Horry County officials stress importance of following burn ban
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - Horry County officials are reminding the community a burn ban is still in effect, and if not followed, they will not hesitate to bring consequences to violators. In just a matter of days, police have identified a handful of people for violating the county-wide burn...
Sticky Fingers Rib House Files for Bankruptcy: A Setback for South Carolina-Based Chain
Sticky Fingers Restaurants LLC, the parent company of Sticky Fingers Rib House, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 1, according to TheStreet.com. The fast-casual chain, which once boasted up to 11 locations in South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida, struggled through the pandemic, closing nine restaurants....
Wave of Layoffs Hits North Carolina as Hundreds Lose Jobs
More North Carolinians have lost their jobs in the previous weeks. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act mandates that employers give 60 days' notice to employees and local government officials ahead of plant closures and mass layoffs.
Grill Vibes Only at the 2025 Surfside BBQ Festival
The 2025 Annual Surfside BBQ Festival brought a weekend full of smoky, tangy BBQ goodness to Surfside Beach, South Carolina, as the streets along Ocean Boulevard were packed with festival attendees excited to try all the varieties of local barbecue from vendors on a gloriously sunny and temperate day.
Myrtle Beach police roll out acoustic gunshot detection system
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach police last week rolled out an acoustic gunshot detection system that authorities say will quicken response times and provide officers with even more information in the field. “This system has sensors throughout the city that listens for gunfire. That’s all we’re listening...
Little River man dies in single-vehicle crash on Highway 260
A Little River man died this afternoon following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 260, authorities confirmed. Kevin P. Mann, 67, of Little River, was involved in a wreck that resulted in a vehicle partially submerged in water, according to the Clarendon County Coroner’s Office. Emergency crews responded to the...
1 dead, 1 injured after crash outside North Myrtle Beach
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One person is dead and one is injured after a crash near North Myrtle Beach on Sunday, according to Master Trooper William H. Bennett with the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Bennett said the crash happened around 3:15 a.m. on secondary Highway 57 near the...
Authorities traced this Myrtle Beach wildfire to a South Carolina woman’s backyard. She is...
(CNN) — A South Carolina woman faces charges after igniting yard debris that burned out of control and allegedly sparked a wildfire that has scorched more than 2,000 acres near Myrtle Beach, the state’s forestry officials said.
Clouds moving tonight
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – Boy, did we see the temperatures rise today. The Grand Strand made it to 80 degrees. The Pee Dee made it to the upper 70s. A nice little preview of spring today. Tonight we will see clouds move, and possibly an isolated shower. Lows will be in the mid 40s. […]
Power restored after crash causes outages in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Power has been restored by Horry County Electric Cooperative, Inc, after more than 1,800 reported outages Sunday morning. At around 6:15 a.m., the company said crews were dispatched to members in the Quail Creek substation. At 7:30 a.m. the company made a post announcing that...