Horry County rezoning could convert more than 50 acres of woodlands to nearly 150...
A residential rezoning request could clear the way to build nearly 150 new homes on woodlands in unincorporated Horry County. If the request is approved, more than 52 acres of land split by Freewoods Road between U.S. 17 and S.C. 707 will be rezoned from a residential to a multi-residential district for the...
Myrtle Beach airport hosts hero’s welcome for local Olympic gold medalist
Myrtle Beach (WPDE) — The Myrtle Beach International Airport held a Hero's Welcome home on Friday to celebrate and congratulate Georgetown County native and Olympic gold medalist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. Jefferson-Wooden made history at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo when she became the first...
Hidden in South Carolina: The Chophouse with a Rack of Lamb Known Throughout the...
Tucked away in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sits a restaurant that has earned legendary status among meat lovers across the state. Thoroughbreds Chophouse has been serving up exceptional dining experiences since 1988, but it’s their famous rack of lamb that truly sets them apart. This elegant establishment combines...
‘Vandalism is darkness’: Conway community reacts to Halloween display sabotage
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A trend of petty crime has been reported in Conway, and officials are urging residents and visitors to be watchful. Conway, also known as the City of Halloween, is warning the public after numerous Halloween decorations were recently vandalized near the Riverwalk. The city posted pictures...
Vintage market hits the ground running in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - People in the Grand Strand will have a chance to shop for antique items this weekend. The Vintage Market Days of Coastal Carolina kicked off at the Myrtle Beach Sports Center on Friday morning. The three-day event has become a staple within the community since...
‘Lock it up’: CCU police urge students amid scooter stealing spree
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - While electric scooters have become a popular mode of transportation for students, some students said they are worried about losing their quick ride to class. The Coastal Carolina University Department of Public Safety reported that five different electric scooters have been stolen since Monday....
Funnel cloud spotted in Surfside Beach. Was it a tornado or water spout?
Those in the Surfside Beach area Thursday night apparently saw what appears to be a possible tornado. A video on Facebook showed the funnel cloud, which was seen about 7 p.m. along U.S. 17 South. Adam Weiner, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina, said there were no reports...
Gas leak prompts evacuation of businesses near Coastal Grand Mall
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A gas leak prompted authorities to evacuate a strip mall near the Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach on Friday, according to Myrtle Beach Fire Capt. Jonathan Evans. The Myrtle Beach Fire Department responded at about 9:15 a.m. after a contractor hit a gas line outside the building along...
3 injured after crash near Hwy 917 in Loris
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Three people were being transported to the hospital with injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Officials said it happened in the area of Highway 917 and Dixielane Road in Loris. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at...
Woman killed on Highway 707 was an aide at St. James High School
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — A woman who was hit and killed Tuesday afternoon while walking along Highway 707 in Horry County worked as an aide at St. James High School, according to Horry County Schools. Elizabeth Coss, 60, had worked as a paraprofessional at the school since August 2021, the district said in a […]