Outgoing Horry County leader cites health reasons for retirement, interim named
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Longtime Horry County administrator Randy Webster’s surprise retirement announcement this week was due to medical issues — including two near-death experiences since May. That’s according to an email Webster sent Monday to department heads, county council members and others. News13...
Fire Causes Thousands In Damages At Train Depot
A report has been released with details regarding a fire at the historic Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot. On the afternoon of September 22, the Conway Fire Department was called to the Horry Co. train depot on Highway 905. HCFR crews also responded to the scene to assist with battling...
North Myrtle Beach defends exclusive beach gear rentals at Fourth Circuit
(CN) — A beach gear rental company accused a South Carolina city of shady practices in arguments Wednesday before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Cherry Grove Beach Gear claims the city of North Myrtle Beach is violating federal antitrust laws by banning companies from renting beach chairs and sun umbrellas on...
‘They have no idea’: Student vaping grows concerns in Horry County Schools
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County Schools leaders are sounding the alarm over growing concerns of vaping on school campuses. It has been a concern for years in Horry County and nationwide, but the growing concern now is how powerful and easily accessible it is for kids to get their hands on a vape.
2-vehicle crash on Highway 701 leaves car overturned, 1 hospitalized
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A two-vehicle crash with an overturned car left one person hospitalized with injuries Tuesday morning, Horry County Fire Rescue said. Crews were dispatched at 11:30 a.m. to the area of Highway 701 and Kinlaw Lane where lanes of traffic were blocked as of 12:19 p.m. Extrication operations...
Horry County Schools parents, students, teachers weigh in on local school climate
The Horry County Board of Education heard survey results from parents, teachers and students on Monday, Oct. 20. John Washburn, the district's executive director for accountability and assessment, shared with the board results from a Spring 2025 survey that asked respondents about school climate issues. Main topics...
Anto’s Pizza Romana wins big at Pizza World Cup
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - This pizzeria is serving up award-winning flavors!. Join us at Anto’s Pizza Romana & Italian Market in Conway to talk all about their big win, and of course, check out some of their delicious pizza creations. The team recently traveled to Rome, Italy, where...
5 hurt in 2-vehicle crash near Aynor, Horry County Fire Rescue says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Five people were hospitalized Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash in the Aynor area, Horry County Fire Rescue said. The crash happened on Highway 319 near Rogers Road, HCFR said. Crews responded at 9:13 a.m. and transported five people to the hospital. One of the vehicles overturned,...
‘The next Randy Webster’: Horry County leaders begin search for interim public safety head
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County leaders say the county’s longtime public safety administrator Randy Webster will be missed. Webster is set to retire effective Nov. 3 after more than 35 years serving Horry County. “There maybe isn’t anyone that has been as community facing as Randy has been over the last...
Carolina Forest Mayor Announces New Infrastructure Projects
Carolina Forest is undergoing significant infrastructure improvements in response to its growing population and development. The mayor and local officials have highlighted several key projects for 2025 aimed at easing congestion and supporting community expansion:. River Oaks Drive Expansion. A major project involves...

















