Old streets, new sounds: Conway’s first-ever Porchfest set for Sunday
For the city of Conway, Porchfest represents uncharted territory — a first-of-its-kind event that transforms front porches into performance stages and quiet residential blocks into walkable music venues. With bands spread across Conway's Historic Residential District and crowds moving porch to porch, organizers say...
Forestbrook Commons development sparks mixed reactions from Horry County residents
FORESTBROOK, SC (WMBF) - Several new businesses are coming to the Forestbrook Commons shopping center as the area continues to see development growth. The announcement has led to differing opinions among residents about the recent uptick in development, though a majority of people appear to favor the growth. “Well,...
Man who died in Horry Co. prison didn’t get proper medical care, lawsuit claims
In 2025, a man died in the J. Reuben Long Detention center before he reached his trial. Now, his brother is suing based on claims that the prison’s medical care failed his sibling. James Carroll, 48, was detained in March 2025. Upon his detainment, he informed the prison that he was under the influence of opiates,...
Horry History: Conway’s Peanut Warehouse features include `Strom’s Porch’
The Historic Peanut Warehouse in Conway, now a popular venue for brides and grooms, was once used for decades to store tobacco, and has a porch dedicated to the late Sen. Strom Thurmond. The well-weathered structure, at 2nd Avenue and Laurel Street near the Conway Riverwalk, was built in 1900...
Police went to serve warrant before wanted Horry County suspect escaped, report shows
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A police report is giving new details on the search for a wanted person in Horry County. Officers with the Horry County Police Department went to 3 Old Loris Longs Road around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday to serve a warrant on a wanted man. The report...
New Myrtle Beach bakery specializes in pastries and sweets. Here’s what it serves
Myrtle Beach now has a new bakery and the woman who owns it has fulfilled her plan to open her first brick-and-mortar bakery. Saray Benezra shifted her custom cake and pastry business into a larger venture – Saray Bakery , located at 4811-B North Kings Highway. Benezra had operated Cakes By Saray, making homemade...
Philadelphia transplant hopes to fill need for a ‘good pretzel’ in Myrtle Beach
Seth Middleberg had been coming to the Myrtle Beach area for vacation for years before he and his wife decided to make the trip permanent. Middleberg, being from Philadelphia, asked another relative who had made the move to the coastal city, “Do you miss anything from Philadelphia that you can’t get here?” His...
Inside the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - See how the next generation of chefs is being trained right here on the Grand Strand. Join us as we go behind the scenes at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, touring its state-of-the art kitchens, classrooms, and student-operated dining room. From watching students...
HCS failed to report alleged abuse by former special-education assistant, lawsuit says
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The family of a child who was allegedly abused by a former Horry County special education assistant is filing a lawsuit. Mildred Pickett filed the lawsuit on Feb. 4 against Horry County Schools, Mary Ann Davis-Polite and a district employee. Pickett said her grandchild was...
Southern Spirit Brings Southern Comfort and Asian Flavors to Myrtle Beach
A new restaurant and bar blending classic Southern comfort food with Asian flavors is set to open in Myrtle Beach. Southern Spirit, co-owned by Chef Laura Smith and her business partner Bill, will open at 4620 Dick Pond Road in the former Indo Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar space, which Chef Smith also owned.
