Conway man serving 20 years for role in 2022 police shootout wants conviction tossed
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Conway man serving 20 years in prison for shooting at a police officer after a failed December 2023 traffic stop is asking a judge to free him. Tywrell Alston was 18 when on the night of Dec. 29 he pulled into a driveway near Forest Loop Road and began shooting […]
Stand Your Ground hearing set in fatal shooting of Scott Spivey in Horry County
A hearing to determine whether a wrongful death lawsuit against a North Myrtle Beach businessman and his friend can move forward has been set for February. The 2023 deadly shooting of Scott Spivey in Horry County has received national attention and has put South Carolina’s Stand Your Ground law in the spotlight. The...
Man left vomiting until unconscious in Horry Co. jail cell before death, suit claims
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The wife of an inmate who died at Conway Medical Center (CMC) in 2024 filed an intent to sue the medical service provider at J. Reuben Long Detention Center, claiming the provider's negligence contributed to her husband's death. Joseph Watts, Jr., 35, died in...
Victim crawls around car to avoid being hit gunfire in Loris: Report
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — No arrests have been made after a shots fired incident in Loris last week. On Dec. 10, officers responded to Kingcrest Drive and Bonnie Bay Road in reference to a shots fired complaint, according to an incident report. The report said a victim told...
‘I wanna cry right now’: Conway diner closing after 63 years
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - serving the community since 1962, and for the first time, it. Donzelle’s Restaurant has been serving the community since 1962, and for the first time, it will not be open in the new year. Regular customers expressed shock at the news of the closure. “You...
Here are 10 Myrtle Beach area restaurants serving dinner on Christmas Day 2025
From gift hunting to traveling, the holidays can be a stressful time. These Myrtle Beach area restaurants can take some of the work off your plate with their special holiday meals on Christmas Day. From classic holiday meals to seafood buffets, there’s something for everyone — and restaurants are taking reservations...
Man arrested for attempting to steal from Adam & Eve in NMB: Warrant
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was arrested for attempting to steal from an adult store in North Myrtle Beach last week. Travis Hank Priest, 37, of Supply, North Carolina was charged with attempted robbery (strong arm), according to booking records. On or about Dec. 12, Priest entered...
Coldest temperatures in nearly a year
Arctic air has arrived to the area. Temperatures are 30-40 degrees colder than Sunday morning, with inland areas in the upper teens and the coast in the low-20s. A cold weather advisory is in effect through 9 a.m. as wind chills could be in the single digits for some this morning. Bundle up! No frost this morning as...
Raising Cane’s eyes new restaurant in Myrtle Beach, SC. Here’s what we know
Chicken lovers and “Caniacs” around the Grand Strand may soon have a new fast food option, as Raising Cane’s considers plans to open its first Myrtle Beach location. The wildly popular franchise known for its chicken fingers and signature sauce is the third-largest chicken restaurant chain in the nation, according to...
Horry County middle school student severely injured by bully, lawsuit claims
An Horry County middle school student suffered severe injuries to their head and neck after they were ‘bullied and attacked’ at school, a lawsuit filed Dec. 9 claims. The child, a student at Ten Oaks Middle School, was the victim of ‘unprovoked contact’ from the bully on March 22, 2024, resulting in more than $77,000...

















