Myrtle Beach votes to allow pedal pubs to operate year-round
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Pedal Pub will now be a year-round operation in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach City Council passed the second and final reading of the ordinance, which amends the city’s code for vehicles for hire to include rules for pedal-powered passenger vehicles. City officials said they...
Horry County Schools approves new budget with pay raises
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County Schools has approved a new budget that includes pay raises for teachers and staff and does not require a tax increase, district officials said. The Horry County Board of Education gave final approval on Monday to the superintendent’s comprehensive budget for the 2026-27...
Hit or miss storms Tuesday
Hot, humid weather will continue through the rest of the week. Tonight will be partly cloudy, warm and muggy with low temperatures in the 70s. A weak cold front will stall in the area tomorrow, bringing a chance for a thunderstorm. It will be a little cooler tomorrow with highs in the 80s, but it will still be humid. H
FIRST ALERT: First heat wave of the year arrives later this week
The first real heat wave of the year arrives later this week into the weekend, followed by increasing chances of showers and storms.
Detective arrested after drawing gun on officer who microwaved fish in break room, officials...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A former South Carolina police officer was arrested after he pointed a gun at a coworker in the department's break room, officials said. Detective Michael DeBiase, formerly of the Myrtle Beach Police Department, confronted another officer May 30 about warming up fish in the microwave, causing an od
SC restaurateurs opening new Indian restaurant in downtown Myrtle Beach. Here’s when
Two restaurateurs with dining spots across the Palmetto State are teaming up to bring a new Indian eatery to downtown Myrtle Beach. Chennai Curry Hub is the latest restaurant developed by co-owners Jebakumar Jebaraj and Naren Arunprakash, who are bringing their statewide dining experience to Horry County this summer. J
Fast food chain to open its third location in Horry County. Here’s where
A national fast food chain has launched its third location in Horry County, with a grand opening for the new Socastee location set for Tuesday. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will open a new location at 4576 Dick Pond Road in Socastee, with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. to welcome the first customers. The fast fo
Surfside Beach passes long-awaited goose ordinance
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC-Someone could actually go to jail for repeatedly feeding Canada geese and other wildlife in the town of Surfside Beach. Monday night, the town council passed a revised animal and wildlife ordinance that brings the penalty for feeding wildlife from the civil side to the criminal side and with that com
Surfside Beach courthouse and council chamber project moves forward
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Surfside Beach Town Council reviewed official renderings for a new courthouse and council chamber, moving the project closer to construction on the site of the original town hall. The original Surfside Beach Town Hall was demolished in 2023 after an inspection found extensive mold and...
CCMF cleanup begins in downtown Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Carolina Country Music Festival has come to an end and that means clean up begins. CCMF is one of the city’s largest events, and it's a big undertaking. The City of Myrtle Beach and their staff helped welcome tens of thousands of...
