Myrtle Beach SC

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – The Myrtle Beach Fire Department is hoping to add an additional day to the time off their members receive, which they said will be beneficial not only to their department, but to the community. Firefighters currently work 24-hour shifts before spending the next 48 hours off. While this may...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A North Carolina man died earlier this month, several weeks after being thrown from a vehicle in Horry County, officials said. Paul Batten III, 61, died July 24 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. He was involved in a single-vehicle crash that happened June 11 at about 4:50 p.m. near...

You may be surprised to learn which Southern cities real estate industry professionals believe are primed for growth and worth the investment in the next five years. GOBankingRates spoke to four real estate professionals with expertise in the Southern markets about the top five high-growth cities to watch if you want...

Two great loves in Page Nash’s life have been her Rose Arbor Fabrics business for the last 30-plus years and her fur babies – and sometimes the two even intertwine. She shares that Tootie, a cat Nash nursed back to good health and went on to live for 19 years before she passed onto the Rainbow Bridge, once made an...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Experts, including WMBF Chief Meteorologist Jamie Arnold, clear up myths about lightning. “Most of us were taught when we were kids how to figure out how far a lightning strike is from you. You see a flash of lightning; you start counting in seconds until you hear the thunder,” said Arnold.

Joseph McGill Jr. has been on tour since 2010, and you’re welcome to join him. But you may not like the accommodations. McGill, a South Carolina lecturer, author and historian, is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Slave Dwelling Project. Over the past 15 years, he has...

Anyone with a dietary restriction knows the feeling of hurriedly scouring the internet for a good place to have their next meal. Being hungry and at a loss for a restaurant can put a damper on a Grand Strand vacation. The Myrtle Beach area has an array of restaurants offering dishes that cater to specialty diets, as...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Although ex-Food Network Star Paula Deen suddenly closed two of her Georgia restaurants, including a location she opened 36-years-ago, her Tennessee eateries aren't going anywhere. A post from The Lady and Son's Facebook page, one of the restaurant's closing in Georgia, said Paula Deen's Family...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -Learn how Plants Direct is helping the community grow, literally!. Join us as explore everything this local gem has to offer. From stunning Palmetto trees to gorgeous canopy trees and unique finds in the gift shop, their dedicated staff is ready to guide you every step of the way!

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) – Newly obtained reports and warrants reveal why a suspect was wanted by the Conway Police Department. Horry County police stopped 19-year-old Ja’Kwon McKnight on Monday for speeding and discovered he was wanted out of Conway for assault of a high and aggravated nature. Documents...