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Sea turtle nesting season in full swing along Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — It’s the peak nesting season for sea turtles along the Grand Strand, and officials said they are seeing fewer nests than in past years. There are just two loggerhead turtle nests currently at Myrtle Beach State Park, officials said, including one that just emerged Monday night. So far this year, […]
Luke Rice, North Carolina native and Morgan Wallen’s bass player, joins News13’s First Edition
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — News13 had the chance to interview Luke Rice, a North Carolina native who plays bass for country megastar Morgan Wallen. Rice, a professional musician, producer, artist and photographer, is from Weaverville, North Carolina, just outside of Asheville. The full interview from News13’s First Edition is at the top of this […]
2024 Football Preview: Waccamaw’s Hastings is like a coach on the field
When he lines up in his safety position, Waccamaw’s Aiden Hastings knows what every player is supposed to do on each play. That’s usually a coach’s responsibility and it’s a lot to remember. But to the 5-foot-11, 170-pound senior, it’s not that complicated. “It’s reps...
Plane that made emergency landing at Grand Strand Airport experienced smoke in cockpit, FAA says
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A single-engine plane that made an emergency landing at Grand Strand Airport over the weekend made the landing after experiencing smoke in the cockpit, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane, a 1981 single-engine Piper Pa32, was registered to R&M Aviation LLC of Myrtle Beach. The aircraft returned […]
Grand Strand economy gets $15.4 million boost from inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic, officials say
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic PGA Tour event in May had a $15.4 million economic impact on the local economy, officials said on Thursday. “The event has exceeded our expectations in every possible way,” said Darren Nelson, tournament director. “Knowing that $15.4 million was put back into the Grand Strand […]
Judge sentences Louisiana man for threats against Carolina Forest High School
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A judge sentenced a Louisiana man to probation after he pleaded guilty to making threats against Caroilna Forest High School earlier this year. The 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office said 19-year-old Trenton Brown, of Baton Rogue, pleaded guilty to making a bomb threat or conveying false information about a bomb threat on Tuesday.
Rep. Russell Fry holds new event for Grand Strand, Pee Dee veterans
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Rep. Russell Fry hosted a new event in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday aimed at helping veterans. Fry held the first Veterans Resource and Appreciation Day at Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s Grand Strand Conference Center for veterans across South Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District, which Fry represents.
Grand Strand football teams to face off in the annual CNB Kickoff Classic
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - High school football teams are giving you a taste of Friday night lights at the annual Conway National Bank Kickoff Classic. All nine Horry County teams plus Waccamaw High School are suiting up Friday night and hitting the teal turf at Coastal Carolina University. Parents, fans...
Loris peanut farmer worries about rotting due to immense water from Debby
LORIS, S.C. (WBTW) — At Tyler Farms in Loris, fifth generation farmer Trenton Tyler said that his father, brother, and himself are worried for how their crop will turn out come harvest time in September after 15 inches of rain from Tropical Storm Debby. He said that excess water is an issue as it can […]
Elaborate real estate scam leads Conway family to nearly lose land: Special Report
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — In today’s times, it’s often the case you see a phone number come across your home screen and you simply ignore it. If Jamie Ridge had done just that, she may have lost a portion of her family’s pecan farm in Conway.
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