HGTC sees 12.6% enrollment surge this fall
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is experiencing a significant increase in student enrollment this fall. The college has more than 9,000 students registered for the semester. "We're up around 12.6% where we were last year this time, so we're very excited about the increase in...
Myrtle Beach Italian restaurant sold alcohol without permit, SLED says
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The operator of a Myrtle Beach Italian restaurant is facing multiple state alcohol-licensing violations after SLED said the business illegally sold alcohol to an undercover agent in July. Cafe Vincenzo operator Genci Cake, 43, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with failure to secure a...
Ocean swimmer hurt in ‘marine life incident’ on beach in Myrtle Beach
A person was injured Friday in what Myrtle Beach rescue crews are calling a “marine life incident.” Myrtle Beach Fire crews responded to 14th Avenue North on the beach about 1:30 p.m. where they found a man injured, according to a text from Capt. Jonathan Evans. Evans said the patient was treated and then transported...
‘Difference between life and death’: Schools in Horry County receive CPR training kits
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The American Heart Association is giving students in Horry County life-saving training equipment. The nonprofit, along with support from the Horry Telephone Cooperative, is providing CPR in schools training kits to Horry County Schools. “We are thankful to HTC for their support of our CPR...
‘That was a miracle’: Deaf boy visiting Myrtle Beach loses hearing aids, but 2...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) – A 6-year-old boy from Ohio, who is deaf, recently lost his cochlear implants in the ocean while visiting Myrtle Beach with his family, but two other visitors were able to find them and help the boy hear the ocean again. Greyson Coffmon’s family was recently on their annual family vacation...
‘It makes a huge impact’: Sensory-friendly room added to Myrtle Beach Convention Center
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Myrtle Beach Convention Center now has a designated place for the neurodivergent community and anyone feeling overwhelmed. The Serenity Spectrum Space is a sensory-friendly room designed to make people feel calm and relaxed. “It’s about being able to have a quiet moment to gather...
South Carolina Man Faces 78 Charges After Dozens of Dogs Found in Poor Conditions
CONWAY, S.C. — A Conway man is facing nearly 80 criminal charges after authorities seized dozens of dogs kept in what officers described as poor and neglectful conditions. According to Horry County Police, Herbert Dozier was arrested Thursday after investigators, acting on a tip from the South Carolina Department of...
FIRST ALERT: Lower humidity ahead this week
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - We’re giving you the First Alert to changes ahead for this week, including plenty of sunshine and lower humidity. Expect a seasonable day for late August. It’s our warmest day of the week with partly cloudy skies and temperatures climbing into the upper 80s today.
AM Alexa News Briefing – August 25,2025
Officials say a man was found inside the car with multiple gunshot wounds on Sunday. We’re giving you the First Alert to changes ahead for this week, including plenty of sunshine and lower humidity. Updated: 6 hours ago. A minor and grandmother have been charged after stealing a car...
Color the Weather: Brinton Howard
Here is the latest Color the Weather from Brinton Howard. You can color one, too, and you may see it on the News13 morning show! Each weekday, during News13’s morning show, WBTW will show a drawing from the Color the Weather entries. Send weather drawings to: Color The Weatherc/o WBTW News13101 McDonald CourtMyrtle...