Myrtle Beach offering free sandbags ahead of potential storm
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The city of Myrtle Beach is providing free sand and sandbags to those who need them ahead of what is expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda. Residents can go to the Myrtle’s Market parking lot in the 600 block of Joe White Avenue starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, the city […]
Horry County, Myrtle Beach ramps up storm preparations with emergency declarations
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County and the city of Myrtle Beach on Friday joined Conway in declaring a state of emergency ahead of any potential impacts from what is likely to be Tropical Storm Imelda. Horry County Council issued the “localized state of emergency” early Friday afternoon as authorities...
Conway preps Halloween decor ahead of tropical storm. What about pumpkin trees?
Conway is hoping a tropical storm that may hit the Carolinas won’t turn into a scary scene for the city. A potential tropical storm that could impact the Myrtle Beach area as early as this weekend has prompted the city of Conway to pause its Halloween decorations. Each year the city of Conway transforms into a...
Carolina’s car theft ring dismantled using license plate reader technology
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Authorities say more than 30 stolen vehicles worth more than $1.5 million have been returned to their owners after investigators dismantled a multi-state vehicle theft ring. The Myrtle Beach Police Department worked with law enforcement in Charlotte and Monroe, North Carolina, to track down...
7 South Carolina seafood buffets that locals never skip
Seafood buffets in South Carolina carry a special kind of draw: long tables groaning under steamed crab legs, buttered shrimp, hushpuppies, plus all the fixings — collards, cornbread, the works. For many locals, picking a buffet isn’t just about eating, it’s about full bellies and familiar comfort: something that...
1 arrested in Conway area barricade situation, police say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A domestic situation turned standoff led to the arrest of one person early Friday morning in the Conway area, Horry County Police officers said. News13 spoke with officers at the New Legacy Apartment Complex, where they said an assault happened. Victims were able to escape before the...
FIRST ALERT: Tropical impacts looking likely next week
Animal shelters in Horry and Marion counties asking public for help ahead of severe weather. A Marion man is facing 25 charges for five armed robberies committed in the Pee Dee over the last month, police say. Updated: 2 hours ago. Tropical Storm Humberto is expected to strengthen into a...
Popular doughnut restaurant to open new North Myrtle Beach store. Here’s where
Parlor Doughnuts is a favorite of both locals and vacationers in the Pawleys Island area, and now the doughnut chain is opening a location in North Myrtle Beach. The craft doughnut and coffee shop, known for its layered doughnuts and unique flavors, launched in 2019 in Evansville, Indiana. But since that time, it has...
Power back on for nearly 3,600 Santee Cooper customers after outage in North Myrtle...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Power has been restored to nearly 3,600 Santee Cooper customers in the North Myrtle Beach who lost service Friday morning power, according to the utility’s website. The outage affecting roughly 3,573 customers was in an area between Highway 17 and Highway 31, and east of Robert Edge...
First new store opens at redeveloped Inlet Square Mall
MURRELLS INLET, SC (WMBF) - After years of planning, the first store at the former Inlet Square Mall site is officially open for business. Floor & Decor held its grand opening, marking the start of what developers say will be a long-term revitalization project for the South Strand. Developers said...

















