After shootings in Myrtle Beach, here’s a look at what the downtown ambassadors do
As Friday afternoon shifted into Friday evening, the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance’s Gold Cap Ambassadors finished their final shift of the day. Here’s more about the program.
Downtown Myrtle Beach employees say armed teenagers disrupt tourist district
An increase in teenagers and young adults prowling North Ocean Boulevard is negatively impacting business, employees and owners say.
GreenJackets Sweep Doubleheader Against Pelicans
Myrtle Beach manufactures just two runs across both games. Myrtle Beach, S.C. (May 31, 2025) – The Myrtle Beach Pelicans were swept in a doubleheader against the Augusta GreenJackets on Saturday evening at Pelicans Ballpark. The GreenJackets took the first game 6-2 before earning a 2-0 win in the second game.
Coastal Carolina erupts in late innings to surge past ECU in Conway Regional
CONWAY, S.C. — East Carolina seemed poised to keep its magical postseason vibes alive on Saturday night in the all-important winner's bracket game, but host Coastal Carolina just kept finding a way to answer, and eventually landed the knockout blow. Former ECU transfer Colby Thorndyke hit two home runs...
Coal silo catches fire at International Paper site, officials confirm
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Fire crews responded to a fire at the International Paper site in Georgetown County Saturday, officials confirmed. At 2:55 p.m., crews responded to the scene and saw heavy black smoke coming from a large coal silo. Responders deployed handlines and entered the silo finding a heavy...
2-story barn destroyed in Horry County Fire
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) -Fire crews responded to a reported two-story barn fire in Horry County. Horry County Fire Rescue says crews were called at 4:58 p.m. to the 1000 block of Cane Branch Road near Loris. The agency says the barn was fully engulfed with fire upon arrival and...
4 hurt, critical injuries reported in Horry Co. wreck
HORRY COUNTY, S.C.(WBTW) — Four people were hurt including at least one in critical condition following a Saturday afternoon wreck outside Conway. Horry County Fire Rescue crews were sent to the area of Highway 378 and Pitts Landing Road just before 5 p.m., the agency said in a Facebook post. Three vehicles were...
1 person shot along S. Ocean Blvd. in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.(WBTW) — Myrtle Beach police are investigating a shooting along South Ocean Boulevard that sent a person to the hospital. Officers responded to the 1400 block shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday. The person’s condition was not immediately disclosed. An increased law enforcement presence will remain in...
Downed trees block multiple roads across the county
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - City and county crews are working to clear downed trees that are blocking roadways and have taken down power lines after an afternoon storm brought heavy rain and powerful winds. First, Horry County Fire Rescue was called out around 6:45 p.m. to Middle Ridge Avenue...
Myrtle Beach aviation company denies wrongdoing in wake of 2022 airplane crash that killed...
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A federal jury may decide next year whether a Myrtle Beach-based aviation company is liable for the deaths of two North Carolina men. Court records show that jury selection is slated for March 2 in a wrongful death suit filed in February by the estates of Terry Druffel and Barrie […]
