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Myrtle Beach officials urge hydration after record CCMF medical emergencies
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Myrtle Beach city officials are urging fans heading out to the festival grounds to hydrate after experiencing a record number of medical patients at the Carolina Country Music Festival tents Friday night. Officials added that several dehydrated patients missed performances by Megan Moroney and...
Conway's summer cinema nights: free classics at the Terrace
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Enjoy the summer season with cinema classics at The Terrace in Conway. During June and July, the Conway Medical Center and the City of Conway will be hosting outdoor screenings of the films listed below:. June 7: "The Sandlot" June 21: "Grease" July 12: "Diary...
Motel guests have ‘best seats in the house’ for Carolina Country Music Fest
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — At Midtown Inn and Cottages Motel, guests from across the U.S. said the hotel has brought them a country music loving family. Midtown having four floors with wrap-around balconies, guests and staff say they can see the Carolina Country Music Fest stage from any angle. Guests said by staying at […]
Clear book bags required at Horry County Schools for upcoming year, district says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Schools will require all students with book bags to have a clear one for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, the district said Friday. “We know it takes a team effort of our staff, students and parents working together to provide the safest environment possible,” the district said in […]
News13 Investigates: A deeper dive into troubled Myrtle Beach pool company
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Since four families claimed they collectively lost more than $422,000 in April from a troubled Myrtle Beach pool company, the company faces similar accusations from more than 45 customers. Cascade Custom Pools has been accused by more than 45 customers of digging a hole, installing some utilities, plaster or concrete, […]
Carolina Country Music Fest fans recap ‘amazing’ Day 1, share excitement for Day 2
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Friday is Day 2 of Carolina Country Music Festival, and festivalgoers recapped the successful Day 1 as well as shared their excitement for Friday’s action. Parker McCollum kicked off the four-day event Thursday night, and crowds are expected to only get bigger. Two Grand Strand high schoolers said Thursday night […]
Do you lose out when your vacation rental is sold? Here is what SC law says about it
With the booming vacation and tourism industry in the Myrtle Beach area, rental properties are often bought and sold. Those who reserve a property months in advance could be affected.
Plans on track for $45M international student housing complex in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A $45 million international residence hall planned to be built along Mr. Joe White Avenue in Myrtle Beach remains on track for development despite economic slowdowns, officials said on Tuesday. Wisconsin-based Holtz Builders is looking to build a walled-in campus on more than seven acres that would include dormitory-style housing […]
Horry County election officials test critical voting equipment ahead of statewide primary elections
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW)— As South Carolina gears up for the primary elections this coming Tuesday, election officials in Horry County are working diligently to ensure everything runs smoothly and votes are counted accurately. Friday morning, election staff at the Horry County Voter Registration and Elections office tested the 450 scanner, a critical machine responsible […]
Horry County seeks public input for opioid crisis action plan
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County Government, the city of Myrtle Beach, the city of Conway and the city of North Myrtle Beach are seeking community input to develop a regional action plan to address the impacts of the opioid epidemic in Horry County. The goal of the...
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