Myrtle Beach student takes flight towards her dreams
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Some dreams start young, and this local student is already taking off!. Join us as we sit down with Sephorah Lowe, a Myrtle Beach 7th grader, and her mom, Sawn Lowe, to hear about her inspiring journey toward becoming a pilot for NASA. Sephorah is...
Socastee library opens Little Free Pantry to serve community
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — In November, the Horry County Memorial Library held a Thanksgiving food drive to help those in need. The drive inspired librarian Lee Brown, who felt a strong desire to do more for her community. For the last two months, the library’s Socastee Branch has welcomed the community to take what...
Wildfire risk persists in SC; officials urge proactive measures
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Ten months after the Covington Drive wildfire scorched over 2,000 acres, concerns are mounting about the potential for another dramatic wildfire in Carolina Forest. Despite controlled burns being a common method to reduce wildfire risk, Douglas Wood, director of communications for the...
Paul Reiser Comedy Event At Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre
“Mad About You” and ‘Stranger Things’ star, Paul Reiser, will take that stage at the Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre. The award-winning actor, writer, and comedian will host a one-night-only comedy event. He is known for his sharp wit, timeless humor, and iconic roles. He promises an evening packed with laughter and...
South Carolina DOT seeking public comment on proposed Horry County bridge replacements
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting public comment for multiple proposed bridge replacement projects in Horry County. SCDOT is proposing to replace 18 bridges in Berkeley, Colleton, Darlington, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, and Williamsburg...
Horry County resident describes frustration over landfill expansion
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A day after criticizing Horry County’s landfill expansion plans because of wetlands impacts, a Conway resident hopes others with concerns step up before a critical window for public input closes. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers last month issued a public notice after receiving an Horry...
Conway fire department achieves 100% EMT certification
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - The Conway Fire Department has achieved 100% EMT certification for the first time, allowing all firefighters to provide life-saving care before ambulances arrive on scene. The certification covers all 39 firefighters in the department and was completed in less than two years. The city is calling...
Suspect got away with $88 in New Year’s Eve robbery at Myrtle Beach pizza...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A man accused of robbing a Domino’s pizza restaurant on New Year’s Eve in Myrtle Beach wore a mask over the bottom of his face and pointed a handgun toward a victim and the cash register, police records show. Jamarre Clayburn, 24, then ran out of the restaurant, located at […]
Free program gets Horry Co. kids, parents ready for kindergarten
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — There's a free program coming to the county to get 4-year-olds ready for their first year of kindergarten. Ready, Set, Kindergarten is a collaboration between Horry County Schools, United Way of Horry County and Rise With Reading. It will place 4-year-olds and their parents...
Horry County officials urge residents to research businesses before paying for services
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry County officials are urging residents to research companies and individuals before paying for services. These warnings come as the area’s rapid economic growth has led to an increase in scams. The county has become one of the fastest-growing areas in the country over...

















