Strong Thunderstorm Strikes Southwestern Brunswick County North Carolina With 55 MPH Wind Gusts and...
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — A strong and dangerous thunderstorm struck southwestern Brunswick County, North Carolina Thursday evening at approximately 7:00 PM, delivering wind gusts up to 55 miles per hour and heavy rainfall across a cluster of coastal communities including Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Carolina Shores, a
Conway felon pleads guilty to weapons violation, sentenced to federal prison
CHARLESTON, SC (WMBF) - A Conway man will spend more than a decade in federal prison. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that Brian Canty, 37, of Conway, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Canty was not allowed to possess firearms or...
North Myrtle Beach Humane Society joins Foster 50 campaign
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH (WPDE) — The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach (HSNMB) will participate in the Foster 50 campaign. The Foster 50 is a nationwide campaign that aims to raise awareness on fostering shelter pets. The PEDIGREE Foundation led the creation of The Foster 50 campaign. It included...
Neighbors call for traffic control measures after deadly crash on Highway 9
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Residents of the Sun Colony neighborhood in the Longs area are renewing their calls for increased traffic safety measures after a fatal crash. Neighbors say they have asked for years for a new traffic light at the entrance to their community along Highway 9, saying crashes there are far too co
Rangers warn of Portuguese man o’ war washing ashore along Grand Strand
Strong winds and currents are pushing venomous sea creatures onto Grand Strand beaches, prompting warnings from both police and state park rangers.
Woman held on $60,000 bond after alleged child kidnapping at park
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WKRC) - A woman was arrested after an alleged kidnapping attempt of a child during a family photoshoot in South Carolina, reports WMBF News. Amanda Dudney, 40, was arrested by Myrtle Beach police. On May 18, police responded to Plyler Park for a suspicious call around 6:30...
FIRST ALERT – Pop-up storm chances continue today
Another hot, humid day is ahead, with scattered storm chances returning through the afternoon and into the evening.
Report: Pedestrian shows no regard for traffic before deadly North Myrtle Beach crash
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - An incident report says a pedestrian who later died after being hit by a vehicle in North Myrtle Beach appeared to show “little to no concern for traffic” before the crash. Officers with the North Myrtle Beach Police Department were called around...
CCU Campus Salvage sale raises $8K+, diverts 31K+ pounds of material from disposal
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The 2026 Coastal Carolina University (CCU) Campus Salvage sale had a record-breaking year, marking the highest total in the program’s history. The statistics of the 2026 sale, according to CCU:. Raised $8,375. Diverted 31,035 pounds of material from disposal. More than 500 people attended.
Downtown businesses express mixed feelings about upcoming Carolina Country Music Fest
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — For years, Carolina Country Music Fest has drawn thousands to Myrtle Beach, and while the city benefits from the increased tourism, some businesses on Ocean Boulevard said they aren’t as lucky. Throughout the four-day festival, Ocean Boulevard is swarmed with those looking to enjoy what the

















