Council discusses public’s growing concerns on Myrtle Beach homelessness
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Over the last week, the community has raised a series of concerns about the homeless shelter, New Directions, in Myrtle Beach. During public comment at Tuesday’s Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, one resident said that while there are some resources in Myrtle Beach for those facing...
‘Has to be jail time:’ Surfside Beach looks to toughen bird, waterfowl feeding law
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Surfside Beach’s well-known problems with controlling its Canada geese population may be nearing an end, as town leaders said Tuesday they’re ready to approve jail time for chronic feeders of the creatures. “I think it has to be, because I feel that certain people will keep doing this...
North Carolina man steals $6,000 worth of catalytic converters from Murrells Inlet business, GCSO...
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Deputies arrested a man after he allegedly stole $6,000 worth of catalytic converters from a Georgetown County business. After hitting three delivery trucks at a business in Murrell’s Inlet, the suspect continued to multiple other stops before being detained by the New Hanover Police...
Two individuals were shot near Coastal Carolina University.
Two people were injured in a shooting near Coastal Carolina University in Horry County, South Carolina, early Sunday morning, March 8, 2026, around 4 a.m. on the 200 block of U.S. Highway 544. Incident Response. Authorities responded promptly, learning the victims had transported themselves to a hospital in a...
DISH may soon discontinue service for WMBF News, Grand Strand Today.
DISH Network customers in the Myrtle Beach area risk losing access to WMBF News and Grand Strand Today starting Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7 p.m., unless a carriage renewal is reached. Dispute Details. The blackout stems from failed contract negotiations between DISH and WMBF’s owner (Gray Television), a common...
Myrtle Beach leaders stop short of approving $162K Market Common traffic study
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach leaders aren’t quite ready to approve what would be The Market Common’s most comprehensive traffic study, saying suggestions by city officials should come first. “From my perspective, the only reason that we would engage in this type of study is if there is a big push to start...
One person was killed in a head-on crash on SC 90 in Conway. This...
One person died in a two-vehicle head-on crash on S.C. Highway 90 near Thomas Road in Conway, South Carolina, around 6:48 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026. A westbound 2002 Dodge pickup crossed the centerline and collided with an eastbound 2014 Toyota Camry, per South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Hannah...
Little River man charged in beating woman with fishing poles
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was arrested on Saturday for beating a woman with a fishing pole, according to Horry County Police Department (HCPD) incident reports. Brandon Markel Stanley, 35, of Little River, was charged with first-degree domestic violence, violation of probation and contempt of family court by...
‘Get stoked’: New movie being filmed on the Grand Strand
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Ready, set, action! The Grand Strand appears headed for the Big Screen! The South Carolina Film Commission confirmed Tuesday that “there is currently a film shooting all over the Grand Strand area.” Matt Storm, the agency’s director, couldn’t provide any more details but referred questions...
KPD: South Carolina Man Arrested for Methamphetamine
On March 9, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad conducted a traffic stop on East King Street involving 28-year-old Ryan Penny of Longs, South Carolina.

















