Celebration of Art invites Myrtle Beach residents to enjoy local talent and live jazz...
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – Myrtle Beach residents looking for a simple, creative way to spend part of their Friday will have a chance to step into a room filled with local talent, community pride and the work of artists who have been creating throughout the year. The city’s...
CCU education grad wears dress decorated by her students at commencement
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Coastal Carolina University continued celebrating its graduates on Saturday holding a graduation ceremony for the Spadoni College of Education & Social Sciences Department. Among the graduates was Sarah Buff, who earned her degree as a special education major after interning at South Conway Elementary School....
Family Day brings fun to Myrtle Beach Classic
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Families packed the grounds of the Myrtle Beach Classic on Saturday for Family Day, mixing tournament viewing with kid-friendly activities ranging from face painting to games and giveaways. The One Flight Myrtle Beach Classic has been in full swing since Wednesday, drawing fans who...
Venus flytraps at center of newly designed festival
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Community conservation groups and families gathered in Conway Saturday for the inaugural Flytrap Fest. Hosted by Friends of the Lewis Ocean Bay, the event is designed to raise awareness about rare species like the Venus flytrap, found in South Carolina along the heritage preserve. A 5K was also held in partnership […]
MYR budget takes hit with Spirit shutdown
When the last bright yellow Spirit Airlines plane landed in Texas last week, thousands of stranded passengers and Spirit employees across the country were left scrambling for flights and their futures. But it’s not just individuals who were left holding the bag with the airline’s shutdown. Local airports...
Myrtle Beach police: Driver arrested after chase, crashes into cars and business
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A reckless driving stop in Myrtle Beach ended with a crash involving multiple vehicles, damage to a local business and three people taken to the hospital, Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD) said. MBPD said that at approximately 4:26 p.m. Saturday, officers initiated a traffic...
HCFR: 2 displaced, home damaged after fire
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County Fire Rescue was called to a building fire on Saturday. The agency said they responded to the area of Kings Road in between Chestnut Road and Lake Arrowhead Road around 12:39 p.m. HCFR later provided an update at 2:30 p.m. saying the fire...
Fire damages nonresidential building on River Oaks Drive; no injuries reported
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR) was called to a non-residential structure fire on River Oaks Drive late Saturday afternoon, and officials said the scene is now under control. At 4:39 p.m., HCFR was dispatched to a reported non-residential structure fire in the 800 block...
Stolen car chase ends in Carolina Forest area
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A police chase took place Saturday morning. Horry County Police Department spokesperson Thomas Bell said that officers the Conway Police Department with a stolen vehicle chase that came to an end in the Carolina Forest area. Stay with with WMBF News for updates. Feel more...
New plan for aging facility cuts a ballfield to add amenities
Georgetown County is working to carry out its master plan for upgrades to Wachesaw Park on Old Kings Highway in Murrells Inlet. “It’s always been our dream to have the money to just gut it and do a beautiful park,” said Beth Goodale, the county’s director of parks, recreation and aging services. “It has no flow. It’s exceeded its usable life-span.”

















