‘We are full’: J. Reuben Long Detention Center fully staffed
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - J. Reuben Long Detention Center is fully staffed, the sheriff says. Horry County Sheriff Phillip Thompson said during a county public safety meeting that all 64 vacancies that the detention center had three years ago are set to be filled by the end of the month.
SC woman called ‘rat,’ allegedly beaten by sisters for talking to police about murder
They called their sister a “rat” and a “snitch” for her statement to police about the brutal beating death of an 11-year-old girl last year in the Myrtle Beach area, according to police. They then allegedly assaulted and threatened to kill the sibling for the information she provided about the case. Alantis Armani...
Horry County high schooler to donate organs after crash causes fatal injuries
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Atlantic Collegiate Academy community is mourning the loss of one of its own. Atlantic Collegiate Academy sophomore Ava Holland was injured in a car crash on Feb. 4th. According to her head volleyball coach, Larry Church, Holland was on her way to school when...
Celebrate the month of love at The Market Common
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Romance, activities, and sweet surprises for every kind of date. Join us at The Market Common as we explore all the Valentine’s fun they have to offer. From thoughtful gifts at Monkey Lala Minerals to sweet treats at Uncommon Chocolatier, delicious menu specials at...
Amazon center construction under way in Carolina Forest area
CAROLINA FOREST, S.C. (WBTW) — Construction crews continue to bulldoze and move out debris on Postal Way in Carolina Forest for a 10,000-square-foot Amazon facility. The distribution hub being built on 27 acres some one local business owner excited. “I absolutely love it. Sometimes we rely on that four-hour window...
‘It’s really about access’: South Strand Hospital breaks ground on $220 million facility
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Construction began Monday on the new South Strand Hospital during the facility’s groundbreaking ceremony. The $220 million hospital is part of Grand Strand Health’s community extension plan. The facility will be located across from South Strand Medical Center on Highway 17 Bypass. Grand...
RV heavily damaged after catching fire
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — An RV set fire early Tuesday morning, leaving substantial damage, according to Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR). Crews responded to a reported large vehicle fire on Figure Eight Road in the Socastee area just after 5:30 a.m. HCFR extinguished the fire from the RV,...
Conway doctor advises MMR vaccine amid SC outbreak, proposed legislation
(WPDE) — Doctor Paul Richardson of Conway Medical Center said the MMR vaccine is your best defense against measles amid South Carolina's historic outbreak throughout the Midlands and Upstate. Without it, you could not only get sick, but it also leaves you more vulnerable to other diseases. He also...
Conway police attend to a deceased guy discovered in a tent.
A man was found deceased inside a tent in Conway, South Carolina, on Saturday morning around 7:30 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 378 and Racepath Avenue, according to the Conway Police Department.. Incident Overview. Police responded to a call about the discovery and confirmed no foul play is suspected...
Korean barbecue restaurant opening in former doughnut spot in Myrtle Beach
A Myrtle Beach building that was once a popular doughnut shop, will now be the home of a new Korean barbecue restaurant . Blaze, an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hot pot, is preparing to open at 200 S. Kings Highway. A call to the number listed for the restaurant went unanswered Monday. It is unclear when the eatery...
