Criminal Investigations Division takes over after deadly crash in Horry County
CONWAY S.C. (WPDE) — A death investigation is underway following a crash in Horry County Friday. Horry County Fire Rescue responded to the scene near Highway 90 and Squirrel Ridge Road around 7 a.m. According to the Horry County Police Department, an off-duty officer reported the crash after seeing...
The Yard Gym opens at the Market Common, bringing group strength training to Myrtle...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Yard Gym is now open at The Market Common!. The facility focuses on group training through strength and conditioning classes. They offer 30 sessions throughout the week, during mornings and evenings that are built around strength, power, endurance and cardiovascular performance. Trainers
Unsanitary conditions lead to child neglect charges in Horry County, report says
HORRY COUNTY S.C. (WPDE) — A man and woman have been charged each with three counts of unlawful conduct toward a child, according to the J. Reuben Long booking records. A woman told police she had a student with a history of family-related issues at home and concerning home conditions. Because of these concerns, she co
Grand Strand police departments search for funding to launch drone programs
GRAND STRAND, SC (WMBF) - Two Grand Strand police departments are exploring how to implement drone programs as they search for funding options. The DFR program allows departments to send a drone to the scene within a few minutes to assess the severity of the scene and any safety precautions the officers should take.
FIRST ALERT – Brief relief from humidity and storms today, rain risk returns Saturday
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Lower humidity results in a dry forecast today before the risk of showers and storms returns on Saturday. A frontal boundary moving to the south is bringing a brief break from the oppressive humidity and daily storm chances that have dominated the region. Skies remain...
A writer returns to Pawleys Island in search of a way to begin life...
I crest the Waccamaw River Bridge on an August evening when a storm is looming in the distance. I haven’t been back to Pawleys Island in nearly a decade, but the smell of the Georgetown paper mills and the rhythmic thunk of the bridge’s seams under my tires call up the years I spent visiting this tiny spit of South Car
Conway man sentenced to 15 years in prison on drug, gun, and domestic violence...
A Conway man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for multiple crimes, including drug possession, domestic violence, gun charges, and fleeing police. Third-offense possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. First-degree domestic violence. Second-offense failure to stop for police. Possession of a firearm a
Horry County teen arrested after Discord tip reveals ties to violent online network
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Horry County teen is in custody after allegedly having ties to a violent online network. Horry County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a cyber tip from Discord about possible school violence. An investigation revealed a 17-year-old student had ties to a violent online network...
2 with critical injuries after car flips in Horry County crash on Highway 90,...
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Two people were taken to the hospital with critical injuries after a car flipped during a crash on Highway 90 on Friday. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched shortly after 7 a.m. to the area of Highway 90 and Squirrel Ridge Road in the Conway area.
‘I’m going to spend it’: Horry County man wins big on Powerball ticket
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A quick pick Powerball ticket at a liquor store in Loris left an Horry County man with money to spend. The ticket was bought at the Money Saver Liquors on Broad Street in Loris and came within one number of winning the jackpot on May 13. Initially, the man wasn’t […]

















