Pawleys Island receive impacts from coastal flooding
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) — King tides and heavy rain are causing major flooding across Pawleys Island, leaving roads washed out and neighborhoods underwater. Dozens of Lowcountry beaches and communities are feeling the effects of a powerful coastal system. Areas like Pawleys Island are seeing flooding firsthand,...
Coastal lifestyle turns costly as sinkhole threatens homes in Sunset Beach
SUNSET BEACH, NC (WWAY-TV) — The potentially heavy rains, high winds and rough surf coming this weekend could make a massive sinkhole which has taken over a backyard in Sunset Beach even worse. Jacki and David Hegidus have lived at the Sea Trail Golf Course for nearly a decade....
Mark your calendars for the 46th Annual Loris Bog-Off Festival
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Around 40,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Bog-Off!. Join us as we learn what you can expect from the 46th Annual Loris Bog-Off Festival happening on October 18 from 9am to 5pm. This chicken bog contest dates back to the 1980s and...
Man in custody after being wanted for allegedly not stopping for Surfside Beach police
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Police say that a wanted man is now in custody. On Friday the Surfside Beach Police Department announced that Michael Pandich is in custody after asking for the public’s help on Tuesday in locating him. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Man wanted after allegedly not stopping for...
Pawleys Island police warn of flooding on roads
Emergency repairs underway after sewer force main break in Myrtle Beach. Crews are at work making emergency repairs after a sewer force main break happened in Myrtle Beach. Recent storms, king tides and coastal flooding have carved dramatic erosion formations along Cherry Grove’s coastline. New state charges filed...
Weekend events, festivals cancelled due to inclement weather
(WPDE) — Due to an expected Coastal Storm set to hit the Carolina coast this weekend, various events have been cancelled. This event has been cancelled and moved to Saturday, Oct. 18. Saturday's portion of the festival has been cancelled. Organizers said Sunday’s festival will continue as planned, weather...
Weather washes out Little River ShrimpFest, organizers say
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (WBTW) — The annual Little River Shrimp Fest has been cancelled due to rainy conditions over the weekend, organizers said. “This is not the outcome any of us hoped for, but after reviewing the latest forecast and seeing the amount of rain already received, it’s clear that the grounds will not be […]
This South Carolina Town Transforms Into The ‘City of Halloween’ Every Fall—And It’s Pure...
Going all out for the holidays is a Southern speciality. But while many small towns are known for their tree lightings or firework displays, one South Carolina community has hauled in the pumpkins to carve out its own niche. Just 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach, Conway has crowned itself the “City of Halloween,” and for...
Myrtle Beach area roadway closed for hours after deadly crash, rescue crews say
A driver has died after crashing into a utility pole in the Myrtle Beach area early Saturday morning. The crash happened on Forestbrook Road near Sugar Mill Loop about midnight, according to an email from Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway with the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The crash caused the roadway to be...
Discover a Hidden South Carolina Town Near Myrtle Beach With Incredible Dining and Shopping
Tucked away just inland from the bustling beaches of Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest offers a refreshing escape with its unique blend of suburban charm and modern conveniences. This master-planned community has quietly become a favorite among locals who appreciate great food, convenient shopping, and a relaxed...