Development ordinance raises affordability concerns among residents and county council
CONWAY, S.C. — Horry County leaders approved an ordinance Tuesday allowing the county to charge impact fees on new developments, though some warned the additional costs could make housing less affordable. The Horry County Council unanimously passed the third and final reading of an ordinance allowing the county to...
Moving to Myrtle Beach With Pets: Beaches, Parks and Local Favorites
Moving to Myrtle Beach with a pet can make coastal life even more enjoyable. Morning walks near the water, afternoons at the dog park and patios that welcome four-legged guests make it easier to include pets in everyday plans. Living here with a pet is still different from vacationing here...
Myrtle Beach is getting a new website. Here’s why, what it costs and when...
After more than 10 years at its current domain, Myrtle Beach’s online presence is getting an overhaul with a new website. “Everything about the new website will be different from the current,” Director of Communications and Creative Services Meredith Denari said in an email. “We are starting from scratch.” Transferring
Pub International Grows With 4,000-Square-Foot Expansion
Myrtle Beach’s go-to destination for global-inspired flavors and entertainment is expanding this summer. Pub International, owned by Justin Decker, will take over the neighboring 4,000-square-foot space, according to an Facebook post. “When it’s finished, Pub International will have TWO completely different vibes under
Back-to-school event to provide free school supplies at Conway Elementary
Local families can mark their calendars for a back-to-school event held at Conway Elementary, which will provide school supplies at no cost for students. Select Health of South Carolina's First Choice will host a community event on Saturday, July 25, providing back-to-school information and other community resources at
‘It’s a shame’: Conway IGA to close in early September
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Conway IGA grocery store, a long-standing staple in the community, is scheduled to close in early September, according to a spokesperson with IGA’s corporate. The grocery store has been a fixture in Conway since the 1960s, and its impending closure has saddened many...
The 10 Cities Where Young Adults Have the Hardest Time Becoming Homeowners
Buying a first home has always been a major financial milestone, but for many young adults, that goal is becoming harder to reach. A Clever Real Estate analysis of 20 years of U.S. Census data found that homeownership among Americans under 30 dropped from 18.5% in 2005 to 11.8% in 2024, a 36% decline.
American Red Cross desperately seeks blood donations following emergency blood shortage
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage on Monday following a drop in blood supply and donations. The Red Cross said it saw a nearly 25% decrease in blood supply in June. A decrease in blood donations has made it difficult for them...
North Myrtle Beach Fire Station 7 aims to cut emergency response times
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - On Tuesday, the North Myrtle Beach Fire Department says they are adding a new station. Fire Station 7 will be located off Hunt Club and Water Tower roads, behind the UPS facility, placing it minutes from the Waterside neighborhood. NMBFD said the new station...
FIRST ALERT: Back to summer heat and humidity
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - We’re giving you the FIRST ALERT to a drier and hotter forecast by the end of the week and into the upcoming weekend. Morning clouds will gradually give way to more sunshine and brighter skies by the middle of the day and into the afternoon hours. A light southerly wind will begin to pump in t
