Annual Waccamaw Expo returns to Conway with DockDogs competition
The 5th annual Waccamaw Expo kicked off this Friday. This two-day event is centered around Laurel Street in the heart of Conway. The main event of the Waccamaw Expo is the DockDogs competitions. DockDogs is a fast-growing canine sport where dogs can compete in three categories. These include “Big Air” which is a long...
North Myrtle Beach council hears Chick-fil-A traffic plan for Gator Hole Plaza
The North Myrtle Beach City Council held a workshop Wednesday at City Hall to discuss a proposed Chick-fil-A at Gator Hole Plaza and other city business.
Burn ban in place for city of Loris, Murrells Inlet Graden City area
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A city and fire district area in Horry County is now under a burn ban. The Loris Fire Department announced that a burn ban is in effect for the city limits of Loris from now until further notice. This ban includes yard debris burning, prescribed...
North Carolina man given life sentence for deadly 2022 Myrtle Beach shooting
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A North Carolina man will face life in prison after he was found guilty of murder in a 2022 shooting on Ocean Boulevard, the Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office said. Lashawn Jarrett, 41, of Monroe, North Carolina was found guilty of murder and possession of a weapon during the commission...
Motorcyclist dies after police chase ends in crash in Horry County
A motorcyclist died after a police chase ended in a crash in the Longs community area Thursday afternoon.
Fire destroys Horry County home
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - An early Saturday morning fire in Horry County destroyed a home. Horry County Fire Rescue responded at 4:13 a.m. to a home fire on Sugar Tree Drive near Highway 544. Along with destroying the home, the fire caused some damage to a nearby shed. Crews...
Firefighters Battle 10-Acre Wildfire Near Armstrong Creek Rd
As of March 28, 2026, 3:45 PM, firefighters are responding to a 10-acre wildfire in the Turkey Cove community off Armstrong Creek Road. Agencies on scene include:. Crews are working to contain the fire with helicopter water drops. No evacuations have been ordered. Residents and drivers should use caution due to...
📢 Public Hearing on Horry County Landfill Expansion April 2
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services – Bureau of Water will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM about a proposed expansion of the Horry County Solid Waste Management Facility. The project site is located south of and next to SC Highway 90 near Conway and would affect 102.4...
Myrtle Beach community, businesses collecting gift cards for TSA agents
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Grand Strand businesses and community members are coming together this weekend to support TSA agents at MYR who went more than a month without pay during the federal government shutdown. Myrtle Beach native Jeff Benton said he posted on Facebook a few days ago asking...
Coast RTA proposes major route changes ahead of summer
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Coast RTA is moving full speed ahead with proposed route changes that could have a big impact on riders in Horry County this summer. CEO Brian Piascik told the county transportation committee there will be new bus routes to the airport from Conway. Service will also be added to the top […]
