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Man pleads guilty after hit-and-run in Myrtle Beach left Elon student dead
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A man has been sentenced after a hit-and-run left an Elon student dead. According to the Horry County Clerk of Court, Jason Sauro pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and battery and the judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison suspended to five years’ probation.
Elderberry syrup company, Backpack Buddies team up for children's health campaign
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Believe it or not, back to school is just weeks away, and the POWER of Elderberries LLC is partnering with Backpack Buddies for the “Health & Happiness” campaign. Headquartered in Myrtle Beach, The POWER of Elderberries is a health and wellness company...
Husband of woman impaled by beach umbrella reacts to new safety guidelines
GARDEN CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — The American Society for Testing and Materials set guidelines to increase the safety of beach umbrellas and their anchoring system. ASTM said the new standard is to help prevent injury and death. In 2022, Tammy Perreault, 63, died after she was impaled by a beach umbrella in Horry County. “The beach […]
VIDEO: 1 hurt, 5 units destroyed in Horry County fire
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Five residential units were destroyed and one person suffered minor injuries after a two-alarm fire Thursday in the Galivants Ferry area, Horry County Fire Rescue said. It happened in the 2000 block of Winburn Road, HCFR said. Crews responded at 12:27 p.m. and the fire was under control by 2:30 […]
Portions of Grand Strand, Pee dealing with extreme drought conditions
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Extreme drought conditions remain prevalent across portions of the Grand Strand and Pee Dee, according to the latest South Carolina drought map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor. The map shows about 25% of Horry County is in an extreme drought area that extends west from the North Carolina border […]
Christmas in July expands into a series of fundraisers to benefit Substitute for Santa Charity event
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — All month long, it’s Christmas in July, a monthlong fundraising event held by the Grand Strand Young Professionals. Various local businesses are joining in the spirit of giving months before the holidays in a series of fundraisers across the Grand Strand. It’s all to raise money for the Substitute for […]
‘Just the beginning’: YMCA of Coastal Carolina expands to serve growing Grand Strand communities
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — In response to the rapid growth across the Grand Strand, the YMCA of Coastal Carolina is expanding its services to Conway and The Market Common in hopes of reaching more families and making a larger impact in the community. “We’re in the process of catching up a little bit. We’re […]
Surfside Beach mulls possible change to open container law
SURFSIDE, S.C. (WBTW) — The Surfside Beach Pier Committee on Monday discussed during their meeting agenda possibly changing the open container law in the Entertainment District. Surfside Beach Mayor Robert Krouse said right now, the change is only a topic of discussion and that town council has not looked into the possible change at all. […]
Surfside Beach police investigate shooting into home on Hollywood Drive
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Surfside Beach police confirmed Thursday afternoon that officers were investigating a shooting at a residence on Hollywood Drive. Authorities shut down Hollywood Drive between 6th Avenue S. and 7th Avenue S. early Thursday afternoon, saying only that the road was closed while police conducted “necessary work” in the area. Nearly […]
‘A great guy’: Market Common athletic complex to be renamed to honor Vietnam veteran
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Grand Park Athletics Complex in Myrtle Beach will be renamed after a Vietnam and Air Force veteran. The Myrtle Beach City Council proposed a name change for the complex to honor Buddy Styers, a man also known as one of the ‘Founding Fathers of The Market Common.’
New 5-story parking structure proposed for Myrtle Beach hospital
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A five-story parking garage was the topic of discussion during the Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board meeting on Thursday afternoon. TMP Partners, a Tennessee-based architecture firm, presented designs to the appearance board on behalf of Grand Strand Medical Center. The structure aims to provide additional parking capacity as the hospital […]
‘Shine Tyrese’s light,’ students told after senior’s drowning
Tyrese Haynes had what Chris Overbeek called an “infectious smile.”. “Good kid, good student. He was loved by his peers,” said Overbeek, the coach of the Waccamaw High School boys basketball team. “Those are the qualities that matter.”. Haynes, 17, who would have started his senior year...
Myrtle Beach officers, firefighter save man with prosthetic leg from sinking car in pond
Two Myrtle Beach officers and a firefighter were able to rescue a man whose prosthetic leg got caught under a pedal after he drove into a retention pond. The Myrtle Beach Police Department said it got multiple calls around 7:30 a.m. Saturday about a vehicle that had left the road and driven into a retention pond.
Jefferson Award winner champions inclusivity at Grand Strand Miracle League
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Each month, ABC15 presents someone in the community with the Jefferson Award, an award that's been given for 50 years to leaders who inspire action. The July recipient has a heart to serve others and she's thankful to be able to do that in her hometown, right here along the Grand Strand.
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