Fallen tree causes power outage for more than 300 in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — More than 300 Horry County residents were affected by a power outage Wednesday after a large pine tree fell onto power lines. Horry Electric Cooperative said crews were responding to an outage affecting members served by the Nixonville substation after the tree brought down multiple sections of power lines. Crews […]
Dr. Annie Andrews discusses campaign goals at Myrtle Beach town hall
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Democratic congressional candidate Dr. Annie Andrews spoke to Horry County residents at Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach. Andrews discussed her plans to address the cost of living in South Carolina if elected, emphasizing the financial challenges facing families in Horry County.
This Myrtle Beach area restaurant named in 2026 Michelin Guide. What’s on the menu?
A Myrtle Beach restaurant was named in the 2026 Michelin Guide American South. O.A.K Prime , located at 4210 River Oaks Dr., was featured as a recommended restaurant for the second year in a row . It is the only restaurant in the Myrtle Beach area that was named in the guide. The name O.A.K. stands for “One of a Kind,” where the kitchen and bar bring “reimagined classics” and “innovative twists” to the menu, according to its website. The establishment opened in 2023 in Carolina Forest and is und
Breeze airlines launches new nonstop from Myrtle Beach International Airport
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Another nonstop route from Breeze Airways has been added in the Grand Strand. On Thursday, the airline announced that launched service to Atlantic City, New Jersey from Myrtle Beach. The new route offers service on Thursdays and Sundays, starting from $79 one way. The announcement...
Home and condo prices are up in Carolina Forest, inventory shrinking
Year-to-date and September 2026 data for the Carolina Forest real estate market show a mixed bag, with median home prices continuing to rise. According to data released by the Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors, the median home price in Carolina Forest (ZIP code 29579) rose 20% in September, from $454,990 in September 2025 to $545,000 in September 2026.
24 affordable homes planned for Horry County’s Burgess community in $6.2M project
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A $6.2 million housing development is coming to the Burgess community, bringing 24 affordable, single-family homes to an area with deep agricultural roots. Habitat for Humanity of Horry County broke ground Wednesday on Marlowe Village, a new neighborhood aimed at helping local working families...
Beach Bites: Salty Sugar Greek Bistro
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)— A Greek bistro is serving up delectable entrées and desserts in Market Common. Welcome to Salty Sugar Greek Bistro, which opened its doors in mid-June. Co-owner Anastasia Daskalis wanted to create a Greek restaurant that served all her childhood favorites and more. Having lived...
South Carolina childcare scholarship freeze leaves parents struggling, waitlist opens
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — For South Carolina parents who depend on childcare assistance, a freeze on scholarships is forcing difficult choices about work and family budgets, and some are quitting their jobs because they can’t afford care. The state is now accepting applications for people to be placed...
Myrtle Beach police address video circulating internet
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Myrtle Beach Police Department addresses a video circulating online involving a patrol car passing other cars. A video online shows a Myrtle Beach patrol car driving dangerously at night, the department said. The person operating the car is a member of the department’s professional...
It’s official, Raising Cane’s is coming to Myrtle Beach. When will it open?
After much anticipation, the first Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers location in the Grand Strand will open in Myrtle Beach next year. An official opening date hasn’t been announced, but a company representative told The Sun News that Raising Cane’s started construction last month and is set to open in Spring 2027 on Jason Boulevard near the intersection of Mr. Joe White Avenue and Highway 17. Raising Cane’s is known for its fried chicken fingers and signature Cane’s dipping sauce. In a Sun News po

















