Myrtle Beach SC

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Five Horry County officers were recognized for their work in a 2020 abduction case. The Horry County Police Department announced that the five officers received the Medal of Honor for their selfless actions during a kidnapping and armed robbery case. Officers Fletcher, Koupash, Treitler,...

South Carolina Crawfish & Music Festival returns to the Hammock Coast. Three decades have passed since the last South Carolina Crawfish & Music Festival was held in Pawleys Island. Now, with the recent opening of J.B. Celebration Park in Pawleys’ Litchfield community on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast®, organizers are...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach saw a 39% drop in opioid overdose deaths in 2024, outpacing the statewide decrease of 30%, according to new data. The city credits the reduction to its opioid response program, which launched in 2023, intending to reduce overdose calls and fatalities. “Those were...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Discover how you can enhance your outdoor space with Affordable Awning Systems. Join us in Myrtle Beach at Affordable Awning Systems as we explore their showroom and what you can expect from them at this weekend’s Spring Home Show. From premium selection of awnings,...

SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Surfside Beach officials are considering a town-wide speed limit change to address resident complaints about speeding. During Wednesday’s Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting, members discussed a possible town-wide speed limit. The speed limit would be 25 mph unless otherwise posted, which...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Here’s what you can expect from Seaside Furniture Gallery & Accents at this year’s Spring Home Show. Join us in Litter River at Seaside Furniture Gallery & Accents’ showroom as we explore some of the home decor and furniture they offer. You...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County Police are investigating a death in the Forestbrook community. A police report reveals a family member told officers the victim was in an accident while riding his motorcycle just down the road from his home on Feb. 12. The family member stated he...

A popular restaurant at the intersection of Eighth Avenue North and Main Street in downtown Myrtle Beach is preparing to reopen after shutting down for construction. Sun City Cafe is known for its signature “Myrtle-Mex” dishes, which it calls delicious, but not authentic. Located at 801 Main St. in the Arts and...

A Georgia man pleaded guilty to the 2023 murder of a woman in a North Myrtle Beach hotel, a month before his scheduled trial. He will now serve 30 years in prison for the killing. Bornold Alastair Eberhart, 44, of Decatur, Ga., left his home state with the victim, Kristen Laymon, and came to South Carolina for a...

The North Myrtle Beach City Council made it easier on Monday, Feb. 16 for police to break up nuisance parties. In a unanimous vote, council passed an amendment to its Code of Ordinances to add nuisance parties and impeding public passage. The amendment establishes clear definitions and enforcement authority for...