Georgetown County recognizes Its connection to the Middle Passage

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD)– Georgetown County leaders are recognizing the area’s connection to the history of enslaved Africans, highlighting the importance of preserving their legacy and the contributions of the Gullah Geechee community. During Tuesday’s county council meeting, leaders issued a proclamation recognizing Georgetown as a Middle Passage port marker site. The effort took about a […]

S.C. Native To Represent USA In Supermodel International Competition

A South Carolina native is heading to the international stage for a competition. 19-year-old Giavanna Lyerly grew up in the Johnsonville area of Florence County. She first stepped into the spotlight as a little girl on ‘Toddlers & Tiaras.’ She became a model whose resume includes work in New York, Los Angeles, Florida and Paris.

A Myrtle Beach theater just opened and another is on the way. A parking shortage is creating drama.

MYRTLE BEACH — The Long Bay Theatre premiered Oct. 7 to sellout crowds and rave reviews, but the scene outside the venue is creating a different type of drama — a drain on already limited downtown parking. While surrounding businesses are excited about welcoming theatergoers to the neighborhood to enjoy dinner and shopping before and after the show, the increased traffic is making it difficult for regular customers. "We've known this problem was coming, and here we are," Sun City Cafe co-owner Tracey Rae Palmer told The Post and Courier. "The parking situation has always been put on the back b...

Dancing with the Horry County Stars upcoming parties, October 15th and 22nd

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Today we met with Marsha to talk about Dancing with the Horry County Stars and their upcoming preview parties leading up to the main event on November 21st. The first party is tomorrow, October 15th at 88’s Piano Bar at The Library in Myrtle Beach,...

New Myrtle Beach Classic tournament director appointed as ONEflight and PGA part ways

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — SPORTFIVE, the organization that facilitates and operates the Grand Strand’s annual PGA Tour event, announced Steve Mays was appointed as the new tournament director for the Myrtle Beach Classic "effective immediately," according to a release from PGA. This news comes as ONEflight and...

Color the Weather: Willow Boyd

Here is the latest Color the Weather from Willow Boyd. You can color one, too, and you may see it on the News13 morning show! Each weekday, during News13’s morning show, WBTW will show a drawing from the Color the Weather entries. Send weather drawings to: Color The Weatherc/o WBTW News13101 McDonald CourtMyrtle Beach, SC […]

Matthew West Extends Jesus Is King Tour Into 2027 With a Nashville Ryman Show

Matthew West has announced 18 additional dates for his Jesus Is King Tour, extending the nationwide run into spring 2027. More Entertainment News. The new dates bring the tour to 35 shows total and include a stop at Nashville’s historicRyman Auditorium on Sunday, April 25, 2027. The spring leg begins April 8 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and continues through May 8 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Indigo Girls cancel upcoming tour dates after bus driver dies in SC crash on I-20

The Indigo Girls have canceled upcoming shows after their bus driver died in South Carolina during a crash on Interstate 20. Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, who are currently touring with Linda Perry, were set to play the Carolina Opry Theater in Myrtle Beach on Oct. 10. The crash occurred in Richland County near Columbia. The S.C. Highway Patrol shared that the 2007 Prevost motorcoach struck the rear of a disabled tractor-trailer on eastbound I-20 near mile marker 70, shortly before 6 a.m. on Oct. 9. The driver, who has not been publicly identified by authorities, died at the scene. The cause of t...

Myrtle Beach's 'unofficial historian' talks about 75 years photographing the Grand Strand

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Like many stories about Myrtle Beach photographer Jack Thompson, the one about the day after Hurricane Hugo hit the area in 1989 has become urban legend in the Grand Strand. According to the legend, on Sept. 22, 1989, then-South Carolina Gov. Carroll Campbell Jr. and...

Myrtle Beach author details personal journey in 'From Silence to Resilience'

(WPDE) — Myrtle Beach author LaTasha R. Gause is sharing her personal journey of overcoming adversity in her new book, From Silence to Resilience. The book is a faith-centered guide aimed at helping women heal, rebuild confidence and move forward with purpose. Gause said the book was inspired by...

Cal's Grateful Dead, Coastal Carolina's 90s Looks Lead Week 7

Breaking down the alternate uniforms debuted by the California Golden Bears and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers for Week 7.

Gallery: Aynor football rolls over Darlington, 25-7

AYNOR — It was a good night to be an Aynor Blue Jacket on Friday night, Oct. 9, as the home team took down Darlington, 25-7, for Aynor's first region victory of the 2026 season. Below, check out some of the sights from the Blue Jackets' home win.

Flash Weather AI wins Myrtle Beach golf tech challenge

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Eight companies brought ideas for improving golf to the eMYRge Golf Tech Accelerator Challenge , but the winner focused on something that can interrupt every round, empty a course and send a superintendent scrambling: the weather. Flash Weather AI won the pitch showcase that concluded the three-day program that was supported by Play Golf Myrtle Beach, Coastal Carolina University and Golfweek . Entrepreneurs from the United States and Europe presented their ideas to judges, local golf business leaders and potential investors, connecting emerging technology with the people who could help bring it to more facilities. For Myrtle Beach, the goal of the eMYRge Golf Tech Accelerator Challenge extends beyond hosting a competition. The region wants to attract golf companies and make establishing headquarters in the area appealing. Its courses, tourism businesses and university connections are seen as ways to help new ideas develop into lasting businesses. Flash Weather AI’s pitch made a distinction that matters when golfers are spread across hundreds of acres. Detecting lightning tells you something has happened, but predicting it could provide time to act before the first strike. The company has a patented technology it calls First Strike that analyzes weather data

75 years of Conway Iris Garden Club on display at Horry County Museum

CONWAY, S.C. — Seventy-five years of Conway’s Iris Garden Club now adorn the walls of the Horry County Museum. About 12 people gathered Tuesday, Oct. 6, to celebrate the club’s 75th anniversary and the opening of an exhibit on the first floor of the museum. The display includes two large boards filled with information about gardening and the club, along with photographs, ribbons and other memorabilia collected over the years.

Fair Dinner Kicks Off 2026 Events

The Fair Board hosted their annual Columbus County Agriculture Fair Appreciation Dinner Thursday to kick off this year’s event. Arts, crafts, food, livestock contest start being entered today. Exhibits will set up throughout the weekend. The County Fair Parade is Monday (Oct. 12), with line up at 3 p.m. on Lee Street in Whiteville. Gates Open Tuesday(Oct. 13) at 4 p.m.

Myrtle Beach hosts eMYRge Golf Tech Accelerator Challenge. Who won?

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — An Apple Watch that helps recommend golf clubs. A simulator where friends can hit shots simultaneously. A booking platform that lets golfers make an offer for a tee time someone else already holds. Those were among the ideas presented Thursday at the eMYRge Golf Tech Accelerator Challenge , where eight companies pitched technology designed to change how golfers play and how courses operate. The three-day showcase organized by eMYRge , a nonprofit entrepreneurial support organization based at Myrtle Beach’s HTC Aspire Hub, concluded Thursday. It was supported by Play Golf Myrtle Beach, Coastal Carolina University and Golfweek, along with a Relentless Challenge grant from the South Carolina Department of Commerce; the program combined mentorship, industry discussions and investor connections. Thursday’s presentations put the companies before judges, the area’s golf business community and potential investors. For the participating start-up companies, the event was an opportunity to explain their products and services, answer questions and meet people who could become customers, partners or investors. For Myrtle Beach, the ambition reaches beyond hosting a technology competition. The region wants companies to see it as a place to establish headquarters and grow golf businesses. Its courses offer potential customers and

Fair Bluff Documentary Showing Friday

Ten years after Hurricane Matthew delivered the first of two crippling floods to Fair Bluff, the town is hosting a documentary premiere about what happened and what is to come. The Fight for Fair Bluff was a cooperative effort of southeastern Community college ands the town. A free public screening...

Legends Golf Resort Opens The Piper for Play

Legends Golf Resort (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) announced The Piper, a new nine-hole par-3 course, officially opened on October 2. Set on 12 acres directly behind the resorts’ clubhouse, The Piper features holes ranging from 54 to 120 yards. The course is laid out in three-hole loops, so guests can...

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