Deadly Murrells Inlet crash puts vehicle water safety in focus
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — A man died Monday morning after his vehicle went into the Waccamaw River at Wacca Wache Marina. Surveillance video captured the man exiting the submerged vehicle, but he was unable to make it back to shore. The incident highlights critical vehicle water safety procedures....
Report reveals new details into fiery Myrtle Beach crash that left 37-year-old dead
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — An incident report from the Myrtle Beach Police Department is giving new details about a fiery crash that left a 37-year-old dead late last month. Serhii Babak of Myrtle Beach died in the crash, which happened along Highway 17 Bypass near Pine Island Road on Sept. 28, Chief Deputy Coroner […
Overturned tanker slows traffic on Highway 9 in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A tanker carrying gasoline overturned late Monday night and is slowing traffic Tuesday morning along Highway 9, Horry County Fire Rescue said. An eastbound lane of Highway 9 near Old Loris Longs Road and Samuel Road is closed because of the truck, HFCR said. The tanker has not leaked. Crews
Atlantic Beach swears in Jeblonski Green as new police chief
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. — Atlantic Beach took the first step toward rebuilding its police force Monday night. Jeblonski Green was sworn in as chief by Mayor Josephine Isom, becoming the town's first officer in nearly seven months. "I want to thank all of you that came out tonight to...
‘Why Are They Vaping?’: Horry County Schools continues extensive vape task force efforts
CONWAY, S.C. — Horry County Schools Superintendent Clifford Jones isn't done talking about the issue of student vape usage. In fact, it appears he's just getting started. Again on Monday night, Oct. 5, at an HCS Board work session, Jones dedicated a significant block of time to dive into the issue of student vape and t
Myrtle Beach marks 11 straight months of below-average rainfall as drought persists
Heading into the final quarter of 2026, October through December, the Carolinas continue to see month after month of below-average rainfall, particularly along the Grand Strand and in the Myrtle Beach area. September was particularly dry, with Myrtle Beach measuring a mere 2.51 inches of rain, compared with an average.
Scavo Solutions Moves to Conway to Take On the Work That Happens Before the...
Scavo Solutions makes Conway, South Carolina, its new operating base as the excavation contractor moves from Aston, Pennsylvania, into a Horry County market where residential and commercial development is bringing more property into the site-preparation stage. The move puts Scavo’s crew and equipment closer to Grand St
Sunshine returns to the Carolinas, tropical threat grows in the Gulf
A few clouds will linger today, but the blue skies and sunshine will be a welcome sight after the past few gloomy days.
Long Bay Theatre to open new downtown Myrtle Beach venue this week with Mary...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Long Bay Theatre's brand new theatre opens this week in downtown Myrtle Beach. They're putting the final touches on construction and paint to get ready for opening night of the family-friendly Mary Poppins on Wednesday. This new location is the first theatre to open...
Tap ensemble in Myrtle Beach brings adults back to dance after decades
A tap ensemble in South Carolina is made up of adults who are returning to tap dancing after stepping away for careers and family responsibilities.

















