Horry County police investigate report of nearly 50 gunshots in Longs area
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A home and a vehicle were hit by bullets Tuesday night in the Longs area when someone reportedly sprayed the area with approximately 50 gunshots, according to an Horry County police report. Officers were called at about 10:30 p.m. to the area of Pine Needle Drive and Freemont Road, the […]
Man attempts to throw bag with drugs into Intracoastal Waterway: Warrants
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop last week. Daniel Damarcus Robinson Jr., 28, of Dillon was charged with possession of firearms & ammunition, manufacturing/possession of sch. I, II, III or flunitrazepam or analogue, trafficking in ice, crack (28g or more but less...
BBB warns of new scam targeting children’s education
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The Better Business Bureau has been attempting to warn parents of a relatively new scam involving online tutoring. According to BBB officials, the scam typically happens when you just go into an online search looking for a tutor. They say there are many different signs...
North Carolina family loses shrimp boat in fire off South Carolina coast
GARDEN CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Grand Strand community and beyond are coming together for a young North Carolina family after their shrimp boat caught fire and sank off the coast of North Myrtle Beach on Monday. The three crew members were rescued without any injuries, but the family is now working to get back […]
Myrtle Beach Weather Update: Heavy Rain Drenches Horry County Overnight
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Portions of Horry County experienced steady fall rain over the past 24 hours, with localized totals topping 1.4 inches near Bucksport and Socastee, leading to slick roads and minor ponding in low-lying areas. Light showers are expected to continue through Thursday morning before drier, cooler air...
Drug arrest renews push for to label Myrtle Beach home a nuisance
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach home has been a hot spot for trouble in recent years, and neighbors say they fear nothing will change unless their elected officials take charge. People who live near 541 Ramsey Drive are once again demanding that the city of Myrtle Beach...
1 dead after crash in Horry County
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A crash that happened last Friday has left one person dead in Horry County. 77-year-old Tony Lam died at Grand Strand Medical Center on Monday, officials confirm. Lam was taken to the hospital on Friday, Oct. 3, after a crash at the intersection of Highway...
Horry high school employee accused of assaulting student. He was arrested
A Socastee High School special education aide has been arrested for an alleged incident involving a child at the school. Patrick Fischer, 40, was arrested by Horry County Police on Oct. 7, 2025, and charged with unlawful conduct toward and child and third-degree assault and battery, according to online booking...
Golf carts regularly drive next to major roads in Myrtle Beach area. Is it...
Golf carts are often used in the Myrtle Beach area to get from Point A to Point B, even if it means the driver makes their own path to avoid riding on a major roadway and risk getting a ticket. But even driving next to a roadway in the grass or sand is against the law in certain instances and could land the operator...
‘This is not part of the deal’: Resident frustrated as king tides flood Garden...
GARDEN CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — King tides are once again flooding streets in Garden City and Murrells Inlet this week, creating problems for neighbors and drivers. King tides, which happen a few times a year, is when orbits of the Earth, moon and sun combine to produce high tidal impacts. The Murrells Inlet-Garden City...