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Historic Columbia executive director Robin Waites awarded Order of the Palmetto
Governor Henry McMaster has bestowed the prestigious Order of the Palmetto upon Robin Waites, executive director of Historic Columbia, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of South Carolina’s cultural heritage. The award, the state’s highest civilian honor, celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the state and its citizens.
Boat parade, fireworks will highlight Fourth of July fun on the MarshWalk
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — The annual boat parade and fireworks show will highlight the Fourth of July celebration on the MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet. Through the years, the number of people taking part in the boat parade and attending the festivities has continued to grow, event coordinator Christina Burzler said. “Some of the families, […]
1 in custody after barricade incident in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was arrested early Thursday morning after a domestic incident turned into a barricade situation, according to Horry County Police. It happened in the Woodland Farms neighborhood off of Highways 501 and 22 between Aynor and Conway, according to a police spokesperson. It ended at about 2 a.m. when […]
Horry County man puts hundreds of flags in yard ahead of July 4th
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — For more than 10 years, Horry County resident Anthony Leggio has flown hundreds of American flags in his yard for the Fourth of July holiday. Leggio lives in a house off Glenns Bay Road and has a collection of almost 400 flags he puts out every year. He started the tradition […]
Bennettsville children’s book author discusses importance of summer reading
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Most of us are now in the middle of summer vacation, and your kids may be in summer camp or playing at the pool or the beach. But what about those days when they’re stuck at the house? Educators say summer reading is extremely important and will help students not […]
‘What a thrill’: Salute from the Shore pilot excited to take to the skies
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Most people will spend the 4th of July on the ground, but not Tim Gause. He’s a pilot in this year’s Salute from the Shore, a patriotic event that sees military airplanes from McEntire Joint National Guard Base and Charleston Air Force Base fly down the coastline.
1 dead, 1 charged with murder after shooting on W. Evans Street in Florence, police say
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence police have charged one person with murder after a deadly shooting Wednesday afternoon. Dino Piere Scott is also being charged with possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, possession of a stolen weapon and felon in possession of a firearm. Scott is scheduled for a bond […]
Horry County neighbors voice concerns after dog left alone in home with no A/C
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WMBF) - Neighbors in part of Murrells Inlet are fighting for stricter rules when it comes to pets. This comes after a dog named Sammy was left alone for several hot days inside a home with no air conditioning. Neighbors described the heartbreaking scene they witnessed over...
Graves Pools & Spas was voted WMBF’s Best of the Grand Strand for Pool & Spa
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Graves Pools & Spas is Myrtle Beach’s leading pool and hot tub company. You guys voted them WMBF’s Best of the Grand Strand for Pool & Spa. They bring nearly 50 years of experience and offer a range of services covering residential and commercial pools.
Columbia senior living high rise without AC during holiday week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) — While it is famously hot in Columbia this holiday week, it is also heating up inside Christopher Towers, a senior living facility with 225 apartments. The hundreds of tenants who live at the high-rise on Devine Street have been without air conditioning since Monday when the system that cools the entire building failed.
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