Caitlin Richards

4 days ago | wpde.com | Caitlin Richards

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The world's largest rubber duck, which arrived in Myrtle Beach on Thursday, has been packed up due to unforeseen circumstances. "Mama Duck" was scheduled to be in town until Sunday, but due to a tear from high winds, she's heading home early. The 60-foot-tall duck was on Ocean Boulevard, grabbing people's attention about the importance of water safety.

1 week ago | wpde.com | Elizabeth Thomas |Caitlin Richards

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County Police Chief Kris Leonhardt held a media availability Wednesday morning to discuss updates on the Camp Swamp Road shooting investigation. The Chief said there are seven dashcam videos under review for possible misconduct that have been turned over to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) as evidence in their investigation.

1 week ago | abcnews4.com | Caitlin Richards

The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, now in its second year, is expected to surpass last year's economic impact of over $15 million, according to Tracy Conner, interim CEO and president of the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. (Caitlin Richards/WPDE)

1 week ago | wpde.com | Caitlin Richards

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The PGA Tour has returned to the Grand Strand with the Myrtle Beach Golf Classic, which tees off Thursday and runs through Sunday. The tournament, now in its second year, is expected to surpass last year's economic impact of over $15 million, according to Tracy Conner, interim CEO and president of the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. "Last year, our economic impact was just over $15 million. It was $15.4 million. We had just beat all expectations," said Conner.

1 week ago | wpde.com | Caitlin Richards

CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — In celebration of International Firefighters Day, Firehouse Subs hosted special Touch-a-Truck events across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. Families attending the events on Sunday were given a unique, hands-on opportunity to explore fire trucks and meet with the frontline heroes who serve the community daily. The restaurant chain, founded by firefighters, is dedicated to supporting local firefighters and enhancing public safety.