Woman Agrees To Diversion Program In Wildfire Case
The woman charged with igniting the Covington Drive Wildfire in Carolina Forest appeared in court Wednesday. Alexandra Bialousow allegedly started a fire in a backyard fire pit during a burn ban. She lacked proper water sources or garden tools to help control the flames causing them to spread. The wildfire...
Champion Autism Network host Annual Best of the Beach Balls Meatball Challenge
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - This annual event brings awareness and raise funding for the Champion Autism Network’s programs. Join us in Surfside as we explore what you can expect from this year’s Annual Best of the Beach Balls Meatball Challenge. It’s all happening this Saturday from 11...
Guide to Carolina Forest’s Best Outdoor Parks and Trails
Carolina Forest, located just west of Myrtle Beach in Horry County, is a growing community that offers residents and visitors an impressive mix of woodland preserves, multi-use greenways, and lakeside recreation spaces. These parks and trails provide scenic escapes for hiking, biking, running, and family exploration...
Highway patrol investigating after crash involving Conway police officer
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating after a Conway police officer was involved in a crash Friday morning. It happened while the officer was at a stop sign at the intersection of Highway 501 E. and Wild Wing Boulevard, a city spokesperson said. There were injuries in the...
The Wonderfully Weird Museum In South Carolina You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
You know that feeling when you stumble upon something so bizarre that your brain does a double-take?. That’s the everyday experience waiting for you at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – a technicolor temple of the truly strange. The building itself is...
Conway tests new traffic pattern amid Halloween rush
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The city, known as Halloween, South Carolina, during October, is implementing a new traffic pattern to manage the influx of visitors. Adam Emrick, city manager, announced that left-hand turns off Main Street will be prohibited starting today as a trial to improve traffic flow. Emrick...
List of Grand Strand area food banks amid SNAP benefits uncertainty
(WPDE) — As the federal government shutdown continues, South Carolina food banks are preparing for a potential crisis if the situation extends into November. This could potentially delay SNAP benefits for thousands of families. Click on the links below for more information on food banks in the Grand Strand...
Surfside Beach mayor optimistic all pier restaurants will be open in 2026
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Surfside Beach leaders say they are working closely with the owners of the Surf Diner to help get the long-awaited restaurant open. Although an exact opening date remains unclear. The diner, which sits on the town’s newly rebuilt pier, has yet to open its doors...
Conway’s Coastal Center gets $60M makeover with new retailers
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - After years of stores closing and foot traffic dwindling, new life is coming back to the Coastal Center shopping plaza in Conway. A $60 million redevelopment project is now underway, and construction is progressing on several new nationally recognized retailers. Signs have already gone up for...
North Myrtle Beach seeks applicants for new public arts commission
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The City of North Myrtle Beach is accepting applications from community members interested in serving on the public arts commission. The North Myrtle Beach Public Arts Commission will consist of five members appointed by the mayor with approval of the city council. The city...

















