Grand Strand sensory-friendly arcade set to close at the end of the year
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A sensory-friendly arcade in Surfside Beach has “made the difficult decision” to close at the end of the year. Non-profit Beachfront Blessings announced Tuesday that the sensory-friendly arcade, Low Tide Gaming, will be closing after less than a year. The arcade, which was...
Myrtle Beach man convicted of killing 15-year-old in hit-and-run
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach man pleaded guilty on Wednesday in the hit-and-run death of an Horry County teenager last December, according to the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Daniel Leaser was sentenced to seven years in prison by Horry County Circuit Court Judge Michael Nettles, who suspended the...
They planned to open a North Myrtle Beach restaurant. Here’s what happened instead
An anticipated Mexican-Italian fusion restaurant planned for the former site of a North Myrtle Beach waterfront cantina will not be coming to the area. The property owners and buyers have different stories on why it didn’t work out. The Mexican restaurant Roca Roja Cantina announced in early September that it would...
New Police Precinct Opens on Forestbrook Road to Serve Carolina Forest Community
On December 9, 2025, the Horry County Police Department opened its fifth precinct. The launch involved cooperation between the police department, Horry County 911 & Communications, Fire Rescue, IT, and software vendors. Chief Kris Leonhardt noted the teamwork involved, including training, software updates, and...
Hundreds join 7th annual Under the Lights 5K in downtown Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — More than 600 runners signed up for the 7th annual Under the Lights 5K run/walk on Wednesday night. Participants of all ages ran or walked through a light-guided course with some new displays. There was also an appearance from Santa Claus. "It's a wonderful opportunity...
‘Crucial part of growth’: Conway Christmas Parade brings business opportunities
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - The annual Conway Christmas Parade will make its way through the downtown area Saturday, providing businesses with a key marketing opportunity in the community. The city said about 16,000 people attended last year’s parade. For businesses like Jenkins Signs, the parade has become a crucial...
Little River veteran organization provides necessities during ‘Stand-Down for Homeless Veterans’ event
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Several times a year, the Veterans Welcome Home & Resource Center (VWHRC) provides necessities to local veterans in need. Now that the temperatures are dropping, the center is making sure those veterans stay warm in the winter. Since 2009, the Little River-based center has worked to end...
‘All that came up was me’: Grand Strand photographers mixed up in a situation...
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A situation between a client and a photographer has created some confusion in the Grand Strand involving other similarly named photographers. Those involved are now speaking about the situation. Back in September, Sakenha Polk booked with Myrtle Beach photographer Kellie Marie Photography...
Person rescued after falling in embankment
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A person was rescued after falling in an embankment of a wooded area in Barefoot Landing between Alabama Theatre and House of Blues at 8 p.m. Friday, according to North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue (NMBFR). "Crews set up for technical rescue operations and...
The Myrtle Beach Area’s Revolutionary War History
While Myrtle Beach has only been officially around since the early twentieth century, there is a good bit of Revolutionary War history that can be found along the Grand Strand. Hop in your car and check out the following locations. The two most prominent figures honored for their service during...

















