Myrtle Beach SC

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach city officials credit downtown revitalization with a steep decline in violent crime in the former Superblock area since 2016. The city announced on Thursday morning that, in 2016, before the revitalization project, 18 violent crimes had been reported in the area. That number dropped to zero in 2023 and two in 2025, the city says.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Days after Myrtle Beach leaders said they’re willing to allow wind-driven shading devices a trial run on the shores, the city’s fire department remains opposed to the idea. “The department hasn’t changed their stance on one, either changing the ordinance or changing it to attempt a trial period,” division chief […]

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Crews responded after a vehicle was reported submerged in the water Wednesday night, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Officials said at 8:11 p.m., HCFR crews were dispatched to the area of Enterprise Road and Bay Road. There were no reported injuries. Dive team...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Police are searching for a suspect after a reported stabbing late Wednesday night left one person seriously hurt. Officers responded at about 10:10 p.m. to a business in the 1100 block of 3rd Ave. South in reference to the stabbing. When they arrived, officers...

No injuries were reported in a fire outside of a Myrtle Beach gentlemen’s club late Wednesday night.

Myrtle Beach Police are investigating a stabbing that took place Wednesday night at a city laundromat. Officers responded at 10:10 p.m. to a business in the 1100 block of 3rd Ave. South in reference to a reported stabbing, according to a Myrtle Beach Police Facebook post . It appears that it occurred at the Lane Mega Laundry, 1109 3rd Ave. S, according to a...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Two people are facing charges after police said officers were attacked while trying to break up a crowd on Saturday. Tytasia Durant, 20, is charged with assault on police officer while under arrest or serving process, according to booking records. The Myrtle Beach Police...

If you live in the proper area of Horry County, you can now apply to be a member of the Horry County Board of Education. The District 5 seat — which is currently open after being vacated by former board member Howard Barnard — is now open for applications. The deadline to file closes on April 29.

This summer, the United States is set to reach another historic milestone. On July 4, 2026, Americans will unite to celebrate our country's 250th birthday. But here in Conway, the festivities are getting a head start. On Saturday, June 27, the Conway Chamber of Commerce is set to kick off the festivities a week early with the return of Conway Riverfest — and this year...

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A new oyster shell recycling program in Georgetown County aims to rehabilitate oyster populations, improve water quality and reduce landfill waste, officials said. A significant volume of oysters are consumed in the county because of the concentration of restaurants and seafood establishments in Murrells...