MYR braces for winter storm, urges travelers to check flights
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Myrtle Beach Airport is expected to remain open during the upcoming winter storm, but travelers are urged to check their flights with their airlines. Today, there have been 12 cancellations and two delays. Airport spokesperson Ryan Betcher said MYR is implementing its snow and...
North, Grand Strand hardware stores watch winter supplies sell out in days
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Hardware stores across the North and Grand Strand are struggling to keep winter weather supplies in stock as back-to-back weeks of winter weather drive residents to search for snow removal equipment. Local retailers are working with limited inventory designed for a region that rarely...
Warming shelter: Conway church opens doors to those in need during cold snap
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — With cold weather expected throughout the weekend, Seacost Church in Conway is opening its doors to provide shelter and warmth for those in need. Pastor David Howard explained the church's mission: "The Bible talks about if you have two shirts, you share one with somebody. If you have food, you...
Additional Arrests Made In Connection To Deceased Found In Burned SUV
Two men have been arrested in connection to an incident that unfolded in October. On October 4, the body of 20-year-old Stoney Floyd Jr. was discovered in the back seat of a burned SUV in the Longs area. He was apparently shot and killed. 20-year-old Jerrick Thomas and 23-year-old Evin...
Person, dog found dead in Myrtle Beach house fire
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach fire crews found one person and a dog dead after responding to a house fire Friday morning. The Myrtle Beach Fire Department responded at 7:30 a.m. to the 4100 block of Little River Road near 44th Avenue North for the fire. The first...
Carolina Champion: A tide shattered his life, then sparked a mission to bring beach...
(WPDE) — Each month, ABC15 honors a community leader with the Carolina Champion Award, recognizing individuals who inspire extraordinary action. This month’s recipient, Brock Johnson, knows firsthand how life can change in an instant — and how purpose can rise from tragedy. In 2011, Johnson dove off...
Horry, Georgetown counties move to OPCON 2 ahead of winter storm
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Bracing for the possibility of more than a half-foot of snow in some areas, local governments have begun making plans to cope with the storm and lingering cold temperatures. Horry County moved to OPCON 2 just after 1 p.m. Friday, joining Georgetown County, which was the first in the Grand...
Hardware stores run low on snow supplies, encourage shoppers to check on neighbors
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Local hardware stores in the Myrtle Beach area are experiencing a surge in demand for snow and ice supplies. Bryan Kirt, who owns several Ace Hardware locations in the region, said, "Demand is high for products like ice melt and snow shovels." He noted...
Two men charged with murder in connection with Loris man found in burned car
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Two arrests have been announced in connection with an Horry County homicide from Last October. Horry County Police Department said that on Wednesday, Evin Elijah Worrell, 23, and Jerrick Larog Thomas, 20, were charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent...
Tens of thousands enter 6th day without power as Carolinas and Virginia prep for...
Tens of thousands of people entered their sixth day with no electricity Friday as the Carolinas and Virginia were preparing for a significant winter storm that could bring more snowfall than some parts of North Carolina have seen in years. The National Weather Service said arctic air moving into the...

















