Myrtle Beach

Margaret Burke's 91-year-old mother lives independently in an affordable condo in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with meals, activities, and communal services. The arrangement costs less than assisted living, allowing the mother to maintain an active lifestyle while Burke manages her care remotely from Taiwan.

Sak Yiengjuntuek, owner of Lemongrass Thai Restaurant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, found $12,000 in a cabinet and returned it to the previous owner after discovering it during cleanup following a fire at a neighboring business. The previous owner, who was dealing with serious health issues, expressed gratitude for the returned funds.

Brandi Merrick, a 37-year-old mother of three from Charlotte, has been missing since June 8 after leaving her sister's home in Harrisburg, N.C. Family members report she has not responded to calls or texts, prompting a search and appeals for public assistance. Described as 5 feet tall with brown hair and a chest tattoo, she was last seen in the Houldsworth Drive area.

Two teens were taken into custody after riding a dirt bike through Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach, S.C., as captured on video. The incident involved crashing into a kiosk, with police quickly apprehending them and no injuries reported.

Two teens were taken into custody after riding a dirt bike through Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach, S.C., as captured on video. The incident involved crashing into a kiosk, with police quickly apprehending the suspects and no injuries reported.

A couple, Jordan and Sierra Walters, were killed in a head-on crash in Indiana, leaving their two young sons, Knight (6) and Kyro (4), orphaned. Knight crawled out of the wreckage to seek help after the accident. The boys are now in the care of Jordan's twin brother and his wife.

Gas prices in Lincolnton are dropping due to a deal ending the War in Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Residents note prices have fallen but remain cautious, as costs are still higher than last year. Drivers and business owners express mixed hopes about the impact on travel plans and broader expenses.

Federico Parra Lopez and Marcos Flores Aquino, both from Mexico, were sentenced to federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl and heroin in the Myrtle Beach area. They were in the United States illegally and are among four individuals convicted in this case.

Raymond Jett, 60, drove from North Carolina to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to confront his wife's boyfriend, Edward McGill, 59, in a Food Lion parking lot. The confrontation escalated into a violent fight where McGill used a metal bat to attack Jett, leading to charges of attempted murder against McGill and third-degree assault against Jett. Both men were arrested and faced legal consequences.

A 4-year-old boy tragically drowned in a hotel swimming pool in Myrtle Beach during his family's vacation. The incident occurred as he was seen 'flailing and sinking', highlighting a tragic accident during what was intended to be a leisure trip.

A 68-year-old Myrtle Beach man with a lengthy arrest record was charged with stabbing two people in a recent attack. Jeffrey Alonzo Keitt faces two counts of assault and battery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Police reported the incident occurred on Sunday morning at 1004 S. Ocean Blvd., with one victim hospitalized and another treated on-site.