Myrtle Beach SC

(WPDE) — One year ago today, a significant winter storm impacted the Grand Strand, Pee Dee and Border Belt. The snow began on the evening of Jan. 21 and continued into the morning of Jan. 22. The heavy rates of snowfall led to significant accumulations across the region. Radar...

A dentist in Horry County has been arrested. 59-year-old Dr. Robert Kroepel led the private practice New York Dental South off of Inlet Square Drive near Highway 17 Business. Last week, Kroepel was arrested on seven counts of violating drug distribution laws. Authorities believe that between June and August of last...

A 19-year-old student at Coastal Carolina University apparently decided to major in vandalism, with a minor in theft and a focus on fridge raids. In Horry County, South Carolina (we’ll let you take the jokes from there), university students had their homes broken into as their fridges had things like queso, eggs,...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Fourth graders in the Grand Strand had a unique opportunity to learn about recycling and waste reduction through a special event. ABC 15 partnered with the Horry County Solid Waste Authority to provide an educational and entertaining experience for the students. Students collected their...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - State agents say a man has been charged with operating a business without a retail license. Brian Dushanko,38, of Myrtle Beach was arrested by the South Carolina Department of Revenue on Friday. Dushanko had his retail license revoked in July 2025 due to unpaid business...

Extreme cold, precipitation and possible power outages are on their way to South Carolina, which may include the Grand Strand. Because of the pending weather, some cancellations and closings have been reported across the Grand Strand. Light rain on Friday is expected to transition into a wintry mix on Saturday,...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Horry and Georgetown counties are making changes as a developing winter storm eyes the Carolinas. Horry and Georgetown counties announced Thursday that they are moving to OPCON 2, or operational condition 2. OPCON 1 is the most serious; OPCON 3 is normal. OPCON 2 means...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -Discover this Michelin-recommended restaurant in Myrtle Beach. Join us at O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and Bar as we learn all about their story and how they were recently awarded a Michelin-recommendation. They are the only Michelin-recommended restaurant in Horry County and one of only a handful...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to drug charges. Sherman Graham, 42, of Spartanburg, pleaded guilty to second-offense possession with intent to distribute cocaine, according to a release from Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson. The release said...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Governor Henry McMaster has selected chefs from Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Greer to represent South Carolina as 2026 Chef Ambassadors. The chef ambassadors will represent the state through food festivals and other community-driven events to highlight South Carolina’s deep culinary...