Deadly teen shootings shook Myrtle Beach this summer. Are more youth carrying guns?
Along Myrtle Beach’s popular downtown Ocean Boulevard tourist area, it’s not unusual to see crowds of teenagers hanging around as the sun goes down and the SkyWheel lights up. However, there has been growing concern among businesses, residents and city officials about the number of teens along the strip — especially...
El Cerro Closes Garden City Spot, Reopening Soon Across the Street
El Cerro Mexican Bar and Grill is trading places in Garden City. The longtime spot at 3167 S. Hwy. 17 closed on Aug. 24, but fans won’t have to go far for their next visit—the restaurant is reopening just across the street. “Our new location will be opening...
Vehicle submerged in pond at Pawleys Island resort belongs to missing man out of...
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WBTW) — A man reported missing out of North Myrtle Beach died Thursday morning after his vehicle crashed and submerged into a pond at a Pawleys Island resort. Ralph Thompson, 68, was reported missing just after 8 a.m. Thursday, authorities said. His car was found submerged at Litchfield by the...
Prominent local businessman runs for Myrtle Beach City Council
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Prominent local businessman Nick Vaugh announced that he was running for Myrtle Beach City Council Wednesday. According to a release on his candidacy, "Vaugh is running on a clear and powerful vision: to make Myrtle Beach the safest, cleanest, and most vibrant coastal city in America."
1 hurt in Horry County when vehicle hits construction equipment
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was taken to the hospital on Thursday after their vehicle hit a piece of construction equipment, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. The crash happened at about 2:40 p.m. in the area of Fred Nash Boulevard and Emory Road and required “extrication operations” by Horry County...
Family-Owned Honey Barrel to Bring Southern Flavor to North Myrtle Beach This Fall
Comfort and flavor are headed to North Myrtle Beach with the debut of Honey Barrel, a new family-owned restaurant from Sophia Luu. Opening this fall at 228 Hwy. 17 N., the spot blends cozy charm with classic Southern flavors. “Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience at Honey Barrel where flavor...
Grand Strand company claims it’s out nearly $37K after never being paid for job
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Grand Strand irrigation and fencing company claims it’s out nearly $37,000 after being hired for several jobs and not getting paid. Conserva Irrigation and Superior Fence and Rail of Myrtle Beach owners Pam Griffith and Dawn Hester said Anderson Landscaping and Construction LLC owner...
Woman drives away after hitting pedestrian in Myrtle Beach area, police say
A woman has been charged with hitting and injuring a pedestrian and then leaving the scene. Ayana Dayzahneir Encarnacion, 29, was arrested on Tuesday by South Carolina Highway Patrol and charged with hit and run with death or personal injury. Encarnacion was driving on U.S. 17 Bypass near Coventry Road in the Myrtle...
Coast RTA secures funding for new Myrtle Beach facility, eyes construction next fall
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - The Coast Regional Transit Authority is advancing its strategy to meet the expanding public transit requirements throughout the Grand Strand. The transportation authority is working on becoming closer to breaking ground on its new multimillion-dollar transit and maintenance facility off of Robert...
Lanes of Highway 31 are blocked after a vehicle flipped over; 2 taken to...
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Lanes of Highway 31 are currently blocked after a single-vehicle crash that sent two people to the hospital. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched around 8:55 a.m. to an area of Highway 31 just north of Robert Grissom Parkway in response to a crash. The...
