Thursday, November 17 2011 11:01 PM EST2011-11-18 04:01:03 GMT
It may be a buyer's market on the home front, but more people than ever are renting. It seems the safer route to go right now, but with rent rates creeping higher and higher, how can you be sure what you're getting is worth the money?More >>
Tuesday, November 8 2011 7:20 AM EST2011-11-08 12:20:39 GMT
Two Myrtle Beach nightclubs that neighbors have described as "crime magnets," are now closed, but people who live and work nearby are worried it won't last.More >>
Thursday, November 3 2011 11:01 PM EDT2011-11-04 03:01:06 GMT
We often only get a quick snapshot of crime, a quick look through the lens when devastation occurs, at neighbors or family dealing with a tragedy.More >>
Tuesday, November 1 2011 8:42 AM EDT2011-11-01 12:42:50 GMT
Texting has changed the way we communicate, and for kids growing up today, it's changed the way they're developing. There is no doubt kids these days are plugged in.More >>
Thursday, October 27 2011 11:01 PM EDT2011-10-28 03:01:10 GMT
Dozens of teens, taking over everything from convenience stores to shopping malls, and leaving with whatever they please, it happened in several cities this summer.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 >>
Thursday, May 5 2011 8:16 PM EDT2011-05-06 00:16:44 GMT
When you're investigating how South Carolina spends your tax dollars, your first stop shouldn't be the Governor's Mansion. It should be the State Capitol Building in Columbia.More >>
Friday, April 29 2011 7:38 AM EDT2011-04-29 12:38:29 GMT
You're building a house. Rather than shopping for the best equipment or greatest deal on supplies, you have an "approved" list of vendors, managed by the state from which you can make your purchase, whether they offer the best purchase option or not.More >>
Thursday, April 28 2011 6:33 PM EDT2011-04-28 22:33:30 GMT
The spokesperson for the Horry County School District is talking about the results of an investigation into discovering if local school district's teachers are missing too many classes.More >>
Friday, April 8 2011 12:41 AM EDT2011-04-08 04:41:36 GMT
Neighbors in one Surfside Beach community are absolutely ecstatic that the building they refer to as the "eyesore" has finally been burned down. All that remains are pieces of metal, some embers, and lots of ash.More >>
Friday, April 1 2011 8:05 AM EDT2011-04-01 13:05:07 GMT
WMBF News first brought you the story of the Surfside Beach eyesore, as residents called it, in November of last year. Horry County Fire Rescue recently received permission to burn down the building.More >>
Thursday, March 31 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-03-31 22:15:41 GMT
When you have a problem in your subdivision, or yard, you may reach out to the city, county or your Homeowner's or Property Owner's Association, but what if you don't feel you're getting any help?More >>
Thursday, March 24 2011 9:00 PM EDT2011-03-25 01:00:37 GMT
Inside a modest house in Socastee, SC, a veteran and his wife are in the battle of their lives. They're trying to save their home, and their marriage.More >>
Thursday, March 17 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-03-17 22:15:20 GMT
A viewer told WMBF News she bought a short lived computer from Surfside Computers. After doing some investigating, WMBF News learned the owner of that store is facing felony charges.More >>
Thursday, March 10 2011 6:05 PM EST2011-03-10 23:05:19 GMT
The Myrtle Beach Police Department had only one unsolved murder during 2009, and even with few details in the case, investigators are hoping someone will come forward to help them solve the murder at the Willow Run apartments.More >>
Thursday, March 3 2011 6:10 PM EST2011-03-03 23:10:51 GMT
There are roughly 850 registered offenders in Horry County and another 300 or so in Florence County. So WMBF News investigated who is tracking them, and we found out where your family could be most at risk.More >>
Tuesday, February 22 2011 8:28 PM EST2011-02-23 01:28:55 GMT
Students from Forestbrook Elementary School were able to take what they learned in the classrooms and bring it to life while on a trip to Crystal River, Florida where they dove into water and swam with manatees for a hands on experience.More >>
Thursday, February 17 2011 6:01 PM EST2011-02-17 23:01:00 GMT
Millions of tourists flock to the Grand Strand each year, and as the summer season gets closer, WMBFNews is taking a closer look at some of the biggest attractions soon to open.More >>
Thursday, February 10 2011 6:01 PM EST2011-02-10 23:01:04 GMT
It's probably one of the most dreaded chores of drivers today. When the gas light comes on, and you know it's time to fill the tank. It's not only time consuming, but it can drain your pockets with today's prices.More >>
Thursday, February 3 2011 6:10 PM EST2011-02-03 23:10:46 GMT
"…I leaned forward because I was in excruciating pain, and as I leaned forward my whole front of my upper jaw, my lower jaw, my teeth just all fell out. All fell out," Hunt remembers of that April morning.More >>
Thursday, January 20 2011 8:40 PM EST2011-01-21 01:40:13 GMT
A WMBF News investigation reveals some Grand Strand and Pee Dee colleges can't find thousands of dollars worth of equipment paid for with your money.More >>
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