Conway adds unique benches made from repurposed wind turbine blades to downtown scene
CONWAY, S.C. — Visitors to downtown Conway and Riverfront Park have a new reason to stop and take in views of the Waccamaw River — five sculptural benches made from repurposed wind turbine blades have been placed along the waterfront to give visitors a place to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Lighting strike leads to fire in Conway
CONWAY S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire on Wagner Circle in Conway on Friday evening. Crews were dispatched at 5:25 p.m. and found a small fire in a garage. The fire was quickly extinguished and did not spread into the home. According...
FIRST ALERT: Video shows flooded intersection in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Video taken by WMBF News shows a flooded intersection at Mr. Joe White Avenue and Highway 17 Business. The video also shows cars trying to navigate through the flooded intersection. This comes as a WMBF First Alert Weather Day remains in place through Saturday evening...
Documents reveal conditions of animals in Longs area dogfighting, abuse case
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - More details have been released in a months-long animal abuse investigation in the Longs area. Warrants obtained by WMBF News say that on July 17, the Horry County Police Department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division executed a search warrant when the Horry County Environmental Se
Hot off the press: Presswell’s Sandwich Co. prepares to open in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. — A new restaurant concept is coming to Conway, bringing handcrafted sandwiches and a unique newspaper-inspired atmosphere to the community. Presswell’s Sandwich Co. is expected to welcome its first customers in mid- to late September, owner Warren de Villiers said. While the restaurant has not announced a
Myrtle Beach police investigating death
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Police say a death investigation is taking place in the Grand Strand. The Myrtle Beach Police Department said that on Friday at around 6:30 a.m., officers were called to 6800 North Kings Highway in reference to a dead person. There will be an increased law...
A new steakhouse is coming to Market Common in Myrtle Beach. What’s on the...
A new restaurant offering steak and seafood is set to open in The Market Common this year. Ocean Blue Prime Steak House is currently undergoing renovations with plans to open at 4012 Deville St. in the former Crepe Creation space in mid-fall 2026. The steakhouse isn’t affiliated with other restaurants with similar name
North Myrtle Beach fire rescue puts new engine into service
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH S.C. (WPDE) — The North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue has placed a new fire engine into service, replacing a 20-year-old apparatus that responded to thousands of emergencies throughout the city. The new 2026 Pierce fire engine replaces an apparatus that logged more than 150,000 miles and...
Vehicle overturned on S.C. 31 northbound, causing traffic delays
HORRY COUNTY S.C. (WPDE) — UPDATE- Horry County Fire Rescue is on scene. No significant injuries have been reported at this time, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Motorists are urged to avoid S.C. 31 northbound because of heavy traffic Thursday morning. South Carolina Department of Transportation traffic cameras.
Arc of Horry gears up to take over Champion Autism Network’s sensory-friendly events
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) –The Champion Autism Network strived for the past decade to make Horry County more inclusive for those with autism, but with the group announcing plans to close in June, another non-profit is ready to make sure that work doesn’t stop. CAN was formed in 2016 and spent the last decade hosting sensory-
