3 injured, lanes of traffic blocked in Conway crash
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — A two-vehicle crash in the area of West Highway 501 and D Street in Conway has blocked lanes of traffic on Friday afternoon. According to Horry County Fire Rescue officials, three people are being transported to the hospital with injuries, and five other people signed medical transport waivers.
Myrtle Beach tourist hits $200K jackpot on birthday trip
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A Myrtle Beach tourist won a $200,000 lottery ticket and took the prize home to Georgia. The winner was celebrating her birthday and bought a $10 lottery ticket from the Myrtle Beach Petro on South Kings Highway. She told South Carolina Education Lottery officials...
Behind a fiery coach and a 26-game win streak, Coastal Carolina is no fluke
Riding a 26-game win streak, the Chanticleers are on the cusp of a second national title in 10 years.
South Carolina Man Arrested for Allegedly Pointing Gun at School Bus
Authorities arrested a Horry County, South Carolina, man last week in connection to an incident last month in which a gun was pointed at a school bus transporting students, reported WMBF News. The incident occurred May 7, when 34-year-old Emmanuel Ingram pointed a gun at a school bus with children...
Race into excitement at Conway’s new indoor Lightning Speedway
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — There's a new indoor racetrack in Conway. Lightening Speedway is located inside Ed's Hobby Shop. It's a place where people of all ages and all skill levels can race remote-controlled cars. "I've had a great time here. It's really fun, especially just starting, cause you...
Critical injuries reported in Little River crash
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (WBTW) — Critical injuries have been reported after a two-vehicle crash along Highway 17 in Little River, Horry County Fire Rescue said. It happened near Eastport Boulevard, HCFR said. Crews responded at 4:51 p.m. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating. Count on News13 for updates.
‘A lifelong dream of mine’: A new restaurant just opened in Longs, SC
A new restaurant, Conner’s Porch Swing, opened in Longs, SC, along Highway 90. They serve lunch and dinner and also cater events. According to owner Michael Hill, having his own restaurant has always been “a lifelong dream.” Hill, 41, said his menu is inspired by his experiences as a chef throughout his career...
What is a Chanticleer? The story behind the unique name of Coastal Carolina’s mascot.
Coastal Carolina’s athletic teams have one of college sports’ most unique nicknames: the Chanticleers. The name comes from Geoffrey Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales” and is a reference, according to the school, to “a proud and fierce rooster.”. The name is pronounced SHON-ti-cleer. Coastal Carolina’s teams...
Mother arrested after leaving child alone in Myrtle Beach hotel room, police say
A mother has been arrested after leaving her child alone in a hotel. Carla Patricia Almendarez-Guifarro, 31, was charged by Myrtle Beach Police with placing a child at risk or harm or abandons after she allegedly left her child in a hotel room unsupervised, according to a warrant. Police responded to the Springhill...
South Carolina teen charged with terrorism to be tried as an adult
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — An Horry County teenager who reportedly self-radicalized to join ISIS briefly attended Conway High School, News13 has learned. Daniel Fox Fischer, 17, enrolled in August 2023 before transferring out in September of last year, Horry County Schools staff attorney Kenneth Generette said. Fischer...