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Reality TV star surprises at Blueberry's Grill in North Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A famous guest popped into a local restaurant. Dog the Bounty Hunter was at Blueberry's Grill in North Myrtle Beach on Friday afternoon. NEW:Baby black bear takes morning stroll in Carolina Forest community. The famous reality TV star took some time out of...
Learn about native plants at spring market in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — There’s a native plant sale this weekend in Conway. The South Carolina Native Plant Society (SCNPS) is an organization that protects and restores native plants and educates the community about their benefits. The Grand Strand chapter will host its first-ever Spring Plant Market Saturday.
This Is Carolina: Longs nonprofit lives up to its name
LONGS, SC (WMBF) - To know Laverna Knox is to love her. She’s the driving force behind the ministry Neighbors Helping Neighbors. “We would go out to different communities. We were always feeding the homeless, taking clothes and other things,” said Knox. “I don’t have a lot of money, but what I do have, I have love for one another.”
Annual Socastee Heritage Festival sets vendor record, draws hundreds for springtime fun
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW)– The annual Socastee Heritage Festival hit a milestone this year, with 250 vendors turning out for the event that drew hundreds into the area. With everything for sale on Saturday — from food and jewelry to clothing — the festival also featured live music, a car show and even back massages. A […]
‘I’m gonna shoot him’: 911 calls detail chaotic moments surrounding deadly Longs shooting
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – Horry County police released 911 calls that shed new light on the moments before, during and after a deadly shooting in the Longs area. The 911 calls were released as the investigation into Scott Spivey’s shooting death reaches a close. THE 911 CALLS.
Charity gala supports Myrtle Beach veterans & first responders
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Shields and Stripes Charity Gala took center stage in Myrtle Beach on Saturday. The gala at the Sheraton Hotel aimed to raise funds for the Shields and Stripe program providing therapeutic support to veterans, first responders and their families. ”We really feel that...
Horry County Schools to launch national search for next superintendent
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Leaders of South Carolina’s third largest school district will cast a wide net as they look to replace outgoing superintendent Rick Maxey. Horry County Schools’ Board of Education on Monday likely will retain a national search firm for both an interim and permanent superintendent, according to an item on its […]
Large police presence spotted in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A heavy police presence has been spotted on Palmetto Point Blvd and Highway 17 in Horry County. It is unclear what has caused the police presence at this point. An ambulance was also reported to be at the scene, a source with News13 said. News13 has reached out to the […]
Coastal defeated in the series finale versus Troy on Sunday
CONWAY, S.C. – The No. 13 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers were beaten by Troy, 15-3 in seven innings on Sunday afternoon in the series finale of a three-game Sun Belt Conference series at Springs Brooks Stadium as the Trojans completed the sweep. The Chants dropped their fifth straight game, the first time they have lost five straight since the 2014 season.
BARTON ROUNDUP: Lee leads BC at CC track and field championships
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Freshman Jaidan Lee had the best day for Barton College at the Conference Carolinas outdoor track and field championships Friday and Saturday at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium. The Charlotte resident won the men’s 200-meter dash, setting a program record of 20.96 seconds and earning an NCAA Division II provisional mark. Lee was also part of Barton’s […] The post BARTON ROUNDUP: Lee leads BC at CC track and field championships first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Inmate dies at Horry County jail, sheriff’s office says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An inmate at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center died on Monday, according to the Horry County Sheriff’s Office. The inmate, whose name wasn’t immediately available, was found unresponsive in their cell at about 1 p.m., the sheriff’s office said. Responding officers started life-saving efforts and called EMS. EMS took […]
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