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Grand Strand Health Emergency Medicine residents learn about antivenoms for snake bites
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Grand Strand Health Emergency Medicine residents went to “Alligator Adventure” on Tuesday to learn more about antivenoms. The residents are physicians who have completed medical school and are now in specialty training. They reviewed species in and around the Grand Strand that can cause serious injuries. They also learned about […]
Bond set for owners charged in deadly Florence dog mauling
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The owners of a dog that attacked and killed a 71-year-old Florence woman last week have been arrested, police said on Wednesday. Justin Conroy and Ashley Maclean were charged with owning a dangerous animal. They were booked into the Florence County Detention Center. Both appeared in court on Wednesday and were […]
Spartanburg Water joins statewide oyster recycling program
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - As the saying goes, ‘the world is your oyster,’ but did you know our world wouldn’t be the same without oysters? That’s why a second location in the Upstate is joining a statewide oyster recycling program. Spartanburg Water is the newest...
Dining with Dockery: Fire to Table
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - If you’re looking for good brisket, ribs, burgers and all the sides, add Fire to Table to your list!. In this episode of Dining with Dockery, the Grand Strand Today team and Andrew go to Fire to Table to try out their menu items. This episode of Dining with Dockery comes highly suggested by many of you in Murrells Inlet.
South Carolina baseball signee pledges to come to school over pro opportunities
South Carolina baseball had three current players (catcher Cole Messina, right-handed pitcher Eli Jones, and left-handed pitcher Garrett Gainey), one junior college signee (left-handed pitcher Brandon Clarke), and two high school signees (outfielder PJ Morlando and right-handed pitcher Carson Messina) selected in the 2024 MLB Draft. There were several current...
Localized flooding, isolated damaging gusts possible this afternoon
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Much like the past several days, it won't take long to heat up this morning. Temperatures are forecast to reach the mid and upper 90s by the early afternoon across the Midlands. Fortunately, widespread rain should help cool us off later in the day. Showers...
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 […]
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...
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.
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...
Donovan Darden commits to South Carolina, follows path of Havelock stars
We are getting ready to start the college football silly season and SEC Media days are going on now and the South Carolina Gamecocks just picked up a verbal commitment from one of Havelock’s big stars. Donovan Darden says he’s headed to South Carolina to play football in 2025...
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...
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.
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