Georgetown Co. deputies seek help identifying person of interest in fraud case
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The authorities in South Strand are asking for help to identify a person of interest in a fraud case. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is asking if anyone can identify the person below, who may go by the nickname ”Jaw.”. The photos here...
Coastal Carolina University students, parents frustrated over housing concerns
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — With only a month left until move-in day, both new and returning Coastal Carolina University students are finding themselves without a place to stay, and with limited assistance from the school. According to CCU’s website, all first and second-year students are required to live on campus....
The ‘Surprising’ Southern City Everyone Wants To Move To
Conway, South Carolina, a historic town near Myrtle Beach, is now the most popular place people are moving to in 2025, according to MoveBuddha. With oak-lined streets, access to the scenic Waccamaw River, and fewer hurricane worries than the coast, Conway offers small-town appeal with big lifestyle perks. Affordable...
Conway man breaks into home, goes through dresser drawers: Warrants
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was arrested for breaking into a home on June 9. Reginald Lavar Cantrell Willis, 37, of Conway is charged with first degree burglary, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and sale or delivery of pistol to, and by possession by, certain persons unlawful, according to booking records.
Georgetown County deputy arrests North Carolina murder suspect during traffic stop
Family of Florida man who died after being rescued from North Strand ocean files lawsuit. A lawsuit has been filed against the City of North Myrtle Beach by the estate of a Florida man who was pulled from the ocean two years ago. ‘In the Pink’ breast cancer awareness walk...
Family of Florida man who died after being rescued from North Strand ocean files...
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A lawsuit has been filed against the City of North Myrtle Beach by the estate of a Florida man who was pulled from the ocean two years ago. In July of 2023, 30-year-old Michael Letzkus of Sandford, Florida, died days after being taken the hospital after he was rescued from the ocean in...
Three men accused of online child exploitation arrested in Livingston Parish
Three men were arrested by the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office for indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor, as part of an investigation by the Sheriff's ICAC Task Force.
Myrtle Beach community pushes for downtown grocery store
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -- For nearly five years, downtown Myrtle Beach has lacked a full-service grocery store within walking distance, leaving residents, vacationers, and business owners without easy access to fresh, affordable food. The closure of the Food Lion off Highway 501 during the pandemic left a...
The Chair named best hair salon on the Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -The Chair: A Color & Extension Boutique in Myrtle Beach is helping people feel and look their best through personalized color and extensions. Join us as we explore their services and learn how they came to be. The boutique is this year’s Best of the Grand...
HCS students to receive free breakfast, lunch for upcoming school year
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Students at Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2025-2026 school year. This is part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, a non-pricing meal service option for qualifying schools and school districts. Officials said "schools and school...
