Police confirm 2 shootings near Coastal Carolina University related
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Police confirm two shootings near the campus of Coastal Carolina University were related. Horry County Police Department spokesperson Thomas Bell confirmed that two shootings near the University’s campus on March 9 were related. Bell advised that he is not able to release any further...
Vehicle hits utility pole, catches fire in Horry County; critical injuries reported
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person suffered critical injuries Friday when their vehicle crashed into a utility pole and caught fire, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. The single-vehicle crash happened just before noon and shut down traffic in the area of Big Block Road and St. David’s Avenue while crews...
Mike Strantz’ Legend Began On Pawleys Island
Long before Mike Strantz became a cult hero in golf architecture circles, he was walking sandy ground in Pawleys Island, S.C., with a paint gun, a handful of flags, and a clear vision in his mind. Across the road from one another sit Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True...
Report: Driver who led police on chase through Horry County reached 100 mph
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The man police said was responsible for a chase across Horry County on Tuesday has been identified. Donald Smith, 35, of Georgetown, is facing multiple charges from different agencies, including failure to stop for blue lights, possession of a stolen vehicle, grand larceny, and driving under...
Timeless Tapas at The Lotus Den
When it comes to having a meal with friends or loved ones, nothing beats tapas in terms of pure sharability. The smaller plates are easy to pass around, a bit easier on the wallet, and everyone can enjoy trying them all together. The Lotus Den Tapas & Libations in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has one of the area’s...
Myrtle Beach man pleads guilty to setting fire to apartment with roommates inside
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach man pleaded guilty Thursday to setting fire to his apartment while his roommates were still inside. Jake Licoski, 56, pleaded guilty to second-degree arson. Authorities say Licoski was angered that his three roommates were not renewing the lease with him due to...
Man accused of killing victim with metal pole-like object at Myrtle Beach home
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - An arrest warrant has revealed more details on a deadly Myrtle Beach assault. Officers responded to the 500 block of Ramsey Drive at 6 a.m. Sunday. One person was found with serious injuries and was taken to a hospital, where he later died. The Horry...
Conway tanning salon remodels under new ownership
A Conway tanning salon is freshly remodelled with new ownership and will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, March 21. Kristi Garrett is now operating Sun Kissed Tanning Salon, located at 1913 Highway 378, which was formerly known as Carolina Bronze. “Everyone looks good with a tan,” Garrett said....
Did a kangaroo named Jack kill a Loris man? What the Horry County coroner...
The death of a 52-year-old Loris man found in a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure was accidental, the Horry County Coroner’s Office ruled Thursday. Eric Slate, whose family operated educational and interactive petting zoo 5 Star Farm, had multiple superficial scratches and a deeper laceration to the brachial artery in...
Myrtle Beach man ‘shocked’ by nearly $1,000 flu shot bill
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A simple flu shot could cost you hundreds of dollars if you do not take these steps beforehand. It’s an expensive lesson Doug Herman said he learned after getting billed nearly $1000 for his flu shot at a Conway CVS Minute Clinic. The Minute...

















