Calling all art lovers: August F1rst Friday ArtWalk in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance announced the hosting of its August F1rst Friday ArtWalk. This event invites residents and visitors to explore the creativity of Myrtle Beach by showcasing crafts, paintings, sculptures, live music and more. The monthly celebration will take place on...
New Loris Arts Council to host inaugural event
Loris has got talent, and the new Loris Arts Council is determined to give area performing and visual artists a venue and events to showcase their skills. “Oh, yes, there's talent in Loris; there’s a lot of talent,” said Sherry Whisnant, a member of the arts council and a long-time music educator in Loris area schools.
Court affirms $20 million drowning verdict against Lack’s Beach Service
A South Carolina appeals court on July 16 affirmed a $20 million negligence verdict against Lack’s Beach Service, highlighting critical exposure for insurers and key considerations around liability coverage limits. Cases like this are the kind insurers pay close attention to, as they underscore significant questions...
Over $2M bond set for 2 Florida men arrested in check fraud scheme
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Two men arrested and charged with over $2.1 million in fraud had their bond set at $2,000,232 in court Friday. Willie Bernard Perry, 24, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was charged with simple possession of marijuana, loitering, 30 counts of possession of stolen property over $10,000,76...
Pawleys Island 6-year-old receives wish to be a mermaid
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Every year, Make-A-Wish South Carolina helps grant the wishes of children with critical illnesses across the state, and on Friday, a Pawleys Island girl had her wish granted. 6-year-old Journey has a blood disorder. Her mother, Mercedes Hugie, said this can lead to bouts of severe pain....
FIRST ALERT: HEAT ADVISORY in place, dangerous heat through the weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Heat advisory in place through the day today, expect hot and humid conditions through the weekend. A HEAT ADVISORY has been issued for our entire viewing area through the day today as extreme humidity will bring in dangerous heat index values. We will see feels...
South Carolina man pleads guilty to attempted armed robbery in Little River
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A South Carolina man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to an attempted armed robbery in Little River in 2023, the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office said. Travis Bromell, 36, of Columbia, pleaded guilty on Thursday to attempted armed robbery, the solicitor’s office said....
Local Brewery Plans To Add Pickleball Courts
A local brewery is planning to install a new amenity. Tidal Creek Brewhouse is adding a Pickleball area called the Tidal Creek Pickle House. It will include 10 pickleball courts, including four covered. They will be built behind its current location in the Market Common and is expected to cost...
FIRST ALERT: New chance of development in Atlantic
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - We are watching an area of thunderstorms that could show possible development. A tropical wave interacting with a broad area of low pressure is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms about 900 miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Environmental conditions are marginally...
SC drops in ranks as premier fishing destination, but local captains say business is...
South Carolina fell out of the top ten fishing destinations in the United States, according to the rankings of a popular online angler advisor, but local captains say business continues to boom. FishingBooker.com, a worldwide booking agency for travel fishing, released its third edition of annual state rankings —...
