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SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — Hundreds of deployed soldiers across the world are set to receive a care package thanks to a group of local military mothers, The Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina, a local chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America, looks to support each other and U.S. troops. Throughout the year, the group...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – We are in the midst of a heat wave across the Carolinas. Extreme heat warning continues for the area through Monday. You probably have noticed the lack of a sufficient breeze across the area. Thanks to westerly winds, downsloping off the Appalachian mountains, and high pressure over our...

Jamie Johnson says nothing does wonders for lifting the self-confidence of a student on the first day of school like sporting a new pair of designer sneakers…especially for kids who come from situations where they can’t normally afford such luxuries. Johnson and some of his friends have established...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina got together Saturday to pack "Summer Hero Boxes" to send to service members. The American Legion Post 40 in Myrtle Beach invited everyone who has a loved one currently deployed. There were over 125 names of United States...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Chapin Memorial Library hosted its third Read Fest event at Futrell Park, celebrating children and youth who have reached significant reading milestones. The library emphasizes the importance of starting to read at an early age to develop essential work and social skills throughout life.

WPDE — High heat from a serious heat wave continues into the work week. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until Monday evening, highlighting the potential for heat index values up to 114. This is dangerous heat because the risk of heat-related illness is high. That's why it's...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A home sustained heavy damage after an Horry County fire. The Horry County Fire Department said that crews were called to Welkin Court near Conway,. The agency said no injuries were reported, and two cars in the driveway were damaged in the fire. Three people...

A Carolina Forest grocery shopping center is reaching the end of development, with all businesses either planned or built. Marketplace at the Mill, which is located at the intersection of Carolina Forest Boulevard and River Oaks Drive, is completely leased and only has a handful of buildings left to construct. Publix...

‘Makes a difference’: Blue Star Mothers pack hero boxes for deployed military service members. Members of the Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina packed hero boxes on Saturday. Man facing over 2 dozen dog fighting charges among 6 charged after Pee Dee search. Updated: Jul. 25, 2025 at 11:09...

SOCASTEEE, S.C. (WBTW) — The Socastee Swing Bridge is functioning normally after experiencing mechanical issues for parts of Sunday afternoon due to extreme heat, state transportation officials said. Images from a South Carolina Department of Transportation traffic camera showed apparent testing being done before the...