Atlantic Beach town council working to censure member who calls move ‘retaliatory’
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Tempers flared at a Monday night Atlantic Beach council meeting, where a majority of members attempted to censure their colleague over allegations that acted in misconduct. Edward Campbell, Jacqueline Gore and Carla Taylor introduced a resolution publicly reprimanding Mayor Pro Tempore...
Horry County Schools announces 2027 teacher of the year finalists
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Schools on Tuesday announced five finalists in the running for its prestigious teacher of the year award. They are: The district’s contest dates back to 1976 and produced the 2014 South Carolina Teacher of the Year in Jennifer Ainsworth. The winner will be announced this spring.
Myrtle Beach Marathon returns this weekend. Which roads will close for runners?
As runners prepare for big races, drivers in Myrtle Beach should be ready for road closures around the city. The 2026 Myrtle Beach Marathon and Half Marathon will kick off the morning of Saturday, March 7, closing streets as early as 4 a.m. and as late as 1:30 p.m. During the race, the best way to travel through and...
Carolina Forest shows signs of recovery 1 year after wildfire
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A year after the Covington Drive wildfire burned more than 2,000 acres, the scars are still visible across the landscape, even as homeowners move closer to a sense of normalcy and repaired homes dot the neighborhood. From above, the burn area remains apparent, with...
OnStar asks judge to toss wrongful death claim in South Carolina murder case
OnStar claimed last week that a liability limitation clause in the 80-year-old's contract exempts the company from any wrongdoing.
Myrtle Beach weighs traffic changes in Market Common
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Concerns about speeding through The Market Common prompted the Myrtle Beach City Council to review possible traffic changes along Farrow Parkway during a workshop today. City officials are looking to slow traffic on Farrow Parkway after residents complained that drivers speed through the...
North Myrtle Beach delays approval of Chick-fil-A restaurant in popular shopping area
The North Myrtle Beach City Council is delaying a proposal that would relocate a Chick-fil-A restaurant within Gator Hole Plaza. In a unanimous 6-0 vote, the council tabled an amendment to the Gator Hole Planned Development District revising the former TGI Friday's location into a Chick-Fil-A. There was spirited...
2-car crash sends 1 to hospital near Loris
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One person was injured in a two-car crash on Monday morning in the Loris area, according to Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR). The crash occured at around 7:15 a.m. near South Highway 701 and Rabon Road. One person was transported to the hospital, and...
Loris police charge former city council candidate with ‘bribery’
LORIS, S.C. (WPDE) — An investigation into alleged vote-buying in Loris led police to arrest a former city council candidate. Police say it all began after they reviewed Facebook Live videos showing a former city council candidate offering to pay residents’ water bills. An incident report said officers...
Garden City Pier listed for sale at $15M, sparking social media buzz
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A social media post questioning whether the Pier at Garden City is really for sale is drawing attention along South Waccamaw Drive, where an online listing shows the oceanfront landmark priced at $15 million. The commercial real estate website LoopNet lists the pier on...

















