First Alert Forecast (9-26-25)
First Alert Weather: Drying out to end the week, but how long will it last?. First Alert Weather: Drying out to end the week, but how long will it last?. Chief meteorologist Tony Cavalier talks about a possible hurricane strike next week that could impact the Grand Strand.
Horry Co. initiates emergency plans as officials monitor tropical weather
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County Emergency Management Department moved to Level 2 Operation Condition (OPCON 2) on Saturday to prepare for potential tropical threats ahead. This means the county is beginning to implement emergency plans while discussing with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division...
‘It won’t stop us’: Myrtle Beach Bike Rally to continue despite storm
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Bikers along the Grand Strand are revving up and getting ready for the 2025 fall Myrtle Beach Bike Rally, and as the area awaits incoming tropical storms, organizers say kickstands will still go up as usual. “It’ll slow us down, but no it won’t stop us,” said SBB event coordinator […]
Surfside Beach town council approves 20% salary increase for future council members
The Surfside Beach town leaders on Tuesday, Sept. 24 approved a motion to increase future town councils’ annual salaries by 20%. The 20% increase raises council members’ annual salaries to $7,200, and the mayor's to $11,520. The raise will not take effect until Jan. 1, 2028, two elections away from the current...
Documents reveal reasons behind Atlantic Beach police chief’s suspension
Documents reveal reasons behind Atlantic Beach police chief’s suspension.
Updated: Horry County braces for severe weather
As forecast, the tropical disturbance that threatens the Carolinas has become more organized, and strengthened into a tropical depression. The National Hurricane Center reported in its 11 a.m. advisory on Saturday, Sept. 27 that a tropical depression had formed between eastern Cuba and the central Bahama Islands. The...
Horry, Marion county animal shelters seek foster homes for dozens of dogs ahead of...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Animal shelters in Horry and Marion counties are looking for people to provide temporary housing for dozens of dogs as they prepare for possible impacts from severe weather. “Fostering helps free up space in our shelter for other pets who may be displaced during tropical weather,” the...
NMB preps beach for potential tropical impact
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — City officials said they're closely monitoring the development of future Imelda. Various departments are carrying out standard preparations to ensure readiness should local impacts occur. Officials said maintenance crews have already started taking lifeguard towers off the beaches on...
Myrtle Beach, S.C., Considers Restrictions on E-Scooters
(TNS) — Myrtle Beach has taken the first step in restricting e-scooter use within city limits. The Myrtle Beach City Council unanimously passed the first reading of a proposed ordinance that would ban e-scooters on sidewalks and roadways with speed limits above 30 mph, limit e-scooters to speeds of 20 mph, require...
Conway prepares for developing storm
Authorities say more than 30 stolen vehicles worth more than $1.5 million have been returned to their owners after investigators dismantled a multi-state vehicle theft ring. The Palmetto State’s top official is declaring a State of Emergency. Stolen checks worth $7.3 million discovered during Florence traffic stop,...

















