‘He was angry:’ Murrells Inlet drivers describe fiery confrontation on Highway 17
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — Two witnesses who filmed a chaotic car fire in Murrells Inlet this weekend — including one who alerted the driver — are talking to News13. “We’re just going down to the Inlet, and we’re going over the bridge on 17, and we see the car on fire,” Tyler Weifert said. “So, we […]
Myrtle Beach police shut down unauthorized spring break events
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach police have shut down nearly a dozen unauthorized events as thousands of spring break visitors are expected over the next couple of weeks. Assistant Myrtle Beach Police Chief Chris Smith said his team has been searching social media for event flyers, making contact...
Goodyear 400 draws thousands to Darlington Raceway
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Thousands of fans packed Darlington Raceway on Sunday for the Goodyear 400, filling the fan experience area and surrounding venues with energy. The engines were loud, and the energy was high at the track on the sunny Sunday. Fans of all ages came out to root for their favorite race car...
Myrtle Beach Military Appreciation Committee accepting forms for volunteer award
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Nomination forms for the Myrtle Beach Colonel Robert Hawkins Veteran Volunteer Service Award are available. The award honors Bob Hawkins, a retired U.S. Army colonel and key volunteer for Myrtle Beach’s Military Appreciation Committee. One Horry County resident is selected in recognition...
Plans submitted for 69-room downtown Conway riverfront hotel
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Conway leaders this week will begin reviewing plans for what could become a 69-room riverfront hotel with commercial space. Planning documents included in the city’s community appearance board agenda provide a glimpse into what the project may look like, though the Wednesday meeting is just the...
Town will start compiling a list of historic sites
When people head east across one of the two causeways over Pawleys Creek next spring they may be greeted with a new sign: “Welcome to the Historic Town of Pawleys Island.”. That’s the hope of a group of property owners and officials who are working create a historic preservation plan for the island, where a handful...
Fire crews respond to wildfire in Nichols area, Forestry Commission assisting
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Crews are working to contain a woods fire that has grown to roughly 20 acres in northwestern Horry County. At 7:38 p.m., Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the area of the 7000 block of Cookes Circle in Nichols for a reported woods fire.
Chicken bog lovers take over Murrells Inlet for 10th annual challenge
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — Grand Strand chicken bog lovers took over the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk Sunday for good — and tasty — cause. It’s the 10th annual Chicken Bog Challenge, with more than 20 varieties of the dish competing for best in show. News13’s Adrianna...
Troopers charge Surfside Beach man with DUI, hit-and-run in golf-cart crash that injured son,...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Surfside Beach man admitted to drinking “throughout the day” when he crashed his golf cart recently and seriously injured his 6-year-old son, according to arrest warrants. Brandon Michael Bawgus, 41, is charged with felony hit-and-run, driving under the influence and child endangerment...
Gas prices rise in Myrtle Beach area, up nearly 15 cents in a week
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Gas prices rose in the Myrtle Beach area over the past week, according to GasBuddy. GasBuddy’s weekly survey of 197 area stations shows the average price for a gallon of gas rose 14.7 cents to $3.50 per gallon, 84 cents higher than it was a year ago.
