Local swimming siblings continue athletic careers as state champions
A week in October brought home two dynamic wins after home-schooled siblings Jack and Jenna Guthinger each brought home state championship titles while competing for St. James High School, continuing a family legacy that began years earlier with their older brother. Both siblings stay active year-round. Jack, a...
Merry Myrtle Holiday Market debuts with unique gifts and family fun
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The inaugural Merry Myrtle Holiday Market is set to take place this weekend at the South Strand Recreation Center in Horry County. The event will feature nearly 70 vendors, both indoors and outdoors, offering a wide array of gifts, including permanent jewelry, wood crafts, crocheted items,...
Road closures announced ahead of Surfside Beach Christmas Parade
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Road closures have been announced ahead of the Surfside Beach Christmas Parade this Saturday. Town officials said the parade lineup will begin on Melody Lane and Poplar Drive, with Christmas floats staging at 16th Avenue South. The following roads will be closed during the...
New Concrete Plant Coming to Conway: Coastal Ready Mix to Bring Jobs and Investment...
Coastal Ready Mix, a family-owned concrete manufacturer, plans to open a new facility in Horry County, South Carolina. The company will invest $4.6 million in a ready-mix concrete plant on Mount Pisgah Cemetery Road in Conway. The project is expected to create 19 jobs, with operations set to begin in 2026.
McLeod Health welcomes dog ‘Sugar’ to children’s hospital facility
McLeod Health welcomes dog 'Sugar' to children's hospital facility.
Foodees Fest in Myrtle Beach features 40 food trucks, 60 vendors
(WPDE) — The Foodees Fest has arrived in Myrtle Beach, bringing all the bites and holiday cheer. The event, at the Tanger Outlets on Hwy 501, is a three-day festival featuring more than 40 food trucks and 60-plus vendors. Pop-ups will offer a wide variety of unique holiday gifts...
Myrtle Beach groups extend hours during cold snap to help people experiencing homelessness
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Ahead of dangerously cold temperatures expected on Sunday, two organizations are preparing to support people experiencing homelessness in Myrtle Beach. Cold temperatures present health hazards, said Capt. Jonathan Evans of the Myrtle Beach Fire Department. “You get that shivering, you’re...
Horry County business evacuated after gas leak
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A Conway business was evacuated Saturday morning after a confirmed gas leak. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 8:20 a.m. to a commercial building on the 2000 block of East Highway 501 in Conway to a gas leak. When rescue crews arrived on scene, HCFR...
NMB mobilizes equipment along Sea Mountain Hwy for $72M renourishment project
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The city is set to undergo a significant transformation as a $72 million beach renourishment project kicks off. The initiative aims to restore 26 miles of the Grand Strand coast, countering erosion caused by hurricanes and tropical storms. Johnny Bruton from North Myrtle...
Former nonprofit treasurer faces new allegations over botched home remodels
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A man who pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $70K from a Loris nonprofit is now facing new allegations from customers who say he botched their home remodeling projects. Former Giving Hope Gardens treasurer, Keith Massey, is accused by two couples of taking thousands of...

















