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Weather Alert: Strong late day storms possible
The heat and humidity continues today with late day storms. It will be warm and muggy to start Memorial Day and the heat and humidity will build back in this afternoon. Much of the day will be dry but storms will develop later this evening, ahead of a cold front. The Storm Prediction Center upgraded the Carolinas to a slight risk of severe weather (level 2). Damaging winds (60+ mph) and large hail (>1.00″ in diameter) are the higher threats at a 15% chance. We also have a 2% tornado threat as well. A few storms could pop up inland throughout the afternoon. The better chances for storms are between 6-11 p.m. It will not be a washout, but a few storms could be on the strong to severe side.
Myrtle Beach continues spending millions for policing; violent crime rates dropping
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A pair of high-profile shootings across Myrtle Beach this Memorial Day weekend left one person dead and several others behind bars. As the traditional launch of summer tourism season in South Carolina’s vacation capital, the holiday violence left some visitors shaken as city leaders including Mayor Brenda Bethune worked to […]
Fallen soldiers remembered at Memorial Day services in Georgetown & Murrells Inlet
(WPDE) — Many along the Grand Strand gathered on Memorial Day to honor those who died serving our country. ABC15's Ed Piotrowski, who is the proud son of a veteran, spoke at two Memorial Day services on Monday. First, he was a guest speaker at Georgetown’s American Legion Post...
Vendors see successful weekend as Atlantic Beach Bike Fest comes to a close
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Another Atlantic Beach Bike Fest is in the books. Thousands of bikers left the Grand Stand this week and vendors packed up after a busy Memorial Day Weekend. Vendors told ABC15 that this year was a success, especially compared to last year when the...
Surfside Beach Golf Cart Parade, memorial service honors fallen soldiers
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Residents and out of towners came together in Surfside Beach to honor Memorial Day with a golf cart parade and memorial service. The parade allowed for those participating to decorate their golf carts in various red, white and blue decorations with the hopes of winning the competition for best Memorial […]
1 dead, 1 injured after crash on Hwy 17 in Murrells Inlet
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — An 83-year-old man is dead following a two-vehicle collision in Murrells Inlet on Thursday, according to Horry County Coroner Patty Bellamy. Bellamy said Michael Hanchulak was involved in a crash near Heron Lake Court and Highway 17 around 3 p.m. LCpl. Lena Bulter with...
Grand Strand auto club hosts motorcade, raising awareness for veteran and first responder suicide prevention
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Grand Strand car-enthusiast group is helping raise awareness for veteran and first responder PTSD and suicide prevention. OnlyFord is a nonprofit group started for Ford car lovers to come together and give back to veterans and first responders. “$500 could put a guy on a fishing boat, which could […]
‘Honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice’: Myrtle Beach Memorial Day services honor fallen soldiers
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach hosted two ceremonies on Monday morning in observance of Memorial Day. Dozens gathered and marched down Ocean Boulevard for the annual Jack Platt Veterans’ March and Battlefield Cross Ceremony. It’s an event 13-year-old Jake Allen looks forward to each year. “It...
Shots fired after inmate attempted to escape custody in Georgetown County, officials say
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Shots were fired Saturday after an inmate attempted to escape custody at the Georgetown County Detention Center, officials say. An inmate who was in a transport unit tried to seize an officer’s firearm, according to the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office. The officer deployed his taser to subdue the inmate; however, […]
US Army vet, actress Caitlin Bassett speaks at Myrtle Beach Memorial Day event
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A moment of silence for service members who made the ultimate sacrifice led the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center Monday. The keynote speaker, Caitlin Bassett, served seven years in the army before becoming an actress, starring in the show “Quantum...
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