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Gas odor leads to brief evacuation of Horry County business plaza
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A business complex along Highway 544 was briefly evacuated on Wednesday after a reported gas odor. Horry County Fire Rescue crews arrived to the 1000 block of Highway 544 at 11:40 a.m. Officials cleared out the area as a precautionary measure, but no injuries were reported. There is no threat […]
World’s Strongest Man competition underway in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The battle for the title of the world’s strongest man is officially underway in Myrtle Beach. The four-day World’s Strongest Man Competition kicked off Wednesday at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place with qualifying events and the daily fan fest. This is the second...
GUIDE: Everything to know about the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The PGA Tour is making its long-anticipated debut in the Grand Strand with the first-ever Myrtle Beach Classic. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the big event:. WHEN IS THE MYRTLE BEACH CLASSIC?. Tournament action takes place from May 9-12. WHERE IS...
New Myrtle Beach wine bar to host Kentucky Derby 'soirée'
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A new wine bar in Myrtle Beach will celebrate the Kentucky Derby this weekend. The Tasting Room on 9th just opened in the Arts and Innovation District. The establishment will be decked out in pink on Friday as they host a Kentucky Oaks Race...
Myrtle Beach man accused of firing weapon, damaging home and vehicle
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach man was arrested Monday after allegedly firing a weapon twice within 48 hours. The Myrtle Beach Police Department said 23-year-old Travon Morris is charged with two counts of discharging firearms into a dwelling. Police said both calls about a weapon being fired...
$20 million RIDE 3 Middle Ridge Avenue expansion project completed
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Wednesday marked the grand opening for the new Middle Ridge Avenue Expansion, completing another RIDE 3 project. Horry County Officials, RIDE program leaders, and contractors gathered to ‘uncover’ the new road along with residents. The ceremony took place at the intersection of Middle Ridge Avenue and Myrtle Ridge Drive. Following […]
FIRST ALERT: Mild and dry to end the week
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Dry weather will return for Thursday and Friday with plenty of warmth. Increasing humidity leads to a few showers and storms this weekend. Thursday will start off with areas of patchy fog and mild temperatures in the lower to middle 60s. With plenty of sunshine, afternoon highs will climb into the upper 70s at the beach and lower 80s inland.
Surfside Beach police chief reflects on his career: ‘‘I’ve always loved just being in uniform’
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -Surfside Beach Police Chief Kenneth Hofmann will officially step down from his position this week. Hofmann penned his resignation letter nearly a month ago to the citizens of Surfside Beach: “With a heavy heart, I must resign from the position of Chief of Police.”. His...
Atlantic Beach councilwoman sues town for allegedly keeping her from fulfilling duties
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Atlantic Beach Town Council is in the hot seat... again. This time, newly elected Councilwoman Carla Taylor is the one taking legal action. She’s filed a temporary restraining order against her fellow council members, the town manager, and the municipal election commission. Nearly...
Hospital safety grades are in: Here’s how Grand Strand medical centers performed
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Leapfrog Hospital grades for spring 2024 are in, and five of the six medical centers along the Grand Strand received a “B” or better. Grand Strand Regional Medical Center earned an A, scoring better than average in four out of seven categories for problems with surgery, six out of seven […]
High school seniors having trouble committing to colleges due to a FAFSA delay
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Looming deadlines for aspiring college students are making the commitment process a bit more stressful than usual. That deadline ends Wednesday, but applications for FAFSA aid are accepted through June 30. Some schools including Coastal Carolina University have pushed their own deadlines back to accommodate the FAFSA window, but for that […]
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