FULL LINEUP: Jason Aldean, FGL, Cody Johnson, Zach Top and more coming to CCMF...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Some big names are taking on the beach stage at the 2027 Carolina Country Music Fest. The Macon, Georgia native has released more than 10 albums along with about 40 singles. Aldean has received five Grammy Award nominations, including twice for Best Country Album.
McLeod Health opens 48-bed hospital in Carolina Forest
CAROLINA FOREST, S.C. (WBTW) — McLeod Health Carolina Forest Hospital is now open to patients, bringing additional medical services to one of Horry County’s fastest-growing communities. The four-story, 48-bed hospital officially opened Friday, offering inpatient care, 24-hour emergency services, surgery, laboratory testing, and rehabilitation services. The facility also features advanced diagnostic imaging, including X-rays, CT […]
Horry County murder suspect on the run after cutting off ankle monitor before trial,...
CONWAY — A 19-year-old murder suspect from Conway cut off his ankle monitor and is now on the run, authorities said. Kashien Willis is accused of shooting and killing 18-year-old Davorious Mack of Myrtle Beach during a robbery attempt in 2025. Willis is charged with murder, armed robbery and...
New rates OK’d. Myrtle Beach area residents could pay nearly 10% more for electricity
Many Horry County residents will see more expensive utility bills as Santee Cooper plans to increase rates next year. The Santee Cooper governing board voted Friday to increase rates for residential, commercial, industrial and lighting customers two years in a row. Residential customers are expected to see an average spending increase of 4.7% in the initial 2027 hike, followed by a 4.6% increase in the 2028 hike, coming to a total of roughly 9.3% in two years. “The residential – that 4.7% – tran
Conway police express safety concerns as thousands gather for Halloween
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Conway law enforcement is anticipating and preparing for large crowds during Halloween weekend. Conway Police Chief Dale Long expects thousands of people to make their way to town for Halloween. To ensure safety, he says all hands are on deck as surrounding agencies are going to assist.
No Kings Protesters gather in Salisbury to encourage early voting
“Pretend, please, that I’m on the ballot,” President Donald Trump said at an Aug. 21 rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Lehigh Valley residents cited that remark as they participated in Oct. 17 “No Kings: Vote Early” rallies held at five locations across the region ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election.
Store employee reportedly assaulted at Coastal Grand Mall. Has anyone been arrested?
A Kay Jewelers store employee working at Coastal Grand Mall was taken to the hospital after a police officer observed “redness and minor swelling” on the person’s face. In September, a Myrtle Beach Police Officer had been called to the mall due to a reported assault. When he arrived, he learned that two people had come into the story and assaulted one of the employees. But since the report, no arrests have been made in the case. The incident is not the first time this year when police have respo
Mountain City murder suspects arrested in Myrtle Beach, sent back to Tennessee
Two men accused in the July murder of a Mountain City resident are both being held on a half-a-million dollar bond. David Cameron, 32, and Michael Horne, 24, face charges connected to the homicide death of Scott Edward Davis, 64, whose body was found in a home on Slabtown Road in Mountain City.
Massive fire in Conway area breaks out near Highway 501, Horry County Fire Rescue...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW)– A fire broke out during a large scrap metal pile fire in the Conway area on Thursday, causing heavy smoke to fill nearby areas, the Horry County Fire Rescue says. At around 3:15 p.m., firefighters responded to a fire that produced heavy smoke. The fire is near Highway 544, between Highway […]
SC man found guilty of strangling Myrtle Beach girlfriend, burying remains in yard
CONWAY — An Horry County jury has convicted an Orangeburg man of murder in his Myrtle Beach girlfriend's death. He buried her remains in her yard. After three days of testimony and less than an hour of deliberation, jurors on Oct. 29 found Sheridan Dirk Fogle, 56, guilty of killing 51-year-old Penni Whiteside in 2022.

















