Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:58:33 GMT
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) - A woman was found dead in the Little River area Wednesday afternoon after reports that she may have been shot, according to Horry County Police. HCPD spokesman Sgt. Robert KeglerMore >>
Horry County Police are searching for three suspects, they say are involved in a homicide and attempted murder that happened in Little River Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:35:07 GMT
BENNETTSVILLE, SC (WMBF) - A Bennettsville woman who was arrested for homicide in 2011 after the death of her 3-year-old daughter pleaded guilty Friday to homicide by child abuse and unlawful neglect.AteliaMore >>
Atelia Hunt, mother of three-year-old Edna Hunt of Bennettsville, has taken the stand to testify against Mike Huckabee Jr. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:14:01 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The brand new multimillion-dollar terminal at Myrtle Beach International (MYR) is up and running. Now the big focus is what the future holds for the old terminal building. OnMore >>
The brand new multimillion-dollar terminal at Myrtle Beach International (MYR) is up and running. Now the big focus is what the future holds for the old terminal building.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:00:11 GMT
AYNOR, SC (WMBF) - Horry County Police are assisting Aynor Police officers in a vehicle pursuit in the area of Pee Dee Highway Wednesday afternoon. Horry County Police spokesman Sgt. Robert Kegler confirmsMore >>
Horry County Police assisted Aynor Police officers in a vehicle pursuit in the area of Pee Dee Highway Wednesday afternoon. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:22:54 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A man wanted for allegedly killing his wife in Indiana has been captured in Horry County. A detective with Horry County Police found out 49-year-old Lorenzo Edward Archer ofMore >>
A man wanted for allegedly killing his wife in Indiana has been captured in Horry County.More >>
The Boston Bruins came from behind to tie the Chicago Blackhawks for the third time and sent Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals into overtime with the teams even 5-5 on Wednesday night.More >>
After struggling for more than 120 minutes to score even once, the Blackhawks beat Boston goalie Tuukka Rask a half-dozen times in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals to send the series back to Chicago tied two games apiece.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:18:30 GMT
(RNN) - Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees. AccordingMore >>
Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees.More >>
Vince Flynn, a best-selling author of political thriller novels, has died at age 47 after a two-year battle with prostate cancer.More >>
Best-selling author Vince Flynn, who wrote the Mitch Rapp counterterrorism thriller series and sold more than 15 million books in the U.S. alone, died Wednesday in Minnesota after a more than two-year battle with prostate...More >>
FBI Director Robert Mueller (MULL-er) says the law enforcement agency uses drones for surveillance but does so rarely.More >>
The FBI uses drones for surveillance of stationary subjects, and the privacy implications of such operations are "worthy of debate," FBI Director Robert Mueller said Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:04 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:04:00 GMT
COLUMBIA, SC (WMBF) - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs wants to inform consumers of some free and simple monitoring tools that can be used to protect against identity theft. The SCDCAMore >>
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs wants to inform consumers of some free and simple monitoring tools that can be used to protect against identity theft.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:47:57 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – The McLeod Safe Kids Pee Dee/ Coastal will host the Kohl's Cares Safe Seats at the Beach on June 25 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the Myrtle Beach Kohl's parking lot on Hwy 17 BypassMore >>
The McLeod Safe Kids Pee Dee/ Coastal will host the Kohl's Cares Safe Seats at the Beach on June 25 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the Myrtle Beach Kohl's parking lot on Hwy 17 Bypass South.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:11:09 GMT
A K-9 with the Hanahan Police Department died after a training session on Tuesday night.More >>
The Hanahan Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. The force's only K-9, named Shadow, died suddenly after a training session late Tuesday night. A week before the service dog's death, veterinarians gave the K-9 a clean bill of health at a yearly checkup.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:10:09 GMT
The National Weather Service says there is some minor damage on Grand Isle after a waterspout Wednesday afternoon. WWL-TV in New Orleans says that the Grand Isle Fire Department is reporting a powerMore >>
The National Weather Service says there is some minor damage on Grand Isle after a waterspout Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:59:56 GMT
Aynor (WMBF) - Its been more than a decade since the building in the Cool Springs Business Park in Aynor has had a tenant but that will soon change. According to the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic DevelopmentMore >>
Its been more than a decade since the Cool Springs Business Park in Aynor has had a tenant, but that will soon change. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:32:54 GMT
FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA (WMBF) - A change to the South Carolina state fire code will go in effect next month, aimed at saving more lives. On July 1, newly constructed houses and hotels that have gas-poweredMore >>
A change to the South Carolina state fire code will go in effect next month, aimed at saving more lives.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:31:42 GMT
LAURINBURG, NC (WMBF) - A young child has died after being struck by a car in Laurinburg. Laurinburg Police spokesman Lt. Cliff Sessoms says the crash occurred at the intersection of Plant Road and ReaMore >>
A young child has died after being struck by a car in Laurinburg.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:25:59 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – A fatal collision occurred on Forestbrook Rd. in Horry County on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Bridget Wyant. Senior TrooperMore >>
A team of investigators is working to piece together the details in the crash that sent a woman to the hospital and brought felony DUI charges against a Myrtle Beach man. More >>
President Barack Obama's 26-hour whirlwind visit to Berlin caps three days of international summitry for the president, and marks his return to a place where he once summoned a throng of 200,000 to share his...More >>
Summoning the harsh history of this once-divided city, President Barack Obama on Wednesday cautioned the U.S. and Europe against "complacency" brought on by peace, pledging to cut America's deployed nuclear weapons by...More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:47:40 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A few isolated showers are keeping us a little damp Wednesday morning, says WMBF News Meteorologist Marla Branson. We'll have scattered showers off and on throughout the dayMore >>
A few isolated showers are keeping us a little damp Wednesday morning, says WMBF News Meteorologist Marla Branson.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:48:28 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - We're seeing plenty of new development coming to the new shopping center next to Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach. Golfsmith recently opened up and today, for the first timeMore >>
We're seeing plenty of new development coming to the shopping center next to Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:12:21 GMT
FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information about a shipment of whiskey that was stolen from a truck stop in Florence. Matti Anttila, owner and president of Chicken CockMore >>
The allegedly stolen trailer that was carrying a large shipment of whiskey from Charleston to Texas has been found, but the liquor inside is still missing. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:43 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:43:07 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A late night crash in Myrtle Beach has claimed the life of a teenager and injured two others. Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard with the Horry County Coroner's Office says19-year-oldMore >>
A teen has been charged with felony DUI for the late night crash that claimed the life of an 18-year-old passenger and injured two others. More >>
Google is holding an event to give teachers, entrepreneurs, and employees of nonprofits a chance to learn how to use the Internet company's tools at the Trident Technical College campus in North Charleston.More >>
Google is holding an event to give teachers, entrepreneurs, and employees of nonprofits a chance to learn how to use the Internet company's tools at the Trident Technical College campus in North Charleston.More >>
Mario Chalmers broke out of a shooting slump to score 10 points, lifting the Miami Heat to a 27-25 lead over the San Antonio Spurs after one quarter of Game 6 in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.More >>
LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 05:07:28 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Big announcements were made at the Horry County Council meeting Tuesday night in regards to two major road projects. SCDOT Regional Production Manager Mike Barbee told councilMore >>
Big announcements were made at the Horry County Council meeting Tuesday night in regards to two major road projects.More >>
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings has died in a car accident in Los Angeles.More >>
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:51:39 GMT
A touching tribute Tuesday night for the "Charleston 9," who died six years ago battling a blaze at the Sofa Super Store in West Ashley. Family, friends, and fellow firefighters came together to rememberMore >>
A touching tribute Tuesday night for the "Charleston 9," who died six years ago battling a blaze at the Sofa Super Store in West Ashley. Family, friends, and fellow firefighters came together to remember those nine fallen heroes.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:51:22 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach motel is being shut down by the Fire Marshal and police who are investigating claims by foreign students that living conditions are not suitable. The Calypso Motel,More >>
A Myrtle Beach hotel is being shut down by the Fire Marshal and police who are investigating claims by foreign students that living conditions are not suitable.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:14 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:14:44 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The Horry County Fire Rescue dive team is en route to the boat landing on Red Bluff Road they say a swimmer is in distress. Leslie Yancey, spokeswoman for the Horry County FireMore >>
The body recovered from the Waccamaw River near the Red Bluff boat landing days after a swimmer went missing in the area has been identified. More >>
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Gov. Nikki Haley has signed into law a measure that prevents a repeat of last year's legal mess that kicked hundreds of candidates off primary ballots.More >>
Gov. Nikki Haley has signed into law a measure that prevents a repeat of last year's legal mess that kicked hundreds of candidates off primary ballots.More >>
A Connecticut gun manufacturer is moving to South Carolina in response to a new Connecticut gun law, passed following the killings of 20 children and six educators in Newtown. The vice president of sales at PTR Industries...More >>
A Connecticut gun manufacturer is moving to South Carolina after Connecticut state lawmakers passed stricter gun control laws after the Sandy Hook School shootings.More >>
A Connecticut gun manufacturer is moving to South Carolina after Connecticut state lawmakers passed stricter gun control laws after the Sandy Hook School shootings.More >>
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.More >>
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.More >>
A Myrtle Beach motel is being shut down by the Fire Marshal and police who are investigating claims by foreign students that living conditions are not suitable. More >>
A Myrtle Beach motel is being shut down by the Fire Marshal and police who are investigating claims by foreign students that living conditions are not suitable. Our reporters on the scene took these photos as the eviction was taking place. More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:13:30 GMT
Monday night, the city's own reality show premieres. "The Real Babymamas of Richmond" follows the struggles of a group of single moms in the Richmond area. Already it's stirring up controversy, gettingMore >>
Monday night, the city's own reality show premieres. "The Real Babymamas of Richmond" follows the struggles of a group of single moms in the Richmond area.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:25:59 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – A fatal collision occurred on Forestbrook Rd. in Horry County on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Bridget Wyant. Senior TrooperMore >>
A team of investigators is working to piece together the details in the crash that sent a woman to the hospital and brought felony DUI charges against a Myrtle Beach man. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:35:07 GMT
BENNETTSVILLE, SC (WMBF) - A Bennettsville woman who was arrested for homicide in 2011 after the death of her 3-year-old daughter pleaded guilty Friday to homicide by child abuse and unlawful neglect.AteliaMore >>
Atelia Hunt, mother of three-year-old Edna Hunt of Bennettsville, has taken the stand to testify against Mike Huckabee Jr. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:11:09 GMT
A K-9 with the Hanahan Police Department died after a training session on Tuesday night.More >>
The Hanahan Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. The force's only K-9, named Shadow, died suddenly after a training session late Tuesday night. A week before the service dog's death, veterinarians gave the K-9 a clean bill of health at a yearly checkup.More >>
The WMBF Storm Team is tracking Tropical Storm Andrea as it moves into our area - click here for all the latest information in one place. More >>
With the first named storm of the season come and gone, hurricane season has begun. Track tropical storms and get important safety information here.More >>
WMBF News is In Your Community of Latta and Dillon on June 27 and 28! Click here to let us know about stories you'd like us to cover, then check back in June for live coverage!More >>
WMBF News is In Your Community of Latta and Dillon on June 27 and 28! Click here to let us know about stories you'd like us to cover, then check back in June for live coverage!More >>
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Farm-state lawmakers are scrambling to win bipartisan votes for a five year, half-trillion dollar farm bill on the House floor this week.More >>
The House voted late Wednesday to delay sweeping food safety rules that would require farmers and food companies to be more vigilant about guarding against contamination.More >>
Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of...More >>
After secretive talks, key senators expressed optimism Wednesday night that they were closing in on a bipartisan agreement to dramatically toughen the border security requirements in immigration legislation that also offers...More >>
Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.More >>
A new wildfire in the foothills southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of dozens of homes Wednesday as hot and windy conditions in the West made it easy for fires to start and spread.More >>
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.More >>
Tropical Storm Barry formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, prompting Mexican authorities to ready hundreds of shelters.More >>
A wooden beam that has long been the focus of the search for a 17th century shipwreck in northern Lake Michigan was not attached to a buried vessel as searchers had suspected, but still may have come from the elusive...More >>
A wooden beam that has long been the focus of the search for a 17th century shipwreck in northern Lake Michigan was not attached to a buried vessel as searchers had suspected, but still may have come from the elusive Griffin...More >>