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Sea turtle rescued after being hooked by fisherman in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A sea turtle was returned back to the ocean after a brief detour in Myrtle Beach State Park on Tuesday. The Kemp's Ridley was hauled onto the state park's pier after being hooked by a fisherman. Ranger Ben with South Carolina State Parks was...
Beach Bites: Magoo’s Sports and Spirits
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Magoo’s Sports and Spirits has been a Myrtle Beach neighborhood sports bar since 1995, opening their first location in downtown. “We’re probably one of the most popular local bars in town,” owner James Mulvanerton said. In 2008, they moved to their current location off Highway 501. Mulvanerton said after the […]
Timeline: What’s happened so far in the death of Myrtle Beach woman Mica Miller
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Following is a timeline in the case of Mica Miller, a Myrtle Beach woman and former pastor’s wife who was found dead in Robeson County. APRIL 25: John-Paul Miller is served with divorce papers. John-Paul Miller was served with divorce papers just two...
Heavy rain possible today
Rain has moved into the area and will continue throughout the day. A storm system will move up from the south today, bringing showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rain is possible with 1-2 inches of rain possible. Even with the clouds, it will be warm and humid today with highs in the 70s. More sunshine Wednesday, but the chance for thunderstorms will continue. It will warm up with highs in the 80s.
Moe’s Original BBQ in Myrtle Beach has been officially open since February
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - If you’re looking for pit cooked BBQ in Myrtle Beach, Moe’s Original BBQ makes it fresh with all the fixins. From pulled pork to chicken, ribs, and more. Moe’s offers a laid-back atmosphere complete with a bar, homemade sides, and more. Come...
Surfside Beach leaders weigh hefty price tag on new municipal complex
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Surfside Beach Town Council has narrowed down to three options for the design of a new municipal complex to be included in the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. All of them will cost over $14 million, something leaders say will be a challenge to...
Bikers revving up their engines to raise money for injured veterans
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Hundreds of bikers are hitting the road for the 13th annual Crude’s Veteran Ride. The event started as a way for friends to get together during bike week, but as more people started to join, they started to ride for a reason. Now, more...
Louisiana man admits to calling in bomb threat at Carolina Forest High School, warrant says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Louisiana man called the Myrtle Beach Police Department and Carolina Forest High School “several times” over two days in April, threatening violence to students, an arrest warrant shows. Trenton Alexander Brown, 19, of Baton Rouge, faces one count of threatening the use of a destructive device –a felony that […]
MB Memorial Day weekend traffic: Routes, road closures to know
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Memorial Day weekend is a busy one along the Grand Strand and Myrtle Beach Police Dept. is helping you in advance to avoid traffic delays. Here are some traffic patterns to note if you plan to travel in Myrtle Beach from Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27:
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 […]
Myrtle Beach police sergeant receives ‘Officer of the Year’ award
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - National Police Week kicked off with an award ceremony that honored the top officer in the Myrtle Beach Police Department. The Myrtle Beach Rotary Club hosted and presented the 58th Annual Officer Joe McGarry Memorial Police Officer of the Year Award on Monday. The award is named after Officer Joe McGarry who was killed in the line of duty in 2002.
Seniors write letters to deployed troops for Military Appreciation Month
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — In honor of military appreciation month, residents at Arbor Landing wrote letters to deployed members of the military on Tuesday. Senior Helpers of Myrtle Beach invited local seniors and veterans to share their appreciation, stories and words of wisdom with those currently serving. They said it's a simple way to say thank you to those who sacrificed so much for our freedom.
City to honor 3 fallen Myrtle Beach police officers at ceremony on Friday
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Three fallen Myrtle Beach police officers will be honored Friday morning during the city’s annual Law Enforcement Memorial Week ceremony and luncheon. The city will pay tribute to Officers Henry Scarborough, Joseph McGarry and Jacob Hancher during a 10 a.m. ceremony at the Memorial Fountain at the Ted C. Collins […]
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