Coastal Carolina’s Melissa Jefferson-Wooden becomes first woman since 2003 to win national title in...
EUGENE, ORE. (WBTW) — Coastal Carolina alumni and Olympian Melissa Jefferson-Wooden over the weekend became the first woman since 2003 to win the national title in the 100 and 200 meters at the Toyota USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in Oregon. The former Chanticleer ran a personal best in the 200 meters on...
New golf cart rules for Conway drivers
CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - Conway golf cart drivers have to follow a few new rules, as city council leaders are moving forward with new regulations in response to the state’s recent change in law. The most recent update from the state allowed cities and towns to create their own...
News13 Investigates: Deputy coroner questioned as mysteries swirl around high-profile Horry County deaths
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A family member connected with one of two high-profile cases that have moved through the Horry County Coroner’s office is calling for the removal of one its top-ranking employees, accusing her of mishandling both. Those claims against Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard are backed by a recently...
One arrested after Myrtle Beach parking dispute led to shots fired
A man was booked into J. Reuben Long Detention Center early Friday morning for a parking dispute that allegedly led to shots fired in an attempted murder. Timoteo Sanchez, 26, of Guatemala allegedly fired shots during an argument over parking in Myrtle Beach that police say could have resulted in injury or death,...
Meet Best of the Grand Strand winner Carolina Bays Homes
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -Carolina Bays Homes specializes in new construction, real estate, remodeling and sunrooms. Join as as we explore a new build and learn all about the services Carolina Bays offers. This year, the home builder was voted best builder and best sunrooms in WMBF’s Best of the...
Conway man arrested in exploitation of minor case
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A tip has led to charges against a Conway man. The Horry County Sheriff’s Office booked Justin Holt on July 25 on three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest came after investigators received a tip from the National Center for Missing...
South Carolina Locals Are Obsessed With The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet At This No-Frills Restaurant
There’s a lighthouse in Myrtle Beach that doesn’t guide ships to shore—it guides hungry people to one of the most epic seafood feasts on the East Coast. The Original Benjamin’s Calabash Seafood stands as a beloved institution along the Grand Strand, where the promise of all-you-can-eat seafood has locals and tourists...
Santee Cooper customers to see new charge on monthly bill
(WPDE) — Santee Cooper customers may notice a new line item on their monthly bills. It will be labeled "Deferred Cost Recovery," reflecting costs incurred by the utility between 2020 and 2024 that were previously uncollected. A court decision on June 10 allows Santee Cooper to recover these costs...
Cool start to August; tropics are waking up
Stormy weather is not anticipated as much this week compared to last, as we are not dealing with excessive heat. Temperatures will remain slightly below average for most of the work week. Highs today will be in the low and mid-80s, with nighttime temperatures closer to normal in the low and mid-70s overnight....
Warm week ahead after early Fall feeling for the weekend
Early this new week, expect the cooler trend of weather this weekend to continue. To begin, expect a cool start for Monday with lows in the 60s. The afternoon will be warm and mostly cloudy with passing showers possible. Tuesday will be a bit warmer with afternoon heat and humidity...