Myrtle Beach to break ground on new fire Station 1 in 2026
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — After years of planning, the city of Myrtle Beach said Wednesday it will break ground on another new fire station sometime in 2026. Station No.1, currently located on Mr. Joe White Avenue, has served the city since 1999, and in recent years, has played an important role in emergency...
MBFD to replace aging fire station with modern facility by 2026
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Firefighters in Myrtle Beach are set to receive a significant upgrade to replace one of the city's oldest facilities. The current Station One, built in the 1990s, will be replaced by a new facility along Robert Grissom Parkway, which will also house space for Coast RTA.
King Tides expected through early this weekend
(WPDE) — The incoming "Supermoon" means another round of King Tides along the Grand Strand. A "full" or "new" phase of the moon means that the earth, moon and sun are aligned and the tidal forces of the sun and moon add up, causing high tides to be higher. This is the "king tide".
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 16-year-old girl
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Naudia Kennedy. Naudia was last seen at the Food Lion in Calabash around 4:15 p.m. She has blonde hair, blue eyes, stands about 5’2’’ tall, and weighs approximately 130lbs. She was...
Froziq Brings Fast, Fresh Frozen Treats to Coastal Grand Mall
A fast and fresh frozen treat shop is scooping its way into Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach. Froziq, owned by Tammy Wunsch, is set to make its debut this winter. “The Froziq concept started as a small idea and has evolved into frozen treats and fusion drinks. It was a dream built around sunshine, coastal vibes,...
Attorney files motion to dismiss Boyd lawsuit in Spivey case
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Mark Tinsley, the Spivey family attorney, has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit over media strategy filed by Weldon Boyd, the North Myrtle Beach businessman who officials said shot Scott Spivey. In the complaint filed in the Horry County Court of Common Pleas,...
Loris cancels Christmas parade due to weather, others still in place
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Loris Christmas parade has officially been cancelled, while others across Horry County are still planning to take place. The Loris parade was cancelled due to expected inclement weather, according to a Facebook post from the city’s chamber of commerce. The Christmas parade at Broadway...
Authorities Offering $10k Award For Theft Information
Federal authorities are offering a reward for information regarding a theft in Horry County. On Oct. 25, authorities responded to a break-in at the Hunters Outpost along Bashor Road. A vehicle drove through the wall of the business and surveillance footage showed several people exit the vehicle and flee on foot after...
MB man arrested for reckless driving with 2 children in backseat: Warrants
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was arrested for reckless driving with children in the backseat last week, according to arrest warrants. John Edward Aiken, 41, of Myrtle Beach was charged with two counts of unlawful conduct towards a child and reckless driving, according to booking records. On...
‘Proud of myself’: At-risk Horry County charter school students receive diplomas
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — High School graduation often marks the culmination of one’s education journey, but for a group of Horry County students, this graduation marks a milestone they once believed wasn’t possible. Clapping and cheers filled the auditorium at Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s Grand Strand...

















