Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Myrtle Beach and Florence

Friday, June 07, 2013  The first tropical storm of the season brought wind and rain to the Carolinas Friday, but little serious damage.

Friday, June 07, 2013  The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a high rip current risk, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  It wants you to take steps now to secure boats and keep safe.

Monday, May 28, 2012  The rip current risk dropped from high to moderate Monday, allowing more people to swim after a weekend of no swim warnings due to Beryl stirring up the waters off the South Carolina coast.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  Rain chances are up along with temperatures through the end of the week.

Monday, September 19, 2011  More sunshine and warmth expected today. The week ahead gets a little unsettled with the chance for afternoon and evening storms possible.

Friday, September 16, 2011  Goodbye Summer warmth, Hello Fall chill! Look for clouds, showers, and breezy conditions heading into the weekend.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Big changes coming to your forecast! Fall arrives in full force tonight and sticks around for the weekend.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 

Saturday, August 27, 2011  Saturday afternoon felt similar to many on Myrtle Beach's 9th Avenue Beach Access. The sun was shining, the temperatures were warm. One thing was missing though, the large numbers of people in the water.

Saturday, August 27, 2011  Horry County closed all sections of beach in the unincorporated part of the county. Surfside Beach and Myrtle Beach have also closed their beaches as Hurricane Irene passes by.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Several swimmers had to be rescued on Thursday from being caught in a rip current. The high rip current risk will most likely continue for Friday.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Horry County police urge swimmers to be careful when going in the ocean Thursday.  They say rip currents are becoming more common, especially in the restaurant row area, as Hurricane Irene gets closer.

Sunday, May 01, 2011  The search for a swimmer who's been missing since last Wednesday ended this afternoon. Sgt. Phillip Cane with Myrtle Beach Police Beach Patrol says the teen's body was recovered at 1:00 p.m. at 29th Avenue North.

Friday, September 17, 2010  The Coast Guard is warning boaters along the Carolinas coast to take care during the next few days as powerful Hurricane Igor passes at sea.