Marissa Tansino

Marissa Tansino joined the WMBF News Team in June of 2017 as a Reporter/Multimedia Journalist. Born and raised right outside of Boston, Marissa has aspired to be a broadcast journalist ever since she can remember. At the tender age of five, her aspirations began when her parents started taking home videos of her at her kitchen table pretending to be a news anchor. After graduating high school, Marissa packed up and moved to the Ocean State and took her passion for storytelling with her to the University of Rhode Island. She began her career as a journalist writing for the school newspaper, The Good 5 Cent Cigar. During her junior year of college she interned at WJAR in Providence where she learned the skills that helped her begin producing a weekly newscast as a spinoff to the newspaper called 5 Cent Cigar News. Looking back on her yearlong internship at WJAR and experience producing, anchoring and reporting for 5 Cent Cigar News, she deems it one of the most valuable experiences she had during her time at URI. Although she is a Boston girl at heart, she is excited to begin her new chapter down South, exploring the city of Myrtle Beach and getting to know the community.

Recent Articles by Marissa

Annual event being held Tuesday night on five-year anniversary of Heather Elvis' disappearance

Friends, family and members of the community will gather together Tuesday night at Peachtree Landing to remember Heather Elvis and other loved ones who are still missing from their families this year.

Marissa Tansino

Published 2h at 4:52 PM

Myrtle Beach is looking to establishing historic districts

The City of Myrtle Beach is looking into establishing historic districts in the downtown area for business and neighborhoods, and could also come with the potential for discounts on development and redevelopment.

Marissa Tansino

Published December 14, 2018 at 8:24 PM

Coastal Alliance discusses dune height, beach renourishment during Wednesday meeting

Coastal community leaders met Wednesday to discuss projects they’d like to see come to life, heightening dunes and flood prevention being some of them.

Marissa Tansino

Published December 12, 2018 at 8:21 PM

Senate subcommittee meets for second time regarding mental health legislation

The mother of one of the two mental health patients who drowned while being transported in an Horry County Sheriff’s Office van testified Monday before a state Senate subcommittee.

Marissa Tansino

Published December 10, 2018 at 8:09 PM

Construction for new Boys and Girls Club continues

Construction for the new Boys and Girls Club is moving along on the corner of Carver Street, Mr. Joe White Avenue and Dunbar Street. The club’s CEO is hoping it will be complete and ready to go by next school year.

Marissa Tansino

Published December 7, 2018 at 7:43 AM

South Carolina sees increase in uninsured children

Local health experts are stressing the importance of preventative doctors visits and immunizations after a new study shows the Palmetto State’s number of uninsured children increased last year.

Marissa Tansino

Published December 6, 2018 at 8:54 AM

Myrtle Beach could offer property owners a formal way to request traffic safety improvements

Homeowners in Myrtle Beach may soon be able to petition officials for traffic improvements if the city council approves a proposal next year.

Marissa Tansino

Published December 5, 2018 at 5:26 PM

Officials hope companies authorized for seismic testing in Atlantic Ocean don’t drill near Myrtle Beach

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said there’s no set location or time for when seismic testing will take place for the five companies approved, but city leaders hope its nowhere near the coast of Myrtle Beach.

Marissa Tansino

Published December 4, 2018 at 6:08 PM

‘We saw the relief on some peoples face and we thought this is it;’ Local school gives back during the holidays

Folders, backpacks, and clothes, are all boxed up and ready to be taken home by families when Myrtle Beach Elementary School opens its doors for its community store event Tuesday.

Marissa Tansino

Published December 3, 2018 at 10:16 PM

Horry County Council looking for more funding for recreation

Horry County leaders are looking at ways to generate more funding for recreational assets, as the county will be at a $400,000 deficit for recreation funding by the end of the current budget year.

Marissa Tansino

Published November 30, 2018 at 12:41 PM

Some Conway parks still remain closed after Florence

Some Conway parks are still closed, more than two months after Hurricane Florence.

Marissa Tansino

Published November 29, 2018 at 9:07 AM

Parole board denies Sidney Moorer’s request for early release from prison

A parole board has denied Sidney Moorer’s request for release from incarceration, more than a year after he was convicted of impeding the investigation into the December 2013 disappearance of Heather Elvis.

Brad Dickerson and Marissa Tansino

Published November 27, 2018 at 5:34 PM

SCHP encouraging patience, seatbelts and sober driving this Thanksgiving weekend

As more drivers hit the roads for the busy holiday weekend, law enforcement is urging everyone to obey the speed limit and have patience while they drive to their destination.

Marissa Tansino

Published November 21, 2018 at 7:01 PM

‘We’ve been robbed:’ Cameron Village residents on edge after woman said home broken into while she slept

Homeowners in Cameron Village are still on edge after one woman said her home was broken into while she and her fiance were sleeping.

Marissa Tansino

Published November 20, 2018 at 6:44 PM

Horry County Schools to sell 38 portable classrooms

The Horry County Facilities Committee voted to move forward with the sale of 38 portable classrooms Monday night.

Marissa Tansino

Published November 20, 2018 at 6:02 AM

Nearly 3,000 single family homes are proposed for the area off SC 905 and SC 90 and are in the process of being reviewed by Horry County Planning Commission, according to Deputy Planning Director David Schwerd.

Marissa Tansino

Published November 16, 2018 at 7:18 PM

Myrtle Beach Mall plans for million dollar redevelopment

The Myrtle Beach Mall, located right next to S.C. 22, Highway 17 and the Intracoastal Waterway is a prime location for redevelopment, which could soon become a reality, according to CEO of KingOne Properties Michael King.

Marissa Tansino

Published November 15, 2018 at 5:53 PM

Clear Pond homeowners concerned over multi-family unit plans

Homeowners in the Clear Pond community off Gardner Lacy Road are worried that plans for multi-family units will cause more traffic problems, but county officials said the plans have been approved since 2003.

Marissa Tansino

Published November 14, 2018 at 9:24 PM

Children’s museum making temporary move, still looking forward to downtown revitalization

EdVenture, previously known as the Children’s Museum of South Carolina, is making a move to The Market Common.

Marissa Tansino

Published November 13, 2018 at 6:43 PM

WWII veteran recalls time flying B-17s in the military

It’s been 72 years, but World War II veteran Roy Boger vividly remembers the nice people he met during his travels to different states and countries while serving in the U.S. military.