Horry County leaders not yet sold on potential landfill expansion
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — As Horry County officials plan for how best to dispose of its solid waste in the coming decades, some aren’t quite ready to embrace a 100-acre landfill expansion plan. “You can do it as safely as possible and you can do it as perfect as you can, and it’s still going […]
Tickets for the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic now on sale
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Golf fans, check this out. You now have the chance to buy tickets to the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic. Tickets for the dual-field PGA Tour tournament went on sale Monday at 9 a.m. The event will be held on May 7-10 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club, with the Celebrity Pro-Am on May 6.
The Market Common Is Celebrating Valentine’s Day
The Market Common is celebrating Valentine’s Day with several offers. On Saturday, there will be scenes on every corner for photo opportunities as well as a complimentary carriage ride from 4-7pm. Pick up for that will be in front of Dolce Lusso Salon. The rides are first-come, first-serve, no reservations required.
News13 celebrates Black History Month with TV special
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The United States officially recognized Black History Month in 1986, and each February, celebrations across the country recognize the contributions and achievements of Black people in the United States. Black History Month has its origins in 1915, when historian and author Dr. Carter G....
HCFR: 1 hurt after crash on River Oaks Drive
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Fire crews said a person was injured in a Wednesday morning crash. Horry County Fire Rescue said the crash happened on River Oaks Drive and Village Center Boulevard, and left lanes of blocked. HCFR was called at 8:46 a.m. Extraction operations were deployed for the...
Horry County jail overcrowding has leaders mulling multi-million upgrade
MYRTLE BEACH S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County leaders are considering a massive overhaul of its J. Reuben Long Detention Center — with up to a $130 million price tag. Facility director Marcus Rhodes told a council subcommittee on Tuesday that more than 13,000 inmates were booked last year – with 900 alone in January. “One...
Construction Underway For Amazon Center In Carolina Forest Area
Amazon is building a new delivery center in Horry County. The facility will have over 27 acres transformed into a hub that aims to expedite package deliveries. Construction is currently underway and the center will be located along Postal Way in the Carolina Forest area. An Horry County council member...
New jail facility could cost Horry County upwards of $130 million
Horry County Sheriff Phillip Thompson told the Horry County Council’s Public Safety committee that in 2025, 13,052 inmates were booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center. Thompson’s theme was the need for more space at the center, especially as it relates to inmates with mental health issues. He...
World’s Strongest Man Going Back to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The World’s Strongest Man competition is going back to the beach. The event is returning to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which had previously hosted it in both 2023 and 2024 before it moved to Sacramento, California, last year. It will take place this this spring from April 23-26 at the Oceanfront at Burroughs &...
Carolina Country Music Fest welcomes 3 new artists to the 2026 lineup
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Carolina Country Music Fest 2026 lineup added three more artists. FilmoreMusic, Zach John King and Graham Barham were announced as the newest additions to the lineup. CCMF said FilmoreMusic is bringing a “bold mosaic of Outlaw Country, Hip-Hop, and Dancehall-Pop” to the fest....

















