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Myrtle Beach rules on dogs, bicycles and beach tents to change after Labor Day
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Some seasonal rules within Myrtle Beach city limits are set to change after Labor Day. Starting Sept. 3, the city says dogs and bicycles are allowed on the beach at any hour - but dogs must be on a leash. Pet owners are also responsible for picking up after their pets and disposing of droppings.
‘We’re not welcome’: Parents, kids upset after Murrells Inlet HOA bans sport-related activities in common areas
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — Parents in a Murrells Inlet neighborhood are voicing their concerns after their HOA put a halt to sports-related activities in common grassy areas. The HOA said it’s a liability; parents say the action is stopping their kids from getting outdoors. The HOA of the Creekhaven neighborhood near Highway 707 […]
Myrtle Beach man charged in January 6 insurrection scheduled for initial court appearance
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Jason Barrett has a court hearing scheduled for September 10 via video teleconference in connection with charges filed against him for the insurrection on January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., according to federal court records. Barrett appeared in court Wednesday...
Community meeting to be held about proposed housing project in The Market Common
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach residents will have a chance to learn more and voice their opinions about a housing project proposal for The Market Common. The City of Myrtle Beach said real estate developer HomeFed will host a community meeting on Sept. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the General Robert Reed Recreation Center on Gabreski Lane. The meeting is set to focus on the proposed “Marketwalk” project, with the project’s manager and HomeFed representatives there to discuss plans and answer questions.
Horry County EOC offers training for next real emergency
The Randall Webster Emergency Operations Center near Conway is the hub of all activities in the county when a disaster looms. Dozens of representatives from local and state agencies as well as from pertinent non-profit organizations filled the main command room on Thursday, Aug. 29. But this time, it was for training purposes, not a real emergency.
State agency to offer Labor Day weekend boat inspections in Grand Strand, Pee Dee
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wants Labor Day weekend to be a safe one for boaters. To help with this, the state agency is offering courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings across the state, including the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. These...
'Together We Can:' Myrtle Beach honors lives lost to addiction, spreads awareness
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Around 10 organizations gathered Saturday at the Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach to spread awareness and honor loved ones lost to addiction. The Myrtle Beach Fire Dept. created an Opioid Response Program that offers help to people suffering from substance use, and on Wednesday the program had its yearly event.
Coastal Lice Center to offer free head checks in September
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — School is back in session and so is the risk of head lice. The Coastal Lice Center in Myrtle Beach recommends that parents check their kids for lice on a weekly basis. Owner Catherine Collins said the best way to look for lice is...
South Carolina Committee on Children to hold first fall hearing in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children will hold its first fall public hearing of 2024 on September 10. The meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Burroughs & Chapin Auditorium at the Conway campus of Horry Georgetown Technical College.
Surfside Beach looking into potential mold, asbestos issues at town’s civic center
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Surfside Beach Town Council is looking into potential mold and asbestos issues issues in the facility where it meets. A report showed that the town’s civic center has mold in its insulation and in some office spaces. This is the second time the town has had to deal with these […]
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