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Comfort in a bag: How one lab tech enhances the Tidelands transfusion experience
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WPDE) — For patients receiving transfusions, the sometimes hours-long process can be draining both physically and emotionally, but one healthcare professional at Tidelands Health is hoping a small gesture will help pass the time. A word search book, a pen, some nice tissues and a good...
Georgetown County Council passes final reading of controversial land use proposal
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WMBF) - Some residents in the South Strand could soon be seeing new neighbors after a controversial land use proposal got the green light on Tuesday. Georgetown County’s Land Use Element of its comprehensive plan has been a topic of debate for years. After the Land Use...
‘Needle in a haystack’: Horry County solicitor on Heather Elvis’ body ever being found
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Just days after Angel Vause admitted to lying to investigators in the Brittanee Drexel case, Horry County’s top prosecutor shared his thoughts about another one of the county’s most high-profile cases — the Heather Elvis case, and whether or not he thinks her body will be found. Heather Elvis, then […]
Horry County police look for man who bought car illegally using another person’s information
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police are looking for a man who they say illegally bought a car using another person’s personal information. Police have not identified the man who purchased a gray 2021 Mazda CX-5 from CarMax on May 15. Surveillance photos released by police show the man walking inside the dealership […]
Horry County Schools’ clear backpack requirement leaves some parents unhappy
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Starting this school year, Horry County Schools will require all backpacks carried by students to be clear in an attempt to keep prohibited items such as weapons from being brought into buildings. The district recently provided parents with specific features of the new police. Students will not permitted to carry […]
Photos released of man after crime at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, car dealership, police say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Police in South Carolina are looking for a man after what they say he did at a car dealership in Myrtle Beach. (Above video is the Friday morning headlines for July 26, 2024.) Horry County Police Department officers released photos of the man they believed...
Discover southern culture, heritage & national treasure that all connects back to Horry County at the Horry County Museum
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Horry County Museum’s mission is to collect and preserve material related to the prehistory, natural history, history and culture of Horry County. They have different exhibits, outreach programs, and events to highlight out area’s history. Today, we explored some of the current...
Atlantic Beach Planning Commission approves 18-story hotel amid residents concerns
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Atlantic Beach Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the building of an 18-story hotel on Thursday, and now it will go to council. The hotel costs $55 million with roughly $1.65 million going to public improvements around the hotel site. This includes a...
Horry County Planning commission hears rezoning pitches in workshop
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Rezoning requests on the Horry County Planning Commission’s workshop agenda included a proposed Meals on Wheels facility. County officials listened to each applicant who took the stand to pitch their rezoning requests. Almost every rezoning request was to change acres of commercial property to residential. Applicant G-3 Engineering requested to […]
Conway Medical Center gets $350K grant for mental health and addiction services
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Conway Medical Center has received a $350,000 grant from the Duke Endowment that will help make mental health and addiction services more accessible for underserved communities. The grant will allow the hospital to provide more Horry County residents with mental health and substance abuse counseling. Specifically, it will allow the expansion […]
Myrtle Beach event kicks off countdown for 75th Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Race fans got an early preview Friday of the 75th annual Cook Out Southern 500 at a special event held at Plyer Park in Myrtle Beach. Darlington Raceway officials said the 75th Southern 500 will offer more than just racing excitement. Fans can look forward to a full week of […]
Celebration of life planned Saturday in Virginia for 16-year-old shot to death in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A celebration of life service is planned Saturday in Roanoke, Virginia, the hometown of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Myrtle Beach. Jakolbi Taylor was killed at about 1:15 a.m. Saturday near a beach-access point at 16th Avenue N. and Ocean Boulevard. The rising […]
Weekend brings a brief, but pleasant pattern change
After a long pattern of rainy and humid weather, this weekend will bring a short, but noticeable change to our local weather. A cold front is forecast to move through our area. Behind it, slightly cooler and drier air will move in. During the Summer months, cold fronts rarely ever...
News13 to host Back to School donation drive at Surfside Beach Walmart
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — News13 will host a Back to School donation drive from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 at the Surfside Beach Walmart. In addition to News13, the following businesses are sponsoring the event and will be represented at Walmart on Aug. 2: Anyone who is unable to donate at […]
The Grand Strand Today Summer Olympics Challenge is here
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is here, but we wanted to get in on the fun!. We’re hosting our own Grand Strand Today Summer Olympics Challenge. We competed in the following competitions that you can see at the actual Olympics:. - Equestrian: (Dreams, Hope...
Former 'America's Got Talent' contestant to perform spectacular stunts in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — He’s wacky, talented and brave, and he’s performing this weekend in Myrtle Beach!. Wacky Chad can be seen on stage at Wonder’s Theatre at Broadway at the Beach. From extreme pogo stick stunts to handstands on a skateboard, his stunt comedy...
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