Horry County police says encrypt radios are for officer safety
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - Police scanner listeners in Horry County have noticed less radio traffic in recent days after the Horry County Police Department encrypted its radios last week. County leaders said officer safety was the primary reason for the change. “It really boils down to officer safety,” said Thomas...
FALCONS START GRAND STAND IN STYLE
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC — The Fitch Falcons softball team used big bats and unparalleled focus to come roaring back from early miscues to defeat the Horseheads Blue Raiders 13-3 on Monday morning. Fitch grabbed an early lead when Kalian Ray led off the bottom of the first inning...
Cooler weather continues through midweek
Cooler weather has returned and will continue through the middle of the week. Tonight will be partly cloudy and cool with low temperatures in the 40s. The cold front that came through last night has stalled offshore. That will bring some clouds tonight and tomorrow, but no rain. Temperatures will warm into the low 70s […]
The Coaster101 Podcast: Putting The “Family” in Family Kingdom (and Yes, that RMC Raptor,...
One of the biggest pieces of news that we’re still processing from last year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando was the announcement that Family Kingdom Amusement Park in Myrtle Beach (of all places) would be the recipients of Rocky Mountain Construction’s latest single-rail “Raptor” model. Someone...
Former PALM Charter High School principal’s lawsuit claims he was threatened and had pay...
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — When Jeffrey Peterson was hired to run PALM Charter High School in August 2024, he hoped to bring stability and transparency at a tumultuous time. Instead, a newly field lawsuit claims he was met with hostility from former principal Avery Moore, a parent organization and board members, who then took several […]
Myrtle Beach pastor again seeks delay in federal pretrial conference, jury selection
Myrtle Beach Pastor John Paul Miller has once again asked a federal court to postpone his pretrial conference and jury selection in his federal indictment related to Mica Miller. Miller filed a motion on Friday requesting a continuance and a waiver of his right to a speedy trial. The motion...
Conway among 20 national finalists for prestigious civic award
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Conway is in the running for a prestigious national award recognizing its community engagement and innovation, officials said Monday. The Horry County seat is among 20 finalists for the 2026 All-America City Award presented by the National Civic League. “For the past decade, Conway has made it a priority to celebrate […]
‘Very shocked’: Man arrested after Easter shooting shocks quiet Conway neighborhood
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A man was arrested after an Easter Day shooting in a Conway neighborhood, which has left some people scared and shocked. On Sunday, law enforcement responded to a shooting at the Westridge Boulevard residential neighborhood near Highway 378. Two people were found critically injured on the...
‘We’re still blessed’: Loris area church hosts Easter service following fire less than 24...
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Loris area church was able to hold its Sunday Easter service despite experiencing a fire the day before. On Saturday morning, Horry County Fire Rescue responded to a fire at Lake Swamp Baptist church. The fire happened in the church’s education building, leaving it...
ORTIZ GETS 100TH CAREER K; LADY CARDS ROLL LIKE THE TIDE IN MYRTLE
MYRTLE BEACH, SC- Canfield came out sharp and stayed in control from start to finish Monday morning, rolling past Fluvanna County 10-0 down at North Myrtle Beach. The Cardinals wasted no time jumping on the gas. Sophia Payne got things going with an RBI single in the first, an error helped plate another, and Brooke O’Palick followed with a knock to make it 3-0 before Fluvanna...














