Myrtle Beach SC

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Prominent local businessman Nick Vaugh announced that he was running for Myrtle Beach City Council Wednesday. According to a release on his candidacy, "Vaugh is running on a clear and powerful vision: to make Myrtle Beach the safest, cleanest, and most vibrant coastal city in America."

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was taken to the hospital on Thursday after their vehicle hit a piece of construction equipment, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. The crash happened at about 2:40 p.m. in the area of Fred Nash Boulevard and Emory Road and required “extrication operations” by Horry County...

Comfort and flavor are headed to North Myrtle Beach with the debut of Honey Barrel, a new family-owned restaurant from Sophia Luu. Opening this fall at 228 Hwy. 17 N., the spot blends cozy charm with classic Southern flavors. “Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience at Honey Barrel where flavor...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Grand Strand irrigation and fencing company claims it’s out nearly $37,000 after being hired for several jobs and not getting paid. Conserva Irrigation and Superior Fence and Rail of Myrtle Beach owners Pam Griffith and Dawn Hester said Anderson Landscaping and Construction LLC owner...

A woman has been charged with hitting and injuring a pedestrian and then leaving the scene. Ayana Dayzahneir Encarnacion, 29, was arrested on Tuesday by South Carolina Highway Patrol and charged with hit and run with death or personal injury. Encarnacion was driving on U.S. 17 Bypass near Coventry Road in the Myrtle...

CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - The Coast Regional Transit Authority is advancing its strategy to meet the expanding public transit requirements throughout the Grand Strand. The transportation authority is working on becoming closer to breaking ground on its new multimillion-dollar transit and maintenance facility off of Robert...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Lanes of Highway 31 are currently blocked after a single-vehicle crash that sent two people to the hospital. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched around 8:55 a.m. to an area of Highway 31 just north of Robert Grissom Parkway in response to a crash. The...

With kids back in school and the temperatures gradually dropping, for many Americans Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer. Those making the most of the long weekend around Myrtle Beach are sure to encounter holiday traffic, so it’s a good idea to make a plan before hitting the road. “I honestly think with how...

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is taking several steps toward moving the Carolina Bays Parkway Extension into Brunswick County . After years of planning and hoping, a recent environment statement has identified a landing spot for the major highway project and kickstarted a public comment period. The...

A third Grand Strand municipality voted to relax its golf cart rules after South Carolina updated state law to give local governments more flexibility in regulating golf carts. Surfside Beach now allows drivers to operate golf carts with working lights anytime of day or night. South Carolina law generally limits golf...