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Never Trump voters? Nikki Haley tells them to vote Trump 'for the sake of our nation'
MILWAUKEE — Of all the Tuesday night speakers at the Republican National Convention, Nikki Haley may have landed a particularly deflating blow to President Joe Biden's embattled presidential campaign. Haley is the former South Carolina governor who served as U.S. ambassador during the first two years of Trump's White House term. More importantly,...
Learn water, heat safety at Myrtle Beach event with free snow cones
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — An upcoming event in Myrtle Beach will teach residents about water and heat safety during this warm summer. The Water Safety community event will cover water safety, how to stay cool in the heat, swim lessons and more from the Ocean Rescue and Aquatics staff.
Myrtle Beach coalition hosts senior awareness event
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A meeting in Myrtle Beach will give seniors access to important information that may improve their lives. The Myrtle Beach Area Coordinated Effort Coalition will host the “Night of Knowledge: Senior Community Awareness Meeting.”. Attendees will have access to information about Adult Protective...
Marine veteran celebrates 96th birthday with surprise party in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — U.S. Marine Veteran Anthony Lange celebrated his 96th birthday in Myrtle Beach, surrounded by friends and family. Lange was unable to celebrate his 95th birthday last year because he fell and broke his hip the week before. For this year's party, Lange was surprised...
String of attempted car, business break-ins leaves Horry County communities searching for solution
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Residents in Socastee and Carolina Forest said they’re looking for solutions following a recent string of car and business thefts. Some of those thefts were even caught on security cameras and it’s become an issue affecting two of Horry County’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.
Ranking Upstate 's best defensive backs in 2024 South Carolina high school football season
With the South Carolina high school football season nearing its Aug. 23 kickoff of Week Zero, here's a look at some of the Upstate's best defensive backs in the SCHSL. The list includes three transfers, including Westside’s Armoni Weaver and Chamarryus Bomar, two-way players joining the Class AAAA state champion. Here's our ranking of the Upstate's best DBs, from 7 to 1: ...
Another athletic defender announces commitment to South Carolina football program
South Carolina football defensive coordinator Clayton White and his staff of assistant coaches have seemed to have a clear "type" on their recruiting board this offseason. The Gamecocks have targeted (and landed) several hybrid linebacker/EDGE prospects this recruiting cycle. Heading into Monday, the Gamecocks had received pledges from players like...
‘Amazing thing:’ Fast-thinking former police officer saves man from drowning Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Sean Houle and his family were vacationing at Apache Family Campground over the July 4 weekend when their lives changed in an instant. As their children played in the water, a crowd gathered around an unresponsive man. Houle, a retired North Carolina police officer, ran over to help when he […]
Surfside Beach contemplates open container zoning in entertainment district
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Though Surfside Beach does not currently allow open containers, the Pier Committee's Chairman Dusty McCraken said that it might be changing. The town's pier committee met this week to discuss the possibility of bringing a consumption zone to the entertainment district. The consumption zone...
Myrtle Beach motels push for dismissal in temporary injunction case
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – The management company for two Myrtle Beach motels that are in jeopardy of closing for a year is firing back. The management company for Southern Breeze and Summer Wind motels along South Ocean Boulevard filed an answer on Monday to the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office’s request for a temporary injunction against the motels.
SC Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette sees a uniting Republican Party at RNC Convention
MILWAUKEE — South Carolina's Lt. Governor Pamela Evette is attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week and describes the events so far as "a Disneyland for Republicans", adding that Monday night was "electric." It was former president Donald Trump's first public appearance less than 48 hours after...
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ launches in Georgia and South Carolina
“Operation Southern Slow Down” began this week across several southern states including Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee. This eighth annual campaign aims to educate drivers about the dangers of speeding. Law enforcement agencies from Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee gathered at the Georgia Visiting Center in Port...
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