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Weather Extra | Talking whirlpools and Myrtle Beach thunder
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The same whirlpool bringing rain to our region has been eyeing the Grand Strand with heavy weather. Tony tracks severe weather through Myrtle Beach. Then in a quirk of meteorology, a new whirlpool will bring back showers and thunder to our region by later Friday into Saturday.
FIRST ALERT: Severe storms possible this evening, more rain arrives over the weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Severe Thunderstorm WATCH is in place through Wednesday evening. Scattered storms will continue to develop this evening, posing a threat of strong wind gusts and large hail, up to quarter-sized. The greatest threat will arrive before sunrise, with storms quickly ending late this evening.
Driver pleads guilty to reckless homicide in deadly Myrtle Beach hit-and-run
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The man charged in a deadly May 2023 hit-and-run appeared in court on Tuesday for a plea hearing. Walter Hayes, 61, pleaded guilty to reckless homicide in the death of 30-year-old Nelson Green Jr. on May 18, 2023. The deadly crash happened in the area...
Trailer carrying hay crashes into porch of home, Horry County Fire Rescue says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — No injuries were reported after a trailer carrying hay crashed into the porch of a home Monday evening, Horry County Fire Rescue said. Crews were dispatched to E. Highway 19 and Long Farm Road in the Conway area at about 6:30 p.m. HCFR said the trailer carrying hay detached from […]
Mica Miller’s attorney and family speak out
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The attorney representing Mica Miller and her family told News13 in an exclusive interview Tuesday that Mica did not steal money from Solid Rock Ministries and said she has a document that proves Mica had reason to think she had legal access to the church’s bank accounts. In a March […]
Carolina Country Music Fest to sell limited number of new tickets
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The Grand Strand’s biggest country music party is looking to welcome more fans. Organizers with Carolina Country Music Fest announced Wednesday that a limited number of general admission tickets will be available starting at 8 a.m. Friday. A social media post from CCMF said...
South Carolina DSS investigating after 2 ‘abnormally skinny’ boys abandoned near Myrtle Beach
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Social Services said it’s investigating alongside Horry County police after two “abnormally skinny” boys were found abandoned near Myrtle Beach last week. Horry County police responded at about 12:30 a.m. May 7 to Seacoast Youth Academy on Bay Road for abandoned children, an incident report […]
Horry County solicitor looks to shut down pair of downtown Myrtle Beach motels
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County’s top prosecutor is looking to shut down a pair of decades-old motels in the heart of Myrtle Beach, citing their use as drug exchanges. James Battle, a special prosecutor in the 15th Judicial Circuit, filed a petition in Common Pleas Court on Friday seeking a temporary injunction against […]
Search for Missing 23-Year-Old Hiker at Longs Peak, CO
A 23-year-old Colorado man has been reported missing on Monday, May 13. Lucas Macaj of Colorado Springs, Colorado, did not return from a hike to Longs Peak on Sunday, May 12. He was last heard from at around 1 p.m. on Sunday, when he texted a friend indicating that he was on the summit of Longs Peak. Significant storms moved through high elevations in the park Sunday afternoon.
Little River woman used heroin days before delivering baby, report says
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Little River woman is facing charges after being accused of doing drugs right before her baby was born. Myrtle Beach police received a report of alleged abuse/neglect, learning that a baby’s mother tested positive for fentanyl, cocaine, nicotine and buprenorphine while pregnant, according to an arrest report.
HCFR opens new fire station in Forestbrook community
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The newest fire station in Myrtle Beach had its grand opening ceremony on Wednesday morning. The new Station Four is located in the Forestbrook community on Burcales Road, just down the road from their old location. Members of the public and several elected officials...
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