Report: Electrical failure caused Myrtle Beach commercial building fire
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A fire investigation report details the cause of a New Year’s Day commercial building fire in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Fire Department Fire Investigation Unit determined there was an unknown electrical failure in the electrical service room at Wholesale Furniture Gallery at 1951 Mr....
South Carolina Considers Protecting Nearly 6,000 Acres ‘of Critical Importance’ Near Grand Strand River
Written by Skylar Laird, SC Daily Gazette. South Carolina’s natural resources agency is eyeing nearly 6,000 acres for protection along a river that runs from the North Carolina line to Georgetown. The projects, which could cost about $19.5 million, received initial approval from a financial oversight board of...
Couple discovers cannonball while metal detecting in North Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A couple who was metal detecting along a stretch of North Myrtle Beach on Saturday discovered more than just bottlecaps and coins. Local police said a cannonball had been brought to shore around 48th Ave S. during the ongoing dredging process. The Horry County Police Department...
Conway police respond to dead man found in tent
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - The Conway Police Department says a man was found dead in a tent. Officers say they responded to a call at 7:30 am on Saturday for the man found in the area of Highway 378 and Racepath Avenue. His identity has not yet been released. No...
New businesses announced for Murrells Inlet Square Mall. What’s coming?
As redevelopment continues at a Murrells Inlet mall, additional businesses have announced plans to open on the property. Phase two of the renovations of the Inlet Square Mall are currently in progress after demolition of parts of the property and building were completed last year, according to Real Estate Manager for...
BUZZER-BEATERS GALORE! Coastal Carolina one-ups UMass in triple-OT thriller
Highlights from the game between UMass and Coastal Carolina on Saturday, February 7th.
FIRST ALERT: Work Week Warmup, rain arrives next weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Temperatures are expected to begin warming tomorrow and continue through the week. Get ready for another cold night, we’ll have overnight lows in the mid 20s for the Pee dee and upper 20s for the Grand Strand with mostly clear skies. TOMORROW. You’ll want...
‘Really important to us’: Georgetown polar plunge raises money for Special Olympics
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC (WMBF) - Dozens of people ran into the ocean water Saturday morning in support of a special cause. The Georgetown County Polar Plunge, put on by law enforcement, is an annual event that raises money for Special Olympics. Saturday’s event was the 6th year and the goal...
Lane closure scheduled on US-17 Business for intersection upgrades
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A scheduled lane closure on US- 17 Business is set to take place on Wednesday, Feb. 11, and Thursday, Feb. 12. The area includes only the outer southbound lane of US-17 Business from the Garden City Connector intersection to the Offshore Drive intersection. The...
Another cold night for the area
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – It was a cold and windy Saturday for the entire area. A cold front pushed through the area, bringing very breezy conditions. Wind gusts today ranged between 20-30 mph. Tonight we will see clear skies, until after midnight. Clouds will increase. Lows tonight will be in the upper teens along...

















