As of Wednesday, 96 wildfires were burning in North Carolina. Around 30 fires were burning across South Carolina. The fire near Myrtle Beach was 44% contained.

The Covington Drive Wildfire threatened homes over the weekend, but by Thursday, it has calmed down to “smoldering.” Here’s what’s going on.

Local firefighters return home tonight after helping battle the wildfires near Myrtle Beach. As authorities continue to investigate the "suspicious" death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa,

Horry County is expected to feel the brunt of winds that could potentially peak at 60 miles per hour and worsen the wildfire as a storm rolls through the area.