Dolphins surround Myrtle Beach couple’s jet ski in once-in-a-lifetime encounter
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach woman got the thrill of a lifetime this week when dozens of dolphins surrounded her and her husband during a jet ski ride just off Waties Island. Kimberly Malibu-Grove said the encounter happened Wednesday in the waters near the island, which sits...
First Alert | Another round of rain to end the weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Heading into Sunday, things are looking rainy once again. Expect early showers by the coast and isolated storm chances in the afternoon. Drier conditions are on the way for the work week. Today. A round of early storms sets up along the Grand Strand this...
First Carolina Forest dessert and snack fair brings local vendors, shoppers together
CAROLINA FOREST, S.C. (WPDE) — Dessert lovers and snack seekers packed the Carolina Forest Rec Center on today for the first-ever Carolina Forest Dessert and Snack Fair, an event that brought together local vendors offering everything from cookies and cakes to candy and specialty treats. The rec center was...
AMBUCS conference in Myrtle Beach features Amtrak adaptive equipment giveaway
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Families and therapists gathered in Myrtle Beach this weekend to see how adaptive equipment can help children with disabilities take part in everyday play and activities. AMBUCS, a national nonprofit that works to improve mobility and independence for people with disabilities, held its 104th
Tributes from Grand Strand, Pee Dee agencies pour in after Columbia officer killed in...
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF/WIS) - Law enforcement agencies in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee are sending support after a Columbia police officer was killed in a Saturday shooting. The Columbia Police Department said the shooting near a park on Hazelwood Road led to the death of 29-year-old Chris DeLong, WIS reported.
Myrtle Beach fundraiser helps family as 5-year-old battles leukemia
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Community members and local businesses in Myrtle Beach gathered for a community fundraiser to support 5-year-old Briar Prince as he battles leukemia. The event was held at Elko Spas, Billiards and Pools to help raise funds for the family’s ongoing medical expenses. Every...
4 bites of restaurant news. Grand Strand sees new openings, one closure
The Grand Strand’s dining landscape is once again changing this summer, with several restaurants expanding to new locations while one at Broadway at the Beach spot prepares to shut its doors. Here’s a roundup of the latest openings and closures across the Myrtle Beach area. Spuds-N-Subs, the North Myrtle Beach spot kno
Myrtle Beach poverty simulation puts local leaders in families’ shoes
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Community members and local leaders stepped into the shoes of families facing financial hardship Friday during a poverty simulation at the Mary C. Canty Recreation Center in Myrtle Beach. The Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council hosted the event to give participants a firsthand look at...
Ice rink survey aims to gauge interest in the Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A new initiative is underway to create a place for ice skaters in the Grand Strand. Daniel Kutschman is the creator of the Instagram page @myrtlebeachicerinkproject. Kutschman, who recently launched the account, said he is trying to gauge interest in bringing an ice rink to the area.
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