Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Little River, DPH says; person exposed
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (WBTW) — One person has been exposed after a raccoon tested positive for rabies in Little River, the South Carolina Department of Health said Monday. The raccoon, which was rabid, was found near Highway 17 and Pavillion Drive, DPH said. The person who was exposed was referred to their health care...
Shooting leads Myrtle Beach police to search S. Ocean Boulevard motel, arrest 2
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach police arrested two people early Thursday at a S. Ocean Boulevard motel after a shooting that injured one person. Officers responded to the 1000 block of South Ocean Boulevard at about 3:40 a.m. after getting a ShotSpotter alert, police said in a Facebook post. ShotSpotter is...
Former Ocean Boulevard motel demolished, residents look forward to new development
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Some of Myrtle Beach’s older hotels along Ocean Boulevard are being demolished, and many said they’re glad to see them torn down. Dozens of hotels line Ocean Boulevard, but some said not all of them are nice to look at. “There are really some beautiful condos out here,” said Gerri […]
This N. Myrtle Beach swing bridge may change its opening schedule. How to give...
A proposed change in operations for the Little River Swing Bridge could impact traffic for drivers and boaters in the north end of the Grand Strand. As the trial period for a proposed traffic flow improvement plan nears its end, the Coast Guard is seeking public input. Built in the 1930s and renovated in 2005, the...
Horry Co. unveils 3,700-acre wetland mitigation bank
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The county held a ceremonial unveiling for the Independent Republic Heritage Preserve Wetland Mitigation Bank on Wednesday. This roughly 3,700 acre property sits along International Drive across from Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve. Horry County bought the property in 2018 with RIDE...
SLED: Lake City man accused of dogfighting after animals found in poor conditions
The City of Myrtle Beach is alerting drivers to a road closure on Ocean Boulevard for the demolition of a portion of a former motel. A fire has damaged a home in Horry County. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ offseason renovations are underway less than a week after their playoff run ended.
1 arrested, 1 wanted in deadly Pee Dee shooting of 3-year-old
The City of Myrtle Beach is alerting drivers to a road closure on Ocean Boulevard for the demolition of a portion of a former motel. State authorities announced that a man in Lake City is accused of having several malnourished dogs. Fire heavily damages Horry County home; traffic impacted. Updated:...
$10 million sawmill to open in northern Horry County, officials announce
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A family-owned sawmill plans to create 18 jobs by opening a multi-million facility in northern Horry County amid high-profile shutdowns of other sites across the region. “Galivants Ferry is our home and the community we love,” Matthew Johnson, founder of Galivants Ferry Sawmill, said in a...
7 Massive Swap Meets In South Carolina Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart...
Want to find massive swap meets in South Carolina where incredible bargains await?. These seven huge markets offer cart-filling deals and amazing steals!. 1. Hudson’s Surfside Flea Market (Surfside Beach) Picture this: you walk in with thirty-three dollars and leave with a cart so full you need help getting...
Murdered, trafficked Horry County 11-year-old was pulled out of school leading up to her...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Around the time of her death, 11-year-old A’Kyri Bell had been pulled out of public school and was homeschooled. If the little girl had been around mandated reporters, 15th Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson said someone may have noticed the abuse she suffered. He said it’s an important...

















