From Kozy Korner to Flamingo Grill: How Dino Thompson’s family shaped Myrtle Beach dining
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The city has changed dramatically over the decades, growing from a small, seasonal beach town into a bustling destination filled with restaurants, hotels and attractions. But Dino Thompson remembers when the Grand Strand looked very different. Thompson grew up in the restaurant business afte
American Legion Post 41 seeks community help after HVAC unit stolen
LORIS, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County veterans are calling on the community for support after they say their outdoor HVAC unit was stolen from American Legion Post 41 over the weekend. The building at 2556 Main St. in Loris serves as a gathering place for area veterans and their...
McLeod Health Offers Preview of New Hospital in Carolina Forest
McLeod Health welcomed area leaders, healthcare providers, community partners and members of the public to a ribbon cutting and open house celebrating the McLeod Health Carolina Forest Hospital on August 27. The event offered an early look inside the new hospital ahead of its scheduled opening this fall. The unveiling.
Accelerant found at scene of Longs-area shooting, Horry County police say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police are investigating a shooting in the Longs area, the department told News13 early Thursday morning. Officers responded to a home on Cedar Lane just before 1 a.m., according to police, who called it a “shooting into an occupied dwelling.” Officers also found an accelerant a
Shots fired incident reported near Horry Co. Wendy’s
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Police are investigating a shots-fired complaint near the Wendy's off Kings Road in the Myrtle Beach area Thursday morning, according to the Horry County Police Department. Officials say the call came in around 2:20 a.m. They added that no injuries have been reported. The...
New North Myrtle Beach restaurant to focus on handmade pasta. When it will open
Sarah Arnold has operated Tidewater Grill for several years, serving up seafood and steak to hundreds of diners. Now she is preparing to open a second restaurant – one that is different from the North Myrtle Beach spot and other restaurants found along the Grand Strand. “We wanted to do a completely different concept t
Local children’s author to host Myrtle Beach book signing, school visits
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — As students head back to school, a local children’s author is inviting young readers to celebrate books, imagination and literacy with a weekend event in Myrtle Beach and upcoming school visits. Miss Bri Thomas will host a children’s book signing at The Crazy...
Getting fired up at Bonfire, A Smokin’ Taqueria
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Today’s show took us to a beloved BBQ spot in Conway: Bonfire Taqueria. First, Andrew sat down to taste-test their mouthwatering menu for a Dining with Dockery. The adventure continued behind the scenes as we rolled up our sleeves in the kitchen to make...
Shark tooth hunting surges after beach renourishment project
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A completed beach renourishment project is uncovering more fossils and shark teeth along the shore. The Coastal Shark Tooth Club is spending beach days scanning the sand for shark teeth instead of relaxing or swimming. Renourishment creates new hunting ground. Club member Scott Whitesell said.
Conway church says it’s mistakenly targeted after Netflix doc on Mica Miller case
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Mercy Baptist Church in Conway says it is being mistakenly targeted by people upset about a Myrtle Beach pastor featured in a Netflix documentary, prompting church leaders to publicly clarify they have no connection to him or his ministry. The confusion centers on Mercy Church...

















