Mustang Week revs up for annual week-long celebration in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Mustang Week is officially underway with roaring engines and the shine of chrome signaling its return to Myrtle Beach. For over 20 years, Mustang enthusiasts have been revving their engines and driving to Myrtle Beach for the week-long celebration of all things Mustang. The kick-off event...
Man accused in Forestbrook-area apartment fire faces attempted murder, arson charges
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An Horry County man remains in jail after allegedly starting a fire on Sunday that caused extensive damage at the Forestbrook-area apartment complex where he lives, according to neighbors. Jake Licoski, 55, was arrested on Sunday by Horry County police, jail records show. He is being held...
Coolest Labor Day in years
High temperatures will make it into the low-80s, and the humidity will stay in check as the dew points will be in the 50s.
‘Quite a shock:’ Harbor seal tags along on Murrells Inlet kayak tour
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — The marshes in Murrells Inlet are home to a variety of wildlife, but last week a group of kayakers saw something that seemed just a little out of place. Mike Eady has been conducting Kayak tours with his company, Black River Outfitters, for 20 years. During that time, Eady said […]
A Warm, Family Welcome at Pacino’s Ristorante in Murrells Inlet
Italian chefs cherish family traditions, and Pacino’s Ristorante is on a path to ensure its patrons feel the love in every bite. Chef Rocco Brackett still uses the same recipe taught to him by his Sicilian-born great-grandmother for her special Sunday sauce (a.k.a. the house marinara) at the restaurant he and his...
Horry County motorcycle crash killed Ocean Isle man, coroner says
An Horry County motorcycle crash on Friday claimed one life. The victim’s name has been released by the coroner. Eric Odom, 41, of Ocean Isle Beach, died at the hospital from injuries sustained in the crash, which took place in Little River, according to an email from the coroner’s office. Horry County Fire Rescue...
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...
See what washed up on Myrtle Beach shores. Police say to stay away
Early Monday morning, a sailboat washed ashore in Myrtle Beach. The sailboat washed ashore near the Ocean Creek Resort, which is located at 10600 N. Kings Highway. The owner of the boat is accounted for, and no injuries were reported, according to Horry County Police. The public is being asked to keep away from the...
Lawsuit says ‘trigger happy’ security guard wrongfully killed Myrtle Beach guest
The estate of a deceased Ohio man who was staying at a Myrtle Beach resort is claiming in a lawsuit that the man was killed by an overzealous security guard. Aaron Timeaus Holston Jr., 23, of Ohio, was a guest at the Driftwood by Sea Mist Resort at 1207 S. Ocean Blvd on Feb. 4, 2025. He was in his car in the parking...
Hit or miss showers through Sunday
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)–Partly cloudy skies will last us through the evening hours, with a small chance for hit or miss showers and storms. Most stay mainly dry and cloudy. Tonight temperatures will once again drop into the 60s. Sunday, high temperatures will be back into the 80s. The...
