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Myrtle Beach wedding planners offer Valentine's Day planning tips

Few maybe know romance better than the ones whose job it is to create it. Debbie Benson and Kelly Catron make up the mother-daughter wedding planning team of GiGi Noelle Events in Myrtle Beach.

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Myrtle Beach businesses prepare for successful Valentine's Day

Men, get the wallets out!  The National Retail Federation says guys will spend more than $130 on their wives, girlfriends, or sweethearts this Valentine's Day.  But ladies, don't worry, men are...

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Myrtle Beach police search for "soft voice" robbers

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - Myrtle Beach police are looking of two men who robbed a convenience store Wednesday night.

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Myrtle Beach residents to appeal helicopter ruling

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) - Some Myrtle Beach residents say they will appeal a judge's decision allowing a company to continue to offer helicopter rides from their neighborhood.

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Quartet busy with singing Valentines on Thursday in Horry County

SURFSIDE BEACH (WBTW) - Members of the Hallelujah Quartet spent all day Thursday delivering singing Valentines to recipients all over Horry County.

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Traffic stop leads to drug arrests

GEORGETOWN, SC -  Georgetown County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Willie James Edwards, Jr., 32 years of age, 22 Ferguson Drive, Pawleys Island and David Leland Yelton, 26 years of age, 24 High Ridge...

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Bike riders to race through Conway Sunday

CONWAY—Runners are not the only ones racing on the Grand Strand this weekend. Athletes on two wheels will participate in the 4th Annual Conway Area Bike Ride Sunday, February 17.

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Convicted killer one step closer to being out on bond

CONWAY, SC - (WBTW) A judge is likely to order a $50,000 surety bond to Richard Gagnon. Gagnon must stay in Horry County if he is released.

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Myrtle Beach man convicted of murder, sentenced to 31 years

CONWAY—A Myrtle Beach man was convicted of murder Thursday afternoon in an Horry County courtroom.

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Conway police look to question possible armed robbery witness

Conway, SC– Conway Police seek to question the individual in the photos below in connection with armed robbery at C&C Handi Mart.

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Horry County man goes from prison to the pulpit, helps teens

CONWAY,SC-OneHorryCountyman said he knows the negative impact crime can have on families. The former drug dealer said he turned his life around and went from prison to the pulpit. 

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Athletes pour into Myrtle Beach for marathon weekend

The runners have arrived as Myrtle Beach gets ready to host the 16th annual Bilo Marathon.

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Former Olympian calls Myrtle Beach home

Myrtle Beach is a tourist town, famous for it's golf courses, beaches and nightlife. However, behind all that, in a quiet neighborhood in Carolina Forest, a world-class athlete happily trains and...

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Runners, doctors train, prepare for Myrtle Beach Marathon

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) - More than 7,000 runners will be on the Grand Strand this weekend for the annual Myrtle Beach Marathon.  The 26.2 mile run begins at Grissom Parkway Saturday morning and ends...

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Weekend unofficial start of SC spring tourism

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - This weekend marks the unofficial start of the spring tourism season in South Carolina. 

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Myrtle Beach robber tells woman "you're dead," runs off after...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A would-be robber's attempt to take money from a Myrtle Beach a woman early Friday morning ended after the victim pulled a gun on the suspect.

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Conway men arrested after traffic stop leads to Marijuana bust

CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) - The Horry County Police Department arrested two men Wednesday after a traffic stop lead to the discovery of 50 pounds of marijuana.

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Conway police arrest two people after stabbing incident

CONWAY, SC (WBTW)- Conway Police arrested two people in connection to a stabbing incident.

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Black Girls Run group helps women get active, "Preserve the Sexy"

MYRTLE BEACH,SC- After months of preparation, thousands of runners will participate in the Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon and the Dasani Half-Marathon. Each participant has a unique story. One female...

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Veterans in Myrtle Beach receive treatment from doctors miles away

Just a few months ago, Vietnam veteran Edwin Hernandez struggled with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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Marathon brings Myrtle Beach tourism economy back to life

Tourism is a $15 billion a year industry for South Carolina and Myrtle Beach-area business owners are ready to grab a part of that during this weekend's marathon.

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CCU opens inaugural women's lacrosse season

It’s a fast-paced, high intensity sport, and that’s what most lacrosse players love about it.

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KidzFest at Broadway at the Beach attracts hundreds

Hundreds of kids were at Broadway at the Beach Saturday for the annual Kids Club KidzFest festival.

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Former Detention Center employee arrested

Conway, SC - A Former Horry County Detention Center Officer was arrested on Criminal Domestioc Violence Charges.

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Wheelchair Racers competing in 50 marathons in 50 state in 50 weeks make stop...

On Saturday, race officials said close to seven thousand people competed in the Myrtle Beach Marathon.

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Myrtle Beach's Children's Museum looks to add another location

The Children’s Museum in Myrtle Beach provides a family atmosphere while helping children learn. But soon, there may be another place families can go for the same experience.

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Snow brings joy and few problems to some of SC

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - A quick moving system has brought snow all the way to Myrtle Beach, but caused few problems in South Carolina.

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Conway wellness center teaches women self defense

The Health and Wellness Center at Conway Medical Center runs a 4-week female self defense course during February.

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Annual Pancake Supper and Breakfast Fundraiser set for this week in Conway

CONWAY, SC (WBTW) - The Kiwanis Club of Conway, SC hosts their annual Pancake Supper and Breakfast Fundraiser Friday, February 22nd and Saturday, February 23rd in the Cafeteria of Conway High School.

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Local duo remembers 1978 Rolling Stones show in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) - Only about 2,200 people got in to see a one-night, sold-out show by the Rolling Stones in Myrtle Beach 35 years ago, and two of them didn't have to pay thanks to their hard work...

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