Myrtle Beach SC

ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Atlantic Beach’s last remaining officer is stepping down next week due to “extenuating circumstances,” he told town leaders Monday. Lt. Andrew Valentine didn’t offer any other details as to why he’s leaving the force, and nobody on the town council asked questions of him at a public...

SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — You're invited to a Fish Fry that's happening one week from Monday. The event benefits the Coastal Carolina YMCA and helps provide scholarships for kids to attend afterschool programs. In addition to academics, the programs focus on character, leadership, social and life skills. The...

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WPDE) — The 23rd annual Chilympics took place on Sunday. This event featured live music, vendors, signature drinks and lots of chili. It also raised money for a good cause. "The Sea Beyond Foundation is the Grand Strand's newest nonprofit," said Brooke Vu, executive director of...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Schools are celebrating a year of success after the release of the 2025 South Carolina School Report Cards – showing students across the district are outperforming much of the state. According to the South Carolina Department of Education, 38 out of the district’s 57 schools...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The 8th annual Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam was held Oct. 31-Nov. 2. The three-day event brought in Jeep lovers from all around and within the area, allowing them to participate in activities such as beach crawls and obstacle courses, shop from vendors, or display their own vehicle or watch others.

CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 48-year-old man accused of shooting at Myrtle Beach police in 2022 pleaded guilty Monday a week before his trial was set to begin, the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office said. William Berry Hodges of Myrtle Beach pleaded guilty to second-degree arson and three counts of first-degree assault and...

(WPDE) — A new report card from the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee reveals that while chronic absenteeism rates have decreased in some districts, the issue remains a significant concern. Chronic absenteeism is defined as students missing 10% or more of school days, typically 18 days in a standard...

SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - Police in North Carolina charged a woman after she allegedly handed out an inappropriate comic book during a trunk-or-treat event. According to Sunset Beach police, Kathleen Lincoln was charged with felony obscene literature and exhibition. The charges follow several reports that...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Juveniles were involved in an exchange of gunfire early Monday morning in Myrtle Beach, police said on Facebook. Officers responded at about 1:25 a.m. to the 600 block of 4th Avenue N. for a “Shot Spotter Alert” in the area, police said. Officers met with occupants of one of the […]

Tucked away off a quiet stretch of Vera Road in Longs, South Carolina, there’s a little island escape waiting to surprise you—without a passport, plane ticket, or even much of a drive. River Island Adventures isn’t just a name—it’s an entire experience that feels like you’ve stumbled onto a secret clubhouse in the middle of the Waccamaw River.