During recent inspections, Horry County restaurants were found to have dead bugs, flies, improperly thawed raw meat, and other violations. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control routinely checks Grand Strand eateries for violations, and their reports are current as of May 22, 2024. These eateries received the worst inspection reports. IHOP #3317 […]
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Horry County Schools talk school safety and national search for new superintendent
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Horry County School Board met Monday night to talk about plans to find a new superintendent and school security. The school district said it received another bomb threat towards Carolina Forest High School Monday. Monday’s threat made the sixth threat the school has received since last Wednesday. Each time officers […]
1 killed in late-night accident in Horry County. Two vehicles collided, police say
One person was killed Thursday evening in a two-vehicle accident in Galivants Ferry. The accident happened about 9 p.m. at Ridge and Turner roads, according to Lance Cpl. Brittany Glover with the South Carolina Highway Patrol. A 2008 GMC van traveling east on Ridge Road and a 1995 Oldsmobile traveling west on Ridge Road collided, […]
Dozens of dogs involved in Horry County dogfighting incident find new lives
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Dozens of dogs who were rescued from a dogfighting situation out of Horry County last summer are now on their way to new lives. Police said 29 pit bulls were found with injuries related to dogfighting. Police also said the dogs were being used for breeding. After spending many months […]
Horry County Planning Commission votes in favor of relocation of local charter school
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW)– A local charter school could be relocating to River Oaks Drive in Myrtle Beach. The plans include a relocation of the high school and eventually building a new middle school. The Horry County Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday night for 110 acres to be used for a new Coastal High School […]
Horry County hotel evacuated and closed. Guests notified that it will shut down for weeks
A Garden City hotel was evacuated and closed Thursday after structural concerns in the building. Kingfisher Inn, 100 N. Wacamaw Drive, was closed after the engineer, who has overseen projects with the building’s exterior since 2021-2022, noticed a concern during recent inspections, according to the hotel’s Facebook post. “Out of an abundance of caution, he […]
Horry County man allegedly gave woman THC gummy before sleeping with her, report says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 44-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly giving a woman a THC gummy before sleeping with her, according to arrest documents obtained by News13. Robert Michael Cook of Conway has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to online jail records. He was booked into the J. Reuben […]
Mice droppings and moldy mozzarella. The worst Horry County restaurant inspections
Whenever you go to a restaurant, you expect the freshest foods cooked in a sanitary setting. So it’s less than ideal if the food is moldy and vermin call the kitchen of your favorite eatery home. South Carolina does health inspections for restaurants within Horry County and the surrounding area, with data current as of […]
Horry County closings and event cancellations due to expected strong storm Tuesday
Tuesday’s storm is predicted to bring heavy rain, flooding and high winds with gusts up to 55 mph to the Myrtle Beach area, according to the National Weather Service. That could mean some in Horry County will postpone plans or cancel events in preparation for the severe weather. If you have a cancellation or closing, […]