Horry Co. students explore career paths at Myrtle Beach fair
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — More than 400 high school students from Horry County attended a career fair at Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Grand Strand Campus in Myrtle Beach. The "Build Something Amazing" event allowed students to explore various career options, including construction, HVAC, electrical,...
‘Bear on the beach’: North Strand residents react to rare wildlife spotting
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Officers found an approximately 130-pound bear cub roaming downtown North Myrtle Beach. Police responded to a black bear sighting near the Baywatch Resort around 10 p.m. Wednesday, prompting officials to issue a public safety notice for the area. Residents captured the animal on...
City Council accepts grant for Myrtle Beach police bodycam equipment
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF)- The Myrtle Beach City Council has accepted a grant award for the police department. On Friday, officials said that $263,953.05 from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety Body Worn Camera Grant Program was accepted during the city council meeting on Tuesday. The city says the...
New Historic Marker Honors Green Sea’s Colonial Roots in Horry County
On November 12, 2025, the Horry County Historic Preservation Commission unveiled a new historic marker in the Green Sea community. The marker is located at the intersection of Green Sea Road and Mitchell Sea Road.
Go behind-the-scenes of The Great Christmas Light Show
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Celebrate 10 years of this festive tradition!. Join us as we take you behind-the-scenes of The Great Christmas Light Show in Little River. Visitors will experience new animated figures and holiday scenes with more than 500 dazzling light displays, including some towering over 55 feet tall.
New mural celebrated at Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre in North Myrtle Beach
Greg Rowles had an idea, and saw it come to fruition on a sunny Wednesday morning, Nov. 12. Family, friends and dignitaries gathered to partake in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the colorful mural that now adorns the Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre on Main Street in downtown North Myrtle Beach. The...
ABC15 visits first ‘Talkin’ Trash’ recycling contest winners
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Thursday marked the first month's winners for the Talkin’ Trash Recycling & Waste Reduction Contest sponsored by Horry County Solid Waste Authority. Fourth graders at Palmetto Bays Elementary School were the first stop of the day. Students collected their points by improving their...
CCU golf team reunites after 35 years to share rounds, fellowship, stories
Editor's note: This excerpt appears courtesy of On The Green Magazine. For more content like this, visit onthegreenmagazine.com. Tom Gillis’ first day in Conway to play on the Coastal Carolina University men’s golf team was quite eventful. Several years before Gillis played for eight years on the PGA...
Racepath Center holding annual community Thanksgiving dinner, volunteers needed
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Racepath Community Learning Center is calling for volunteers with baking skills, side dish expertise, and extra hands to help with their annual community Thanksgiving dinner. The center provides a warm meal for those who cannot gather around a table with their family on Thanksgiving....
Take a tour of River Oaks Animal Hospital’s new state-of-the-art facility
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - River Oaks Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary care to keep your pets happy and healthy. Join us as we meet some adorable furry friends, learn helpful tips, and explore their state-of -the-art facility located in Myrtle Beach. River Oaks...
