Heat and humidity continues
The very hot and humid weather will continue into the weekend. Tonight will be mainly clear, warm and muggy with low temperatures in the 70s to near 80. High pressure will bring another partly sunny and hot day tomorrow with only a slight chance for a thunderstorm. High temperatures will be back into the 90s […]
Grand Strand, Pee Dee law enforcement agencies ramp up for summer rush
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Law enforcement agencies across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee are reviewing their methods for managing the annual summer influx of visitors. Each department is adapting its approach based on local conditions. Horry County: Planning up to a year in advance. Horry County Police Deputy...
Distressed boater located safely, evacuated from Little Pee Dee River in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The boater reported in distress Friday morning on the Little Pee Dee River has been located and brought back to Pitts Landing for evaluation, officials said. Horry County Fire Rescue said the boater was found as of 6:30 a.m. and there were no reported injuries.
Power restored after snake causes outage in Red Hill area
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Power has been restored following an outage Friday morning that left nearly 2,600 Horry Electric Cooperative customers in the Red Hill area without service. The co-op said earlier a snake at the Red Hill substation caused the outage. At 6:50 a.m., the co-op announced power...
Heat waves have baked Myrtle Beach. We’re up to 11 heat advisories. How hot...
It’s no question that the Carolinas are hot during the summer, but just how hot has this year been in Myrtle Beach? Dangerous heat engulfed the Grand Strand and surrounding cities this week, heat that’s well above normal for this time of year, according to Meteorologist Rachel Zouzias with the National Weather Service
County and state rescue crews searched for missing boater along river in Conway
Rescue crews searched for about four hours early Friday morning after a boater went missing along the river in Conway. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 2:48 a.m. to a watercraft in distress in the area of the Little Pee Dee River at Pitts Landing, according to a Facebook post . County rescue crews and the Sou
New North Myrtle Beach restaurant promises authentic Peruvian flavors. What’s on the menu
A new restaurant promising authentic Peruvian flavors is opening soon in North Myrtle Beach. Taste of Peru will serve Peruvian dishes like chicharron de pescado, an appetizer of fried fish chunks; jalea, a seafood platter served with fried yucca; and ají de gallina, an entrée featuring shredded chicken served in a crea
Flowers, mulch, and drought tips with Plants Direct
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Plants Direct welcomed us to their Conway location to talk about the ongoing drought and what it means to keep our plants healthy at home. We learned simple ways to help plants cope with heat and limited rainfall, and also took a peek at their wide selection of mulch.
NMB launches new festival, replacing Irish Italian International Festival
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of North Myrtle Beach is launching a new festival this fall to bring a new and immersive addition to Main Street. NMB Live!, North Myrtle Beach's new signature festival, will replace former long-standing Irish Italian International festival. For 21 years, The...
Major improvements coming to Garden City area starting in September, officials say
GARDEN CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — Major improvements are coming to the Garden City area, including a dedicated food truck staging area, additional paved parking, and improved drainage systems, Horry County Government said Thursday. After receiving a notice to proceed in April, Horry County Engineering will begin construction

















