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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 […]
Home destroyed by fire in Loris, HCFR says
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A home in Horry County was destroyed by a fire Wednesday afternoon, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Crews responded to the fire call at 5 p.m. on the 1000 block of Log Cabin Road in Loris. They were able to contain the fire just before 6 p.m.
Cell phone ban could be coming to South Carolina schools
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Education will soon draft a policy banning the use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices, which could start as soon as the upcoming school year. The ban is tied to a provision that must happen if the school districts plan to get state […]
Conway man sentenced for 2022 attack, shooting of fellow CCU student
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — On Tuesday, a Conway man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for an assault and burglary that took place in an Horry County apartment in 2022. Reginald Francis Neville, 23, pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, said Assistant Solicitor Jim Stanko, who prosecuted the case for the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
Conway man posing as teen charged in minor's sexual assault case
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — In December of 2023, the Horry County Police Dept. responded to the area of Grissett Lane in the Conway area regarding alleged criminal sexual conduct with a minor, according to an incident report. The suspect has been named as 19-year-old Anthony Rommel Brown. The...
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