Horry County community gathers to celebrate the life of Sgt. King Hemingway
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (WBTW) – On Saturday afternoon, members of the Horry County community gathered to celebrate the life of Sergeant King Hemingway. Hemingway was a member of the Horry County Police Department for 22 years, serving in multiple units throughout his time. Hemingway died on August 22 after a brief...
Ocean outfall project aims to improve water flooding in Grand-Strand
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Crews officially started the drainage process for another ocean outfall with the help of divers and a massive crane. The main goal with of the 18th Avenue North ocean outfall project is improving water quality and reducing inland flooding by moving stormwater discharge pipes 1,200 feet...
One hurt in multi-unit house fire Sunday morning, officials say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBW) — One person was hurt and two others declined treatment following a Sunday morning fire on West Flintlake Court. Horry County rescue crews arrived around 12:20 a.m. for a reported multi-unit residential fire. Officials said the fire’s cause is being investigated.
The Turkey Burger At This Funky Dive Bar In South Carolina Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Sometimes the best meals come from places that look like they were decorated by someone’s eccentric uncle who collected everything he ever saw on a road trip across America – and River City Cafe in Myrtle Beach is exactly that kind of magical chaos. You walk into this...
Large police presence spotted in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A large law enforcement presence has been spotted in Horry County. WMBF News is on the scene along Sugar Mill Loop to learn the details of the situation. We will update you with more information as it becomes available. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected...
This Day in History: Aug. 30, 1960: ‘Wade-in’ attempted at Myrtle Beach State Park
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) - Sixty-five years ago, a group attempted a “wade-in” at the Myrtle Beach State Park as part of the Civil Rights Movement. The Rev. Isaiah DeQuincey Newman, the field secretary for the South Carolina NAACP, led a group of African Americans for the wade-in on Aug. 30, 1960. The South Carolina...
Atlantic Beach smoke shop sues Horry County Police Department over 2024 seizure
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — An Atlantic Beach smoke shop that saw hundreds of its products seized by Horry County police last year claims the agency’s actions were illegal. A lawsuit filed Friday by 420 SuperStore LLC says authorities including Det. Mark Bonner — the department’s head of narcotics — knew its...
Board-Certified Neurologist Joins Tidelands Health
(Photo Courtesy of Tidelands Health) A board-certified neurologist has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients. Dr. McKenzye “Mac” DeHart-McCoyle provides diagnosis, care and treatment for a variety of neurological conditions, including headaches, seizures, vertigo, stroke disorders, peripheral...
Gospel fest in Myrtle Beach unites community with soulful performances
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Uplifting and soulful performances filled downtown Myrtle Beach on Saturday. Waves of Praise Gospel Fest was held at Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place. The gospel festival featured acts from across the country, ranging from quartets, choirs, rap, and contemporary gospel music....
A new restaurant plans to open up in North Myrtle Beach. Here’s what we...
A new restaurant, Honey Barrel, is set to open in North Myrtle Beach in October 2025, according to social media announcements. “Honey Barrel is proudly family-owned, and every plate tells a little piece of our story—one seasoned,” the intro section of the new business’s Facebook page reads. Posts from earlier this...