Thursday, February 14 2013 12:26 PM EST2013-02-14 17:26:00 GMT
RED SPRINGS, NC (WMBF) - Two mothers are dead as their sons recover in a hospital from a shooting the Robeson County Sheriff's Office believes may have been domestic in nature. It unclear who called 911More >>
Two mothers are dead as their sons recover in a hospital from a shooting the Robeson County Sheriff's Office believes may have been domestic in nature.
Thursday, February 7 2013 4:31 PM EST2013-02-07 21:31:50 GMT
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Two murder suspects wanted out of North Carolina are now behind bars, thanks to deputies with the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office. Georgetown County investigators assistedMore >>
Two murder suspects wanted out of North Carolina are now behind bars, thanks to deputies with the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office.More >>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 1:55 PM EST2013-02-05 18:55:53 GMT
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WMBF) – Brunswick County Sheriff's officials are warning residents about a rash of vehicle break-ins, specifically in the area of Calabash Drive, Springhill Plantation and OceansideMore >>
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WMBF) – Brunswick County Sheriff's officials are warning residents about a rash of vehicle break-ins, specifically in the area of Calabash Drive, Springhill Plantation and OceansideMore >>
Friday, February 1 2013 5:20 PM EST2013-02-01 22:20:20 GMT
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF) - A suspected arson on Martin Luther King Day has investigators on the hunt for a known gang member. On Jan. 21 at 6:35 p.m., flames broke out in a home on the 1900 block ofMore >>
A suspected arson on Martin Luther King Day has investigators on the hunt for a known gang member.More >>
Wednesday, January 30 2013 12:21 PM EST2013-01-30 17:21:34 GMT
LAURINBURG, NC (WMBF) - Police in Laurinburg are looking for as many as several suspects after a man was found gunned down Wednesday morning. The possible shooting was reported to police around 1 a.m.More >>
Police in Laurinburg are looking for as many as several suspects after a man was found gunned down Wednesday morning.More >>
Tuesday, January 22 2013 2:20 PM EST2013-01-22 19:20:48 GMT
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WMBF) – A man who turned himself in to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office for allegedly possessing child pornography now faces six counts of third-degree sexual exploitation ofMore >>
A man who turned himself in to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office for allegedly possessing child pornography now faces six counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of minor.More >>
Tuesday, January 22 2013 10:00 AM EST2013-01-22 15:00:53 GMT
LAURINBURG, NC (WMBF) - After a month of searching for an attempted murder suspect, Laurinburg Police have placed a 33-year-old man behind bars. The victim in that attempted murder was found lying onMore >>
After a month of searching for an attempted murder suspect, Laurinburg Police have placed a 33-year-old man behind bars.More >>
Monday, January 14 2013 4:12 PM EST2013-01-14 21:12:27 GMT
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF) - The Robeson County Sheriff's Office is on the hunt for suspects after reporting a second homicide within a week. Interim Chief of Detectives Capt. Anthony Thompson says theMore >>
After making three arrests, the Robeson County Sheriff's Office continues to hunt for suspects after reporting a second homicides within a week. More >>
Friday, January 4 2013 8:55 AM EST2013-01-04 13:55:22 GMT
LAURINBURG, NC (WMBF) - Police in Laurinburg have released the photo of a man they believe robbed a convenience store, assaulting the store's clerk with his weapon. The masked suspect entered the ShopMore >>
Police in Laurinburg have released the photo of a man they believe robbed a convenience store, assaulting the store's clerk with his weapon.More >>
Sunday, December 30 2012 9:38 AM EST2012-12-30 14:38:23 GMT
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WMBF) - A nurse working for Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is facing charges for trying to forge prescriptions. Deputies with the Columbus County Sheriff's Office say AnthonyMore >>
A nurse working for Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is facing charges for trying to forge prescriptions.More >>
Thursday, December 13 2012 12:25 PM EST2012-12-13 17:25:41 GMT
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF) - A Maxton man is facing charges after police say he cut power lines in Fairmont. According to Robeson County Sheriff's Office spokesman Major Howard Branch, three men were seenMore >>
A Maxton man is facing charges after police say he cut power lines in Fairmont.More >>
Monday, December 10 2012 8:57 AM EST2012-12-10 13:57:54 GMT
One month after being hospitalized with injuries received from a severe beating, a 63-year-old woman has died and her boyfriend is expected to face steeper charges. More >>
Police in Laurinburg are charging a man with murder after they say he severely beat his 63-year-old girlfriend. More >>
Thursday, December 6 2012 1:04 PM EST2012-12-06 18:04:19 GMT
ROWLAND, NC (WMBF) - A 68-year-old woman is recovering from a beating, and her son is in jail facing charges. Major Branch with the Robeson County Sheriff's Office tells WMBF News that 41-year-old DavidMore >>
A 68-year-old woman is recovering from a beating, and her son is in jail facing charges.More >>
Tuesday, November 6 2012 6:41 PM EST2012-11-06 23:41:52 GMT
LUMBERTON, NC (WMBF) - A North Carolina man is spending time behind bars after being charged with sexually assaulting a teenager. Lt. Kathy Torre with the Robeson County Sheriff's Office tells WMBF NewsMore >>
A North Carolina man is spending time behind bars after being charged with sexually assaulting a teenager.More >>
Thursday, November 1 2012 1:40 PM EDT2012-11-01 17:40:50 GMT
PEMBROKE, NC (WMBF) - An apparent act of revenge has landed one Pembroke man behind bars. According to Lt. Duckworth with the Robeson County Sheriff's Office, Jessie Locklear Jr. was found setting fireMore >>
An apparent act of revenge has landed one Pembroke man behind bars.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 3:44 PM EDT2012-10-25 19:44:40 GMT
NORTH CAROLINA (WMBF) – Police in Roanoke Rapids are searching for a Myrtle Beach man they believe robbed a North Carolina bank, and attempted to steal from another bank the day before. According to theMore >>
Authorities in North Carolina have located the Myrtle Beach man they believe robbed a North Carolina bank, and attempted to steal from another bank the day before. More >>
Monday, October 22 2012 2:15 PM EDT2012-10-22 18:15:49 GMT
LUMBERTON, NC (WMBF) - The Lumberton Police Department has arrested a teenager in the murder of a Lumberton man earlier this month. On Oct. 4, Lumberton Police Officers responded to a call concerningMore >>
The Lumberton Police Department has arrested a teenager in the murder of a Lumberton man earlier this month.More >>
Friday, October 19 2012 10:19 AM EDT2012-10-19 14:19:44 GMT
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WMBF) - Officials with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office say they are working to find a suspected felon and need the public's help. Brunswick County Sheriff's Detectives areMore >>
Officials with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office say they are working to find a suspected felon and need the public's help.More >>
Saturday, October 13 2012 10:33 AM EDT2012-10-13 14:33:45 GMT
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WMBF) - Around 10:16 p.m. Friday evening, Deputies with the Brunswick County Sheriff's office received reports of a stabbing in the Supply area of Brunswick County. Deputies reportedMore >>
Around 10:16 p.m. Friday evening, Deputies with the Brunswick County Sheriff's office received reports of a stabbing in the Supply area of Brunswick County.More >>
Wednesday, October 10 2012 11:59 AM EDT2012-10-10 15:59:56 GMT
LAURINBURG, NC (WMBF) - The Laurinburg Police Department has one suspect in custody and is searching for the second person they believe is responsible for an armed robbery. Police have arrested JoshuaMore >>
The Laurinburg Police Department has one suspect in custody and is searching for the second person they believe is responsible for an armed robbery.More >>
Monday, October 1 2012 2:16 PM EDT2012-10-01 18:16:44 GMT
Police in Laurinburg were investigating three shootings that occurred in the city through the night between Sept. 20 and Sept. 21. Two arrests have been made, and another shooter has been identified. More >>
Police in Laurinburg were investigating three shootings that occurred in the city through the night between Sept. 20 and Sept. 21. Two arrests have been made, and another shooter has been identified. More >>
Monday, September 24 2012 2:12 PM EDT2012-09-24 18:12:58 GMT
Even with a recent change in leadership, police in Robeson County are coming together to bring justice to the families of those that have lost members to homicide.More >>
Even with a recent change in leadership, police in Robeson County are coming together to bring justice to the families of those that have lost members to homicide.More >>
Thursday, September 20 2012 6:05 PM EDT2012-09-20 22:05:00 GMT
ROBESON, COUNTY (WMBF) -The man murdered near Maxton, North Carolina was found by his neighbor early Wednesday morning. The 44 year old man was found dead inside his home, off of Hwy 130. His neighbor,More >>
The man murdered near Maxton, North Carolina was found by his neighbor early Wednesday morning.More >>
Monday, September 17 2012 11:40 AM EDT2012-09-17 15:40:35 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Police said an apparent homicide in north Charlotte late Thursday night was no random act of violence. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police went to The Oaks Apartments just off Harris Boulevard
Police are looking for the husband of a woman killed overnight in Charlotte. WBTV uncovered the man is a former death row inmate.More >>
Monday, September 10 2012 9:11 AM EDT2012-09-10 13:11:18 GMT
LAURINBURG, NC (WMBF) - Police in Laurinburg are actively searching for the man they say assaulted his ex-girlfriend and her friend with a shovel. Lt. Marc Godwin, spokesman for the Laurinburg PoliceMore >>
Police in Laurinburg are actively searching for the man they say assaulted his ex-girlfriend and her friend with a shovel.More >>
Wednesday, September 5 2012 2:03 PM EDT2012-09-05 18:03:20 GMT
Authorities in North Carolina have captured one murder suspect and are on the hunt for the second suspect in connection with a Lumberton man shooting's death.More >>
Authorities in North Carolina have captured one murder suspect and are on the hunt for the second suspect in connection with a Lumberton man shooting's death.More >>
Authorities in Rowan County have released a 13-year-old boy to the custody of his mother after he threatened his live-in baby sitter with a steak knife when she asked him about his homework.More >>
Authorities in Rowan County have released a 13-year-old boy to the custody of his mother after he threatened his live-in baby sitter with a steak knife when she asked him about his homework.More >>
Friday, August 17 2012 3:32 PM EDT2012-08-17 19:32:30 GMT
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF) - A man accused in a 2009 murder in Robeson County was charged with the crime the day he was released from jail in another North Carolina county. Major Howard Branch with theMore >>
A man accused in a 2009 murder in Robeson County was charged with the crime the day he was released from jail in another North Carolina county.More >>
Thursday, August 16 2012 2:18 PM EDT2012-08-16 18:18:50 GMT
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) A man accused of killing his friend in 2009 has pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges. Horry County Public Index records show 61-year-old Thomas Edward Shipplett of Ash, NC pleadedMore >>
A man accused of killing his friend in 2009 has pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges. More >>
Thursday, August 16 2012 2:18 PM EDT2012-08-16 18:18:41 GMT
LAURINBURG, NC (WMBF) – A North Carolina man is facing attempted rape charges after police say he tried to force entry into a woman's home with a knife. Lt. Mark Godwin, spokesman for the Laurinburg PoliceMore >>
A North Carolina man is facing attempted rape charges after police say he tried to force entry into a woman's home with a knife.More >>
Monday, August 13 2012 1:39 PM EDT2012-08-13 17:39:59 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Wilmington Police Chief Ralph Evangelous will hold a press conference on Thursday to make an important announcement about a pending homicide investigation, according to WPD spokespersonMore >>
Late Friday, Wilmington Police announced a sixth arrest in connection with the death of Zhen Bo Liu last week. Testimony revealed Friday that one man shot Liu in the foot, while another shot him in the face. More picture inside.More >>
Wednesday, August 1 2012 9:01 PM EDT2012-08-02 01:01:37 GMT
BRUNSWICK, NC (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office is searching for three individuals who are wanted in connection to a shooting. On July 26, deputies responded to 593 Makatoka Road after receivingMore >>
Two of three shooting suspects wanted by the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office were captured in Louisiana. More >>
Wednesday, July 18 2012 4:35 PM EDT2012-07-18 20:35:43 GMT
LUMBERTON, NC (WMBF) - Details are emerging after a police officer was reportedly shot in Lumberton Tuesday morning. Captain Barnes with the Lumberton Police Department tells WMBF News that one officerMore >>
The Robeson County District Attorney's Office stated Wednesday it will seek the death penalty in the case of the fatal shooting of an off-duty Lumberton Police officer.More >>
Wednesday, July 18 2012 4:00 PM EDT2012-07-18 20:00:54 GMT
CALABASH, NC (WMBF) - At the conclusion of a six month investigation, the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office has arrested two employees of a Calabash dental practice for embezzlement. Del Routh, spokesmanMore >>
At the conclusion of a six month investigation, the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office has arrested two employees of a Calabash dental practice for embezzlement.More >>
Wednesday, July 18 2012 2:08 PM EDT2012-07-18 18:08:36 GMT
LUMBERTON, NC (WMBF) - The Robeson County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a couple was discovered dead in their home by a family member. Major Howard Branch with the Robeson County Sheriff's OfficeMore >>
The Robeson County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a couple was discovered dead in their home by a family member.More >>
Friday, July 6 2012 11:40 AM EDT2012-07-06 15:40:36 GMT
LAURINBURG, NC (WMBF) One man is dead and a woman has been injured following a shooting in Laurinburg Tuesday night. Officials with the Laurinburg Police Department tell WMBF News that the shooting occurredMore >>
The man wanted in connection to the shooting death of a man and woman in Laurinburg has turned himself in. More >>
Thursday, July 5 2012 3:26 PM EDT2012-07-05 19:26:50 GMT
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF) - Six men from North and South Carolina are facing charges for their alleged involvement in a dog fighting ring after criminal indictments were handed down from a Grand Jury. AMore >>
Six men from North and South Carolina are facing charges for their alleged involvement in a dog fighting ring after criminal indictments were handed down from a Grand Jury.More >>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 11:35 AM EDT2012-07-03 15:35:15 GMT
LUMBERTON, NC (WMBF) – A sweet 16 bash in Robeson County over the weekend left one young man from Pembroke dead, and authorities on the hunt for a suspect. Major Howard Branch, spokesman for the RobesonMore >>
A sweet 16 bash in Robeson County over the weekend left one young man from Pembroke dead, and authorities on the hunt for a suspect.More >>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 11:35 AM EDT2012-07-03 15:35:11 GMT
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF) – After allegedly stabbing his girlfriend multiple times with a screwdriver, one Robeson County teen is facing charges for attempted murder. Major Howard Branch, spokesman forMore >>
After allegedly stabbing his girlfriend multiple times with a screwdriver, one Robeson County teen is facing charges for attempted murder.More >>
Friday, June 22 2012 1:56 PM EDT2012-06-22 17:56:14 GMT
LUMBERTON, NC (WMBF) One Lumberton man appeared in court Friday after police say he attempted to torch an internet gaming café occupied by eight people. Lt. Brian Duckworth, spokesman for the RobesonMore >>
One Lumberton man appeared in court Friday after police say he attempted to torch an internet gaming café occupied by eight people.More >>
Thursday, June 21 2012 1:35 PM EDT2012-06-21 17:35:27 GMT
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF) A Maxton man is behind bars for allegedly torching the home he shared with his girlfriend. Lieutenant Duckworth, spokesman for the Robeson County Sheriff's Office, tells WMBFMore >>
A Maxton man is behind bars for allegedly torching the home he shared with his girlfriend.More >>
Tuesday, June 19 2012 2:09 PM EDT2012-06-19 18:09:00 GMT
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF) The Robeson County Sheriff's Office is investigating after an elderly Pembroke man was found dead near his home Friday. Captain Anthony Thompson, spokesman for the Robeson CountyMore >>
The Robeson County Sheriff's Office is investigating after an elderly Pembroke man was found dead near his home Friday.More >>
Tuesday, June 19 2012 2:08 PM EDT2012-06-19 18:08:56 GMT
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF) The Robeson County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man found his son apparently shot to death in his home Saturday. Captain Anthony Thompson, spokesman for the RobesonMore >>
The Robeson County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man found his son apparently shot to death in his home Saturday.More >>
Monday, June 18 2012 5:17 PM EDT2012-06-18 21:17:53 GMT
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WMBF) Three Brunswick County residents are facing charges after a tip lead authorities to discover a working methamphetamine lab in a home in Supply, NC. Del Routh, spokesman forMore >>
Three North Carolina residents are facing charges after a tip lead authorities to discover a working methamphetamine lab in a home in Supply. More >>
WINNABOW, NC (WECT) John Patrick Heller pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a Brunswick County courtroom Thursday. Heller was accused of killing his 61-year-old father inside their home in 2011. Heller,More >>
John Patrick Heller pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a Brunswick County courtroom Thursday. More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:33:36 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol has reported a fatal accident in Horry County near the intersection of Hwy 22 and Hwy 90. The Horry County Coroner's office said 81-year-oldMore >>
The South Carolina Highway Patrol has reported a fatal accident in Horry County near the intersection of Hwy 22 and Hwy 90.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:33:21 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Three separate women were arrested in Myrtle Beach between 7:20 p.m. Friday night and 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Each of the women was charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure,More >>
Three separate women were arrested in Myrtle Beach between 7:20 p.m. Friday night and 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Each of the women was charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure, all for baring their backsides, according to the Myrtle Beach Police.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:12:56 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Two people were killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and a car Friday evening, an official with Myrtle Beach Police Department confirmed. WMBF News is on the scene ofMore >>
Two people were killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and a car Friday evening, an official with Myrtle Beach Police Department confirmed.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 3:01 PM EDT2013-05-25 19:01:31 GMT
FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) – Children love riding bicycles, skateboards and other wheeled transporters in the summertime, and McLeod Health in Florence issued a list of things to consider before your child hopsMore >>
Children love riding bicycles, skateboards and other wheeled transporters in the summertime, and McLeod Health in Florence issued a list of things to consider before your child hops on theirs to help keep them safe.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-05-25 18:53:38 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – The Myrtle Beach Police reported an incident involving a man who was a victim of Strong-Armed Robbery near the Boardwalk Beach Resort on Ocean Blvd. around 1 a.m. Saturday morning. TheMore >>
The Myrtle Beach Police reported an incident involving a man who was a victim of Strong-Armed Robbery near the Boardwalk Beach Resort on Ocean Blvd. around 1 a.m. Saturday morning.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-25 16:47:26 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - At least two 911 calls were made Wednesday May 15th, prior to a fatal crash.The accident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on Prestwick Club Drive, off Highway 544. The driver ofMore >>
At least two 911 calls were made Wednesday May 15th, prior to a fatal crash.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:50:55 GMT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A man wanted for killing his girlfriend's sister after the 3 of them got into a fight at a Columbia nightclub has turned himself in. Richland County deputies say 30-year-old JacobieMore >>
A man wanted for killing his girlfriend's sister after the 3 of them got into a fight at a Columbia nightclub has turned himself in.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:23 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:23:48 GMT
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – A head-on collision on US Highway 378 in Florence County Friday night resulted in the fatality of both drivers, according to the South Carolina Dept. of Public Safety. AccordingMore >>
A head-on collision on US Highway 378 in Florence County Friday night resulted in the fatality of both drivers, according to the South Carolina Dept. of Public Safety.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-05-25 14:22:19 GMT
Myrtle Beach (WMBF) - With summer break right around the corner, the last thing you child wants to hear is that you signed them up for tutoring the Rogers family knows just how important tutoring can be.More >>
With summer break right around the corner, the last thing your child wants to hear is that you signed them up for tutoring, but families like the Rogers' knows just how important tutoring can be. Their 7-year-old son Christian struggled through first grade with reading. At one time, the family thought he might be held back, but after months of one-on-one tutoring he's doing much better.More >>