Meet Scooby: S.C. K9 helps find hidden technology to protect kids
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Meet Scooby, a golden retriever that works in electronic detection with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office. Don’t be fooled by his cuteness - this K9 does serious work to help protect children from abuse. K9 Scooby is one of the many resources the department’s Internet...
First week of September will come with higher-than-normal temperatures
Much of this week will feature very dry weather as high pressure remains firmly in control. That same area of high pressure will also help boost temperatures
FIRST ALERT: Heat builds as we turn the calendar to September
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - We are turning the calendar to September this week, and the summer heat is making a strong comeback. After a cloudy and gloomy weekend, high pressure is building across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee, bringing back the sunshine but also driving up our temperatures and humidity.
Downtown Myrtle Beach business owners want drastic plan for homeless
MYRTLE BEACH — Milano Kitchen and Bath Center is the type of business typical of many growing downtowns. Dana West-Abutol's European-style showroom at 909 Broadway St. features the latest in high-end cabinets, vanities, countertops and other installations — fashionable pieces built to last. But there's a problem, she..
A few more showers before a drier work week
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– Temperatures are in the lower and mid 70s this morning. High temperatures will be near normal in the 80s. We will see a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day with a few rounds of showers along the coast this morning. A few isolated storm chances are possible across the area this afternoon.
‘Ground was so dry’: Drought strains South Carolina farm’s crops
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) -A South Carolina farmer says this summer’s drought has caused her to lose many crops, including potatoes and peppers. Sallie Lun, a farmer at Indigo Farms, said the lack of rain left the ground too dry to sustain some plantings. “The ground was so dry...
Protesters confront Mercy Church pastor as Netflix doc renews Mica Miller case questions
MYRTLE BEACH, SC. (WPDE) — Two years after Mica Miller was found dead at Lumber River State Park, protesters are still demanding answers and took their message Sunday to Mercy Church, where John-Paul “JP” Miller is currently preaching. The group stood outside the church holding signs and...
Santee Cooper to hold public meeting on proposed rate hikes
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) — Santee Cooper will hold a public meeting at 2 p.m. at the Santee Cooper Horry-Georgetown office auditorium in Myrtle Beach to hear feedback on proposed rate hikes. Those who cannot attend in person can watch a livestream on Santee Cooper’s website. The power...
Missing 5-year-old reported in Georgetown Co.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents in the area of Old Waccamaw Drive in Hagley to help locate a missing 5-year-old child. An update posted at 4:15 p.m. said divers from Horry County are on scene to search around area docks.
Man accused of dragging dog 3.5 miles behind vehicle in Horry County
LORIS, S.C. — A 26-year-old man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges after the Horry County Police Department said a dog was tied to the back of a vehicle and dragged for about 3.5 miles. Horry County police said officers responded Friday to the Loris area after a witness reported seeing a dog being dragged […]
