Horry County Schools Board of Education appoints new member to vacant seat
The Horry County Schools Board of Education has appointed a new member to fill its District 5 vacancy, the board announced Friday. Matthew Robinson, a project and purchasing manager in residential construction, will take the oath of office for his position on the board during a work session on June 8. Robinson has two
Myrtle Beach prepares for CCMF with traffic plans, rideshare site and medical response
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WPDE) — The City of Myrtle Beach is gearing up for the Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF). The city held a news conference today at the event grounds to discuss public safety, traffic management, emergency medical response and more. Around 35,000 people are expected to be...
Everything you need to know before heading to CCMF 2026
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WPDE) — Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF) is returning to the Myrtle Beach oceanfront June 4-7, bringing thousands of country music fans to the Grand Strand for four days of music, entertainment and special events. Whether you're attending for the first time or returning, here's everything...
Police react to a gunshot in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach officers were called to a shots-fired report Sunday afternoon at 1011 Osceola Street, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD). The call came in at 4:31 p.m. No injuries have been reported. A resident told WMBF News that his ring camera captured people yelling to get children inside. He obser
South Carolina man found cutting down light poles in Rocky Hill, police say
Police said the man was released on a $3,000 bond.
Horry County police provide insight into missing woman’s investigation
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The Horry County Police Department has given insight into an ongoing investigation amid their continued search for a Forestbrook area woman who has been missing for weeks. Cyrena Anderson was reported missing on May 19 by her sister, who hadn’t spoken to her since May...
2 hurt in Highway 31 crash, Horry County Fire Rescue says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were taken to the hospital Friday morning after a vehicle overturned in the median on Highway 31, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. It happened at about 10:45 a.m. just south of Robert M. Grissom Parkway and blocked the northbound lanes of Highway 31, HCFR said. The victims’
Loggerhead sea turtle lays 119 eggs on Myrtle Beach shore
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WPDE) — On Sunday, a Loggerhead Sea Turtle laid eggs on the newly renourished beach, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD). The turtle laid 119 eggs near 64th Avenue North. Volunteers and Interpretive Rangers from the Myrtle Beach State Park carefully relocated the eggs...
Horry County adopts new rules on personal electric devices
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Horry County Council has adopted a new ordinance regulating where you can ride personal electric devices in unincorporated parts of the county. Ordinance No. 31-2026 comes as more people use personal electric devices and officials see concerns about unsafe operations. The ordinance applies to
New Galen College of Nursing campus aims to reverse the region’s nursing shortage
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Galen College of Nursing’s new campus in Daniel Island is now open for enrollment, with hopes to reverse the region’s nursing shortage. The South Carolina Board of Nursing approved the offering of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at Galen College of Nursing’s new campus. Enrolled

















