only 60% contained as of Tuesday afternoon, the Forestry Commission said. Thick smoke […]
Horry County police radio switch forcing neighboring town to financially adjust
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Two weeks after Horry County police fully encrypted its radio traffic, a neighboring town’s law enforcement chief said it now needs to do the same. “Nowadays, the technology is proprietary, so different manufacturers are not compatible with each other,” Bill Mickle told the town council on Tuesday. “It’s a cost […]
Myrtle Beach launches community survey as police chief search begins
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach officially kicked off its national search for a new police chief on Tuesday with an invitation for public input as an early part of the process. The survey responses are anonymous, but city leaders say will play an important role as the replacement for Amy Prock begins. Questions […]
North Myrtle Beach facade grant program helps businesses refurbish storefronts
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - North Myrtle Beach set aside $50,000 in facade grants, looking to give businesses on the historic Main Streets of the city a new look. The facade grant program allows shops on the city’s historic streets to receive up to $25,000 to refurbish the outside of their buildings.
Police investigate assault incident near CCU campus
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Horry County Police Department (HCPD) is investigating an assault near the Coastal Carolina University (CCU) campus. The investigation comes after CCU pushed an alert about an ongoing investigation at Carter Lane and Highway 544. Officials ask individuals to avoid the area until further...
South Coast Beer Project Coming to Carolina Forest: ‘Building From Ground Up’
Brewery, restaurant and venue space set for May opening with family-friendly amenities, live entertainment and coastal-inspired design.

















