Child center’s closing leaves parents scrambling
The Pawleys Island Child Development Center and its grounds are usually full of the sounds of young children playing and learning. But the facility on Parkersville Road has been eerily silent since April 24 when its doors closed, possibly forever. “It was like a slap in the face to all...
New Myrtle Beach casual dining spot offers sandwiches, pizza by the slice & more
A new Myrtle Beach restaurant is serving up pizza, sandwiches and salads near the downtown area. True to its name, Bubbe’s at 22nd is located at 2108 N. Kings Highway off of 22nd Avenue North at a former Jimmy John’s sandwich shop. The casual dining spot also offers pick-up and delivery options. Bubbe’s offers cheese and pepperoni pizza by the slice, and more...
Banking Stalwart Nancy True Crain Passes at 88 After Lifetime of Service
Nancy True Crain – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay) Columbia, S.C. – Nancy True Crain, who built a decades-long career in banking at institutions including C&S Bank and Bank of America, died peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was 88. Surrounded by family, Crain ended a life defined by professional dedication, ... Read more
Crash involving Bearcat reported near Farrow Pkwy
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Traffic is blocked after a crash involving a Bearcat police vehicle on Friday, according to the Horry County Police Department (HCPD). The crash occured near Highway 707, where it turns into Farrow Parkway. Traffic is currently backed up on Highway 17.
Blessing of the Inlet adjusts plans for expected rain
MURRELLS INLET, SC (WMBF) - Organizers of the Blessing of the Inlet have been preparing since Tuesday for expected rain Saturday, making changes to this year’s festivities. Charlie Gudeman, spokesperson for the event, said golf carts will shuttle attendees to their cars to keep them dry. Tents will be set up outside at Belin Church in Murrells Inlet.
Santee Cooper seeks to raise electric rates more than 9% over next two years
Santee Cooper, a state-owned utility in South Carolina, is proposing rate hikes for its customers, with residential rates set to increase by 4.7% in 2027 and 4.6% in 2028, in order to cover the costs of a new natural gas plant and other construction projects. Customers of South Carolina’s state...
Santee Cooper proposes rate increases for 2027 and 2028
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Santee Cooper customers could see their electric bills go up over the next two years. The Santee Cooper Board of Directors received proposed base rate changes for 2027 and 2028. The proposed rate changes follow a comprehensive review of costs by management and third-party consultants.
Wanted suspect not found after tip in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A search for a wanted suspect in Horry County ended Friday without an arrest. The Horry County Sheriff’s Office said it received a tip about a person wanted on charges of first-degree assault and battery and reckless discharge of a gun at 4835 Highway 17 Bypass. Online records show it is 808 Studios, a recording studio.
Burn ban remains in effect for unincorporated Horry County
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A burn ban remains in effect for unincorporated areas of Horry County, according to fire officials. Horry County Fire Rescue says all open burning is prohibited until conditions improve and the area receives significant precipitation to ease current drought conditions. Fire officials say they are...
Motorcycle-involved crash on Highway 501 leaves 1 hospitalized
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A motorcycle-involved crash left one person with non-life threatening injuries on Highway 501 Friday morning, Horry County Fire Rescue said. Crews responded just before 9:30 a.m. to the area of Hwy. 501 and Carolina Forest Boulevard where the two-vehicle crash had Myrtle Beach-bound lanes of traffic on Hwy. 501 blocked. […]
