In a WMBF News Special Report, we're learning that not asking the right questions when you go to a cosmetic surgeon, can lead to not only dissatisfaction, but maybe even disfigurement. Some are now calling the cosmetic surgery field the wild west -- with few laws and no sheriff.More>>
Most people would love to get a quick burst of energy during their day, but turning to energy drinks on the market today can cause symptoms that many people don't want.More>>
If you're in the market for a new pair of shoes, the shoe store can be extremely overwhelming. So that's why I went straight to the experts to find out what you need to know before you buy your next pair.More>>
After investigating several home burglaries across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee, police tell homeowners the one thing every house should have, and the home most prone to a break-in.More>>
In South Carolina many professionals must have a license, but that is not the case for locksmiths. So there is no safeguard that ensures each locksmith has a clean background.More>>
We've all said it before, "A New Year means a new me," but the reality is as the days turn into weeks and months, our intensity and optimism begin to wane.More>>
Families vacation, walk the boardwalk and enjoy the beach, but sex offenders are also staying oceanside. A significant number of Horry County's sex offenders live in motels and that makes tracking them tough.More>>
Over the last five years, Americans have experienced a struggle far worse than many of us have ever experienced. Lost jobs, demotions and cuts are translating into families wondering how to maintain one of our most basic needs, food.More>>
It's the most frustrating experience in the world. You've got a problem and you need help from customer service, but what you're talking to is an automated operator giving you transfer options.More>>
Cell phone companies, insurance providers, and your landlord. What do these three have in common? They all check your credit score to see how likely you are to pay your bills.More>>
When it comes to paying bills, many consumers use Auto Bill Pay. It's quick and easy, but financial experts warn, don't get too laxed with the convenience.More>>
Mixed martial arts or MMA has surged in popularity in recent years, with some even calling it the fastest growing sport in the world. In September, Hollywood put its take on the sport in the feature film "Warrior."More>>
With hundreds of break-ins and burglaries reported every year in Horry County, now more than ever experts say it's better to protect yourself and your belongings to prevent being ripped off.More>>
Thursday, October 20 2011 11:43 AM EDT2011-10-20 15:43:41 GMT
WMBF News was first contacted months ago after a Carolina Forest homeowner noticed a big crack in her home's foundation, which she says, is the fault of the builder. Turns out, she was not alone in her problems with Centex.More >>
Wednesday, October 5 2011 11:00 PM EDT2011-10-06 03:00:50 GMT
Steve Sampollo has been protecting lives for most of his. He's an Horry County Firefighter and Paramedic, but right now he's in the fight of his life to protect his home.More >>
Tuesday, September 27 2011 6:00 PM EDT2011-09-27 22:00:35 GMT
If that load of sweaters isn't drying, the problem may not be your clothes dryer. It could be your dryer vent, and eventually, it could cause a fire.More >>
Tuesday, September 27 2011 4:23 PM EDT2011-09-27 20:23:48 GMT
Family and police plea for answers in the murder of a 43-year-old Myrtle Beach man. A $25,000 reward for an arrest leading to a conviction is offered.More >>
Thursday, September 22 2011 7:21 AM EDT2011-09-22 11:21:15 GMT
From "Miami Vice" to Hollywood parties, cocaine was the it drug during the 1980s. But a WMBF News investigation is revealing it's still a big problem in South Carolina.More >>
Monday, September 12 2011 11:01 PM EDT2011-09-13 03:01:04 GMT
It's pretty easy to search for WiFi connections that would allow someone to jump onto your computer, or even your smartphone since they carry much of the same information and capabilities.More >>
Friday, September 2 2011 8:42 AM EDT2011-09-02 12:42:36 GMT
There are currently hundreds of teens facing charges in Horry County, but a WMBF News special report reveals the number of crimes and juvenile offenders are dropping.More >>
Tuesday, August 30 2011 11:19 AM EDT2011-08-30 15:19:17 GMT
There is a growing effort across the Grand Strand to get drug dealers off the streets, and the end result may earn you a new set of wheels at a discount.More >>
Tuesday, August 23 2011 11:00 PM EDT2011-08-24 03:00:55 GMT
The insurance fraud cases received in 2010 amounted to nearly $14.5 million in insurance fraud, more than twice the dollar amount reported in 2009. Of that, $11.9 million related to automobile insurance fraud.More >>
Friday, August 12 2011 12:59 PM EDT2011-08-12 16:59:17 GMT
A WMBF News investigation into salaries and expenses at public schools in Horry County has finally led to a charter school opening-up its books.More >>
Thursday, August 4 2011 6:00 PM EDT2011-08-04 22:00:52 GMT
It's an overlooked addiction creeping into homes all across the country. Teenagers getting hooked on a drug that's extremely easy to get, and typically never on the parent's radar.More >>
Monday, August 1 2011 11:01 PM EDT2011-08-02 03:01:11 GMT
A Raycom news investigation into heroin and opiate use in the Midwest and on the Grand Strand shows a dangerous trend. It's rising. And sometimes the people in the "perfect" houses are the ones with the biggest problems.More >>
Thursday, July 21 2011 7:16 PM EDT2011-07-21 23:16:58 GMT
In 2006, Stephen and Margaret Lynch thought they were buying their dream home in Carolina Forest's Bellegrove Oaks community. They were recently retired and looking to move from New York to Myrtle Beach.More >>
Wednesday, July 20 2011 7:51 AM EDT2011-07-20 11:51:44 GMT
When a local police officer arrived in his Miami hotel room on vacation, he was shocked to find what was in his bag. A knife. A very large and lethal knife.More >>
Wednesday, July 13 2011 11:00 PM EDT2011-07-14 03:00:35 GMT
High food prices, long lines, lugging all your bags from cart, to car, to house. Grocery shopping is a chore, but a new wave of shoppers is turning a once mundane activity into a sport.More >>
Friday, July 1 2011 1:24 PM EDT2011-07-01 18:24:47 GMT
Inside a plain-looking government building tucked away among the trees along 21st Avenue North are magistrates' courtrooms where lives are changed forever.More >>
Thursday, June 23 2011 6:01 PM EDT2011-06-23 22:01:06 GMT
If you've been swatting bugs and scratching bites already this season, it's probably time for a new repellent. It can become a real headache trying to find the best bug repellent, especially when you're at the store and the shelves are stocked with different kinds.More >>
Friday, June 10 2011 8:03 AM EDT2011-06-10 13:03:13 GMT
WMBF Investigates uncovered unsatisfied customers who recently bought computers, or had them repaired, at a local computer business and now even more police reports have been filed.More >>
Wednesday, June 8 2011 11:00 PM EDT2011-06-09 03:00:21 GMT
The last thing many people want to think about after a divorce is dating. When a marriage shatters, putting the pieces back together can be a daunting task, but there's a new social networking site that may make it a bit easier to get back in the saddle.More >>
Friday, May 20 2011 12:16 PM EDT2011-05-20 17:16:12 GMT
Many people think it is a "buyer's market" when it comes to purchasing a home because of a stalemate on low housing prices, but that may not be the case.More >>
Monday, May 16 2011 11:00 PM EDT2011-05-17 03:00:44 GMT
As young teachers in classrooms throughout Horry County barely make enough money to survive, a WMBF News investigation is revealing their bosses are often taking home very nice salaries.More >>
Friday, May 13 2011 7:58 AM EDT2011-05-13 12:58:16 GMT
You have the right to drive the roads of South Carolina without the fear that a drunk driver is in the sedan next to you, but what happens when DUIs are erased from the court's computer? That intoxicated driver may be able to put your life at risk again and again.More >>
Thursday, May 12 2011 6:01 PM EDT2011-05-12 22:01:02 GMT
A simple mistake of where you park could cost you hundreds of dollars in cash, but experts say there are things you can do to protect yourself and your wallet when it comes to getting your car back.More >>
Wednesday, May 11 2011 1:19 PM EDT2011-05-11 18:19:41 GMT
Two brothers sitting on a couch playing video games. It's a scene you'd find in millions of homes. But here, there's a problem.More >>
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