North Myrtle Beach names next fire chief
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - North Myrtle Beach has selected its next fire chief. The City of North Myrtle Beach announced that John Galganski will be the city’s eighth fire chief, effective May 16. This news comes after the current Fire Chief, Billy Floyd, announced that he will...
Man, formerly of Conway, indicted for burning a cross in neighbor’s yard
A federal grand jury in Florence returned a two-count indictment, presented by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, charging Worden Evander Butler, 31, formerly of Conway, for interfering with the housing rights of his Black neighbors and using fire to commit a federal felony. The indictment was announced in a United...
Home destroyed in Loris fire Wednesday evening
LORIS, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County Fire Rescue is investigating a fire Wednesday evening that destroyed a home in Loris. Crews responded to the residential structure fire at approximately 7:18 p.m. in the 3000 block of Highway 746. One person is being transported to a hospital with injuries. Officials...
Royal Farms to Open First South Carolina Location
The Myrtle Beach site will be welcomed with a ticketed grand opening ceremony. Royal Farms has announced the grand opening of its first location in South Carolina, set to be located in Myrtle Beach, on May 18. The brand-new store will provide 24/7 access to high-quality, fresh food, fuel and convenience items.
Charges pending after Georgetown County vehicle pursuit ends in crash
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Georgetown County deputies took a man into custody Tuesday following a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash. The chase began on Highway 17 south of Pawleys Island, according to the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office. It ended when the driver, identified only as a man and the sole occupant of the vehicle, crashed into a light pole on Waverly Road...
Puppy yoga, live music, vendors set for North Myrtle Beach Backyard Block Party
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — You're invited to a Backyard Block Party this weekend in North Myrtle Beach. Crooked Hammock Brewery at Barefoot Landing will host the party in their large outdoor 'backyard'. The festivities will kick off with puppy yoga with adoptable dogs from Kind Keeper Animal...
LIST: Events to celebrate Earth Day at Myrtle Beach State Park
Today is Earth Day and parks around the state are hosting various events. The Myrtle Beach State Park is inviting you to three activities happening today:. At this event, you can transform old cans into colorful art starting this morning from 11 a.m. to noon. Tee-rific Creations. You can create...
‘State of the Air’ report gives Florence and Myrtle Beach areas ‘A’ grades for...
(WPDE) — The American Lung Association released its 27th annual “State of the Air” report, which recognizes several South Carolina communities for having some of the cleanest air in the nation. The Florence metro area ranks among the nation’s cleanest cities for ozone pollution, earning an 'A'...
FIRST ALERT: Wildfire threat continues, warmer weather ahead
The ongoing threat for wildfires continues through the end of the week. We could DESPERATELY use some rain.
Cuisine in Bloom at the Spring Taste of the Market Common
The Spring Taste of the Market Common 2026 in the Market Common district of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina took place last weekend, once again featuring fifteen of the area's finest restaurants in the seasonal local food festival.
