Conway pickleball tournament in memory of two children raises money for charities
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - An annual pickleball tournament in remembrance of two children has given back to the community. The second annual Samantha and Jake Foundation 4 Hope pickleball tournament was held at the Conway Sports and Fitness Center on Saturday. Samantha and Jake were born with Cockayne syndrome, a...
Beyond the Waves: How Adaptive Surf Project is Creating Freedom, Inclusion, and Community Through...
The ocean has long been a place of healing, freedom, and connection. For the people behind Adaptive Surf Project, it is also a place where barriers disappear and possibilities begin. Based in the Carolinas (North Myrtle Beach, SC), Adaptive Surf Project (ASP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive
Shriners parade through Myrtle Beach to raise awareness, celebrate community
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Tiny cars and floats filled North Ocean Boulevard Saturday morning for the annual Omar Shriners Parade. The family-friendly event helped spread awareness for the group and their mission to raise funds for hospitals that serve children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries a
Crash blocks lanes at Highway 544 and Big Block Road; 2 taken to hospital
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Drivers are being urged to avoid the area of Highway 544 and Big Block Road after a two-vehicle crash blocked lanes of traffic and left two people injured, according to Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR). HCFR was dispatched at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, to the...
Bikers, vendors wrap up final day of Spring Rally after 10-day run
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Bikers from across the country wrapped up the final day of Spring Rally after 10 days of showing off their rides, packing local bars and taking part in festivities around the Grand Strand. Dozens of vendors spent the last day hoping for strong sales...
Thousands attend Little River waterfront for 44th annual Blue Crab Festival
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (WBTW) — Over the weekend, the historic Little River waterfront was filled with the smell of seafood and lined with hundreds of vendors during the 44th annual Blue Crab Festival. The event started in 1981 as a small arts and craft event, focused on celebrating local seafood and marine life. “Back in
Myrtle Beach police announce Memorial Day weekend road closures
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Myrtle Beach Police Department is reminding drivers of upcoming traffic changes for Memorial Day. Drivers will only be able to use the southbound lanes along Ocean Boulevard between 29th Avenue North and South Kings Highway, police say. Officers said this will be in place...
Person sustains life-threatening injuries after Myrtle Beach motorcycle accident
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A person sustained life-threatening injuries Saturday night following a motorcycle wreck in Myrtle Beach, authorities said. It happened around 5:15 p.m. near 16th Ave N. and N. Kings Highway after the motorcycle struck a pedestrian, police said. The road re-opened shortly before 7 p.m. No fu
Gunfire Reported at Myrtle Beach Yachtsman Resort, Heavy Police Presence Follows
Myrtle Beach, SC – Police responded to a reported weapons discharge Saturday night at the Yachtsman Resort in Myrtle Beach, prompting an active investigation and an increased law enforcement presence in the busy oceanfront tourist area. Officers were dispatched to the resort around 9:58 p.m.
Crews called to 2-acre Loris area woods fire
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Fire crews are working to contain a woods fire. Horry County Fire Rescue said the agency was called at 4:28 p.m. to the area of Woodward Bay Road in the Loris area. The fire is two acres, and no buildings are threatened. The South Carolina...

















