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GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The U.S. Marshals were called after a wanted man barricaded himself inside a Georgetown hotel on Thursday. Lorenzo Griffin, of Fogel Street within the city limits of Horry County, was wanted out of Horry County for armed robbery, kidnapping, possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A lawsuit filed by two former Horry County Police Department employees against ex-Deputy County Administrator Randy Webster could be headed to mediation soon, attorneys said on Thursday. Webster on Oct. 17 announced his plans to retire while he was being interviewed by HR about a sexual harassment claim against him, and […]

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach drivers could soon pay more if their cars get towed inside city limits. City leaders in Myrtle Beach have taken the first step toward raising towing rates for the first time in more than a decade. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Myrtle Beach City Council approves...

A North Myrtle Beach Police officer, who accidentally shot himself while responding to a mass shooting in Little River in 2025, claims that the gun manufacturer Sig Sauer is responsible for his injury, according to a new federal lawsuit. Sgt. William Norton was at Harbourgate Marina in North Myrtle Beach with several other officers when his gun unintentionally discharged. The officers were accessing a...

A lawsuit alleging corruption inside the Horry County Police Department, much-needed rain heading to a drought-stricken region and a regional push to protect South Carolina’s salt marshes. Here’s a quick look at the day’s top stories in The Sun News on April 30, 2026, from the Myrtle Beach area. • Lawsuit alleges ‘deeply entrenched’ misconduct at HCPD: Former Capt. Danny Furr, a 27...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Recent rain in Horry County is not enough to help farmers impacted by drought conditions. Outside Alive Farms in Socastee is a smaller regenerative farm in Horry County that keeps soil healthier by not tilling. This system makes the soil more drought-resistant. Farmers are hand...

A bookstore just a few blocks from the coastline of Cherry Grove is flush with treasures to delight any bookworm, enthusiast, collector or passing beachgoer in need of some light reading. The Beach Bookshop and Video, located at 225 Sea Mountain Highway, offers a carefully curated collection of used books,...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Counties across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee are continuing to be affected by severe and extreme drought conditions, according to weekly statistics released by the U.S. Drought Monitor. Although Thursday has brough some rain so far to the area, it will not be enough to move counties out of […]

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A press conference regarding a lawsuit against the Horry County Police Department (HCPD) is set to take place on Thursday afternoon. Former HCPD Captain Danny Furr is filing complaints against the department, Chief Kris Leondhardt, Captain Brandon Lee, Deputy Coroner Administrator Renee Hardwick and the former Deputy Chief Lance WinBurn, who recently announced his retirement.

What buyers and sellers need to understand before making a move. If you’ve been watching the market in Myrtle Beach lately, you’ve probably noticed—it’s not as fast as it used to be. Homes aren’t flying off the market overnight anymore, but they’re still selling. Buyers have more options, sellers still have opportunity, and overall, things have shifted into a more balanced (and more...