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PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WBTW) — All criminal charges against four defendants in the Pawleys Island Community Church case have been dismissed after a magistrate judge determined there was not enough probable cause to move forward with prosecution, officials confirmed Friday. The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office confirmed the dismissals following a preliminary hearing Friday morning. […]
When President Donald Trump traveled to Myrtle Beach in August to stump for Sen. Darline Graham, he told supporters he would return for a golf trip if the Republican senator won her election. If the president returns to the Grand Strand, it won’t be to make good on that promise. Despite support from Trump and other notable conservative politicians in and out of South Carolina, Graham failed to sway South Carolina voters at the ballot box. For the first time in decades, South Carolina elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate. Did the Myrtle Beach area flip blue for Dr. Annie Andrews or hold for Graham? Darline Graham’s run for office The late Sen. Lindsey Graham comfortably won his Republican primary in June. After his death in July, Gov. Henry McMaster appointed his sister, Darline Graham, to finish her brother’s term. For the Aug. 11 special Republican primary election, Sen. Darline Graham announced her intent to run for a full term. Graham took the lead in that initial primary, with 109,881 votes – roughly 32.75% – but failed to garner a majority. In Horry County, Graham took second place behind Republican U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, but the senator still secured
Picture a quiet street of single-story homes where the beach sits about a mile and a half away, close enough to reach by golf cart. That is daily life at Del Webb North Myrtle Beach, a 55+ community on the South Carolina coast. Moving in retirement is a big choice,...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — For the first time in more than a decade, all county council and Board of Education seats in Horry County went to Republicans. The last time such a sweep occured was 14 years ago. Multiple council seats were maintained by Republicans, but the Horry...
The Rabbit Man Statue, a bow-tied rabbit-and-man hybrid called with a cane and a cardinal on its wrist now stands in Myrtle Beach's Arts & Innovation District, home to a monthly art walk.
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Those Who Serve Foundation is preparing for its annual Salute to Our Veterans Weekend, bringing the community together to honor veterans and raise money to provide them with free boating and fishing experiences. Captain Rick Roberts and his team of volunteers are inviting...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - A proposed reform bill could threaten historic sites across South Carolina, according to the Preservation Society of Charleston. The society says the bill could come up for a vote in the U.S. Senate on November 9, 2026. The organization, along with others, has called on South...
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC (WMBF) - A sewer line is shut down after a water main break on Pawleys Island on Wednesday. There is a water main break in the area of Myrtle Avenue on Pawleys Island. Georgetown Water and Sewer have been notified and shut down the line, Pawleys Island...
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The 22nd Annual SC Pecan Music and Food Festival is taking place this weekend in Florence. The festival, presented by Pepsi, will be held in Downtown Florence on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Florence County Complex parking lot will be...
The Horry County Council is asking for the public’s input on a proposed home development. The 372-home development would be located on around 180 acres near SC-905 and Old Reaves Ferry Road. The council did not approve the development and said it would like to hear more from the community.
Republican U.S. Rep. Russell Fry will continue representing South Carolina’s 7th congressional district after voters reelected him for a third term. With all counties reporting, the incumbent congressman garnered roughly 56.71% of the votes with 172,308 ballots, based on preliminary results. “America’s future belongs to the people who show up with ideas,” Fry said in a statement. “The Democrat party has spent a lot of time telling America what’s wrong with it. They embraced socialism with open arms, an idea that has failed everywhere it’s been tried. Tonight, our district resoundingly rejected that.” Retired U.S. Navy Command Master Chief and small-business owner John Vincent, who represented the Democratic Party in South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District race, received an estimated 43.22% of votes, according to preliminary results. Fry first took office in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022 after serving seven years in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was reelected in 2024 with roughly 71.4% of the vote. This election cycle, Fry bested Vincent to keep his congressional seat. Challenger John Vincent “The message really is that no one party really owns a district or a state, and the sooner we get away from letters after names, and
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WBTW) — Georgetown County voters approved a referendum Tuesday that will implement a 1% local option sales tax aimed at providing property tax relief. The tax, which will take effect May 1, 2027, will apply to eligible goods and services throughout the county, according to a Wednesday news release from Georgetown County officials. […]
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A proposed 372-home development near S.C. 905 and Old Reaves Ferry Road is drawing renewed scrutiny from neighbors as Horry County officials consider whether to approve a rezoning and development agreement needed for the project to move forward. Horry County Council did not approve...
Horry and Georgetown counties won’t see a change in the court system’s top prosecutor after Tuesday’s elections. Jimmy Richardson won another term as solicitor for the 15th Circuit after running unopposed. In Horry County, the Republican incumbent candidate garnered 101,261 votes with 71% precincts reporting. Richardson was appointed as solicitor for Horry and Georgetown counties by then Gov. Nikki Haley in 2012. Republican Allen Beverly also won another term as probate judge. He, too, was unopposed, securing 100,465 votes out of 71% precincts reporting. He was first elected to the office in 2022.
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Alcohol sales will be expanding in unincorporated parts of Columbus County following a referendum on Tuesday’s ballot. The referendum asked voters whether malt beverages, unfortified wine, and mixed beverages should be allowed for sale. With all 16 precincts reporting, all measures passed. To...
More than two million Christmas lights transform a South Carolina sports complex into a glowing holiday attraction, with over 500 displays and decorations reaching an impressive 55 feet tall. Families can enjoy the spectacle from their cars along a two-mile illuminated route. The 2026 event begins November 23 and continues...
North Carolina State Parks has bought a 3,005-acre tract in Robeson County near Fair Bluff and will add it to Lumber River State Park, state officials announced in a press release on Friday, Oct. 30. The land sits on the west bank of the Lumber River, right along the South Carolina line.
FLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — Florence County Councilman William Schofield announced Wednesday that he is running for the South Carolina Senate District 31 seat. The seat will become vacant in January when current Sen. Mike Reichenbach becomes South Carolina’s lieutenant governor. Schofield made the announcement Wednesday night at Victor’s...
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A 10-acre woods fire in the Nichols area sent crews into action Tuesday. Horry County Fire Rescue responded at 2:40 p.m. to the area of Spring Branch Road and Breckenridge Drive for the fire. As of this afternoon, HCFR said the incident remains active. People...
FLORENCE — More than 50,000 visitors are expected in downtown Florence on Nov. 7 for the 2026 South Carolina Pecan Music and Food Festival. Nine music stages, 280 vendors and activities for all ages are slated for the 22nd annual Saturday event. The festival kicked off in 2002 after community members proposed a signature event or festival for Florence. The idea was embraced and the festival has grown from a small downtown block to a multi-block celebration. Organizers said it’s helped showcase downtown Florence’s growth. “It takes so may entities and 200 volunteers,” said festival founder and ...