Coroner identifies swimmer recovered in Murrells Inlet
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The coroner identified a swimmer whose body was recovered in Murrells Inlet on Friday. Georgetown County Coroner Chase Ridgeway said Al Almarzouqi, 54, of Myrtle Beach, was recovered after he attempted to swim from a boat to the beach. Ridgeway said he went under and...
It’s official: You can now get jail time in Surfside Beach for feeding wildlife
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. — After protests, a federal lawsuit and a visit by HBO, the Surfside Beach town council gave final approval Monday night to a revised animal ordinance that could bring a jail sentence for feeding geese and other wildlife. The new ordinance says “no person shall intentionally,...
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! celebrates 50 years on Ocean Boulevard
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Myrtle Beach is celebrating 50 years on Ocean Boulevard with a four-day anniversary event featuring live performances, giveaways and family activities. The attraction said the celebration runs July 1-5 and includes the Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow on July 3-5 with..
Swimmer arrested after refusing to leave ocean, trying to punch SC rescuers
A swimmer refusing to return to shore and swinging punches at a firefighter attempting to rescue him was arrested Friday in Surfside Beach. On Friday afternoon, lifeguards near Surfside Pier were attempting to get 34-year-old Francisco John Carlo Aiello to return to shore, but Aiello continued swimming further out into
Horry Co. agencies assist in arrest of suspect in 2017 Homicide Case
HORRY COUNTY S.C. (WPDE) — Authorities in Horry County assisted in the arrest of a suspect connected to a 2017 homicide investigation in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) announced that cold case detectives identified three suspects in the killing of Raymond Johnson, who was
Surfside Beach seeks to recover $545,000 after payment rerouted to fraudulent account
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Surfside Beach officials are trying to recover $545,000 after the town said a cybersecurity crime redirected money intended for a contractor into a fraudulent account. The issue was discussed during a Monday night council meeting, where town leaders said Surfside Beach attempted to make...
New upscale nightclub to join Myrtle Beach area’s after-hours scene. What to know
A new nightclub will open in the Myrtle Beach area this summer, targeting an older crowd and offering an upscale vibe. After 25 will be located in the former Renegades location in the Galleria shopping plaza at 9668 N. Kings Highway. The club will be operated by Roger Davisson and managed by Steven Davisson. Some may k
Crews working to contain wildfire near Myrtle Beach International Airport
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Crews are working to contain a wildfire near Myrtle Beach International Airport on Tuesday morning. The South Carolina Forestry Commission reported a wildfire near Pegasus Place and Emory Road around 5:30 a.m. Myrtle Beach Fire Department and SCFC crews were observed on the scene. The...
South Carolina fans won’t be happy to hear where QB commit Luke Gaither flipped...
Not the best look for the Gamecocks' 2027 class, to say the least.
Possible sanctions against Spivey shooter sought after claims made against judge
Allegations of judicial misconduct have led to a flurry of motions in the last two weeks in the Scott Spivey case. One of those allegations is the claim that Judge Eugene Griffith Jr. considered granting immunity to one of Spivey’s two shooters in exchange for his testimony against the other. Weldon Boyd who, along wit
