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Myrtle Beach businesses brace for tourism surge as top Fourth of July destination
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Fourth of July means businesses are stocking, waiting and accommodating one of the busiest travel times of the year for tourists. TripAdvisor placed Myrtle Beach in the number one spot for top destinations to travel for the holiday, making novelty stores like the Gay Dolphin and hotels like the Midtown Inn gear up for crowds.
RiverDogs Sweep Myrtle Beach Half of Series, Move into First-Place Tie
Myrtle Beach, SC - The Charleston RiverDogs closed a nine-game road trip with style, knocking off the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 4-1 on Wednesday night in front of a standing room only crowd at Pelicans Ballpark. The pitching staff allowed just one, unearned, run in the three games in Myrtle Beach. The RiverDogs finished the trip with a 6-3 record.
Myrtle Beach Fire Department takes steps to keep firefighters safe amidst soaring heat
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - First responders are there all summer to keep everyone safe in the sweltering summer heat and those safety tips help them stay safe too. Myrtle Beach Fire Department explained to WMBF News Wednesday that they are encouraging firefighters to stay hydrated and healthy as the heat rises, underlining their goal of keeping everyone safe.
Battle of Red, White and Blue: Amateur LPGA hosts Myrtle Beach tournament in effort to expand game for women
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The Ladies Professional Golf Association amateur division came together on Wednesday to celebrate the Fourth of July, albeit a day early. At Myrtle Beach’s World Tour Golf Links, the LPGA had their “Battle of Red, White and Blue” golf outing to help promote the game among women. Women of all […]
Cornhole tournament supports local veteran communities in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– Not playing for keeps, but rather for a good cause. Thirty players split into 15 teams participated in a Saturday cornhole tournament at The Sneaky Beagle in Carolina Forest, with donations going to a local Disabled American Veterans’ chapter. It was an effort to kick off the regions’ Independence Day celebrations […]
Golf cart rental business says temporary suspension of license by Myrtle Beach will lead to financial ruin
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A golf cart rental business facing a 45-day ban in Myrtle Beach wants a judge to step in, saying the city’s decision to suspend its franchise license could cost it nearly $500,000. Rent Me Superstore is barred from doing business through July 26. The company, which has three stores in […]
Crews in North Myrtle Beach put out car blaze: ‘Great work’
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A car caught fire in North Myrtle Beach Wednesday night. North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue crews were called to the car fire around 10:30 p.m. on Highway 31 near mile marker four. They arrived and found the car on fire on the shoulder of...
Woman charged with involuntary manslaughter in Robeson Co. shooting
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The Robeson County Sheriff's Office charged a woman with involuntary manslaughter for the death of Nicholas Delane Jones, 21, on Wednesday. Heather Lynn Talley, 37, is being charged with the death of Jones. Deputies responded to Dixie Drive, outside of Red Springs Wednesday in...
Lawsuit accuses Surfside Beach sushi restaurant of running illegal tip pooling scheme, underpaying workers
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The owners of a Surfside Beach restaurant are being blamed for running an illegal tip pooling scheme and underpaying its workers below the state’s minimum wage. Ashley Monahan, who worked as a server at Kings Sushi between May 2022 and October 2023, filed a lawsuit Monday in Horry County Common […]
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 […]
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 […]
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...
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