Woman allegedly ‘dancing’ before crash that killed passenger in Myrtle Beach
A 52-year-old woman was “dancing” in her vehicle before causing a crash that killed a man in Myrtle Beach, according to an arrest warrant. Leigh Ann Rayno was arrested Monday by Myrtle Beach Police on charges of reckless homicide. Officers responded to the crash that occurred at 1 p.m. on May 25, 2025, on northbound...
Horry County experiences first nearby earthquake in at least 125 years, data shows
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — You may have not felt it, but according to USGS data Horry County experienced its first nearby earthquake in at least 125 years over the weekend. Experts say the magnitude 1.9 quake fell on a fault line which runs through Bucksport. Paul Gayes is the executive director for the […]
Horry County Schools provides update on job vacancies, security measures ahead of new school...
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - As students in Horry County gear up for the first day of school, the district met to discuss some last-minute details. With the first day of class just a week away, the Horry County Board of Education held a work session Monday night, where leaders discussed tackling issues such as bus...
Caregiver arrested for abusing blind, elderly woman
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A woman was arrested on June 27 for abusing an 88-year-old blind woman for whom she was a live-in caregiver. Tammy Marie Whitmore, 62, of Longs, was charged with abuse/knowing and wilful abuse of a vulnerable adult. Stamford, a Horry County officer, responded to...
Myrtle Beach, SC, area sees three times more rain than normal. What to do.
Clashing weather patterns from inland and the ocean have caused over three times more rain to fall than normal in the Myrtle Beach area. In the past week, the National Weather Service in Wilmington recorded 3.89 inches of rain, said meteorologist Jordan Baker. The normal amount for this time period is 1.25 inches....
FIRST ALERT – Waccamaw River to rise above flood stage
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Recent heavy rain is leading to rising water levels along the Waccamaw River with minor flooding forecast to develop. The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for the Waccamaw River near Longs and the Waccamaw River At Conway. On Tuesday...
Conway man, woman charged with ill treatment of animals
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man and woman face charges for allegedly abusing animals. Brandon Dale Tindal, 37, of Conway was charged with ill treatment of animals and harboring or employing escaped convict, according to booking records. Jenine Lee Suprano, 49, of Conway also faces charges of ill treatment of animals,...
‘Is it a done deal?’ What we know about a new 100 plus acre...
A Myrtle Beach-based developer is in the process of annexing more than 100 acres off of Cultra Road in Conway, SC. If approved, this over 109-acre property that sits near the intersection of Cultra Road and Oak Street, could be added to Conway city limits. At least 30 people packed into the Planning Commission...
Local business owner host free event to honor veterans
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -A community event dedicated to honoring veterans and celebrating their service and sacrifices. Join us as we sit down with local business owner Autry Benton about the upcoming event, A Salute to Veterans. Several veteran focused organizations will be present with information tables to provide...
Myrtle Beach expands resisting arrest definition to include obstructing police duties
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Myrtle Beach City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on Tuesday expanding the definition of resisting arrest. The amended ordinance now includes obstructing or delaying police officers performing their duties as resisting arrest. The previous ordinance definition could only be applied...