3-year-old struck by vehicle in Myrtle Beach, coroner’s office says
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A 3-year-old died after she was struck by a vehicle in Myrtle Beach on Sunday, the Horry County Coroner’s Office said. Asiya Masidikova died after she was hit in a parking lot on Greens Boulevard, Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said. She lived in Myrtle Beach. No additional information
Little River woman dies 2 weeks after Highway 17 crash, coroner’s office says
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (WBTW) — A Little River woman died Monday more than two weeks after she was involved in a crash on Highway 17, the Horry County Coroner’s Office said. Susan Smith, 69, died from injuries she sustained in the crash, which happened on Aug. 7 at Bayshore Drive in the Little River area, […]
Train derailment in Conway
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A train went off the tracks in Conway. On Tuesday, in the 1551 Depot Road area, outside New South Lumber Company, a train derailed. WMBF went to the scene and said minor traffic blockages for drivers looking to cross Depot Road. A witness, Johnny Bridges, told...
Dolly Parton Stampede locations honor her memory, release statement
BRANSON, Mo. (KOAM) -- World Choice Investments, the parent company of Dolly Parton's Stampede, released a statement following Dolly's passing on Tuesday.
Drier and cooler Tuesday
Unlike yesterday, we're not expecting stormy weather today. Instead, we'll see a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day. High temperatures will remain close to average for late August, reaching the upper 80s along the beaches and the lower 90s across the Pee Dee.
St. James Elementary replacement school project moves forward, costs expected to rise
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County Schools completed phase 1 of the St. James Elementary replacement school project over the summer. The project added 10 modular classrooms and removed old portables. Phase 2 of the replacement project is underway while the district waits for official budget numbers. That phase...
As school year starts, Horry Co. Schools tackles bus complaints and boosts learning
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County Schools leaders are starting the new school year with a push to expand learning opportunities for students, including a new focus area in math, while also responding to parent concerns about school bus service. The Horry County school board met for the...
Longs man found dead in vehicle along Horry County highway, coroner’s office says
A Longs man has died after his vehicle was discovered along a Horry County highway. Jesus Gomez Sacalxot, 27, was traveling near Highway 31 East when he lost control of the vehicle, overcorrected, went off the roadway and struck a tree late Monday night, according to an email from the Horry County Coroner’s Office. Sac
Charges upgraded in deadly hit-and-run involving CCU students
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Charges have been upgraded against a 17-year-old arrested after a hit-and-run involving two Coastal Carolina University students, one of whom later died. Conway police said Mauricio Palafox-Correa, 17, was charged with hit-and-run resulting in death and DUI resulting in death. Palafox-Correa also
Thousands without power in Calabash area
Thousands of Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) customers are without power Monday afternoon.
