Myrtle Beach SC

Plans for a controversial new development of more than 370 homes are temporarily halted after residents raised concerns it could overcrowd the area and create devastating ecological impacts. “The rezoning is going to completely destroy what this county is about, especially this area … I really hope you guys don’t appro

Temperatures will climb slightly higher today than in the past few days. Along the coast, highs will reach the upper 80s, with heat index values in the low to mid-90s. Inland, however, it will be much hotter, with afternoon highs between 96° and 98°. When you factor in the humidity, heat index values will once again re

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — While on the road, drivers become aware of nearby emergency vehicles through lights and sirens. But in North Myrtle Beach, new technology will give drivers a 30-second heads-up before they see or hear anything. In the last few years, Pierce Manufacturing introduced HAAS Alert technolog

This Fourth of July weekend will be a sunny scorcher with consistent heat and humidity around the Myrtle Beach area. “It’s going to be pretty bad, hot and humid, and not good for us, but we’re not going to see the extreme conditions like other parts of the country are, at least not maybe until Sunday, Monday time frame

There are several ways to celebrate the 4th of July along the Grand Strand. The annual Salute from the Shore Flyover will take place Saturday starting at 1pm at Cherry Grove in North Myrtle Beach. It will travel along the coastline and is expected to pass through Myrtle Beach around 1:03.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Teresa Bullard has spent 50 years in the restaurant business, but she said her work at Simply Southern Smokehouse goes beyond waiting tables. Bullard sings gospel music for customers during her shifts and says she believes there is a purpose behind it. “I am not...

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The City of North Myrtle Beach will not be able to accept payments online or in person over the course of two days next week, officials said Thursday. The city’s payment system will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled system maintenance beginning at 7 pm. Monday through 2 p.m.

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Fireworks stores across Horry County are reporting strong sales heading into the July 4th weekend, even as fire officials urge residents to skip personal-use fireworks amid a severe drought. Horry County Fire Rescue has warned that vegetation across the region is extremely dry, and any...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Cranking up the air conditioning during a heat wave can send electric bills climbing, but Horry Electric Cooperative shares how a few small adjustments can help you stay cool without significantly raising energy costs. Horry Electric’s senior marketing and energy representative, Garrett Gasque

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Crews have contained a grass fire that was threatening nearby homes in the Longs area on Thursday. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched around 12 p.m. to Shore Drive for a grass fire threatening nearby homes. The agency estimated the fire at about one acre...