Conway softball begins region play with dominant win over North Myrtle Beach
Getting the year's first region win is always a top priority, and that's exactly what the Conway High softball team was able to do on Tuesday, March 17, against North Myrtle Beach. The Tigers clawed their way to an 8-1 win to open up region play, led by the standout...
Woman charged with human trafficking in 11-year-old’s death in Horry County denied bond
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - One of two women charged with human trafficking after the death of an 11-year-old in Horry County appeared in court Thursday for a bond hearing. During the hearing, a circuit judge denied bond for Margaret Roberson. Tonya Root, a spokesperson for the Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office,...
1 critically injured in Longs-area crash
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One person was critically injured in a single-car crash in the Longs area on Wednesday afternoon, according to Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR). Crews responded to the scene of a flipped-over car at Monaca Drive and Shady Arbor Loop just after 1:45 p.m. Extrication...
County Council boosts biker permit length and cost
Vendors in the spring and fall bike rallies will be able to get longer permits to sell their wares. The Horry County Council Tuesday night, March 17 gave first reading approval to extending the vendor permits for those two events from seven to 10 days. The cost to get a...
Documents outline case for sentencing appeal by girlfriend of Brittanee Drexel’s killer
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – New documents are detailing why the longtime girlfriend of Brittanee Drexel’s convicted killer believes her sentencing was unfair. A judge handed Angel Vause an 18-year sentence for lying to the FBI in February 2025. Shortly after this sentencing, federal documents showed that Vause...
‘I’m doing it anyway’: Atlantic Beach mayor pro tem accused of violations in complaint...
ATLANTIC BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A newly released report shows a list of accusations the Atlantic Beach town manager has leveled against the mayor pro tem. Through a freedom of information request, WMBF News received Wednesday a complaint filed with the South Carolina State Ethics Commission against council member and...
Horry County residents share mixed feelings about potential sales tax increase
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — In two weeks, the Horry County Council is set to discuss a potential sales tax increase, something that some county residents aren’t fully sold on. In Horry County, currently, the sales tax is 8%. But in Myrtle Beach, the sales tax is 9%. County leaders were recently cleared to ask […]
Philly Pretzel Factory Twists Into Myrtle Beach This Spring
Philadelphia natives bring hand-twisted pretzels to 7827 N. Kings Hwy.
Man accused of throwing glass bottle at child in Horry County, warrant says
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A man and woman have been charged after an arrest warrant says the man threw a glass bottle at a child in February, causing visible injuries. Officers with the Horry County Police Department arrested Rayquan Worthy, 27, and Kaitlynn Byrd, 26, both of Conway, on Tuesday.
Teen charged in stabbing at St. James High School to remain in custody, solicitor’s...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A teenager charged in a stabbing at St. James High School earlier this month will remain in juvenile custody after a hearing on Tuesday, according to the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. The 15-year-old boy, who faces an attempted murder charge, will remain in custody after state...

















