Roads closed in Myrtle Beach as water rises. How much rain and flooding to...
A combination of heavy rain and high tides have caused flooded streets and eroded beaches in the Myrtle Beach area this weekend. Several roadways along Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach were closed Sunday due to coastal flooding. The Grand Strand received about 3 inches of rain on Saturday and 3 to 5 inches on Sunday,...
King tide, rain, lead to flooding in Cherry Grove
A combination of a king tide, wind-driven rough surf and rain have led to coastal flooding in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach. Numerous side roads off Duffy Street and Lake Avenue heading toward the intercoastal waterway were under water as of early Saturday afternoon. Main streets like...
Flash Flood Warning issued for Horry Co., Myrtle Beach, and Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, SC (WPDE) — A Flash Flood Warning was issued for eastern/southeastern parts of Horry County, including areas of Myrtle Beach, Socastee, and Garden City, until 2:45 p.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flash Flood Warning for Georgetown, South Carolina, until 2 p.m. Sunday. WEATHER...
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon and Coastal 5K draws in hundreds despite rainy weather
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – Since 2010, the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon and Coastal 5K has drawn hundreds to the Grand Strand, bringing in both experienced and first-time runners. Although the runners had to compete with the rain, they refused to slow down. By 7 a.m. Saturday, downtown Myrtle Beach was filled with...
Step Back in Time: The Magical Stories of Myrtle Beach Christmas Past
20th Century Christmas Stories in the Grand Strand. The holidays along the Grand Strand have always been something special. While today’s Myrtle Beach sparkles with light shows, live music, and festive fun, this stretch of the Carolina coast has been celebrating Christmas in its own unique way for more than a century.
Prayers for law enforcement: Horry Co. hosts “Faith & Blue” event
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WPDE) — The Horry County Sheriff's Office held its fourth annual "Faith and Blue" event, bringing together officers from 10 local agencies for a day of prayer and support at Palmetto Point Church. Officers from North Myrtle Beach, Conway, Surfside and Myrtle Beach gathered as prayers...
The Jambalaya At This Seafood Joint In South Carolina Is So Good, It’s Worth...
There’s something magical about finding a restaurant where the food makes you close your eyes and sigh with happiness. Sea Captain’s House in Myrtle Beach is that kind of place – a coastal treasure where the jambalaya isn’t just a meal, it’s a religious experience worth crossing state lines for.
Fire damages home on Highway 15 in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was hurt but declined hospital treatment after a house Friday afternoon on Highway 15 in Myrtle Beach, fire officials said. Firefighters responded to the 1500 block of Highway 15 shortly before 2 p.m. and quickly put out the fire, which remains under investigation. Photos taken...
SCDOT asks for public comment on 6 proposed bridge replacements
(WPDE) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation is asking for public comment on proposed plans to replace the following six bridges:. S-495 (Georgetown Road) over Back Swamp in Darlington County. S-31 (Mount Zion Avenue) over Lane Creek in Georgetown County. S-24 (Powell Road) over Pole Swamp in Georgetown...
Residents to meet mayoral, city council candidates at Myrtle Beach NAACP event
(WPDE) — The Myrtle Beach Branch of the NAACP invites the community to meet the mayoral race candidates and those running for the city council at an upcoming event. The event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Thomas Maeser Auditorium at Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conference...