Coroner’s office identifies man who died in Conway-area house fire
The coroner’s office identified the man who died in his home in a Sunday morning Conway-area fire.
Lawsuit filed against Raymond Moody by mother of Brittanee Drexel dismissed
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One of the lawsuits filed by the mother of Brittanee Drexel against her daughter’s killer has been dropped, Georgetown County court documents show. Dawn Conley filed a lawsuit Aug. 13 seeking control of parcels at 5502 and 5498 Rose Hill Road — properties owned by Moody but were later...
Horry Co. 5th precinct opens, boosting police visibility and efficiency
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Emergency services in Carolina Forest are receiving a significant upgrade with the activation of Horry County's 5th precinct. Although currently operating from a temporary location at the old fire station off Forestbrook Road as of Dec. 9, the precinct is set to move to the Central Coast...
Must know shipping deadlines and tips to make sure holiday gifts arrive on time
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The clock is ticking to ship holiday gifts to your loved ones so they make it under the tree in time for Christmas. The United States Postal Service said if you want your packages to arrive before Christmas, here are the recommended dates to get your stuff in the mail:
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...
This South Carolina Island Adventure Has Kayaking Challenges Glamping And Games Hidden In 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.
