Study finds only 25% of Grand Strand restaurants serve locally caught shrimp
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) - A study commissioned by the Southern Shrimp Alliance found that only 25% of randomly selected Grand Strand restaurants tested were serving fresh, locally caught shrimp. SeaD Consulting conducted the study in early February, randomly selecting 44 restaurants between Little River and Murrells Inlet. The team...
‘We were homeless’: Meals on Wheels finds new path forward
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Meals on Wheels of Horry and Georgetown counties is getting creative to serve homebound seniors in our community. It’s been about two years since Meals on Wheels began looking for a new home after a rent hike forced them out of their longtime kitchen.
Duo caught at gas station tied to multi-county theft ring
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — Two suspects from South Carolina are facing charges after deputies in Walton County arrested them in connection with a multi-county stolen property investigation, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office announced. On April 7, 2026, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Intelligence Unit issued a BOLO, or “Be on the Lookout,” for a Ford Bronco with a South Carolina tag reportedly linked...
New Carolina Forest brewery allows diners to walk between 2 restaurants. Take a look
The South Coast Beer Project, a new family-friendly restaurant and brewery, is nearing completion in the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach. The coastal themed restaurant and brewery is being launched by Chris Evans and Susan “Harry” Heryadi of Coastal Concepts Hospitality. No strangers to the business, Evans said they opened the first of three Grumpy Monk restaurants in 2015. The pair also...
Missing Alabama man found dead after vehicle traced to Myrtle Beach area
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A missing Alabama man whose vehicle was tracked to the Myrtle Beach area has been found dead, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. Police in Alabama said 66-year-old Mark Francis Xavier McCall, of Abbeville, was located after investigators traced his vehicle to the Myrtle Beach area. Officials later confirmed McCall died March 7.
3 tagged white sharks tracked off SC coast; 1 more than 1,600 lbs.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Three white sharks are off South Carolina's coast, one weighing more than 1,600 pounds. "Contender" is about 13.8 feet long and pinged out to sea from Myrtle Beach on Sunday. Since "Contender" was tagged in January 2025, he has travelled more than 6,800 miles...
High and dry pattern continues across the Carolinas
(WPDE) — It's the same story here across the Carolinas: Many days without a good soaking rain. Week after week. Month after month. The flow pattern across the United States has allowed for a persistent series of "Dry Highs" coming down and settling across the Southeast. This pattern has...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Conway Right Now
Looking for something free around Conway? Here are a few local finds that neighbors are offering up — from scrap metal to a moving sale full of treasures. If you’re into metal recycling or need materials for a project, this scrap metal pile is free to anyone who can haul it away. It’s used – fair condition and located off of Cates Bay in Conway. You’ll...
Coastal Carolina University explores housing options amid rising enrollment
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Campus officials at Coastal Carolina University are addressing student housing concerns following a recent surge in enrollment. The university says it has received nearly 27,000 applications for the upcoming fall semester and aims to enroll more than 3,000 freshmen and 700 transfer students. Officials say...
Small Town, Big Show Car Show returns to Loris
Loris will soon be the hot spot for hot rods. There will be muscle cars, classic and antique cars, trucks and motorcycles on display at the Fifth Annual Small Town, Big Show Car Show on Saturday, April 18. The show opens at 10 a.m. and lasts until 2 p.m. The...
