Columbia man sentenced in 2023 Myrtle Beach shooting, kidnapping case
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Columbia man has been sentenced for a 2023 Myrtle Beach shooting and kidnapping. Collins Bates, 32, pleaded guilty on Monday, a month before his trial was scheduled to start, according to the Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. According to the solicitor’s office, the judge...
Vehicle fire blocks traffic along portion of Waccamaw Boulevard
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A vehicle fire Tuesday night in Horry County has part of a busy road blocked. Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to the area of Waccamaw Boulevard near Old Pepper Road just after 10 p.m. Officials said one vehicle was destroyed and another damaged but no injuries were reported. The […]
Surfside Beach considers jail time for people who are caught repeatedly feeding geese
The Surfside Beach town council is considering increasing penalties for feeding birds and waterfowl from a $200 fine to 30 days in jail. Councilman John Hiatt brought forward a new ‘bird and water fowl’ ordinance for the town council’s consideration at the meeting on Tuesday, March 10. He adjusted the language of the...
Coroner identifies victim in deadly Myrtle Beach assault; suspect due in court
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Authorities on Tuesday identified the victim of a deadly Myrtle Beach assault shortly before his alleged killer was due in court. Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said 39-year-old Durrell Polite was found “deceased partially in the roadway on Ramsey Drive.” Corey Anthony...
DoorDash driver pulls gun on gate guard. He’s now suing Myrtle Beach area HOA
A DoorDash driver attempting to deliver an order in a gated Myrtle Beach community claims he was threatened by a security guard, forcing him to pull his gun on the person. A lawsuit filed by Loren Eric Campbell said that he notified the guards providing security at Myrtle Beach Golf & Yacht Club Association that he...
Two people arrested after throwing glass bottle at child in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Two people have been arrested after authorities say a man threw a glass bottle at a child, causing multiple injuries. According to the Horry County Police Department, 27-year-old Rayquan Worthy and 26-year-old Kaitlynn Byrd, both of Conway, were taken into custody Tuesday. Investigators said the...
Carolina Forest High School takes audiences to the Roaring ’20s with ‘Chicago’
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Carolina Forest High School invites you back in time to the Roaring 20's for their production of Chicago: Teen Edition. It's an adapted, family-friendly version of the classic Broadway musical Chicago, where women in jail chase fame, fortune, and freedom. Performing arts students have...
Don’t get pinched: St. Patrick’s Day scams targeting event-goers and sweepstakes
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - It’s Saint Patrick’s Day, and the Better Business Bureau warns scammers are trying to get lucky by stealing your money. Tricksters use the big holiday to push fake sweepstakes, bogus events and fraudulent online shopping. Sweepstakes scams. Scammers are banking on your excitement...
Private contractor for North Myrtle Beach parking enforcement OK’d on first reading
North Myrtle Beach is proposing to have a private contractor handle parking enforcement. In an unanimous vote on Monday, March 16, North Myrtle Beach City Council passed on first reading a proposed amendment to the code that would allow a private contractor to be used for the city's parking enforcement, as well as...
Caring Cradle donation gives grieving Grand Strand families more time with their baby
MURRELLS INLET, SC (WMBF) - A family has donated a specialized piece of equipment to Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital that allows families who lose a baby to spend more time with their child before saying goodbye. What the Caring Cradle does. The device, called a Caring Cradle, resembles a standard...
