Conway to unveil riverwalk extension with ribbon-cutting and free gondola rides
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Conway announced the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its extended riverwalk. A Facebook post by the city says that the new entrance near the corner of Kingston Street and Fourth Avenue will host the ceremony Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Following the cutting,...
‘Something needs to be done’: Customers claim Myrtle Beach mechanic misled them
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Dozens of customers claim a Myrtle Beach mechanic misled them out of hundreds of dollars of car repairs. It’s a discovery that’s leaving customers and their pockets running empty. “We were just trying to get our car back up and running,” said...
Horry County’s BJ’s Wholesale Club location set for Feb. 28 opening date
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The opening date for Horry County’s BJ’s Wholesale Club is set for the end of February, a staff member told News13. BJ’s Wholesale Club will open on Feb. 28 off Highway 501 in the Myrtle Beach area. The store was initially set to open in the fall of...
Lawsuit challenges third-party parking enforcement in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the City of Myrtle Beach challenging the city's ability to contract out paid parking enforcement to a private entity. Two Georgia-based companies, Lanier Parking Meter Services, LLC and Lanier Parking...
1 of 2 Georgetown armed robbery suspects in custody, police say
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WMBF) - One of the men accused of being behind an armed robbery in Georgetown is in custody. The Georgetown Police Department announced that Dre’Quan Rhodes turned himself in Tuesday morning. Jail records show Rhodes is charged with attempted murder and armed...
Resident shares frustration over Horry Electric ‘peak hours’ policy
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - One resident is speaking out about her frustration in the midst of a pricing change with Horry Electric Cooperative. It’s been three months since the utility’s “peak hours” policy went into effect, with a $12 per kilowatt charge lasting from 6-9 a.m....
Person taken to hospital after large law enforcement presence in Horry County neighborhood
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A person was hospitalized after a large contingent of law-enforcement officers responded to a home in Horry County Tuesday morning when sheriff’s deputies heard an “unusual noise” when they went there to serve paperwork, a spokesperson said. A person...
This Grand Strand destination was just featured in Southern Living — and it’s not...
With great food, stunning natural views and abundance of history, this coastal South Carolina community is the perfect place to visit, according to Southern Living.
The City of Myrtle Beach eliminated DEI department. Is it in name only or...
Editor’s note: Reality Check is a Sun News series that holds those in power accountable, illuminates local issues and answers readers’ essential questions. Have a question or concern we can answer? Email [email protected]. Did the City of Myrtle Beach do away with their DEI...
News13 exclusive: Court records depict bitter end of friendship between family, embattled Myrtle Beach...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — For years, Sam Rickman loved going to church. A talented musician, his bass guitar would help set the tone every Sunday for Solid Rock’s founder and pastor, John-Paul Miller and his wife, Mica. But more important to Rickman was a cherished friendship...