South Carolina DOT officials ‘aware’ of 2 recent Socastee swing bridge closures
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — South Carolina transportation officials said Monday that officials are “aware” of two recent problems with the historic Socatee swing bridge that caused it to become stuck in the open position. The two “brief closures,” including one over the weekend, left the bridge impassable for drivers,...
Woman assaults man at Myrtle Beach doctor’s office, steals his car, gets into police...
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — A pursuit that led Horry County police to disable a vehicle on Socastee Boulevard Wednesday night came after a woman at a Myrtle Beach doctor’s office allegedly assaulted a man and stole his car, documents show. Melissa Hakoun was arrested after police deflated the tires of the vehicle on...
Myrtle Beach athletic director on leave for ‘failure to complete’ job duties
Myrtle Beach High School’s longtime athletic director was placed on paid leave pending an investigation just months after winning a prestigious national award.
Horry, Georgetown Co. death row inmate files federal lawsuit, hopes to pause execution
CHARLESTON, SC (WMBF) - The man set to be executed for a Horry County murder Friday is filing a federal lawsuit over the state’s execution practices. Stephen Stanko filed the federal civil rights lawsuit on June 6 against the South Carolina Department of Corrections and the agency’s officials.
Coroner identifies Conway woman hit and killed along Highway 501 in April
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A woman who was hit and killed along Highway 501 in April has been identified by the Horry County Coroner’s Office. Amanda Hewitt, 38, of Conway, suffered multiple traumatic injuries after being hit in the area of Highway 501 and West Perry Road on April 10, the coroner’s office said. […]
‘Will not be tolerated’: Horry County police address gun violence after birthday party ends...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A teenager’s birthday party ended in a shooting at the Waccamaw Center Mall over the weekend, leaving many unsettled. Multiple people were hurt in the shooting, and it is the most recent in a string of violence that’s left the Horry County Police Department fed up.
Chris Young leaves a huge tip at a Myrtle Beach bar
We all know Chris Young has a big voice AND a bigger heart! The singer stopped by the 8th Avenue Tiki Bar and Grill in Myrtle Beach before hitting the stage Friday night at the Carolina Country Music Festival. He left a $2000 tip on his $200 bill!. newsletter Sign...
Myrtle Beach police reflect on successful Carolina Country Music Fest weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The Myrtle Beach Police Department said this year’s Carolina Country Music Fest was a great one when it came to public safety. Police department spokesperson Randolph Angotti said this year’s new, late-night traffic pattern helped significantly in creating an easy walking space for country...
Local restaurant talks sales on CCMF final day
Www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-06-09 04:52:02. SUMMARY: The Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF) in Myrtle Beach has drawn tens of thousands of fans, creating a vibrant, bustling atmosphere. Local restaurants report one of their biggest weeks of the year, preparing for heavy crowds since 2014. Despite some chaos...
Why is Myrtle Beach buying property from the mayor’s investment company?
Horry County Land Records show transactions from almost a decade ago between an investment company owned by the mayor and the city. A new deal may play out at tomorrow’s city council meeting.