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Conway-area resident has concerns over EMS response time after struggling to reach 911 dispatcher
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Ring camera footage obtained by News13 shows a concerned Conway- area resident attempting to get a hold of a 911 dispatcher while his wife was having a seizure. Douglas Lhamon said his wife had an unexpected seizure and that it took three phone calls to get in contact. He said […]
Myrtle Beach-area Walk-On’s permanently closes
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach-area sports bar is shutting down for good. The Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux on Rodeo Drive was closed effective immediately on Wednesday, according to Randy Eschberger. the franchise’s director of operations. Speaking to WMBF News, Eschberger confirmed the closure but declined to...
South Carolina hospital investigating patient record mishandling
Conway (S.C.) Medical Center is conducting an internal investigation regarding accusations of mishandling of confidential patient health data, The Sun News reported April 18. The accusations stem from a lawsuit, filed by a former registered nurse at Conway, who alleges that her supervisor at the hospital, Terri Pickens, inappropriately accessed her patient record.
This Is Carolina: Grand Strand church transforms trailer into mobile food pantry
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A tight-knit group of church members is on a mission to help first responders when tragedy strikes. “We wanted to have a program that would be available to bring supplies to them or give them rest when there were catastrophes or emergencies in our county,” said Carmen Gonzalez.
Otter pups make public debut at Brookgreen Gardens
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WMBF) - The public got their first look at the newest additions to Brookgreen Gardens on Thursday. The facility’s Lowcountry Zoo welcomed its latest litter of otter pups to its river basin exhibit. The pups were born in January. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Litter of otter pups...
Mother sues Myrtle Beach resort for 2021 drowning of 4-year-old daughter
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A mother filed a lawsuit against Crown Reef Resort, LLC after her child drowned in the resort's pool in the spring of 2021. Destiny Morgan's 4-year-old daughter, Demi Williams, died in the incident on April 1, 2021. The lawsuit also lists John Does 1-6...
400-acre controlled Georgetown County burn brings smoke into southern Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A prescribed burn in Georgetown County brought smoke into southern Horry County on Wednesday, Horry County Fire Rescue said. The 400-acre burn is in the Sandy Island area of Georgetown County, HCFR said. Smoke was visible in the Socastee area. The burn is one of the biggest controlled blazes in […]
Shopping for a cause: Grand Strand nonprofit hosts 2nd annual rummage sale
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - If you’re looking for an excuse to shop this weekend without breaking the bank, Junior League of the Grand Strand is hosting a rummage sale. For the past several months, JLGS has collected gently used and new items folks across Horry and Georgetown Counties no longer want or need. The items include clothes, shoes, housewares, accessories, games and toys, housewares and more.
DDSN donates reusable sensory bags to MB Pelicans for Autism Awareness Month
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) donated reusable sensory bags to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans this month as part of their partnership with the team. The donation is in observance of Autism Awareness Month which is celebrated in April. The...
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