Conway Riverfest draws 20,000 attendees with new events and fireworks finale
The 45th annual Conway Riverfest attracted approximately 20,000 attendees this year, according to Morgan McDonnell, Special Events Coordinator for the Conway Chamber of Commerce. This year's festival featured a variety of attractions, including a kids' zone with inflatables, a petting zoo, and a tractor ride....
Little River shooting suspect arrested again on weapon charges
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Little River shooting suspect was arrested again Friday on a new weapon charge, according to Horry County Bookings. 19-year-old Shawon Shamarion Williams was charged in the Little River shooting that injured 11 people back on Memorial Day weekend. Williams was charged with accessory...
Anderson Brothers Bank Expands Team with Nick Paris Joining as Commercial Loan Officer at...
Mullins, June 2025 – Anderson Brothers Bank is excited to share the wonderful news of Nick Paris joining our Loris branch as the new Commercial Loan Officer, located at 302 Highway 701 North. Nick brings with him a deep understanding of personal and business lending, and a true passion...
Market Common parking garage temporarily closes for $3.1M construction project
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) -- For the next several months, crews will be working on repairs to the parking garage off Farrow Parkway in the Market Common. While the construction might be an inconvenience, Assistant City Manager for Myrtle Beach, Josh Bruegger, says the project was needed to address some structural...
Crews responded to swimmer in distress on Pawleys Island, police say
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – A swimmer was taken to a hospital Wednesday following a possible drowning incident. The Pawleys Island Police Department said it responded to a swimmer in distress call near the Shell Road beach access Wednesday afternoon. Officers and good Samaritans initiated resuscitation efforts, and...
Warm with a chance for a stray shower
Another warm day ahead of us, with highs reaching the lower and mid-90s across the Pee Dee and upper-80s along the Grand Strand. Partly cloudy skies will last us into the evening. There is a chance for a stray shower and storm in the afternoon and evening hours, most look to stay dry. Tonight lows will dip into the...
Get Ready For More Mustang Week 2025 Action In Myrtle Beach
Mustang Week 2025 is shaping up to be an action-packed celebration of Ford filled passion, community, and culture in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. From the high-stakes VMP Performance Dyno Shootout and mid-week cruise-ins, and the big car show, to exclusive apparel and volunteer opportunities, there’s something for...
Spirt at Stella’s: ‘Overwhelming’ support for hospitalized Conway officer
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Stella's Homemade Ice Cream held a spirit night Thursday in support of a Conway police officer who is receiving urgent medical care at a burn center in Augusta, Georgia, after a fire destroyed his home. Sgt. Chris Johnson is known as a husband, father, grandfather,...
Myrtle Beach police chief, others to discuss Peaches Corner shooting, bond hearing slated for...
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach police on Saturday afternoon are set to provide an update after a deadly shooting at Peaches Corner overnight, officials said. Authorities also said a 2 p.m. is scheduled for the suspect, a 17-year-old Conway male. The incident happened at 11:15 p.m. following a fight between an...
Are these the 5 best ice cream shops around Myrtle Beach, SC? Vote now
After 70 readers voted on more than a dozen creameries, The Sun News has narrowed its hunt for the best ice cream in the Myrtle Beach area to five options. Here are our final five: Drippy’s Homemade Ice Cream Kirk’s Ice Cream Parlor Melt Stella’s Homemade Ice Cream Twisters Soft Serve Did your favorite ice cream shop...
