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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was arrested Wednesday on attempted kidnapping charges after an incident at Family Kingdom Amusement Park in Myrtle Beach, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD). Officers responded to the Park near 300 S. Ocean Blvd. for a reported disturbance. One of...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — On Friday, a police officer got into a chase with a suspect who was involved in a shooting, according to incident reports. The incident began at around 2:20 p.m. on Hwy 17 and Pinehurst Circle in the Little River section of Horry County. A black...

A military aircraft landed at Myrtle Beach International Airport earlier Monday morning after reporting possible engine issues, spokesperson Ryan Betcher wrote via email. At approximately 9:15 a.m., Betcher said the military aircraft requested to land at the Myrtle Beach airport, and was able to do so without...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Lyme disease is a rare occurrence in South Carolina, but for one Myrtle Beach family, it has become a life-altering reality. Ben Kuhl, 8, was bitten by a tick at the age of 4 while hiking. His parents, Leeann and Brian Kuhl, were initially...

Walking among the swimsuit clad guests at the Surfside Beach Holiday Inn, Greg Calvert undoubtedly stands out. Children’s mouths drop open and eyes brighten as they see Calvert, dressed in a red hibiscus Hawaiian shirt, red tennis shoes, a Santa hat that matches his shirt and, of course, red fuzzy shorts that are...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Murrells Inlet man will join his wife inside the U.S. prison system after being sentenced Monday for his role in a large-scale theft scheme that nearly destroyed a family-run business in Maryland. Robin Joseph, 64, was handed 39 months behind bars followed by three years of home...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Thanks to the Lowcountry Food Bank, North Strand Helping Hand in Longs now has 28 food lockers to fill with free, healthy food for people in need to access outside of regular food pantry hours. Lowcountry Food Bank officials said the food lockers have both a frozen and refrigerated section...

Crews responded to a fire in the Grand Strand at an abandoned motel. Annual golf tournament fundraiser held for Socastee High School Marching Band. The Socastee High School Marching Band held the sixth annual golf tournament fundraiser on Sunday. 3 displaced after Horry County fire. Updated: 11 hours ago. A...

CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A person suffered critical injuries after an accidental shooting in Conway, police said Monday on Facebook. Officers responded at about 2 a.m. Monday to a residence in the 1500 block of Grainger Road, according to police. The person was transported to a hospital with critical injuries. The...

Reality Check is a new Sun News series holding those in power accountable, shining a light on local issues, and answering readers’ essential questions. Have a question or concern we can answer? Email [email protected]. A heavy police presence at a popular Myrtle Beach tourist attraction over the weekend prompted...