Shark sighting: This 1,000-pound big boy swimming off coast of Myrtle Beach
Webster the shark is paying the Grand Strand a visit. The Great White shark was tracked off the coast of Myrtle Beach on Friday. Webster, a 1,008 pound adult male measuring more than 12 feet long, pinged near the coastal city at 10:46 a.m. Oct. 24, 2025. A ping happens when an animal tag breaks the surface of the...
Husband and wife opening new coffee shop in downtown Conway. Here’s when
A popular mobile coffee store is coming off the road and opening its first brick-and-mortar shop in downtown Conway. A Coffee Movement has spent nearly three years operating a van that travels to different areas of Horry County selling hand roasted coffee. Now, the husband and wife team are expanding by opening a...
Police respond to barricade situation in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — The Myrtle Beach Police Department is responding to a barricade situation Friday morning at a home on Highway 15. Officers were called to 1504 Highway 15, Lot 1, around 10:07 a.m. for a disturbance. When officers tried to speak with the alleged suspect, he reportedly barricaded himself inside the...
‘I just don’t make enough’: Horry County parents worry about possible cancellation of SNAP
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The South Carolina Department of Social Services has issued a dire warning to residents receiving SNAP benefits. The release says the agency has been told to hold November’s benefits until further notice. “With the continued federal government shutdown, there may be no SNAP benefits...
New Free Life Jacket Loaner Station Coming to Surfside Beach Pier for Residents and...
On October 29, 2025, the Surfside Beach Fire Department will hold a ribbon cutting for a new Life Jacket Loaner Program. The event is in partnership with Safe Kids Pee Dee/Coastal and the Town of Surfside Beach. It will take place at 2 PM at the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier.
“Frustrating”: Carolina Bays parkway extension sparks strong opposition from SENC residents
SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Several hundred people were packed into the Sea Trail Convention Center in Sunset Beach Thursday night. Homeowners, business owners, and residents came to learn more about a proposed route that aims to cut down on travel times between Myrtle Beach and Wilmington. The Carolina Bays...
Another cold morning, Melissa expected to be a hurricane this weekend
High temperatures today will be a little lower as well, but still very comfortable in the low and mid-70s. There is an elevated fire risk today because the relative humidity will be extremely low and there will be a small breeze, so be vigilant in regards to burning. It will be chilly again tonight with the low-50s...
Myrtle Beach ready to unveil first new fire station in more than 2 decades
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — It’s taken years of planning and construction, but Myrtle Beach officials are ready to celebrate the opening of a new multimillion dollar state-of-the-art fire station. A public unveiling for the city fire department’s new Station No. 3 is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 15. It’s...
Myrtle Beach mayoral candidates discuss positions on crime, traffic & small businesses
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — ABC 15 invited the five mayoral candidates of Myrtle Beach to have a discussion on their positions when it comes to crime, traffic, business and more. Mark Kruea, Eva Rigney and Daniel Aumen participated. Brenda Bethune did not respond to our interview requests, and...
Woman Tied to Deputy’s Ambush Dies in Rest Home
The mother of the man charged with shooting and killing a Darlington County, S.C. deputy died Sunday in a Tabor City nursing home. Linda Dennett, 77, told deputies that her son Cameron was not at home when Darlington deputies – including Cerro Gordo native Devin Mason – attempted to serve a warrant on him July 1....
