Person in custody after Horry County police investigate ‘weapons incident’ on Kings Highway in...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A person is in custody after Horry County police responded to the scene of a “weapons incident” on Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, the department said Friday night. Authorities were working in the area of S. Kings Highway between 25th Avenue South and 27th Avenue South, HCPD said. Officers...
Duplin Winery’s annual Grape Stomp offers a taste of history
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — You can get your feet dirty this weekend by stomping grapes!. Duplin Winery will host its annual Grape Stomp this weekend during September Fest at Barefoot Landing. People of all ages get to participate in the historical way of making wine. They will...
FIRST ALERT: We need rain, drought conditions increasing
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The latest update from the US Drought Monitor continues to show an increasing area of abnormally dry conditions and now a moderate drought for part of the area. The bad news? There’s no significant rain in the forecast for the next week. According to...
Rabid raccoon identified in Little River
A raccoon found in the Little River area has tested positive for rabies. The South Carolina Department of Health reported Monday, Sept. 15 that the rabid animal was found near Highway 17 and Pavilion Drive. A news release from DPHS said one person has been exposed to the raccoon and...
New housing and business project proposed for Myrtle Beach’s Arts and Innovation District
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Much-needed housing could soon be coming to Myrtle Beach’s Arts and Innovation District. Palmetto Architecture presented their current design plans on Thursday for a multi-use building, including apartment units, to the city’s Community Appearance Board. The building would be located at 520...
Report: Barricaded suspect found hiding under insulation in Horry County before arrest
Judge denies bond for man charged in deadly Pee Dee shooting of 3-year-old Deputies arrested the man wanted in the deadly shooting of a 3-year-old in Florence County early Friday morning, jail records show. Woman shoots man at Myrtle Beach hotel after he refused to pay for sex, warrants say.
‘He stole Bobby from us’: Man who took ashes from Socastee bar eligible for...
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — It’s been two years since Samuel Smith stole safes from a string of popular bars along the Grand Strand. At the Old Bull and Bush, staff say they don’t care about the money he took, because their safe held something more valuable: the ashes of beloved bartender Bobby Tourney. Stepping inside […]
Jonathan Bethea arrested in Bluff Road area shooting at Redpoint Apartments
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that wounded two people at a Bluff Road area apartment complex. The Richland County Sheriff's Department said Jonathan Bethea was found in Horry County after local law enforcement stopped him on an area road on Monday. He was...
New Sawmill To Open In Horry County
A new sawmill is set to open in Horry County and is expected to support loggers. The Galivants Ferry Sawmill plans to open a new facility that will help loggers in surrounding areas. The goal is to alleviate the changes brought on by the closing of the Georgetown and surrounding mills.
No reported injuries in North Myrtle Beach house fire
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A house fire broke out Friday afternoon with no reported injuries, according to the North Myrtle Beach Fire Department. Crews responded at 12:15 p.m. to the 400 block of 28th Avenue South. The fire appeared on the outside of the building, officials said. No one was present at the […]

















