Imelda turns northeast, heads out to sea; rain lingers today
Clouds and rain are from Tropical Storm Imelda, which is still expected to strengthen into a hurricane today. The great news is that overnight, Imelda made the anticipated turn to the northeast and will begin its track out to sea.
SCDOT to hold public meeting on four Horry County bridge replacement projects
A drop-in public meeting is set to share information regarding four proposed bridge replacement projects in Horry County. The South Carolina Department of Transportation will host a drop-in public meeting from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, at Langston Baptist Church to discuss bridge replacement project plans for...
Stepping in time with the Carolina Rhythm Tap Ensemble
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (InvestigateTV) — The strike of metal taps on the studio floor creates a rhythmic sound that has Michele Selvanto-Kowalski excited about her retirement years, as she helps adult women rediscover a passion they thought they’d left behind. “I get chills when I teach it. I...
Sand Dollars: Emergency beach renourishment project to bring relief to eroding beaches
With Hurricane Imelda hanging a hard right and avoiding landfall on the Carolina coast, the Grand Strand dodged potential impacts to life and property. But the storm is taking one valuable resource — sand, and lots of it. Bringing strong waves, rip currents, high surf, heavy rains and persistent...
Myrtle Beach man pleads guilty, sentenced for drug, gun charges
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach man pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced to more than a decade in prison for drug distribution and gun charges, according to the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Richard Antonio Quick, 45, pleaded guilty to a second offense of crack cocaine distribution, a second offense of...
Hook & Barrel earns lofty national ranking, with an assist from Croissants
Heidi Vukov was pleasantly surprised to see her restaurant, Hook & Barrel in Myrtle Beach, rated as the nation's No. 3 casual dining restaurant by a popular travel website. She was further floored when she read the reasons why. Hook & Barrel was recently ranked third in the U.S. on...
Egg-cellent mornings: Here are 7 top-rated Myrtle Beach area breakfast buffets
Breakfast is a favorite meal in the Myrtle Beach area. It’s probably why there are so many pancake and waffle houses, brunch and breakfast restaurants that operate along the Grand Strand. But with so many morning eateries, it may not be easy to try all the dishes that are offered – unless you dine at a breakfast...
Savannah’s Playground to undergo renovations; close until 2026
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Savannah's Playground in The Market Common will be closed for renovations starting Monday, Oct. 13. The upgrades to Savannah's Playground were approved in Myrtle Beach's FY26 budget, according to the city officials. They said the $2.1 million dollar price tag includes new synthetic turf,...
Car crashes into building on Socastee Blvd: HCFR
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — On Tuesday morning, Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to the scene of a car that had crashed into a building, HCFR said. Crews arrived at the 4000 block of Socastee Boulevard at around 6:45 a.m. No injuries were reported, although the building did...
Pedestrian killed in crash on SC 707, SCHP says
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A pedestrian was killed Tuesday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle along SC 707, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 4:25 p.m. near the intersection with Starbuck Lake Road. According to SCHP, both the pedestrian and the vehicle were...