Rob Blomquist

Robert Blomquist joined WMBF News in January 2009. As assignment manager, he coordinates daily news content and assists reporters in news gathering. Before moving to the beach, Robert spent five years at WKRG in Mobile, Alabama, and a year at WNBC in New York. Robert attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook where he was a member of the cross country and track teams, but completed his communication degree at the State University of New York at Geneseo. When Robert isn't at the station, he enjoys teaching his Border Collie, Stella, new tricks and spending time with his wife Amanda and daughters Kelley and Emma.

Recent Articles by Rob

More arrests, charges after Buffalo Ranch in Robeson County searched for second time in 2018

Deputies with assistance from other state and federal agencies serving several search warrants.

Rob Blomquist

Published December 14, 2018 at 3:52 PM

One person killed in morning accident on Highway 17

According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, one person was killed in a two car accident near Briarcliffe Acres Friday morning.

Rob Blomquist

Published December 14, 2018 at 2:27 PM

Deputies release names of two arrested following chase Thursday

Two Tabor City residents were arrested by deputies following a chase Thursday.

Rob Blomquist

Published December 14, 2018 at 1:01 PM

Coroner: Estranged couple dies after shooting near McLeod Hospital

The shooting occurred around 8 a.m. in the 800 block of East Palmetto Street.

Rob Blomquist

Published December 12, 2018 at 5:17 PM

Myrtle Beach city manager gets 5 percent pay raise

Myrtle Beach City Manager John Pedersen will lead the city of Myrtle Beach for another year.

Rob Blomquist

Published December 11, 2018 at 5:36 PM

The City of Myrtle Beach is considering proposals for two new hotels.

Rob Blomquist

Published December 10, 2018 at 5:17 PM

Walmart’s new ‘Pickup Tower’ coming to Myrtle Beach

Thursday morning a new “Pickup Tower” arrived at the Walmart Super-Center location on Seaboard Street.

Rob Blomquist

Published December 6, 2018 at 9:07 AM

FBI investigating theft in Horry County IT Department

County made aware of a possible theft in its IT Department.

Rob Blomquist

Published December 4, 2018 at 4:54 PM

Fire at Myrtle Beach recycling center under investigation

Myrtle Beach firefighters are investigating a fire which occurred at Waccamaw Recycling Center.

Rob Blomquist

Published December 3, 2018 at 11:36 AM

86th Annual Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting: How to watch and who’s performing

Wednesday night is the 86th lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

Rob Blomquist

Published November 28, 2018 at 11:27 AM

Town of Surfside Beach looks to county to run elections

In a letter to Horry County Voter Registration and Election office, Surfside Beach Mayor sought guidance on how to turn the town’s municipal elections over to Horry County.

Rob Blomquist

Published November 27, 2018 at 4:35 PM

Authorities: SC teenager stabbed in ‘fight over boy’

A 16-year old Cheraw High School student is in the hospital after she was stabbed during a fight over a boy.

Rob Blomquist

Published November 27, 2018 at 1:54 PM

Midlands woman sues MBPD for false arrest

A Richland County woman is suing the City of Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Police Department.

Rob Blomquist

Published November 21, 2018 at 5:37 PM

Georgetown man receives 7 year sentence for federal gun crime

Twenty-nine year old Dewayne Hasan Davis of Georgetown recenlty plead guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, according to federal prosecutors.

Rob Blomquist

Published November 21, 2018 at 4:11 PM

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says there is water on some roadways in the Britton’s Neck/Gresham area.

Rob Blomquist

Published November 21, 2018 at 12:14 PM

In 2016, Thanksgiving was the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas Eve.

Rob Blomquist

Published November 16, 2018 at 6:25 PM

Local philanthropist awarded state’s highest honor

During a recent visit to the Grand Strand, Governor Henry McMaster recognized local philanthropist with the Order of the Palmetto.

Rob Blomquist

Published November 16, 2018 at 4:44 PM

Pair rack up $10K on stolen credit cards, police say

The North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety it is asking for the public’s help in identifying two women linked to the theft and use of stolen credit cards.

Rob Blomquist

Published November 15, 2018 at 9:24 AM

Bomb suspect previously worked as a stripper in Myrtle Beach

The man authorities say mailed pipe bombs to prominent Democrats last week previously worked as a male stripper in Myrtle Beach.

Rob Blomquist and Brad Dickerson

Published October 30, 2018 at 4:43 PM

Suspect in shooting deaths of Florence County officers to appear in court this week

The man accused of ambushing Florence County officers as they responded to his home earlier this month to execute a search warrant for a criminal sexual conduct investigation involving his son will appear in court this week.