Feral cat tests positive rabies in Horry County, two pets and two people exposed
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A feral cat that tested positive for rabies had contact with two people and two dogs, state health officials said Tuesday. The animal was found near Glenwood Drive and Fair Bluff Highway in Green Sea. Officials said the gray, black and orange cat was known to be part of colony […]
Driver ejected, killed after late night Horry County car crash. What we know
An Horry County car crash on Tuesday night left one person dead, according to a release sent Wednesday morning by the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The crash took place in the area of Highway 777 and Red Bluff Road in Loris, according to a Facebook post by Horry County Fire Rescue . Rescuers came to the scene in...
Diner’s failure to open makes Surfside Beach ‘look like joke.’ Owner blames town
Eighteen months since the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier reopened, a restaurant located on the pier has yet to welcome customers in, leaving the town council bristling over the progress. However, the restaurant owner blames the town for the lengthy timeline. Multiple council members stated they find the terms of the...
Lowcountry man sentenced to 12 years in prison for 2024 shooting in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Lowcountry man was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Wednesday in Horry County for shooting a man in the leg in the Longs area in July 2024, the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office said. Xavier Christopher Knight, 27, of Charleston County, pleaded guilty to assault and battery of a […]
Meetings set for potential $800 million highway extension to link Carolinas
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Planning is officially underway for a nearly $800 million project to extend Highway 31 in Horry County across state lines. Both the North Carolina Department of Transportation and South Carolina Department of Transportation have set dates to discuss the project. If you drive along Highway...
Beach Hippie Coffee to Open Second Myrtle Beach Location This Fall
A coffee shop known for its house-roasted beans and “caffeine-fueled joy” is opening a second location in Myrtle Beach this fall. Beach Hippie Coffee, owned by Lori Lesnansky, will open at 2700 N. Kings Highway, joining its original location at 5311 N. Kings Highway. “That means you’ll now...
Woman Faces Charges Following Horry Co. Stabbing
One woman is facing charges following a stabbing in Horry County. Shortly before midnight on Sunday, police responded to a home along Nottingham Lakes Road. Upon arrival, one victim and another person were found in the backyard. The person injured had been stabbed in the chest and the suspect fled the scene on foot.
MUSC to takeover Tidelands Health facilities in Georgetown, Horry counties
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Medical University of South Carolina Healthcare Systems will be acquiring a majority membership interest in Tidelands Health, putting the Charleston-based system in charge of facilities in Horry and Georgetown counties. In this expanded partnership, Tidelands will still have local...
8 Underrated Restaurants In South Carolina That Serve Outrageously Good Steaks
Want to find underrated restaurants in South Carolina with amazing steaks?. These 8 hidden treasures serve incredible beef and unforgettable dining experiences!. 1. Logan’s Roadhouse (Myrtle Beach) When you’re soaking up the sun in Myrtle Beach but your stomach is screaming for red meat, Logan’s Roadhouse delivers...
Myrtle Beach Considers New Rules For Electric Scooters
The city of Myrtle Beach is seeking new rules for electric scooters in the area. An ordinance was proposed due to an increase in the number of crashes involving Personal Electronic Devices over the past few years. The city is hoping to create a clear definition of what a PED...