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Myrtle Beach State Park pier reopens after repairs
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The popular fishing pier at Myrtle Beach State Park reopened Tuesday morning after being closed for repairs for nearly a month. “It’s a Terrific Tuesday at MBSP!” park officials said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “We can all finally enjoy a walk to the end of the pier!! […]
Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley hangs with the ‘Legends’ in Myrtle Beach
“Legends in Concert,” known and acclaimed globally as the pioneer of live tribute shows, has dazzled a myriad of fans from around the world since its debut performance at the Imperial Palace in 1985. Subsequently awarded with many honors and accolades, including “Show of the Year,” “Entertainers of the...
City council unanimously approves new reassessment tax for Cherry Grove residents
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - North Myrtle Beach city leaders unanimously approved a new reassessment tax for Cherry Grove property owners. The updated annual assessment rate will go towards the nearly decade-old Cherry Grove improvement district and will continue to cover the cost of dredging canals in the area.
New concept Bojangles set to open in downtown Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Downtown Florence is getting a unique Bojangles and it’s the first-of-its-kind in the area. The new addition is a concept restaurant and will be located between King Jefe and S/W Printing Company on S. Irby Street. Downtown Main Street officials said they have been getting a lot of interest in the new […]
Former South Carolina baseball pitcher transfers to new SEC rival
When Mark Kingston was fired as the head coach of the South Carolina baseball program, there was not a mass exodus from the program. Oftentimes, when a head coach leaves a school (for whatever reason), a large percentage of the roster enters the transfer portal and winds up playing elsewhere the following season.
Planet Fitness celebrates new Murrells Inlet location with giveaways, music
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WPDE) — Planet Fitness is holding a grand opening celebration on July 23 for their new location in Murrells Inlet. The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Inlet Square Mall location. During the event, there will be a raffle for a...
Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District trains at Inlet Square Mall before demolition
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire is training at the Inlet Square Mall all week before it gets torn down. An official with the fire district says there’s currently 14 firefighters on each shift. All three shifts will be given an opportunity to practice different scenarios. MIGC Battalion Chief James Edbrooke said […]
Plants Direct in Little River shares helpful tips for the summer months
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Plants Direct has two locations along the Grand Strand. You’ll find one in Little River and the other in Conway. Here, they offer everything from landscape services to anything you’ll need to beautify your yard. We loved learning which plants are drought resistant, great options for keeping deer from eating your plants, and so much more.
Havelock 3-star LB Donovan Darden commits to South Carolina
The University of South Carolina has landed another defender from Eastern North Carolina. Havelock High School athlete Donovan Darden committed to the Gamecocks on Monday afternoon. According to On3, 247Sports, and Rivals, he is a 3-star prospect. The commitment comes within a month of South Carolina adding a pledge from Vance County High School edge rusher Taeshawn Alston. The Gamecocks also have a commitment from Jay M. Robinson High School wide receiver Brian Rowe.
Conway officials look to green-light 1,200 homes near Highway 378
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Conway City Council Monday afternoon approved the first reading of a plan to annex about 450 acres where developers want to build more than 1,200 homes. The land for the proposed project, which has been in the works since 2023, is near Juniper Bay Road and Highway 378. Since the plan […]
Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach rehomes injured green sea turtle
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Bandit, a juvenile green sea turtle that was found stranded more than three years ago, was recently rehomed by the Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach. The turtle was found on Little St. Simon’s Island in Georgia in April 2021, where she was taken to...
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.
Marlboro Co. community mourning tragic death of former football standout
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Many in the Marlboro County community are mourning the tragic death of a former football standout. 22-year-old Darrius Grant died in a motorcycle crash Monday evening on Highway 9 in the Clio community. Troopers say Grant was operating the motorcycle when he veered off...
Relief from heat and drought likely on the way
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the central and eastern Midlands until 7 pm today due to the potential of heat index values up to 108. Isolated showers will bring cooler temperatures to a lucky few, but most will stay dry and hot the remainder of the day.
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