Man faces multiple weapons charges after shooting incidents near Loris
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 21-year-old man is facing weapons charges after multiple shooting incidents along Highway 9 near Loris on Saturday, Horry County police records show. Nyshawn Ralik Doctor was charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime, discharging a firearm into a dwelling, and possession...
Fox & Friends coming to Surfside Beach July 4
Surfside Beach has been celebrating July 4 for as long as anyone can remember. And this year, Surfside Beach is partnering with Salute From the Shore to bring amazing July 4 excitement that will make lasting memories. A huge surprise is that Fox and Friends will be there, live, starting...
Documents identify man arrested after Horry County shootout
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - Documents are identifying the man in custody after a shootout in Horry County this past weekend. Horry County police charged Nyshawn Doctor with possession of a weapon during a violent crime, discharging firearms into a dwelling and possession of firearms and ammunition, jail records show.
FIRST ALERT: Increasing chance of development in Atlantic
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - There’s a chance we see our first tropical depression or named storm in the Atlantic later today. Thankfully, regardless of development or not, this disturbance does not pose a threat to the United States. Showers and thunderstorms continue to show signs of organization overnight...
Gas prices rise nationally, fall in Myrtle Beach, data shows
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The average gas price in Myrtle Beach has fallen over five cents per gallon in the last week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 197 stations in the area. Prices in Myrtle Beach are 1.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, but 29.5 cents lower than a year ago, […]
Woman jumps off boat in Little River, dies, South Carolina DNR says
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (WBTW) — A woman died over the weekend after she jumped off a beached boat and suffered a head injury in Little River, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. SCDNR officers were notified of a possible boating accident in Horry County near Big Island on Sunday, the...
This Historic Charleston Park Has A 17th-Century Ship, Wild Marsh Trails, And Free-Roaming Deer
There’s something magical about walking in the footsteps of the first settlers, especially when those footsteps wind through moss-draped oak trees, past blooming gardens, and alongside a replica 17th-century trading ship. At Charles Towne Landing, you don’t just read about history—you live it, with all the sights, sounds, and natural beauty of colonial South Carolina wrapped into one serene, surprising destination.
Heat advisory & extreme heat watch
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – The heat wave is about to go in full force across the area. Tonight we will see a hot and humid night across the area. Temperatures around our coastal areas will fall into the mid to upper 70s. Inland, lows will fall into the low to mid 70s. We should […]
‘True example’: South Strand teen prepares for rare major surgery
A person is in custody following reported shootings and a related car crash in the Goretown community of unincorporated Horry County. A Georgetown County Church spent part of Saturday demonstrating how they’re helping folks in the co. Updated: 3 hours ago. 1 person taken to the hospital after 2-alarm...
Conway police officer seriously injured in fire that destroyed home, authorities say
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Conway police sergeant was severely injured in a house fire at his Aynor home. Chris Johnson, who also spent 10 years as an active volunteer with Horry County Fire Rescue is receiving “urgent medical care” at an area hospital. “The weight of this loss—physically, emotionally, and...