HCFR: Crash causes car fire, lane blockage in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - Crews responded to a reported car crash in Horry County on Sunday. Horry County Fire Rescue says the crash happened in the area of Highway 31 in between International Drive and Water Tower Road, and caused lane blockage heading toward International Drive. Crews were called...
Temperatures rise as the summer solstice approaches
(WPDE) — Hot and humid conditions are expected this week, per usual in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee in June. It is forecast to be hotter than normal, and the humidity will only make things feel even hotter. Sunday night, an isolated shower or storm is possible, but...
Conway Fire Department gets recognized at state conference
CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - The Conway Fire Department received recognition at a statewide conference this weekend. “This weekend, the Conway Fire Department was proud to be recognized at the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association Conference for earning our fourth consecutive Fire Safe Community designation from...
Last Chilling Words Of Horry County, South Carolina Murderer Before Execution: ‘Forgiveness Will Heal...
Stephen Stanko, the 57-year-old South Carolina man who killed his 43-year-old girlfriend, raped her teen daughter, and then killed one of his friends, was executed on Friday, June 13. During his final statement, Stanko apologized to the victims’ families, adding, “Forgiveness will heal them.”. According to a South...
“Executive Director of Conway Architectural Salvage and Heritage Project to Speak at the Horry...
The Horry County Museum presents a program by Executive Director of Conway Architectural Salvage and Heritage Project on Saturday, June 14th, at 1:00 PM. Horry County is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country, which has led to unprecedented construction and demolition. As older structures are...
Storm threat continues
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – Thunderstorms continue to pop up across the area producing heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning. Storms should come to an end overnight. It will be warm and humid with overnight lows in the mid 70s. Sunday will feature another day with scattered thunderstorms throughout the area. The day...
NTSB investigating deadly plane crash near Tabor City
TABOR CITY, N.C. (WECT) - The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a plane crash near Old Dothan Road and NC 905 near Tabor City. According to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, deputies got the call about the crash at around 1 p.m. Saturday. Sheriff Bill Rogers confirmed at...
FIRST ALERT: Afternoon Showers & Storms, Heat Builds Next Week
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Summer weather continues this weekend with seasonably hot and humid weather with pop up storms at times. Pop up showers and storms return to the forecast once again this afternoon and evening. We are not expecting severe weather but thunder and lightning along with heavy rainfall will be...
Ed’s Hurricane Hustle 2025: Interviews, winners & photos
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Ed's Hurricane Hustle is today at 8 a.m.!. Chadwick Payne is the first place male finisher. His girlfriend, Kayah Marques is the first place female finisher!. WHAT THE RUNNERS HAD TO SAY. Florence Williams, 86, is participating in the race for the third time.
Teens charged in connection to downtown Myrtle Beach shooting; 1 hurt
New details from recently obtained reports are shining a new light on the events leading up to a Loris shooting last month. Fourth day of Horry County murder trial gets underway Friday. Updated: 22 hours ago. On Friday, only one witness took the stand, a digital data expert with the...