Conversation around support for domestic violence victims continues at MB city council
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The conversation continues around providing more protection for domestic violence victims in Myrtle Beach. Mayor Mark Kruea acknowledged something ABC 15 has been following online the past few days. "I'm aware of the social media push for a domestic violence shelter," he said. There...
Island Green residents raise fire safety concerns over overgrown vegetation in Horry County
Residents in the Tree Top Court community of Island Green spent months raising concerns about overgrown vegetation they say poses fire and safety risks.
Horry Co. approves raise on impact fees for new construction, tied to size
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The bigger the home built, the higher the fee will be; that's the decree Horry County leaders broadcasted on Tuesday night with a unanimous vote to raise impact fees. Council was tasked to amend impact fees, which are charged on new construction projects to help...
Upcoming King Tides could cause flooding in North Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH S.C. (WPDE) — King Tides are expected to impact North Myrtle Beach Tuesday, with peak effects anticipated in the evening, according to North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue. The elevated tides could cause flooding in low-lying areas of the city. Homeowners in flood-prone areas are encouraged to...
Horry coastal cities see rise of king tides. What’s being done to help with...
Ricky Yun, owner of Budfields on Atlantic Avenue in Garden City, opened up shop last October, days after a King Tide flooded the low-lying street. But about three weeks earlier, 3 inches of water poured into the shop from another King Tide, damaging the showcases in the newly-renovated space for his hemp dispensary bus
SLED helping in investigation of domestic related incident that killed Aynor woman
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The State Law Enforcement Division and the South Carolina Highway Patrol’s Multi-disciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) are helping in the investigation of a deadly incident that occurred Sunday night on Highway 41 South near Belin Court in Marion County, according to Marion County
Final day of below-average temperatures
Rain remains in the forecast today, but we're not expecting any severe weather. However, with very high humidity in place, some heavy downpours are likely
New industrial corridor drafts map sparks public input meeting in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County’s Planning and Zoning Department is in the final stages of developing a new industrial corridor map, which is designed to identify areas that could potentially be rezoned for industrial use in the future. A public input meeting will be held Thursday...
Horry County police add comfort room for child victims and witnesses
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The Horry County Police Department has added a comfort room for child victims and witnesses. The room is designed to turn what officials describe as a potentially negative experience into a positive one. Shawn Perkins, a victim advocate with HCPD, said emergency situations can leave...
How Chicken Bog became a beloved Horry County staple
LORIS, S.C. — While crowds of 30,000-40,000 people flock to Loris for its annual “Chicken Bog-Off” festival every third weekend of October to enjoy the savory rice, chicken and sausage-based one-pot dish, few may know when or how the cuisine was created and why it has sustained such popularity throughout Horry County.
