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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $535 million ahead of Friday’s drawing. How late can you buy a ticket in South Carolina?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Lottery players have a chance to take home more than half a billion dollars on Friday night. The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $535 million ahead of the Aug. 23 drawing, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery. The cash payout is $265.6 million. It marks the third time […]
Ford Set To Show Off A Stampede Of Stunning S650s At Mustang Week
During the first week in September, you’ll hear the sound of Mustangs all around the Myrtle Beach area as throngs of fans spend their summer vacations soaking up the beauty of Ford’s original pony car. As the Mustang celebrates its 60th Anniversary, it is only fitting that among those cars, Ford will show off a stable of its finest modern stallions.
Myrtle Beach road rage shooting case moves to trial after judge denies dismissal
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A deadly Myrtle Beach road rage shooting case will move on to trial after a judge denied a motion to dismiss it on Friday. Anthony Maurice Garner, 44, of Albemarle is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime stemming from a shooting that happened on the 2300 block of North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach.
‘I’ll keep fighting’: South Carolina woman takes stage at Democratic convention to talk about niece’s unsolved murder in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A South Carolina woman whose niece was shot and killed in Myrtle Beach in 2014 was among five people who spoke about gun violence Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Melody McFadden, of Charleston, said her 22-year-old niece Sandy Barnwell was shot to death over the Memorial […]
Alex Murdaugh crime books to be released, including two by murder trial jury members
Even as the post-conviction case of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh is set to go before the South Carolina Supreme Court in hopes of a retrial, a second wave of books on the internationally known Murdaugh murder saga hits bookshelves, including chronicles from a Wall Street Journal reporter and two members of Murdaugh's jury. ...
Sentencing hearing canceled for former ‘Tiger King’ star ‘Doc’ Antle
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach Safari owner and former “Tiger King” star Bhagavan “Doc” Antle will no longer have a sentencing hearing next week, according to federal court documents. Antle was set to be sentenced on Aug. 27 in U.S. District Court in Florence in connection with federal conspiracy and money laundering charges. […]
Brick Manufacturer, Shipping Container Firm Grow In South Carolina
US Brick, a manufacturer and direct supplier of residential and commercial brick, is expanding its Richland County, South Carolina operations. The company’s $5.5 million investment will create 33 new jobs. With a focus on continuing its legacy of “Born Here. Built Here,” US Brick will modernize its facility, located in Columbia, SC with a secondary kiln and manufacturing line that will double its capacity at the site. Operations are being phased in and will be completely online by the end of 2025.
S.C. forms Smalls Monument Commission
The state’s new Robert Smalls Monument Commission is expected to hold its first meeting Aug. 28 to begin the process to place a statue on the Statehouse grounds to honor the Beaufort native. Ten members of the S.C. General Assembly have been appointed to the commission. If Small’s statue...
Early Offense Guides Pelicans to 6-2 Victory over Dogs
Charleston, SC - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans jumped out to a five-run lead for the second night in a row, holding firm for a 6-2 win over the Charleston RiverDogs on Thursday evening. A crowd of 4,819 enjoyed the ballgame at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. For the second straight...
South Carolina extends, raises tax credit in hopes of revitalizing abandoned buildings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina leaders are hoping to further incentivize the redevelopment of abandoned buildings across the state with the expansion of a decade-old program. Gov. Henry McMaster held a ceremonial signing for S.1021 on Wednesday, a bill that extends the state’s tax credit for abandoned buildings through 2035. It also raises the […]
‘Face of the Inlet’: Murrells Inlet residents on a mission to save decades-old live oak tree
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — Murrells Inlet residents say they’re on a mission to save a decades-old tree that stands in the way of a South Carolina Department of Transportation project. SCDOT plans to make improvements this fall to what many say is a dangerous intersection. The work includes adding a stoplight and turn lanes […]
Cook Out Southern 500 returns for 75th anniversary
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The final race for the NASCAR regular season and a Labor Day tradition for NASCAR fans is back again for the 75th year of the Cook Out Southern 500. Drivers are competing for their playoff position, as well as to win the Johnny Mantz...
Gerald, Lions overwhelm Green Sea Floyds in first game of the season
All that preseason hype about Loris might just be true. It sure was Friday, Aug. 23, at Heniford Field. Moon Gerald threw three touchdown passes in his first game as the starting quarterback for the Lions and they overwhelmed Green Sea Floyds 64-0 to open the 2024 season in spectacular fashion.
Tickets on sale for annual Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WMBF) - Tickets are now on sale for one of the Grand Strand’s most popular holiday traditions. Tickets went on sale Thursday for the 25th annual Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens. The event will run on select nights between Nov. 30 and Jan. 5, 2025, featuring thousands of candles, lights and other fixtures at Brookgreen Gardens.
Olympic gold medalist Melissa Jefferson to appear at Myrtle Beach youth track clinic
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Olympic gold medalist and Georgetown native Melissa Jefferson will be back in the Grand Strand next month to help the next generation of track athletes. The City of Myrtle Beach announced Thursday that Jefferson will make a special guest appearance at a session of the...
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