Litter River apartment residents raise safety concerns
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) - Residents at Summer Crest Apartments say they are living in hazardous conditions, with complaints ranging from flooding to mold growth to structural concerns. Jennifer Lynn, who has lived at the complex for nearly a decade, said she fears for her safety. “I’m terrified, I’m worried...
Longtime Conway Fire Department chief retires
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Longtime Conway Fire Department Chief Phillip L. “Le” Hendrick Jr. celebrated his retirement this week, the department said on Facebook. Hendrick started his journey with the CFD in 1994 as a cadet before becoming a volunteer firefighter in 1996. Throughout his career, he served in numerous...
World War II veteran, Myrtle Beach-area resident celebrates 100th birthday
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — World War II veteran Staff Sgt. Raymond “Ray” Morgan celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family on the Grand Strand. Born Nov. 20, 1925, in De Pere, Wisconsin and growing up in Kenosha, Morgan represents the spirit of the “Greatest Generation.” At just 17, he...
Conway approves $42K to help CCU host Banana Ball
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - Conway is giving the green light to help Coastal Carolina University host Banana Ball. Conway City Council voted unanimously Monday to give CCU $42,000 to support Banana Ball coming to Springs Brooks Stadium next year. CCU applied for the money through the city’s Economic Development Grant...
New Interstate Could Soon Connect Michigan To Myrtle Beach
Michigan placed the project on hold years ago, but advocates are pushing for new momentum. Here’s what’s next.
Family of woman hit, killed on beach by Horry County officer files federal lawsuit
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The brother of a Myrtle Beach woman who was run over on the beach and killed by a Horry County police officer in June 2024 is suing the department, the county and others in federal court. Sandra “Sandy” Schultz-Peters, 66, died in the June 13, 2024, incident. She was hit by […]
After nearly 40 years, this Myrtle Beach golf course is permanently closing
After nearly 40 years as a fixture in the Grand Strand golf community, River Oaks Golf Club is preparing to close its greens for good. Once the South Carolina club closes, owner Chris Manning Communities plans to replace the course with single-family housing units as part of a larger plan to build nearly 600 new...
SC report says dozens of Horry County employees face layoffs. Here’s what we found
Dozens of Horry County Sodexo employees at HCA Healthcare’s Grand Strand Medical Center will be permanently laid off, a government report found. However, according to Grand Strand Health, the employees were all offered new positions at the healthcare network. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)...
Man facing charges in Myrtle Beach shooting in country illegally, report says
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - An arrest report says the man facing charges in connection with a Sunday morning shooting in Myrtle Beach is in the country illegally. Officers with the Myrtle Beach Police Department responded around 5 a.m. to the area of 1300 Dunbar Street regarding a shooting after a shot spotter alert.
Indiana man killed attempting to cross Highway 707, coroner’s office says
The coroner’s office identified a pedestrian who died after being hit by a pickup truck in the Socastee community area on Wednesday night.

















