Art in the Park celebrates 53 years, draws diverse artists to Valor Memorial Park
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Art in the Park, a long-standing tradition in its 53rd year, continues to draw artists and art enthusiasts to Valor Memorial Park. The event, which has been hosted at the park for over a decade, offered a platform for both local and non-local artists to display and sell their original works.
GCSO investigating reported armed robbery in Murrells Inlet
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. — Georgetown County Sherriff's office deputies and Horry County Police Department officers are investigating a reported armed robbery of two men at a house on Sunnyside Avenue in the Murrells Inlet area Sunday. The two victims said they were robbed of money, cell phones, and a...
Fair weather most of this week before a warm Easter Weekend
The new work week will start with quite a very warm afternoon, after a brief cool-down this weekend. Monday begins with chilly conditions and clear skies, but a bit of patchy fog is possible. This is especially the case for the coast. Skies remain sunny through Monday with temperatures heating...
31st annual Relay for Life at Market Common exceeds $100K fundraising goal
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Organizers, businesses and community members from across the Grand Strand came together at The Market Common on Saturday to help raise more than $100,000 for cancer research. It was the 31st annual Relay for Life, and participants walked nine hours to signify the journey of a cancer...
‘Huge win’: Family of Horry County boy fighting cancer reflects following cancer-free announcement
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The family of a young boy fighting cancer spoke with WMBF News on Sunday after finding out the seven-year-old is cancer-free. “This was a huge win for our family and you know, we don’t take that lightly,” Ben Hampton said. A win that...
Body recovery in process near ICW in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County Police Department has confirmed with ABC15 that they are in the process of recovering a body between Harbor Lights Resort and The Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill. No other information is available at this time. ABC15 will provide further updates when information...
Myrtle Beach festival draws 30,000 with food trucks and live music
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Myrtle Beach Food Truck & Music Festival attracted around 30,000 attendees this year, which marked a successful debut under its new name. Formerly known as the Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival, the event expanded to include live music performances alongside its diverse culinary...
North Myrtle Beach church makes shell cross on beach for Easter
‘Huge win’: Family of boy fighting cancer speaks with WMBF News following cancer-free announcement. The family of a young boy fighting cancer spoke with WMBF News on Sunday after finding out the seven-year-old is cancer-free. Myrtle Beach welcomes local service member following overseas deployment. Updated: 35...
Deputies: Body found in water in Robeson County
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WMBF) - The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office says a body has been found in water near Pembroke and Red Springs. Sheriff Burnis Wilkins says deputies and detectives are on the scene in the area of NC 72 West and Buie Philadelphus Road. RCSO says more information...
Invasive fish first found in Lake Norman is spreading rapidly in NC, state says
NC Wildlife Resources Commission seeks public’s help to reduce the threat to native species posed by the invader.