Horry County officials stress importance of following burn ban
In just a matter of days, police have identified a handful of people for violating the county-wide burn ban, something county leaders say they’re taking seriously given the efforts they’re making to ...
Coroner’s office IDs woman killed in Horry County crash
The South Carolina Highway Patrol said one person was killed in a car crash early Sunday morning. Horry County officials are reminding the community a burn ban is still in effect, and if not followed, ...
South Carolina woman charged with starting Myrtle Beach wildfire in her backyard
Police arrested a South Carolina woman they say started a large wildfire that scorched over 2,000 acres of land near Myrtle Beach.
Authorities traced this Myrtle Beach wildfire to a South Carolina woman’s backyard. She is now facing charges
A South Carolina woman faces charges after igniting yard debris that burned out of control and allegedly sparked a wildfire ...
Steady rain to help first responders on Day 10 of Carolina Forest wildfire
Much-needed rain is in the forecast, which will help firefighters battling the Carolina Forest wildfire as it burns for the 10th day.
Soaking rain for Monday
Rain will be moving into the area this evening. Rain overnight could be heavy at times. Temperatures tonight will be in the ...
Myrtle Beach lawmaker wants to update 63-year-old public burning penalties
The most destructive wildfire in South Carolina’s history began in the garbage. It was April 22, 2009 and Marc Anthony Torchi was burning trash in his ...
Covington Drive fire remains at 55% containment; crews patrol lines and look for hot spots
As of Sunday morning, the Covington Drive fire in Carolina Forest remains at 55% containment and 2,059 acres, according to ...
Covington Drive fire still at 55% containment entering ninth day
The Covington Drive fire in Carolina Forest remains just over halfway contained nine days after sparking, state Forestry ...