‘Major win’: Rep. Russell Fry announces millions secured for North Myrtle Beach projects
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Funding is coming to the City of North Myrtle Beach for the construction of ocean outfalls and stormwater mitigation projects. Congressman Russell Fry said on Monday he secured $28 million from the U.S. Army Corps for the city. Fry said he wrote...
‘Do what’s right by the kids’: Horry County Schools’ cell phone policy goes into...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Parents expressed mixed feelings about the personal electronic device policy that went into effect in Horry County Schools on Monday. To keep receiving state funds, HCS is not letting its students use their devices, like cell phones and smartwatches,...
Serious injuries reported in Horry County crash, traffic impacted
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Serious injuries are being reported in a Monday crash in Horry County. Horry County Fire Rescue responded around 12:20 p.m. to Highway 31 just south of Enterprise Road for a single-vehicle crash. HCFR said the involved car was off the road and in the...
Frustration amid Horry Electric peak energy rate restructuring
It has been three months since the restructured Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc peak change went into effect.
What Would You Do if a Shark Appeared Mere Feet From Your Kid?
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare. Imagine spotting a shark’s dorsal fin mere feet from where your daughter is swimming in the shallow water of the ocean. That scenario played out at Myrtle Beach for one family. The girl saw the fin and ran for shore, avoiding contact with the...
One person killed in early morning fire in Calabash
CALABASH, NC (WWAY) — One person died in an early morning fire in Brunswick County. The fire broke out just before 6:00 am Monday at a single-story home in the 8300 block of Ocean Highway West in Calabash. When firefighters from the Calabash Fire Department arrived, they found...
Horry County School Board leaders consider creating a safety and security committee
Horry County Schools already has weapons detectors and a clear backpack rule, but some board members now want to form a safety and security committee.
2 taken to hospital after chemical spill in Surfside Beach-area
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A chemical spill in the Surfside Beach area left two people feeling sick. Horry County Fire Rescue responded just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday to the 5000 block of South Kings Highway for an ammonia spill. Crews got there and contained the spill, but EMS...
Settlement reached after Horry County motorcyclist hits illegally parked loader, dies
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – The family of a motorcyclist who died after hitting an illegally parked loader settled the case. William McLean’s estate filed a wrongful death lawsuit in June 2024 against RCB Contractors LLC. On Jan. 13, a judge approved a $750,000 settlement from...
Residents start petition to overturn controversial North Myrtle Beach development
The land has been annexed and the development approved, but residents aren’t giving up the fight yet. “It’s principal now. Barefoot has the people and the voters who are educated and passionate about this project,” said Jolene Puffer, one of the organizers of a letter-signing...