Popular Sun Shade Is Divisive in Beach Towns
(This content was created with the help of AI.) America's latest beach fight isn't over booze or boom boxes—it's about a $255 strip of polyester. The Wall Street Journal reports on the Shibumi, a 4-pound shade that catches the wind like a sideways flag and, in some coastal towns, has practically taken over the shorelin
Crash into tree blocks Conway-bound lanes on Highway 544; 2 injured
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Drivers are being urged to avoid the area of Highway 544 and Susie Lane after a single-vehicle crash left lanes of Conway-bound traffic blocked, according to Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR). Officials say the vehicle struck a tree, and the crash involved confinement. HCFR...
3 taken to hospital after building fire in Conway
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A Saturday fire left several people hurt. The Conway Fire Department said that at 4:00 a.m. the agency was called to a building fire at 1808 Rhue Street. Three people were taken to the hospital. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WMBF. For more free...
Endangered rare sea turtle accidentally caught in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A fisherman in the Grand Strand came across an endangered sea turtle. In a Saturday Facebook post, South Carolina State Parks said that an angler at the Myrtle Beach State Park fishing pier accidentally caught an endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle. The turtle was...
Wilson Rally Comes Up Short on Friday Night
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans used a five-run sixth inning and survived a ninth inning rally in which Wilson left the bases loaded to defeat the Warbirds 11-10 on Friday night at Pelicans Ballpark. Trailing 11-6 entering their final at bat, Wilson (25-24) mounted a huge comeback...
Carolina Champion Kimberly Weaks empowers girls through mentorship and confidence-building
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Kimberly Weaks is helping young girls build confidence, strengthen communication skills and develop resilience through her nonprofit organization, Be Empowered Worldwide. As this month's recipient of the Carolina Champion Award, Weaks is being recognized for her work supporting single mother
Bridge railing falls off during Ocean Isle Beach house relocation
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A house being moved off of Ocean Isle Beach damaged a pedestrian railing on the Odell Williamson Bridge on Friday, May 29, according to the Ocean Isle Beach Police Department. The house was moved from its original location on Laurinburg Street by Milligan House...
WFXB Father’s Day Ugliest Grill Photo Contest
Think your dad’s grill is the ugliest in town? Now’s your chance to prove it! WFXB FOX TV and Grill Envy are celebrating Father’s Day with the Ugliest Grill Contest. Submit a photo of your dad’s rusty, worn-out, battle-tested grill along with a brief explanation of why he deserves an upgrade, and he could win a brand-n
Carolina Country Music Fest expected to draw thousands to Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Tens of thousands of fans will pack the heart of Myrtle Beach in less than a week for the CCMF. For the last 11 years, country music fans have made their way to Myrtle Beach for the festival, and this year could be one of the biggest yet.
Horry County Board of Education to swear in newly appointed member
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Matthew Robinson, a newly appointed member of the Horry County Schools Board of Education, will take the oath of office on June 8, according to a district spokesperson. Board members met in a special session on Thursday and appointed Robinson to fill the District 5 seat, which has been vacan

















