Settlement approved in lawsuit against Horry Co. Schools, ex-bus driver
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A judge has approved a $175,000 settlement in a lawsuit against Horry County Schools and a former school bus driver after an incident involving an 8-year-old girl. The lawsuit stems from an Aug. 25, 2023, incident in which the child, a student at Pee...
Myrtle Beach celebrates arrival of African penguin chicks
Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach celebrated a very special arrival – times two! Critically endangered African penguin chicks, Vic and Chelle, are the third and fourth chicks born to the aquarium’s colony and the first offspring for proud penguin parents Carson and Scarlette. Vic and Chelle have been growing behind the
NC driver charged in hitting two people in North Myrtle Beach crosswalk. One died
A Charlotte, North Carolina, woman has been arrested in the death of a pedestrian in North Myrtle Beach. Police say she had been under the influence while driving. Dawnya Tatiana Little, 43, was charged with felony DUI, resulting in death and felony DUI, resulting in great bodily injury. She is accused of hitting Lloyd
Are ICE agents operating at Myrtle Beach International Airport? What we know
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were escorted by Horry County Police officers through Myrtle Beach International Airport last week, but details about their actions remain murky. An Horry County Police Department representative confirmed that police officers escorted agents at the airport, but would not clari
North Myrtle Beach police chief addresses weekend fight on Main Street, other incidents
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — North Myrtle Beach Police Chief said two women were arrested Saturday night after a fight in the bar area on Main Street. But the chief doesn't believe it signifies a trend. "That's a normal Saturday night for us," Dana Crowell said. Crowell addressed North...
Lawsuit settled between school district, family of 8-year-old girl whose arm got caught on...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A lawsuit between the family of an 8-year-old girl whose arm was caught in an Horry County school bus door and the driver has been settled, according to court documents. Thomas Michael Interlandi was initially arrested and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child as a result of the Aug.
Horry County woman charged after child left in car reaches 104-degree body temperature
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A 78-year-old woman is accused of leaving a child and dog in a hot car. According to incident reports, the Horry County Police Department responded to the scene at 12262 Highway Bypass in the Murrells Inlet area last Saturday to assist with the 9-year-old victim.
Third Hobby Lobby set to open along Grand Strand. Here’s where it will be...
A new, major national home decor and craft store is opening a third location along the Grand Strand. Hobby Lobby is building a store along U.S. 501 in the Conway area. It will be located along Myrtle Ridge Avenue, next to the Carolina Forest Walmart. It is unclear when the store plans to open. A message left for compan
Heat Advisory issued again for some Grand Strand, Pee Dee areas Tuesday
(WPDE) — A Heat Advisory has been issued for some areas of the Grand Strand and Pee Dee again on Tuesday. This advisory goes from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. as heat index values could reach up to 107 degrees. For more local weather information, including hour-by-hour forecasts, live...
Pastor, wife, school director charged in Pawleys Island church school investigation
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver announced criminal charges Monday afternoon against the leaders of the Pawleys Island Community Church and its Christian Academy. The charges come after news surfaced last week that the church allowed registered sex offender William Perry to volun

















