Myrtle Beach SC

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A section of Ocean Boulevard will be closed to traffic on Wednesday for maintenance work at the Fun Plaza, according to city officials. They said Ocean Boulevard will be closed at the section between Ninth Avenue North and Mr. Joe White Avenue beginning at 5 a.m.

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A mobile home in the Conway area sustained heavy damage after a Saturday fire, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Crews responded to the home around 1:20 p.m. on the 1000 block of Highway 548. No injuries were reported as no one was home at the time. The cause of […]

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A vehicle that caught fire has blocked traffic on a Highway 31 South on-ramp from Highway 544, Horry County Fire Rescue said late Tuesday morning. The incident is under control without any injuries, HCFR said. Towing crews will remove the vehicle. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is...

When most people think of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina , they picture a tourist destination with ample sunshine, sandy beaches, and beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean. But soon Myrtle Beach will feature a more meaningful attraction city officials believe is long overdue – a Vietnam War memorial. Last week, more...

A Horry County murder case is being appealed after a judge ruled that the shooter has immunity under South Carolina’s Stand Your Ground law. Anijah Yarnell was charged with murder in the shooting death of Michael W. Pennington III, 33, in an apartment parking lot in Surfside Beach in 2020. However, a judge ruled in...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was extradited back to Horry County and arrested stemming from a shooting in 2022. Tru Jamal Lee, 26, of Myrtle Beach, was charged with attempted murder, possession of firearms and ammunition and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to booking records.

Hidden culinary treasures often lurk in the most unassuming places across the Palmetto State. Applewood House of Pancakes in Pawleys Island stands as delicious proof that sometimes the most memorable dining experiences happen where you least expect them. This coastal eatery might have “pancakes” in its name, but it’s...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The city is giving an update on Savannah’s Playground after a $2.1 million upgrade project that began in October. The City of Myrtle Beach announced via Facebook that the playground is on schedule to reopen in the coming weeks. New equipment has been installed,...

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet celebrated the grand opening of an indoor garden on Monday. They held a ribbon cutting for The Purdy Center, which contains a Conservatory Great Hall with an indoor garden that includes a tropical garden wall, seasonal and botanical displays,...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - It’s human trafficking awareness month, and there are key indicators you can be on the lookout for to potentially help those in need. Captain Sherri Smith with the Horry County Sheriff’s Office said awareness and training are making a difference, encouraging more people to come forward with...