Myrtle Beach SC

CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Superintendent Cliff Jones unveiled a proposed $1.2 billion 2026-27 budget that includes a state-mandated increase in starting teacher pay. “This budget reflects that we are spending smarter, not just more,” he said during a Monday board meeting. “We’re making deliberate, proactive commitments to teachers and support staff, and student […]

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a “brushing” scam involving unsolicited packages that arrive at their homes. The scam works by companies finding names and addresses online and sending items that were never ordered. The packages often contain inexpensive items like rings, phone accessories or socks.

Justin and Ashley McMann traveled from Maine to South Carolina in April 2026 for a fun family beach vacation. They booked their stay at the North Beach Plantation in Myrtle Beach. The resort features multiple pools , a lazy river, and a hot tub perfect for families. The McManns looked forward to making sweet memories with their children: Parker, 8, Hudson, 7, and Lauchlin, 4...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A fight outside a Myrtle Beach-area sports bar led to a deadly shooting. Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said Dannie Pigotte, 41, of Shallotte, North Carolina, died in the hospital after the early Saturday morning shooting. Willard said Pigotte was shot in the...

CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A man was jailed after a stabbing in Conway that sent one person to the hospital. Records show that Conway police charged Dajon Gamble, 34, of Conway, on Friday with assault of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police are investigating after a man said he was called a racial slur and assaulted outside a bar by four members of the Hell’s Angels motorcycle club. The alleged incident happened at about 1 a.m. Friday, when the man told police he went into Magoo’s Sports and Spirits […]

The Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach areas have had one of their driest Aprils in state history. Farmers are taking the brunt of it. The South Carolina Drought Response Committee met Thursday morning to discuss the state’s drought status, now severe. This month’s data shows that it will take months of above-average rainfall to return to normal, the committee said. Committee member Lynn...

Lots happening this week across the Carolinas, and the weather will play a huge part in making sure all goes smoothly!. We have Cinco De Mayo on Tuesday, and of course, the ONEFlight PGA Myrtle Beach Golf Classic, with competition rounds starting Thursday. It's a great start to the week...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - We’re giving you the First Alert to warmer weather and sunshine to begin the new work week. Our next chance for rain arrives with scattered storms on later this week. TODAY. Temperatures are in the 40s and 50s this morning, so a light jacket...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach drivers are seeing another jump at the pump as gas prices rise across the country. The average price of gas in Myrtle Beach has risen 20.7 cents per gallon in the last week and is now averaging $3.90 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 197 stations in the area.