Coroner IDs man killed in Dillon County officer-involved shooting
Man who posed as DoorDash delivery driver in deadly Conway shooting pleads guilty. A man will spend the next three decades in prison for a deadly 2022 shooting in Conway. FIRST ALERT: More clouds, humidity and rain chances return. Updated: 9 hours ago. We’re giving you the First Alert to...
2 taken to hospital, lanes blocked after crash in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Two people have been taken to the hospital and lanes of traffic are blocked after a crash in Horry County. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched around 12:40 p.m. to the area of Dick Pond Road near the Highway 17 Bypass. Surfside Beach-bound lanes are...
Myrtle Beach Italian restaurant closes due to ‘mother’s illness’
A Myrtle Beach Italian restaurant closed so the owner could take care of their mother. Solé Italian Restaurant, 3401 N Kings Hwy, had a closure sign taped to the front door on Aug. 5. The hand-written note read, “Sorry we are closed due to my mother’s illness. Thank you.” It is unclear when exactly the restaurant...
North Myrtle Beach council looks to clean up business yards
North Myrtle Beach Mayor Pro Tem Jay Baldwin said when the Country Living Amish Store suddenly closed its doors, they left behind a yard filled with merchandise beside Highway 17 and no one has been there to clean it up. The North Myrtle Beach City Council held a brief special...
HCACC Installs Microchip Scanning Stations Around Horry Co.
The Horry County Animal Care Center announced a new amenity to help pet owners around the area. 10 microchip scanning stations have been installed across the county. If someone finds a stray pet in their community, they can take it to one of the stations. Then open the box and scan the animal by following the...
Lawsuit claims Horry County police officer caused crash while on duty
A recently filed lawsuit alleges that an Horry County Police officer caused a crash with reckless driving. On the evening of April 23, 2024, Amaury L. Dixon of Loris was driving on Highway 554 in Loris, when he claims officer Brian Leonhardt “crossed the centerline” and collided with his vehicle “head on.” The suit...
Loris man sentenced for murder posed as DoorDash delivery driver before killing Conway man...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Loris man will spend the next 30 years in prison for shooting and killing a 42-year-old Conway man in December 2022. Joe Detrell Gause, 33, pleaded guilty to murder on Monday in Horry County Circuit Court, a week before he was scheduled to go on trial for killing Brandon […]
‘Everything about him is my favorite’: New officer-K-9 duo joins Myrtle Beach police unit
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A tenured Myrtle Beach police officer and his cute companion are the newest K-9 team protecting the city. After more than 10 years with the Myrtle Beach Police Department, Patrolman 1st Class Mohamed Channani said becoming a member of the K-9 unit and serving as the handler for Koax was […]
Conway gives final OK to annexing former energy plant site
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - The city of Conway can officially move forward with its plans to redevelop the site of a former energy plant. City council approved an ordinance under the consent agenda Monday to annex around 533 acres of the property known as Lake Busbee from low and medium-density residential to conservation...
‘Take advantage of it’: Shoppers in Grand Strand enjoy 2025 tax-free weekend
A person is dead after a hit-and-run car crash early Sunday morning. ‘A wonderful place’: Conway Outpost opens it doors following months of renovations. The Conway Outpost and Marina has once again opened its doors after months of renovations. Duo arrested in Florence after allegedly assaulting a man in...