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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...
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.
Sip and stroll? This Myrtle Beach-area mall wants to let its shoppers have a drink
MYRTLE BEACH — Tanger Outlets visitors could soon be sipping and shopping. The popular mall along U.S. Highway 501 recently took the first step to allowing alcohol purchases at the walkable Carolina Forest complex. Horry County's Zoning Board of Appeals on July 8 granted a special exception for most of the 68-acre development, and Tanger officials said they hope the change will help them bring in new dining and entertainment options.
3 Chanticleers, former Myrtle Beach High pitcher selected in 2024 MLB draft
MYRTLE BEACH — Four baseball players with ties to Horry County are getting their shot at the big leagues. Three Coastal Carolina players, Sam Antonacci, Derek Bender and Alexander Meckley, and former Myrtle Beach High School pitcher Austin Gordon were selected in the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Gordon,...
LOOK: Damage after reported lightning strike hits Horry County church
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - WMBF News got a closer look at the damage caused after a lightning strike reportedly hit a Conway-area church. Horry County Fire Rescue said crews were called to a two-alarm fire on the 4000 block of Highway 65 just before 7 p.m. Tuesday. Multiple WMBF...
Lawsuit claims toxic chemical threatens Horry, Georgetown Co. drinking water
(WPDE) — A nonprofit conservation group filed a lawsuit against the S.C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) after the agency allegedly permitted a fiber company to discharge wastewater with a toxic chemical into Black Creek in Darlington. The Winyah Rivers Alliance lawsuit alleges that Respondent Fiber Industries,...
Man pleads guilty to shooting fellow Coastal Carolina student in 2022
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – A man is now admitting he was the one behind a 2022 shooting at a Carolina Forest apartment complex. Reginald Neville, 23, pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature Tuesday, according to the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
Lighting strike destroys church steeple in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A lightning strike ruined the steeple of an Horry County church on Tuesday, but no injuries were reported, authorizes said. Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to a two-alarm blaze along the 4000 block of Highway 65 outside of Conway just before 7 p.m. That’s the location of White Savannah […]
2 hurt in Myrtle Beach-area crash
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Two people were hurt after a crash in the Myrtle Beach area on Monday. Horry County Fire Rescue said crews were called to the wreck just before 3:30 p.m. in the area of Fantasy Harbour Boulevard and Burcale Road. The two people hurt were taken...
EDITORIAL: Key area leadership positions changing with retirements, resignation
Horry County will have new leaders to replace the retiring superintendent of schools, the county government administrator and the county chief of police. At the same time, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a new president and CEO after a surprise resignation. The nine-year superintendent of Horry...
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