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Local agencies find creative ways around issues installing license plate readers
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Roadblocks are keeping some crime-fighting technology from being installed, but law enforcement agencies are finding creative ways around the issue. Nearly every agency in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee has special license plate reader cameras created by a company called FLOCK to help track...
'Running around the streets' Water pellet gun craze causing ruckus in Loris
The downtown master plan, an animal protection ordinance and a shooting war in the streets of Loris were topics at Loris City Council's monthly meeting on Monday, July 1. The Orbeez water pellet gun craze has arrived in the city, and it’s causing a ruckus. Council heard from several...
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 […]
Clear skies, high heat and rip currents in Myrtle Beach's forecast for the Fourth of July
Skies are expected to be clear — at least until the haze from fireworks smoke — in Horry County this Fourth of July. “Probably for the first time in a while we don’t have any rain chances for July 4th,” said Jordan Baker, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Wilmington. “I don’t remember since I’ve worked here when we’ve had that.”
1 wanted, 1 in custody after Horry County authorities respond to report of people passed out in vehicles along Highway 707
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person is in custody, and authorities are looking for a second person after an incident late Wednesday morning on Highway 707 in Horry County, authorities said. An Horry County police spokesperson said officers were called to the area after two people were found passed out in vehicles near a […]
1 critically injured in rollover crash near Longs
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was critically injured Tuesday night in a single-vehicle rollover crash near Longs, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. It happened at about 8:30 p.m. in the area of S. Highway 905 and Pine Oak Lane. No additional information was immediately available. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety […]
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...
Asher Theater brings comedy, magic, music tribute acts to Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — New tribute shows are coming to Horry County. Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and Shade (Shaw-day) are a few of the tribute artists you’ll see on stage at The Asher Theater. Upcoming shows are family-friendly and range from comedy to music to magic. James...
Genealogical Society to Meet at Brown Street Station
Entertainer and entrepreneur Greg Thompson will be the host and guest speaker at the next meeting of the Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society. The society will meet July 13 at 2 p.m. at Thompson’s Chadbourn venue, Brown Street Station, located at 202 N. Brown Street, Chadbourn. Thompson is an...
Myrtle Beach Middle School student expelled for not reporting classmate’s gun wants a return to the classroom
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 12-year-old Myrtle Beach Middle School student who was expelled in February after a review board said he failed to report that a classmate brought a gun into the building has appealed the decision. The five-page motion was filed June 13 in Horry County Court of Common Pleas by the […]
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