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HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County officials are warning of dangerous outdoor burning conditions on Tuesday. Horry County Fire Rescue and Horry County Emergency Management are warning the public to exercise caution because of the dry and windy weather. “Now is not the time to burn outside,” HCFR spokesperson...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A man died early December in a house fire caused by an unattended stove burner, according to a report. On Dec. 14, the Horry County Fire Rescue and the Conway Fire Department responded around 7:30 a.m. to a house fire on Oak Street between Cultra Road and Medlin Parkway.

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — From Horry County to Pasadena, California. One high schooler is getting ready to perform in the 2026 Rose Parade that will be broadcast worldwide on New Year's Day. John Buie is a senior at the Academy for the Arts, Science, and Technology, and was...

An inmate died at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in March 2025 after medical providers failed to intervene properly after he exhibited symptoms of “severe opiate withdrawal,” a lawsuit filed Monday claims. James Carroll, an Horry County resident, was arrested on March 13, 2025, according to the lawsuit. Online...

Horry County Police Department is investigating a shooting reported around 3:30 a.m. on December 28, 2025, in the 6000 block of Highway 905.​. Officers found one victim with non-life-threatening injuries upon arrival; no further details on the victim or events were released initially. Police describe the incident as...

(WPDE) — For those planning to ring in the new year with fireworks, there are some restrictions across our area. Fireworks can be set off on private property. Within the City of Florence, fireworks are allowed until 12:30 a.m. Firework use is limited to 12:30 a.m. on New Year's...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Officials urge residents lighting their own fireworks for New Year’s Eve to remain cautious and mindful. On days when fireworks are used to celebrate, such as Independence Day and New Year’s Eve, first responders experience an increase in calls related to fireworks. “Unfortunately,...

The Carolinas welcome retirees from across the country to their mountains and seashores, offering a wide array of backdrops for people to enjoy some peace and quiet during those golden years. For those looking to escape the Myrtle Beach crowds for a nearby scenic paradise without having to deal with the hustle and...

Drivers going through North Myrtle Beach can expect delays beginning Jan. 5, 2026, as work begins on the Barefoot Bridge. The City of North Myrtle Beach said that the bridge will be reduced to one lane to prepare for the span’s yearly maintenance. Crews will implement traffic control measures to support upcoming...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Documents from the South Carolina Highway Patrol are giving new details about a chase that turned into an attempted murder arrest in Horry County. On Nov. 29, a trooper with the South Carolina Highway Patrol noticed an SUV northbound on Highway 31 at 81 mph in a 65 mph zone.