One person dead following vehicle crash in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — One person died in a single-vehicle crash late Tuesday night in Loris, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Officials said a GMC SUV was traveling north on Red Bluff Road near Highway 777 around 11:15 p.m. when it left the roadway, overturned, and struck a ditch. Troopers reported that one...
Tennessee man gets 15 years for 2023 shooting at North Myrtle Beach resort
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Tennessee man who shot his 18-year-old stepdaughter in the shoulder as she tried to stop an argument between him and his estranged wife at a North Myrtle Beach resort was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday. Jeffrey Allen Branam, 63, of Knoxville, pleaded guilty to assault and […]
‘Is this now the norm?’: Horry County Board of Education talks school choice, withdrawals
Horry County Schools Superintendent Clifford Jones listened to a lengthy conversation regarding school choice, the marketing efforts of the district and more at a board work session on Monday, Sept. 8. Among the topics discussed by the HCS Board of Education was withdrawal information since the start of the 2025-26...
Future of Surf Diner lease on Surfside Beach Pier sparks council debate
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Surfside Beach Town Council is grappling with the future of the Surf Diner, a restaurant on the newly rebuilt pier that has yet to open. The council voted 5-2 in favor of hiring attorneys to terminate the town's lease agreement with the diner, citing concerns over the owner's...
Former Boys and Girls Club of the Grand Strand worker fired after reporting financial...
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A former Boys and Girls Club of the Grand Strand business manager was fired after just six months on the job for reporting financial misconduct by its executive director, a recently filed lawsuit claims. Laura Rice started working at the Myrtle Beach facility in December and began “observing and...
Man accused of breaking into Myrtle Beach home with victim inside
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A man is in jail after a break-in at a Myrtle Beach home. The Myrtle Beach Police Department was called on Sunday to an apartment on 63rd Avenue North for a burglary in progress. When police arrived, they learned the front door was locked, and...
Myrtle Beach city leaders to consider electric scooter ordinance
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Myrtle Beach Police Department’s traffic bureau is backing a proposed ordinance to regulate electric scooters in the city limits. “The biggest issue we see is just scooters disregarding traffic control devices, being driven at a high rate of speed,” said Officer Drew Longshore.
Horry County Police vehicle hits car, crashes into ditch SCHP says. What we know
An Horry County Police Department vehicle crashed into another car on Sunday before driving off the road into a ditch, the South Carolina Highway Patrol confirmed. The crash occurred in unincorporated Horry County, according to county spokesperson Mikayla Moskov, who confirmed an officer’s involvement in the crash...
8 Iconic Restaurants In South Carolina That Secretly Serve The State’s Best Steaks
Want to find iconic restaurants in South Carolina with amazing steaks?. These 8 beloved spots offer incredible beef and unforgettable dining experiences!. 1. Logan’s Roadhouse (Myrtle Beach) When you think of Myrtle Beach dining, your mind probably jumps to seafood shacks and beach bars. But Logan’s Roadhouse is...
Man dies after medical emergency while swimming in Grand Strand
You’re in for a real treat when it comes to this week’s forecast. We’re giving you the FIRST ALERT to a breezy Monday as the cooler and comfortable air moves in behind the cold front. Police are searching for a man considered to be armed and dangerous...