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‘Removal of a drug dealer’: Myrtle Beach man sentenced on drug charges
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach man is heading to prison after admitting to drug crimes and having a stolen handgun. Alan Hicks, 40, pleaded guilty to multiple drug charges, including first-offense distribution of fentanyl, and possession of a stolen handgun on Tuesday, according to the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
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.
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...
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 […]
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Dive into a world where fitness meets innovation with cutting-edge infrared technology at Body Lab Studio. Here, you can experience the future of fitness and transform your well-being. Their mission is to make it easier for busy, everyday people to get fit, slim down and...
Myrtle Beach ‘Yellow House’ owner sold crack, heroin to informant before arrest, report says
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The owner of the Myrtle Beach “Yellow House” allegedly sold crack and heroin to a confidential informant before his arrest earlier this month, according to North Myrtle Beach police records. Joseph Rideoutte was charged with two counts of possession of cocaine, three counts of manufacturing or distributing cocaine, trafficking […]
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.
Southbound Highway 17 Bypass traffic slowed by response to medical incident, authorities say
Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to indicate that the incident was a medical call. HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Southbound traffic on Highway 17 Bypass was slowed Tuesday afternoon because of a medical incident near South Strand Drive and Coventry Road, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Several fire and police vehicles responded […]
Horry County Schools names interim superintendent
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Schools has chosen an interim superintendent amid a nationwide search to find a replacement for Rick Maxey, who plans to retire. Eddie Ingram will take over leadership of the 48,000-student district on July 1, following his appointment by the board of education on Wednesday. Ingram’s career in education […]
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 […]
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