North Myrtle Beach
GOVERNMENT
North Myrtle Beach crews respond to multiple fires as lightning storm goes through region
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Emergency crews in North Myrtle Beach crews responded to at least two fires Thursday afternoon as lightning-packed storms rolled through across the Grand Strand. North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue responded to an attic fire on 33rd Avenue North and a lightning strike on 7th Avenue South. The 33rd Avenue […]
Remains found near Horry County homeless were a complete ‘partially skeletonized’ body, coroner says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Human remains found earlier this week on the Garden Center Connector in Horry County were those of a complete ‘partially skeletonized’ body, the coroner’s office said Thursday morning. An initial report on Tuesday indicated that the remains found in the area of a homeless camp near Indian Wells was a […]
McLean Park transforms into 'Park of Honor' for Fourth of July in NMB
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — This weekend, McLean Park will turn into the Park of Honor to kick off the Fourth of July festivities in North Myrtle Beach. Flags will fill the park to honor veterans. People can purchase flags in honor of active duty, retired and fallen...
First Responder Friday: Joe Stowers
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — It’s time for another edition of First Responder Friday as News13 honors Grand Strand and Pee Dee first responders. This week’s nominee is Joe Stowers with Horry County Fire Rescue. Stowers is an Horry County firefighter/EMT with Station 1 in Socastee. He became a firefighter in 2022 after a 5 year contract […]
Horry Co. planning commission weighs rezoning concerns
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Horry County Planning Commission met on Thursday to discuss several rezoning requests. Among them are a multi-residential apartment complex with concerns of flooding and a new Conway Medical Center along Highway 90. The proposed multi-residential apartment complex will have a 25-foot wetland buffer...
Traffic, flooding concerns brought up over proposed 80-acre development off McDowell Shortcut Road
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Horry County Planning Commission met during a workshop Thursday afternoon and discussed a proposed 80-acre development off McDowell Shortcut Road in Murrells Inlet. No votes were taken during the meeting. The proposed development is located across from Ranch Haven Drive near Highway 707. Developers with Diamond Shores are […]
Historic Myrtle Beach Speedway redeveloping into townhome community
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A townhome community will soon start developing where the historic Myrtle Beach Speedway used to stand. The former racetrack was off Highway 501 on Hospitality Lane in Carolina Forest. Where some of NASCAR’s biggest stars once trained is now acres of dirt mounds, construction cones and dump trucks. “It had […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.