Beach Bites: Tu Taco
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Authentic Mexican food, right here on the Grand Strand. At Tu Taco, you can get everything from homemade birria, California burritos, and Mexican street corn. “We’ve been in business almost four years, and it has been an incredible four years,” owner Eddie Vizcarra said. Born and raised in...
South Carolina Forestry Commission says it’s ‘too early to know’ projected price of fighting...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — As the Covington Drive fire in Carolina Forest reaches Day 11, the South Carolina Forestry Commission told News13 the agency will cover all its costs associated with fighting the blaze but that it’s “too early to know” what the actual price will be. “We will cover all our costs associated...
Documents describe ex-Horry County teacher’s behavior before drug arrest
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - Documents WMBF received are detailing the behavior of a former Horry County teacher before police arrested him for allegedly bringing drugs to work. Horry County police booked Aaron Musick, 50, on two drug charges Friday, including distributing, selling, purchasing, manufacturing crack...
Six-vehicle crash on I-20 East causes lane closures
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Eastbound traffic on Interstate 20 could face substantial delays Tuesday morning following a crash. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), the crash happened on I-20 East at Exit 74, which is the exit for US-1/Two Notch Road. Six vehicles were involved in the...
Longs man faces felony DUI charge after 63-year-old woman killed in weekend crash
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 23-year-old Longs man had been drinking when he drove his truck left of center early Sunday morning and hit an SUV, killing the driver, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Troopers charged Dylan Cole Butler with felony driving under the influence resulting in a death after...
Will Veterans Affairs layoffs impact Myrtle Beach, SC employees, residents? What we know.
Recent federal layoffs will include VA employees. We asked if it will impact the VA Clinic in Myrtle Beach.
Surfside Beach permanently bans aerialists, other ‘certain conduct’ from $19 million pier
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Surfside Beach officials on Tuesday tightened regulations around what type of activity can take place on — and off of — its $19 million pier, including barring an art form that grabbed attention in recent weeks. The town council inserted language into an ordinance governing use of its...
South Carolina cracks down on DEI programs with two controversial bills: “Illegal and pernicious...
South Carolina – A pair of legislative legislation targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs is causing significant debate and concerns among local businesses and legislators in a divisive action that might change the corporate landscape in South Carolina. These proposed laws would force businesses...
NC Quick Pass scams can steal credit card, social security numbers, FBI warns
More "smishing" scams surrounding North Carolina's toll payment program, NC Quick Pass, are apparently circulating throughout the state. Google searches for queries like "NC Quick Pass scams" skyrocketed as of the morning of Tuesday, March 11. A message is also currently active on the NC Quick Pass website reminding...
Another huge investment in South Carolina: $134 million investment, nearly 500 news jobs
South Carolina – TS Conductor, a leading manufacturer of advanced electrical conductors, has announced plans to establish a new production facility in South Carolina, marking the company’s first manufacturing operation in the Palmetto State and its second in the United States. The $134 million investment is set to...