Fire officials urge community to be mindful ahead of lighting NYE fireworks
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Officials urge residents lighting their own fireworks for New Year’s Eve to remain cautious and mindful. On days when fireworks are used to celebrate, such as Independence Day and New Year’s Eve, first responders experience an increase in calls related to fireworks. “Unfortunately,...
Nestled Near Myrtle Beach Is An Ideal Retirement Haven And Charming Gateway To Sunny...
The Carolinas welcome retirees from across the country to their mountains and seashores, offering a wide array of backdrops for people to enjoy some peace and quiet during those golden years. For those looking to escape the Myrtle Beach crowds for a nearby scenic paradise without having to deal with the hustle and...
North Myrtle Beach drivers can expect delays as lanes set to close. Here’s where
Drivers going through North Myrtle Beach can expect delays beginning Jan. 5, 2026, as work begins on the Barefoot Bridge. The City of North Myrtle Beach said that the bridge will be reduced to one lane to prepare for the span’s yearly maintenance. Crews will implement traffic control measures to support upcoming...
Report: Horry County police officer jumped over guardrail to avoid being hit by suspect’s...
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Documents from the South Carolina Highway Patrol are giving new details about a chase that turned into an attempted murder arrest in Horry County. On Nov. 29, a trooper with the South Carolina Highway Patrol noticed an SUV northbound on Highway 31 at 81 mph in a 65 mph zone.
Myrtle Beach gears up for Southern Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Market Common in Myrtle Beach is making final preparations for its biggest event of the year, the Southern Times Square New Year's Eve celebration. "This is our biggest event of the year. Southern Square New Year’s Eve, we’re so excited," Amanda Palmer, marketing...
Crave Italian Oven & Bar expands to South Strand
Crave Italian Oven & Bar is coming to Myrtle Beach’s south strand with its third location opening in the SayeBrook Town Center by the spring of 2027. The Vaugh Spadaccini Hospitality Group of Myrtle Beach operates two other restaurants offering Italian cuisine — Crave Italian Oven & Bar near 76th Avenue North in...
New year, new you: How a local gym is preparing those prioritizing fitness in...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. ( WBTW ) — For many, the new year means new beginnings. At Finish Strong Training, co-0wner Jason Flanagan, said the small gym anticipates to see some new faces in the new year with health and wellness being a new year’s resolution. He said at Finish Strong Resolution, they run group classes […]
‘Not a day passes’: HCSO honors lieutenant 24 years after passing
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Horry County Sheriff's Office is remembering Lt. Randy Gerald, as Monday marks 24 years since his death. On his way home from work at J. Reuben Long Detention Center, Lt. Gerald stopped for what appeared to be a motor vehicle accident on Highway 701 North that was actually a domestic...
MB Police honor officer with wreath-laying ceremony 23 years after death
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Myrtle Beach Police Department spent the day honoring the life and sacrifice of PFC Joe McGarry. Officers held a wreath-laying ceremony in his memory as Monday marks 23 years since officer McGarry was killed in the line of duty. McGarry was shot and...
Myrtle Beach carjacking suspect arrested after fleeing from Virginia police
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach man is facing several felony charges after a multi-state crime spree that ended with his Sunday arrest in Virginia. Just before 4 a.m. Sunday, Myrtle Beach police were dispatched to the 800 block of 4th Ave N. after a vehicle was reported stolen following an armed...

















