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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — More than five years after 28-year-old Peter Franco was shot to death in his car near North Kings Highway, Horry County police say no one has been charged. Lt. Jonathan Kelly with the Horry County Police Department (HCPD) said Franco was “just driving home...

Hundreds of eager children ages 3-years-old and under, along with their parents, waited with anticipation for Kenneth Hemingway to say the magic words. And when Hemingway said it was time to go, the young children let out a collective squeal. Then they rushed the field. In less than three minutes, about 2,500 plastic...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Volunteer spots remain open for the ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic, organizers said, and volunteers are critical to ensuring the tournament runs smoothly. The tournament will feature some of the world’s best golfers competing at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club. Details were announced at a...

(WPDE) — On Wednesday, April 1, Santee Cooper and Horry Electric's peak hours will change to 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Customers are encouraged to take steps to reduce energy during these hours to avoid an increase in their monthly bill. Santee Cooper provided these tips to save energy:

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Loris mother said she has questions about what happened after her son died following a police chase on Thursday. Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said Roblero Prince, 27, of Loris, died at the hospital after the Thursday crash. Horry County Police Department...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County will soon lift its burn ban. Horry County said the burn ban for unincorporated areas will be lifted at 8 a.m. Tuesday. The county is asking people to be considerate when involved in open burning and to contact the South Carolina Forestry Commission before burning starts.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Despite the Grand Strand’s largest city having healthy amounts in its key bank accounts, rising costs of oil-based commodities brought on by the war with Iran is worrying Myrtle Beach leaders. “A month ago, we weren’t even talking about gas prices. It’s very concerning,” City Manager...

CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Burlington in the Coastal Centre shopping center is set to open in Spring 2026. The location features Burlington's "reimagined store design," with a reconfigured format, wider, more organized aisles and bold signage to help shoppers navigate the store more easily. The store will offer ladies’...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Police in Horry County are investigating a stabbing near a Myrtle Beach-area gas station. The stabbing happened around 8 p.m. Sunday on the 500 block of Burcale Road near the Coastal Petro gas station. The responding officer made contact with a man walking away from...

Following a six-month warning period, South Carolina law enforcement began issuing citations on Feb. 28 for the state’s Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Law. After a month of writing tickets, Horry County was one of the top counties in the state with the most citations under the new law. From Feb. 28 to March 29,...