‘Worst position to be in:’ Attorney of Myrtle Beach officer says client saved lives...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — News13 is the first to hear from officer Brandon O’Rourke’s attorney. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division on Wednesday released a redacted report detailing the chaotic events surrounding a deadly April 26 officer-involved shooting on N. Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. The 40-page...
12 South Carolina Seafood Markets Where Lunch Is The Real Catch
South Carolina’s coast is a paradise for seafood lovers, and the real treasures aren’t found in white-tablecloth restaurants. They’re tucked inside the markets themselves. These spots pull in the day’s freshest catch and turn it into lunches so good you’ll wonder why you ever settled for anything...
‘Concerts go until 3 or 4 in the morning’: North Strand residents fed up...
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Some residents in the North Strand are dealing with a lack of sleep because of late-night parties in a town over. Neighbors in the Windy Hill area of North Myrtle Beach said they’re fed up with the noise that’s been coming from Atlantic Beach at all hours of the night.
Traffic improvements underway near new Myrtle Beach Trader Joe’s
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Drivers along Saybrook Parkway can soon see some relief from daily backups near U.S. 544 as construction crews work to add new traffic lanes ahead of the opening of a Trader Joe’s. For years, drivers heading straight or turning right onto 544 shared a...
‘This is not fireworks:’ SLED report depicts pandemonium in minutes following Ocean Boulevard shooting
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Just before midnight on April 26, three Myrtle Beach police officers walked into a popular restaurant in the city’s iconic beachfront district. Within five minutes, they found themselves at the center of a chaotic scene as a Bennettsville teenager lay dying on the sidewalk — a bullet from...
Police searching for missing Ashe County man with family ties to Sunset Beach
SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Ashe County Emergency Management is searching for missing 63-year-old Steven Lecount. According to the Sunset Beach Police Department (SPD), Lecount has family ties to Sunset Beach. “The Sunset Beach Police would like the community to assist by please keeping their eyes open for Mr....
Can you bring back NY pizza or beach sand on Myrtle Beach flights?
Coming back to Myrtle Beach from a recent trip to West Virginia, I knew I wanted to bring back a taste of home by ordering a pizza from my favorite restaurant. But I wasn’t sure if I would be able to fly with an entire pie. Turns out I could, and after a scan by the Transportation Security Administration , my three...
Frustration grows surrounding road conditions in Horry Co. neighborhood
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Residents are expressing frustration over the condition of Sunnehanna Drive, which they claim poses a significant safety hazard. This road, which serves as the main thoroughfare for the Island Green area, is plagued with deep potholes. It's the only access point for several communities,...
Police: 2 shootings reported overnight in Horry County, authorities investigating
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Authorities are investigating two unrelated shootings overnight in Horry County, according to police. The Horry County Police Department announced two active investigations via Facebook Thursday morning. According to police, the first shooting occurred around 7:40 p.m. Wednesday night off of...
1 hurt in Forestbrook-area shooting, Horry County police say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was hospitalized Wednesday night after a shooting in the Forestbrook area, according to Horry County police. It happened at about 7:40 p.m. off of Rexford Court. No details about the shooting were immediately available, but police said EMS took a person to the hospital after...