Myrtle Beach SC

A lawsuit alleging corruption inside the Horry County Police Department, much-needed rain heading to a drought-stricken region and a regional push to protect South Carolina’s salt marshes. Here’s a quick look at the day’s top stories in The Sun News on April 30, 2026, from the Myrtle Beach area. • Lawsuit alleges ‘deeply entrenched’ misconduct at HCPD: Former Capt. Danny Furr, a 27...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Recent rain in Horry County is not enough to help farmers impacted by drought conditions. Outside Alive Farms in Socastee is a smaller regenerative farm in Horry County that keeps soil healthier by not tilling. This system makes the soil more drought-resistant. Farmers are hand...

A bookstore just a few blocks from the coastline of Cherry Grove is flush with treasures to delight any bookworm, enthusiast, collector or passing beachgoer in need of some light reading. The Beach Bookshop and Video, located at 225 Sea Mountain Highway, offers a carefully curated collection of used books,...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Counties across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee are continuing to be affected by severe and extreme drought conditions, according to weekly statistics released by the U.S. Drought Monitor. Although Thursday has brough some rain so far to the area, it will not be enough to move counties out of […]

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A press conference regarding a lawsuit against the Horry County Police Department (HCPD) is set to take place on Thursday afternoon. Former HCPD Captain Danny Furr is filing complaints against the department, Chief Kris Leondhardt, Captain Brandon Lee, Deputy Coroner Administrator Renee Hardwick and the former Deputy Chief Lance WinBurn, who recently announced his retirement.

What buyers and sellers need to understand before making a move. If you’ve been watching the market in Myrtle Beach lately, you’ve probably noticed—it’s not as fast as it used to be. Homes aren’t flying off the market overnight anymore, but they’re still selling. Buyers have more options, sellers still have opportunity, and overall, things have shifted into a more balanced (and more...

SOUTH CAROLINA — A person was hospitalized Thursday night following a reported stabbing in Conway, according to police. Officers with the Conway Police Department responded just before 7 p.m. to the area of Sixth Avenue and Pittman Street after receiving reports of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located a victim who had sustained injuries. […] The post One person injured following stabbing incident in South...

CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - Business owners near the Highway 501 bridge are raising concerns about the structure’s condition. The bridge near 4th Avenue sees thousands of cars traveling over it daily. Those who work nearby say the bridge is deteriorating. The bridge was built in 1958. According to the...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A longtime Horry County Police Department (HCPD) captain says he was pushed out of his job after reporting what his attorneys describe as wrongdoing within the department. Attorneys with Axelrod and Associates held a press conference in Horry County on behalf of Capt. Danny...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A police captain with 27 years of service at the Horry County Police Department claims he was forced to retire for speaking out against his department. Danny Furr filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Horry County, the Horry County Police Department, Chief Kris Leonhardt, former Deputy...