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

Grande Dunes Senior Living Facility heading into Phase II of construction

The Grande Dunes area is booming with development, which is part of the reason why Graham Black said they chose the location for Portside, a senior living just off Cirpriana Drive.

Marissa Tansino

Published February 21, 2019 at 10:32 PM

Horry County population to reach half a million by 2040

The population in Horry County is expected to nearly double by the year 2040, with about 275,000 more people expected to move to the area, according to Imagine 2040.

Marissa Tansino

Published February 20, 2019 at 6:23 PM

St. James Elementary School parents on mold concerns: ‘We’re not going away’

The South Strand Recreation Center was filled with St. James Elementary School parents Wednesday night who talked about mold concerns and made sure they all knew what their next steps are moving forward.

Marissa Tansino

Published February 13, 2019 at 11:15 PM

‘It really got real when I saw the loaded assault rifles:’ Family victim of fake 911 call that leads to police, SWAT response

A Myrtle Beach family is in shock after a fake 911 call indicated that a man had just shot his wife.

Marissa Tansino, Brad Dickerson and Samantha Kummerer

Published February 12, 2019 at 6:32 PM

Doctor weighs in on St. James Elementary School air quality test results

Since the data from the most recent round of testing at St. James Elementary School was released, a local doctor said it’s possible that some who have weaker immune systems may develop certain symptoms as a result of what was found in the school.

Marissa Tansino

Published February 11, 2019 at 6:54 PM

SLED begins investigation following officer-involved shooting in Horry County

Horry County officers were involved in a shooting early Friday morning.

Nick Doria, Amy Kawata, Lauren Morgan and Marissa Tansino

Published February 8, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Bill could bring South Carolina one step closer to regulating mold in public buildings

A proposed bill could bring South Carolina one step closer to regulating mold, which is something not currently required by state law.

Marissa Tansino

Published February 7, 2019 at 4:50 PM

Parents still concerned over mold at St. James Elementary, inspector talks mold removal

Parents are still searching for answers weeks after the second round of testing was done at St, James Elementary School and just days after cleaning was done in the school as the district says was recommended by third party professionals.

Marissa Tansino

Published February 6, 2019 at 6:58 PM

City officials talk crisis communication in Columbia

Grand Strand and Pee Dee leaders gathered in Columbia Tuesday to talk about police department best practices and crisis communication in the event of a disaster.

Marissa Tansino

Published February 5, 2019 at 8:17 PM

SC bill could charge dealers with involuntary manslaughter for death due to overdose

A proposed bill could lead to drug dealers being charged with involuntary manslaughter if the person they distribute drugs to overdoses and dies.

Marissa Tansino

Published February 4, 2019 at 7:17 PM

Over 20 areas in Saint James Elementary to be cleaned following reports of mold

Parents at Saint James Elementary School received an update on the air quality testing results.

Marissa Tansino and Brad Dickerson

Published February 1, 2019 at 7:08 PM

RIDE II projects pushed back again with new anticipated completion dates

Homeowners near the SC 31 interchange near Highway 707 are eager for the extension to open, but not counting on it being anytime soon with how many times the project has been pushed back.

Marissa Tansino

Published January 31, 2019 at 7:23 PM

Parents say ‘Momo’ challenge targeted their 6-year-old

The ‘Momo’ challenge caught two parents off guard. They’d heard nothing about the viral challenge, and instead found their 6-year-old daughter watching a video associated with it.

Marissa Tansino

Published January 30, 2019 at 5:23 PM

Bill would authorize police to send drug offenders to treatment before they’re charged

A bill in the State House gives law enforcement the option to send people suffering from a drug addiction to get help rather than charge them right off the bat.

Marissa Tansino

Published January 28, 2019 at 3:37 PM

Bill aims to prevent drivers from handling cell phones, watching videos while behind the wheel

Drivers could soon have to get used to getting behind the wheel without touching their electronic devices if a bill is signed into law.

Marissa Tansino

Published January 25, 2019 at 7:08 PM

Bill could allocate A-tax money towards flooding, drainage projects in tourism areas

Accommodations tax money could soon be used for drainage projects and flooding issues in tourism-related areas if a bill passes through the House and is signed into law.

Marissa Tansino

Published January 24, 2019 at 8:12 PM

Horry County handbook proposed changes delayed until budget planning retreat

Although some policies may seem like new ones, Horry County says there are certain ones in the proposal for the Horry County employee handbook that has been in place and enforced for years.

Marissa Tansino

Published January 23, 2019 at 7:27 PM

Myrtle Beach leaders discuss entertainment overlay district, workforce housing at meeting

Myrtle Beach city leaders made official the 10-month moratorium on vape shops at a city council meeting Tuesday.

Marissa Tansino

Published January 23, 2019 at 10:45 AM

Loris City Administrator said they are working to get 15-16 audits complete

The city of Loris is still working through completing audits for 2015-2016 and city administrator Damon Kempski said the loss of financial documents about three years ago has complicated that process over time.