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...
WPDE ABC15 technical difficulties resolved, newscasts resume
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The technical difficulties affecting WPDE ABC15 have been resolved. WPDE briefly went off air Monday morning. We are now back to providing your regularly scheduled newscasts. Thank you for your patience.
Town takes first step toward acquiring three easements for beach project
The town of Pawleys Island is moving forward with plans to obtain easements from three beachfront property owners for a federal beach renourishment project. Town Council recently approved a contract to get the three lots on Springs Avenue appraised. The appraisals are required...
Surfside Beach to dedicate fire station to fallen firefighter
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Town of Surfside Beach will soon honor a fallen firefighter. The town will hold a special ceremony on Monday to dedicate the Surfside Beach Fire Station to honor the memory and legacy of Assistant Chief Thomas Andersen. Andersen suffered a fatal...
Got a parking ticket in Myrtle Beach area? Private companies can’t issue them, suits...
Anyone who has received a parking ticket from one of these private companies in public SC lots could qualify for these class action cases, the attorney said.
Loris 18-year-old arrested after stabbing person in the face, police say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An 18-year-old was arrested Thursday in the Loris area after stabbing someone in the forehead, an Horry County police incident report said. Laquan Lontrell Dockery-Johnson of Loris was charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature...
New Irish sports bar opens near Myrtle Beach State Park. It’s locally owned
A local couple opened an Irish sports bar near the Myrtle Beach State Park. It will serve local beers, Guinness and Irish food.
‘B5 will blow up in 10 minutes’: Police sweep planes at MYR after bomb...
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A bomb threat led to a police sweep at the Myrtle Beach International Airport. A police report shows MYR received a phone call around 8:10 p.m. Sunday from “what seemed to be an electronically manipulated male voice” that said, “B5 will blow up in 10...
South Carolina: 43 Research Monkeys That Escaped Facility Now Back in Custody
The predicament of the young female monkeys employed in medical research has caused animal rights activists to become quite concerned. Alpha Genesis, a corporation that performs medical research for a range of clientele, is presently housing the extremely young female monkeys,...