Murrells Inlet
CRIME & SAFETY
‘It felt like money’: Cameras capture man paying with fake $100 bill in Murrells Inlet
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WMBF) - The search is on for a man accused of using fake $100 bills over the weekend, in the South Strand. Inlet Rocks Bait and Tackle caught a man on camera, buying low-dollar items, with a $100 bogus bill. “It was a five-dollar item, a can...
2 teens critically hurt in crash after leading Horry County police on chase in stolen vehicle, report says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two juveniles who suffered critical injuries after a Conway-area crash on Monday were evading police in a stolen vehicle before they crashed, according to an incident report obtained by News13. Horry County Fire Rescue responded at about 9:15 a.m. on Monday to Highway 905 near Williamson Lake Circle after the […]
Myrtle Beach home at center of drug investigation back open
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A home that’s been called unsafe and was the spot of a drug-related search warrant that led to several arrests in April is back open. Christopher Thompson, the chief building official for the city of Myrtle Beach, tells WMBF News that 1028 Poplar Drive in the Ramsey Acres community is once again open for the owner and tenants.
Myrtle Beach re-evaluates vehicle policies on city beaches after woman’s death
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach officials are re-evaluating vehicle policies on city beaches after 66-year-old Sandra Schultz-Peters was hit and killed by a police truck in Horry County last month. Schultz-Peters was killed by Lance Cpl. Julian “Duke” Brown after he pulled onto the Nash Street Public Beach Access at about 1 p.m. […]
Missing Georgetown man found safe
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 59-year-old Georgetown man who was reported missing on Tuesday has been found safe, authorities said. Editor’s note: Because the man has been found safe, all identifying information and photos have been removed from this story.
'Old Smoky' catches fire in Georgetown; first responders prevent further damage
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WPDE) — A boat named "Old Smokey" went ablaze while it was docked along Cannon Street in Downtown Georgetown on Sunday. The Georgetown Fire Dept. responded to the call and had Midway Fire and South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources (SCDNR) help with the situation. NEW: Man...
Arrest made in Myrtle Beach Waffle House attack
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A man accused of attacking a Waffle House employee last month in Myrtle Beach is now in custody. Documents obtained by WMBF News state Myrtle Beach police arrested 25-year-old Michael Petty on Sunday. He’s facing multiple charges including assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Surfside Beach vacation rental closed after structural issues, report states
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A recent report is spelling trouble for a now-empty vacation rental building in Surfside Beach. An inspection report, obtained by WMBF News for the building states, that the fire department found structural deficiencies in the stairwells while doing a routine inspection of the Sandfiddler along South Ocean Blvd.
Equipment, campers damaged in Surfside Beach after transformer fire
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A transformer fire caused damage to equipment and campers on Sunday morning in Surfside Beach. Horry County Fire Rescue responded to the 5000 block of S. Kings Highway in Surfside Beach for a reported large vehicle fire. When HCFR arrived, an apparent transformer fire dropped...
Two-car wreck slows traffic near Carolina Forest; leaves 2 hurt
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Sunday afternoon wreck along Highway 501 has slowed traffic near Carolina Forest. Horry County Fire Rescue crews were sent to the area of Carolina Forest Boulevard just after 11:30 a.m. for calls of a two-vehicle crash. Authorities said two people were taken to the hospital with injuries. Motorists are […]
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