Massive yacht fire erupts at marina in Myrtle Beach area: See video here
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (WBTV) - A yacht was destroyed after it burst into flames in the Myrtle Beach area over the weekend. The boat caught fire at Coquina Harbour in Little River -- about 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach -- on Saturday, Aug. 30. Horry County firefighters were called to...
Mysterious sailboat washes up on South Carolina beach
Visitors to a South Carolina beach came across an unusual hazard on the coastline: an unattended sailboat washed up onto the sand near a Myrtle Beach resort.
Conway parents arrested for hitting 2 month old, living in ‘deplorable’ conditions
Two Conway parents were arrested last week for allegedly striking and neglecting their child, who is less than 2 months old, according to police reports. Samantha Jean Graham, 32, and Jason Lee Richardson, 37, both face charges of unlawful conduct toward a child for abuse and neglect that was discovered by officers...
Horry County man injured by unauthorized police chokehold, lawsuit alleges
An Horry County man was injured when police officers put him in a chokehold in an unauthorized use of force, a new lawsuit claims. On Aug. 2, 2023, Horry County police responded to a report of criminal activity at 1780 S. Highway 701 in Loris. Mont NeSmith, the lawsuit’s plaintiff, refused to leave the property,...
‘This room represents humanity’: Myrtle Beach Convention Center opens quiet space for neurodivergent community
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The Myrtle Beach Convention Center is the first facility of its kind on the East Coast to have a quiet space for neurodivergent people to relax. The convention center turned one of its storage rooms into the Serenity Spectrum Space with help from Meeting Professionals International and...
The Scallops At This Down-Home Restaurant In South Carolina Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Hidden along the salt-kissed shores of Murrells Inlet, Russell’s Seafood Grill stands as a testament to what happens when extraordinary seafood is served without pretension in a setting that feels like coming home. The unassuming exterior might not stop traffic on Highway 17, but locals know that behind that...
Myrtle Beach officer will not be charged in Ocean Boulevard shooting
A Myrtle Beach police officer who was investigated following his response to an April 26 shooting incident on Ocean Boulevard that wounded 11 people will not be prosecuted. According to South Carolina 15th Judicial Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson, MBPD Pfc. Brandon O'Rourke was responding to an “active and...
City of Myrtle Beach-owned golf course back open after renovations, city says
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Chase Briscoe wins back to back at Cookout Southern 500 in Darlington. The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs started with the Cook Out Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway on Sunday. SC’s hands-free law goes into effect, prohibiting drivers from holding or supporting phones. Updated: 6 hours...
Horry County rescue crews helping wildfire efforts across the country
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County crews are helping with rescue efforts in California wildfires. Horry County Fire Rescue Wildlife Coordinator Capt. Rainbolt and Wildlife Team member Lt. Weir are shown here working a handline crew in northern California. The two are expected to return to Horry County in...
Myrtle Beach businesses see mixed results during Labor Day weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — As Labor Day weekend unfolded, businesses in Myrtle Beach experienced varying levels of activity, with some reporting bustling sales while others faced slower traffic. "It’s been really good. We’ve had a big sale 60% off of like a lot of our items, so it’s...
