“M” is for Murrells Inlet
“M” is for Murrells Inlet (Georgetown County; 2020 population 9,740). Murrells Inlet is located twenty-two miles up the Waccamaw Neck from Georgetown. By the 1890s, people from inland South Carolina towns began to establish a summer colony along the inlet creekfront. Since inlet seafood could not be shipped out, then p
‘It’s a privilege’: Workers set up early and greet voters at polls
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Polls opened at 7 a.m. this morning, and poll workers arrived early at locations to get machines set up and welcome voters. Voters arrived before polls opened at the South Stand Recreation Center in Horry County. The first arrived at 6:50 a.m. People we...
Conway man to serve 12 years for armed robbery, trafficking fentanyl
HORRY COUNTY S.C. (WPDE) — On Tuesday, a Conway man pleaded guilty to armed robbery and trafficking fentanyl. Taejohn Johnson, 30, of Conway, pleaded guilty to armed robbery and first-offense trafficking of fentanyl, 4 to 14 grams, according to the assistant solicitor who prosecuted the case for the 15th Circuit Solici
Michael, Marley, Mercury & Benatar: Legends in Concert
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Legends in Concert is turning up the heat with its new “Legends of Summer” show, delivering a high-energy lineup packed with hit songs and nostalgic stage moments. We caught up with several of the performers—including tributes to Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Freddie Mercury,...
Myrtle Beach votes to allow pedal pubs to operate year-round
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Pedal Pub will now be a year-round operation in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach City Council passed the second and final reading of the ordinance, which amends the city’s code for vehicles for hire to include rules for pedal-powered passenger vehicles. City officials said they...
Horry County Schools approves new budget with pay raises
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County Schools has approved a new budget that includes pay raises for teachers and staff and does not require a tax increase, district officials said. The Horry County Board of Education gave final approval on Monday to the superintendent’s comprehensive budget for the 2026-27...
Hit or miss storms Tuesday
Hot, humid weather will continue through the rest of the week. Tonight will be partly cloudy, warm and muggy with low temperatures in the 70s. A weak cold front will stall in the area tomorrow, bringing a chance for a thunderstorm. It will be a little cooler tomorrow with highs in the 80s, but it will still be humid. H
FIRST ALERT: First heat wave of the year arrives later this week
The first real heat wave of the year arrives later this week into the weekend, followed by increasing chances of showers and storms.
Detective arrested after drawing gun on officer who microwaved fish in break room, officials...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A former South Carolina police officer was arrested after he pointed a gun at a coworker in the department's break room, officials said. Detective Michael DeBiase, formerly of the Myrtle Beach Police Department, confronted another officer May 30 about warming up fish in the microwave, causing an od
SC restaurateurs opening new Indian restaurant in downtown Myrtle Beach. Here’s when
Two restaurateurs with dining spots across the Palmetto State are teaming up to bring a new Indian eatery to downtown Myrtle Beach. Chennai Curry Hub is the latest restaurant developed by co-owners Jebakumar Jebaraj and Naren Arunprakash, who are bringing their statewide dining experience to Horry County this summer. J
