One Injured as Boat Goes Ablaze in Little River, South Carolina
One boater was injured as a ten meter Carver aft cabin cruiser went ablaze at the marina in 700 block of Highway 17 in Little River, Horry County, South Carolina on the early hours of Monday eleventh August. Horry County Fire Rescue responded to the blaze, with one boater taken to the hospital with fire injuries. The...
Georgia man who drowned saving Pawleys Island family gets major heroism award
A Georgia man who died rescuing six people from a Pawleys Island rip current last summer is being honored with a prestigious national award.
Downtown Conway business owner raises questions about planned 69-room hotel
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — New details emerged Wednesday about a proposed 69-room Conway hotel that would front its acclaimed Riverwalk. The city’s community appearance board went over conceptual plans for the project eyed for the corner of Kingston Street and Fourth Avenue, though no votes were taken. Documents show a...
Myrtle Beach area residents seeing more coyotes. Here’s why there are more of them
Coyotes are not high on the list of animals people like, according to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Furbearer Project Leader Jay Butfiloski, but despite decades of federal eradication efforts, their numbers have only grown in the United States. Horry County residents have posted a slew of sightings...
Darlington, Horry counties issue burn bans after forestry commission’s Red Flag Fire Alert
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry and Darlington county officials have issued a burn ban for all areas outside city and town limits until further notice after the South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert. The alert indicates an elevated wildfire risk due to current weather...
City Council reviews Chick-fil-A traffic plan and towing rules
At its March 25 workshop, the North Myrtle Beach City Council heard a presentation from the Chick-fil-A team about a proposed traffic fix near their location. The plan includes a right turn onto Ashley Loop, a new left-turn lane, and wayfinding signs to guide drivers to Highway 17. Councilman Skidmore also suggested...
Beloved Little River pizza shop moving to North Carolina soon
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) - A beloved Little River pizza shop known for authentic New York-style slices is packing up and heading just across the state line. Cutty’s Pizza, currently operating out of a former Speedway gas station along U.S. 17 in Little River, is moving to Calabash Commons, a new shopping plaza under...
Atlantic Beach mayor attends town meeting for the first time in year and a...
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Atlantic Beach Mayor Jake Evans attended a town council meeting for the first time in a year and a half, following questions from News13 about his extended absence. The town held a special called Zoom meeting on Tuesday evening, to discuss a variety of topics including Bikefest vendor...
Rapper Desiigner arrested in Horry County, reports say
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A rapper known for hit songs like “Panda” and “Timmy Turner” is out on bond after an arrest in Horry County, reports say. TMZ reported that rapper Desiigner, whose real name is Sidney Selby, was arrested in Horry County. Jail records...
Man who drowned trying to save swimmers in Pawleys Island honored with Carnegie Medal
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Georgia man who drowned while trying to help swimmers caught in a rip current near Pawleys Island is being honored with one of North America’s highest civilian awards for heroism. The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission announced on March 23 that Anderson “Chase” Childers...
















