Residents may see smoke after woods fire contained in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Crews worked to contain a woods fire in Horry County. Horry County Fire Rescue responded to Carolina Forest Boulevard in the area behind the Carolina Forest Library at 3:13 p.m. for a woods fire. The fire was estimated at less than an acre, according to...
Skeletal remains found on Postal Way in Horry Co.
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Skeletal remains were discovered in the Carolina Forest area of Horry County, according to officials. The Horry County Coroner said the remains were found on Wednesday in a wooded area along Postal Way. DNA will be analyzed and compared to the missing persons database,...
CCMF 2027 dates announced during drone show
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — During Saturday night's drone show, the 2027 dates for the Carolina Country Music Fest were announced. The fest will be held June 10-13, 2027. Go here to see our coverage of CCMF 2026. WATCH FULL DRONE SHOW HERE:
Coroner’s office identifies man who sparked chase in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The Horry County Coroner’s Office has identified the motorcyclist killed after leading a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper on a chase Sunday in the Conway area. Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard identified him as Jimmy Gagum, 34. Around 2:10 a.m., a trooper spotted Gagum...
Very hot and humid
Dew points are very high, so it is going to feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. The heat index today will range from 95 to 99°.
Check your tickets: $20K lottery ticket sold at Myrtle Beach grocery store
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A $20,000 lottery ticket was sold at a Myrtle Beach grocery store. Lottery officials said the winning ticket for Friday’s drawing was sold at the Publix Supermarket on Oakheart Road. The winning numbers are 13 - 30 - 50 - 52 - 66 and...
North Strand community excited about $7 million in restored funding for Little River waterfront
The waiting is over for Horry County Councilwoman Jenna Dukes — and it was a long one. In its upcoming Fiscal 2027 budget, the Horry County Council approved the moving of $3.5 million back to Little River for waterfront improvements. That brings the amount of restored funding to $7 million.
1 dead, 2 hurt after argument ends in Horry County shooting
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - One person is dead, and two others are hurt after a Friday night shooting in the Aynor area. Officers with the Horry County Police Department responded around 10 p.m. Friday to a shooting on 11th Avenue. Police said three people were shot, one of them...
‘Blown away all expectations’: Organizer, fans reflect as CCMF 2026 wraps up
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Carolina Country Music Fest wrapped up in Myrtle Beach Sunday night. The four-day festival began on Thursday, with each day bringing in thousands to the festival grounds. Bob Durkin, co-founder of Southern Entertainment, said this year’s festival was a success. “I think Carolina Country Music.
13 North Carolina Restaurants Making Schnitzel The Traditional Way
Golden crust, tender cutlets, and that unmistakable crunch – schnitzel done right is one of those simple pleasures that can hijack an entire road trip across North Carolina. The state is home to restaurants where the old-school method still matters, from careful pounding and proper breading to pan-frying that leaves ev
