Developer moves to replace downtown Myrtle Beach hotel with twice-as-large tower
An oceanfront hotel building in downtown Myrtle Beach could be replaced with a newer, larger 20-story tower as developers eye the Breakers Resort area for a revamp. After the Myrtle Beach Planning Commission unanimously recommended denying plans to axe a 107-unit building and build a 230-unit hotel building in its plac
Police investigating reported shooting in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Police are actively investigating a shooting in Horry County. Horry County Police Department said a shooting was reported around 8 p.m. on the 900 block of Freemont Road in the Longs area. Officers are on scene currently, and additional details will be released as they...
Myrtle Beach steakhouse that has been open for decades announces closure
Another longtime Myrtle Beach restaurant has announced its closure. Thorny’s at 600 S. Kings Highway has been a staple in the coastal city’s dining scene for 22 years. The restaurant on Monday announced on its Facebook page that it has decided to close. “We feel that the time has come to slow down relax spend more qual
United Community’s impact across the Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - United Community is making a lasting impact in Horry County by dedicating time and resources to strengthen local neighborhoods. Through partnerships with organizations like the Rotary Club and Habitat for Humanity, team members are actively working to make our community a better place. In addi
Produce, friendships growing at new community garden in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. — If Patsy Baker ever finds herself having a bad day, she just needs to get her hands dirty. "Gardening takes care of stress, for me," said Baker, a local gardening educator and former school teacher. "I get stressed out like anyone else, but I know that as soon as I can get my hands in the dirt, the stres
Conway Burger Week returns with 15 restaurants serving specialty creations
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Conway’s Burger Week is back, giving diners a chance to try one-of-a-kind burgers from some of downtown’s favorite restaurants. The weeklong event began Friday, Sept. 11, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 20. Fifteen restaurants are serving special burger creations, and no sign-up is required.
Food banks warn rising prices worsen hunger for children, seniors in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One in five children and seniors in Horry County go hungry, and about 14% of people in the area suffer from food insecurity. With rising prices in the economy, local food banks are now speaking out about the increasing need for food and supplies. Food banks told ABC 15 that they rely on gene
‘I can’t afford this’: Little River cancer patient shocked by $700 bill for monthly...
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) - As healthcare costs rise across the county, a Little River woman is questioning how she’ll pay for medication she may need for the rest of her life. Delcenia Currence has been fighting breast cancer since 2024. Just a few weeks ahead of her 81st...
Woman says Flock cameras helped Conway police identify person in hit-and-run
An Horry County woman says Flock cameras helped find the person who allegedly hit her car Sunday morning.
South Carolina business to pay Buc-ee’s $850K in settlement over alleged trademark infringement
The company has to destroy any remaining products and marketing materials as well.
