Clemson softball shutout Coastal Carolina Friday afternoon
The Tigers kept the momentum rolling into the second game of the game against Coastal Carolina as Pavese recorded a one-out hit to put a runner on for Knowler. Knowler, who swung on the first pitch of her at bat, drove the ball 224 feet with an exit velocity of 70 miles per hour for her first homer of the year....
Murrells Inlet businesses hosts fundraiser for family fighting childhood cancer
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) – Several businesses in Murrells Inlet came together in support of a local family whose son received a life-changing diagnosis. Five-year-old Briar Prince was diagnosed with leukemia in December. The diagnosis impacted not only his life, but the life of his family. “For us, having so many...
1 dead, 2 hurt after Pee Dee River Bridge crash
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol has shared information about a crash. The two-car crash happened at 2:55 p.m. on US 378 near the Pee Dee River Bridge. The driver and passenger of a 2019 Chevrolet SUV were transported to a local hospital. The driver of...
17th annual Soup-Off fills stomachs for admirable cause
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — Soup lovers united Sunday for the 17th annual Murrells Inlet Soup-Off at SBB, where proceeds went to Shriners Children’s Hospital in Greenville. Various offerings were whipped for the cause including sausage potato, broccoli cheddar, chicken tortilla and more. The event handed out $2,000...
From the archives: A ‘mega-airport’ proposed near Wilmington
Wilmington wasn't the only place along the Carolina coast seeing a growth spurt in the 1990s. Just across the border in South Carolina, the same was happening in Myrtle Beach, pushing some transportation facilities to capacity. That prompted an official there to propose another airport. According to an article in the...
Allegiant’s new nonstop route to MYR will enhance service to the Hammock Coast
Allegiant’s new nonstop route to MYR will enhance service to the Hammock Coast. A well-known airline that serves South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® has made it even easier for people to visit the area. Allegiant has announced a new nonstop route connecting Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), the...
‘This is amazing’: Crone wins wrestling state title for Carolina Forest
Preston Crone finally got his crown. One of Horry County’s top high school wrestling talents, Crone — a Carolina Forest High senior — won the 157-pound championship at the 2026 South Carolina High School League Individual Wrestling Championships at the Florence Center on Saturday, Feb. 21. The...
Grand Strand man sentenced to prison on 2025 drug charges
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A man in Myrtle Beach has pleaded guilty to drug charges from 2025. On Tuesday, the office of Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson announced that Gerald McCray, 40, of Myrtle Beach, pleaded guilty to second-offense possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. A judge...
‘So much fun’: Conway sisters lead seven local wrestlers with Saturday state title hopes
Twin sisters Ella and Emma Sheppard stole the show on Friday, Feb. 20 at the Florence Center. On day one of the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Individual Wrestling Championships, the twin sisters from Conway High School dominated their way through their respective brackets, both earning spots in tomorrow's...
Spring Home Show features auction, pet adoptions to support Humane Society
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A silent auction filled with everything from a cone-shaped pool to restaurant gift cards is helping raise money for the Grand Strand Humane Society, while also trying to find homes for cats and dogs during a local home show. The auction is the Home...

















