New ER to open on Friday in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — On Friday, the Rivertown ER will officially open in Conway. The ER will include X-ray and CT imaging, ten exam rooms, and an on-site laboratory. The opening of Rivertown ER reflects our commitment to bringing high-quality, compassionate emergency care closer to home,” said Mark Sims, Chief Executive Officer of Grand Strand Health. “We’re excited to welcome the Conway community to tour the facility and celebrate this important milestone in expanding access to emergency servi
New Myrtle Beach Classic tournament director appointed as ONEflight and PGA part ways
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — SPORTFIVE, the organization that facilitates and operates the Grand Strand’s annual PGA Tour event, announced Steve Mays was appointed as the new tournament director for the Myrtle Beach Classic "effective immediately," according to a release from PGA. This news comes as ONEflight and...
Coffin Racing event to make its way back to the City of Halloween on...
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The newly popular “Coffin Racing” is making its way to the City of Halloween, formerly known as Conway, this Saturday. This event will be hosted by the Conway Chamber of Commerce and presented by Radial. The race begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday,...
Lawsuit claims Circle K sold alcohol to intoxicated ex-employee before crash killed chief
CONWAY S.C. (WPDE) — A lawsuit has been filed alleging that Circle K Stores, Inc. sold alcohol to a former employee who was intoxicated before she was involved in the collision that killed retired Chief of Police Steven Alan Marshall. Deborah Marshall has filed a Second Amended Complaint against...
Unoccupied home heavily damaged in Horry County fire
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An unoccupied manufactured home sustained heavy fire damage Wednesday afternoon in Horry County, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Crews were dispatched at about 4:30 p.m. to the 1600 block of Bucksport Road, where firefighters arrived to find flames coming from the home. The fire has since been brought under […]
Pedestrian critically injured in Highway 544 crash
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A pedestrian was taken to the hospital with critical injuries after a crash Wednesday night that blocked lanes of Highway 544 in Conway, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Crews were dispatched at 9:27 p.m. to the area of Highway 544 and Singleton Ridge Road, where a crash involving a pedestrian […]
Lanes blocked after Horry County home fire
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Lanes are blocked after a fire in Horry County on Wednesday. Horry County Fire Rescue responded at around 4:30 p.m. to a home fire with flames showing up on Bucksport Road near Chadman Avenue. Crews were able to get the fire under control but the...
FIRST ALERT: Record warmth Thursday, BIG drop in temperatures this weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - We’re giving you the First Alert to 48 hours of more humidity and warmer weather before BIG changes arrive for the weekend. Plenty of sunshine and humidity linger through the end of the work week. In fact, we’ll make another run at records again Thursday.
New freestanding ER hopes to make healthcare more accessible in Horry County
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - Healthcare in Horry County is becoming more accessible with the new addition of Grand Strand Health’s freestanding ER. The facility on 1720 Church Street, Conway, marked its ceremonial opening on Wednesday. With the increase in population in Horry County, the demand is crucial for the area.
Waccamaw Tribe adopts Rights of Nature Resolution amid I-73 growth concerns
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — As plans for Interstate 73 continue to move forward, the Waccamaw Tribe is taking steps it says are aimed at protecting its land and natural resources from the impacts of growth. The tribe has passed a Rights of Nature Resolution, which was created to...

















