Myrtle Beach SC

A beloved North Myrtle Beach neighborhood bar may have new owners, but the tradition, culture and unmistakable Pittsburgh vibes aren’t going anywhere. Oscar’s Food & Spirits has been a staple since 1988, founded by Oscar “Freddie” Williams and his wife, Carla. A Pittsburgh Boilermaker, Freddie created the bar as a...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Details around a grand jury’s review of a controversial road rage shooting in Horry County remain limited. On Wednesday, the 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office confirmed a grand jury will review the 2023 shooting that led to the death of Scott Spivey, involving well-known North Myrtle Beach...

CALABASH, N.C. (WECT) - A head-on multi-vehicle crash is impacted traffic near Calabash on Friday morning. According to the Calabash Fire Department (CFD), the crash happened on Hickman Road between Crow Creek Road and Shingletree Road at around 7 a.m. on Feb. 6. A pick-up truck pulling an enclosed trailer...

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Parking registration is now open for North Myrtle Beach. The City of North Myrtle Beach announced on Thursday that parking registration for residents and non-resident property owners is now open. Both residents and non-resident property owners can register online or in person at 904...

A specialty bakery in Myrtle Beach’s Market Common announced it is closing its doors — but something new will soon replace it. You Eat I Bake , a bakery known for its allergen-free selections, announced online Wednesday night that it is ceasing operations at its 2834A Howard Ave. location. The storefront officially...

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A North Strand cheerleading team has just qualified for a national competition. The North Myrtle Beach High School Varsity Cheer Team said has become the first team in the schools history to qualify for the UCA National Game Day Competition. The competition kicks off...

Rain is moving out of the area as the cold front pushes through. We’re giving you the FIRST ALERT to a damp, cloudy and cold Thursday ahead.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach shelter is issuing an alert to help people experiencing homelessness who need a warm place to stay. New Directions of Horry County issued a Code Blue Alert for Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. each day. Code Blues...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Tourism in Myrtle Beach dropped 3% in 2025, according to new data released by Visit Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Local business owners like Carter Edwards, who operates Moe Moon’s in the heart of Myrtle Beach, are hoping for improvement in 2026.

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC (WMBF) -Pawleys Island Police Chief Michael Fanning has been in law enforcement for over two decades, but his curiosity in researching his own family tree opened his eyes to a new approach in solving cold cases. “I was dabbling in genealogy as a hobby, and when I...