Ocean search continues for missing North Myrtle Beach swimmer
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Authorities continued searching Thursday afternoon for a 21-year-old swimmer who disappeared Wednesday night in the ocean in North Myrtle Beach. “Emergency personnel remain actively involved in search efforts both on the beach and in the ocean near 45th Avenue South in North Myrtle...
Is downtown Myrtle Beach safe? What tourists, locals and employees are saying
On Friday night, the third Ocean Boulevard shooting in recent months took place in Myrtle Beach, resulting in a fatality. The shooting, which happened at a popular downtown restaurant, Peaches Corner, allegedly happened after a verbal altercation between restaurant employee Evony McCray and Myrtle Beach resident...
Once known as ‘Dirty Myrtle,’ Myrtle Beach is now the fastest-growing US metro for...
A South Carolina beach town once nicknamed “Dirty Myrtle” because of its rowdy nightclubs and strip joints has become a magnet for retirees in a nation that continues to age. The number of residents age 65 years and older in the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area grew by 6.3% last year, making it the fastest-growing...
MyHorryNews welcomes new managing editor, Andrew Brown
Waccamaw Publishers, which publishes weekly newspapers and news to its MyHorryNews.com website, is welcoming Andrew Brown to the team. Brown joined the newsroom as managing editor in June, and will be covering Horry County Government and North Myrtle Beach-area news. Brown was born and raised in Greer, South...
Crews searching for 21-year-old swimmer in North Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Crews are conducting a search for a 21-year-old missing swimmer in the area between 46th Avenue South and 37th Avenue South Wednesday night. Officials have been searching since around 8 p.m., according to North Myrtle Beach Police spokesperson Pat Wilkinson. Wilkinson added that...
Horry County foster kids get a ‘soft place to land’
A Greer-based nonprofit is working to make life a little better for South Carolina’s foster children, one Department of Social Services office at a time. The Horry County office at 1951 Industrial Park Road in Conway is the latest to benefit, as the nonprofit and state officials recently unveiled a new “Lily Pad” — a...
City responds to questions of how Myrtle Beach’s new curfew to be enforced
Reality Check is a new Sun News series holding those in power accountable, shining a light on local issues, and answering readers’ essential questions. Have a question or concern we can answer? Email [email protected] . After Friday night’s deadly shooting on Myrtle Beach’s popular Ocean Boulevard tourist strip,...
Horry County animal experts discuss impact of fireworks over 4th of July weekend
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Horry County Animal Care Center and local veterinarians at Meadowlawn Animal Services in Conway are advising pet owners to be prepared for animal anxiety from fireworks over the holiday weekend. Associate veterinarian Elizabeth Heim, who’s worked as a veterinarian for over four years, said...
Explore flavorful bites at The Market Common
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -Discover a wide selection of shops, restaurants, and more at The Market Common!. Come along as we enjoy delicious drinks and bites from must try eateries like Nacho Hippo, East Coast Tea Bar, Dirty Don’s Oyster Bar, and Gios Pizzeria Napoletana. The Market Common is...
‘It bottlenecks every day’: Hwy. 17 construction frustrates Myrtle Beach drivers
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Drivers navigating the Highway 17 Bypass near Myrtle Beach Airport (MYR) are expressing frustration over ongoing road construction that has persisted for years. Many locals said they avoid the area unless absolutely necessary due to the traffic congestion. "The road getting here is...
