GTCC culinary student heading to Las Vegas
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A culinary student will travel to Las Vegas to represent Guilford Technical Community College at the national American Culinary Federation student competition at the end of July. Jackelin Sanchez has been practicing diligently for the last two and a half months to put her best dishes...
New historical marker honors the Waccamaw Tribe
AYNOR, S.C. (WPDE) — There's a new historical marker honoring the Waccamaw Tribe of Native Americans. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the placement at the Tribal Grounds in Aynor. The acting chief of the Waccamaw tribe, Cheryl Cali, said having this marker...
1 person critically injured in shooting near Murrells Inlet, police say; 2nd victim also...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were taken to the hospital early Tuesday morning after a shooting near Murrells Inlet, according to Horry County police. One of the victims suffered critical injuries and was taken to the hospital by ambulance, police said. The other person was taken to a different hospital in a...
FIRST ALERT: Afternoon storms, brief relief from the heat
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - We’re giving you the First Alert to our best storm chance of the week today and the brief relief from the steamy heat and humidity. A weak cold front is draped across our area today and will slowly push off shore by this afternoon.
This Seafood Restaurant Is A Must-Try Next Time You’re In South Carolina
If your greatest food wish is for a tasty fish dish, visit Murrells Inlet. Known as South Carolina's seafood capital, it's home to this popular eatery.
Looking to buy a tiki bar boat? 4 for sale on Facebook in Myrtle...
The owners of four tiki bar boats are saying goodbye to themed rides around the Intracoastal Waterway and Murrells Inlet. John Sessums said he and his wife, Rebecca Sessums, are selling Myrtle Beach Tikis , a company that owns and operates four tiki bar boats in the Myrtle Beach area. Two boats are located in Little...
FIRST ALERT: HEAT ADVISORY continues today, dangerous heat and humidity
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Another day where we will sit under a HEAT ADVISORY with heat index values feeling anywhere from 105-110. As we head into the afternoon we are going to once again feel HOT. Air temperatures through the afternoon will sit in the low to mid 90s with plenty of sunshine.
DOJ files complaint against furniture retailer alleging it underpaid customs duties
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The United States has filed a complaint against Global Office Furniture, LLC (GOF) and its owner Malcom E. Smith alleging that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly and improperly underpaying customs duties owed on imported office chairs. GOF, located in Myrtle Beach, imports and sells...
Conway talks golf cart laws amid state law change
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Conway City Council discussed golf cart laws in a meeting Monday night following a change in South Carolina state law back in May. The new law limited golf carts to driving on secondary highways or streets that are 35 mph or less. New regulations...
Both drivers at fault in February Horry County crash that left 3 dead, report...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Both drivers involved in a February crash in Horry County that left three people dead and four people injured contributed to the collision, according to a report from the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The crash happened on Feb. 24 along Highway 17 Bypass near Wood Thrush Drive, Cpl. David...