Normal temperatures and not as stormy
It is not going to be as stormy today. There is no threat of severe weather, though there is still a 5% risk of excessive rainfall. Storms will be less widespread today but still spotty throughout the afternoon. This is the trend through the weekend.
Gnome sweet gnome: Conway’s new local shop is a crafter’s paradise
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — A brand new shop featuring local crafters just opened in Conway, and you're invited to the grand opening this weekend. LW Marketplace features 40 local crafters, artists, and small businesses. You'll find anything from soaps and candles to stuffed animals and gnomes to cutting boards...
No injuries reported after church summer camp bus catches fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — No injuries have been reported after a charter bus carrying 30 adults and children from a church summer camp caught fire on I-77 Friday. The group was returning to Pawleys Island from north Columbia when the bus’s engine caught fire near the Wilson Boulevard exit.
Lone measles case in South Carolina Upstate should be taken seriously, Grand Strand doctor...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — It’s possible that the measles virus could spread to Horry County after the South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed a case in the Upstate on Wednesday, according to a Grand Strand Health infectious disease physician. The measles case in the Upstate is the first confirmed case...
Shallotte Police capture gator near gas station
SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) - The Shallotte Police Department (SPD) captured an alligator near a gas station on Friday morning. According to a Facebook post by SPD, two lieutenants responded to a call on July 11 about an alligator near Murphy’s gas station. The alligator was safely relocated, stated SPD.
Preston’s restaurant in North Myrtle Beach torn down. What the future holds for land
Demolition has begun at Preston’s Restaurant, the former seafood and country buffet, to make way for a new business to open. North Myrtle Beach permit records indicate a Parker’s Kitchen will be built at 4530 S.C. 17 S. There are multiple active permits for Parker’s Kitchen, including for a single story commercial...
KOI: Crafting excellence, one roll at a time
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -Experience the rich flavors of Japan at the beach!. Join us as we taste test are way through KOI, located in Myrtle Beach. From delicious sushi to authentic Japanese dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and decadent desserts, this hidden gem offers a memorable culinary experience for both casual...
New nightclub opening in Myrtle Beach. Where to go dancing
The sparse nightlife scene in Myrtle Beach is about to gain a new place to dance. Vizionz Lounge is a new club celebrating its grand opening this weekend. It was created by the same people behind the Masters Gentleman’s Lounge and is located in the same building but a different suite: 1901 Mr. Joe White Ave. Suite V....
‘A real privilege’: South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts move largest loggerhead turtle nest in...
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WBTW) — South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts (SCUTE) volunteers moved 160 loggerhead turtle eggs in Pawleys Island in Thursday morning. SCUTE head Rick Scott said it was the largest turtle nest they’ve seen in Pawleys Island in the past 3-4 years. He said every morning, hundreds of...
Horry County Solid Waste Authority’s Materials Recycling Facility
At the county’s materials recycling facility — affectionately called “the MRF,” pronounced Murph — tens of thousands of tons of recyclable materials are processed. The MRF is where the “nothing actually gets recycled” myth is debunked in Horry County.