Town puts historic preservation program on fast track
Efforts to preserve the beach houses that give Pawleys Island its character are moving into high gear with the goal of creating a certified program that will unlock incentives for property owners to rehabilitate older homes. Historic preservation has picked up momentum since the town adopted architectural guidelines...
Spotlight on women-owned businesses in Myrtle Beach
A community post celebrates women who own and operate businesses across Myrtle Beach in honor of International Women’s Day. These entrepreneurs contribute creativity, leadership, and heart to the local economy through their shops, restaurants, and studios.
Carolina Country Music Fest Opens 2026 Hometown Star Search – Nomination Deadline March 11
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — As Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF) prepares to return to Myrtle Beach June 4–7, 2026, organizers are once again opening the door for local and regional talent through their annual Hometown Star Search competition, sponsored by Coors Light. Created to spotlight artists who represent...
Home damaged after Horry County grass fire
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A 20-acre grass fire in Horry County left lanes of traffic blocked and buildings damaged. According to Horry County Fire Rescue, the agency was called to the area of North Highway 701 and Old Nelson Road in the Conway area. Crews say a grass fire...
2 hurt after Horry County shooting
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Two people are hurt after a Conway-area shooting. Officers with the Horry County Police Department responded shortly before 4 a.m. to the 200 block of Highway 544 regarding a shooting. Evidence of a shooting was found on the scene when officers arrived, said Horry County...
Two people shot near Coastal Carolina University
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were hurt Sunday morning following a shooting near Coastal Carolina University. Authorities were dispatched to the 200 block of U.S. Highway 544 just before 4 a.m. and learned two people were transported to a hospital in a personal vehicle. The incident remains under...
Aynor pushes past error-prone North Myrtle Beach in softball showdown
North Myrtle Beach softball coach Krystal Mante is supremely confident in her team, but the Chiefs got a wakeup call Friday night, March 6, against powerhouse Aynor. As for Aynor head coach Tony Mills, he was just glad to get on the field. The Chiefs (3-1), ranked No. 6 in...
Road closure announced near historic train depot in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Government officials are letting drivers know of an upcoming road closure. The City of Myrtle Beach said that a portion of Ninth Avenue North in front of the Historic Myrtle Beach Train Depot will temporarily close. Crews said a small section of the road will...
Badgers set for Shootout at Wachesaw
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin women's golf team will tee off at the Wachesaw Shootout on Monday, March 9, at the Wachesaw Plantation Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Five Badgers will start in the lineup: Grace Slocum, Tammy Wu, Kate Brody, Alexia Siehl and Elyssa Abdullah. True freshman Hadley Ashton will...
DISH could pull WMBF News, Grand Strand Today from its service soon
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -DISH Network customers could lose access to WMBF News and Grand Strand Today on Tuesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. unless a renewal agreement is reached soon. If an agreement is not reached, DISH will pull WMBF from its lineup on Tuesday evening. This means DISH...

















