Saturday, February 9 2013 8:09 PM EST2013-02-10 01:09:11 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Teens call it "legal weed," store owners market it as incense and concerned parents say one sex-oriented store draws teens in for synthetic "marijuana" with the risk of sexualMore >>
Teens call it "legal weed." Store owners market it as incense and concerned parents say one sex-oriented store draws teens in for synthetic "marijuana" with the risk of sexual activity. More >>
Thursday, December 27 2012 6:00 PM EST2012-12-27 23:00:14 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - It used to be only hotels and airlines changed their prices several times a day. But we found online retailers selling common household items are also making adjustments throughoutMore >>
It used to be only hotels and airlines changed their prices several times a day. But we found online retailers selling common household items are also making adjustments throughout the day, especially for appliances and electronics.More >>
Monday, December 17 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-12-18 04:00:15 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A 30-year-old father was gunned down in a Myrtle Beach motel room, and now the investigation has taken a deadly turn as another murder may be connected to this case. Myrtle BeachMore >>
A 30-year-old father was gunned down in a Myrtle Beach motel room, and now the investigation has taken a deadly turn as another murder may be connected to this case.More >>
Monday, December 10 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-12-11 04:00:12 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - For the first time ever, the family robbed by gun point and shot at during their Black Friday shopping trip in Myrtle Beach is speaking out. The night of the shooting outsideMore >>
For the first time ever, the family robbed by gun point and shot at during their Black Friday shopping trip in Myrtle Beach is speaking out.More >>
Monday, November 26 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-11-27 04:00:11 GMT
Some have called it the road to nowhere. We're talking about the Carolina Bays Parkway, also known as Highway 31. The South Carolina Department of Transportation insisted 31 would relieve congestion onMore >>
The picture painted of Highway 31 said it would be a limited access parkway that would take thousands of cars off busy Highway 17. So, what happened? Why has it taken 10 years? Why is it not done?
Monday, November 19 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-11-20 04:00:17 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The pregnancy test purchased at the dollar store says 'Over 99% Accurate' but the price is just one dollar. Is this a case of you get what you pay for or is the test as accurateMore >>
The pregnancy test purchased at the dollar store says ‘Over 99% Accurate' but the price is just one dollar. Is this a case of you get what you pay for or is the test as accurate as the label claims?More >>
Thursday, November 15 2012 6:00 PM EST2012-11-15 23:00:19 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - In an emergency, every second counts. But what if your first responders were stuck in traffic, waiting for the right truck to show up or worse yet, understaffed. All are veryMore >>
In an emergency, every second counts. But what if your first responders were stuck in traffic, waiting for the right truck to show up or worse yet, understaffed.More >>
Thursday, November 8 2012 6:00 PM EST2012-11-08 23:00:22 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH (wmbf) What would you say if we told you you're wasting hundreds of dollars every year protecting your home from a disaster? more importantly what would you do? the company now insuring yourMore >>
There are four specific kinds of home insurance claims that will send insurers running the other way, and push up your premiums for years to come.More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-11-06 04:00:23 GMT
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - It was a brutal double murder in a quiet Pee Dee neighborhood, but nearly a year and a half later, no one is behind bars for the crime and court documents show a case fullMore >>
It was a brutal double murder in a quiet Pee Dee neighborhood, but nearly a year and a half later, no one is behind bars for the crime and court documents show a case full of twists and turns.More >>
Monday, October 29 2012 11:01 PM EDT2012-10-30 03:01:33 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH (WMBF) Unexpected, tragic, unforgivable. These are some of the words airline passengers used to describe the collapse of Direct Air back in April of this year. Without notice the airlineMore >>
Unexpected, tragic, unforgivable. These are some of the words airline passengers used to describe the collapse of Direct Air back in April of this year. More >>
Monday, October 1 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-10-02 03:00:22 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) It's a story about a lost and found… but not just any lost and found. This one is filled with an item many in fact swear they could never do without. Each year, hundreds of thousandsMore >>
It's a story about a lost and found, but not just any lost and found. This one is filled with an item many in fact swear they could never do without. Each year, hundreds of thousands of laptop computers are left at airports.More >>
Thursday, September 27 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-09-28 03:00:33 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - There are certain times in our lives when things just seem to fall into place. No reason, no explanation. For Joey Nappi, his story of fate is spellbinding. It's an answer thatMore >>
There are certain times in our lives when things just seem to fall into place. No reason, no explanation. For Joey Nappi, his story of fate is spellbinding.More >>
Monday, September 24 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-09-25 03:00:29 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - An ATM that will wish you a happy birthday, sell you stamps, and still spit out the money you need? It exists, and that's not all. "Being able to choose what language you wouldMore >>
An ATM that will wish you a happy birthday, sell you stamps, and still spit out the money you need? It exists, and that's not all.More >>
Monday, September 17 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-09-18 03:00:57 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Luxury hotels and condos line Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, attracting millions of people and bringing in big money. But one project is half-built and has been an eyesore forMore >>
Luxury hotels and condos line Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, attracting millions of people and bringing in big money. But one project is half-built and has been an eyesore for nearly six years now.More >>
Thursday, September 13 2012 6:00 PM EDT2012-09-13 22:00:28 GMT
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - Heading off to college is an accomplishment hundreds of thousands of people can say they are proud to have achieved. Unfortunately, a little more than half of college students nationwideMore >>
Unfortunately, a little more than half of college students nationwide end up dropping out, leaving one Grand Strand university with the need to develop a plan to assist students with unforeseen challenges while lowering its own dropout rate.More >>
Wednesday, September 12 2012 9:03 AM EDT2012-09-12 13:03:55 GMT
Those who bought into timeshare properties are quickly finding they were not the "investment" many were led to believe. Now hundreds are practically giving their timeshares away to get out from under the fees. More >>
Those who bought into timeshare properties are quickly finding they were not the "investment" many were led to believe. Now hundreds are practically giving their timeshares away to get out from under the fees.More >>
Thursday, September 6 2012 6:01 PM EDT2012-09-06 22:01:51 GMT
We've all heard of pre-nuptial agreements, but the latest "contract" to gain steam among spouses isn't signed until after the honeymoon is over!More >>
We've all heard of pre-nuptial agreements, but the latest "contract" to gain steam among spouses isn't signed until after the honeymoon is over!More >>
Wednesday, August 29 2012 3:45 PM EDT2012-08-29 19:45:17 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) 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 beforeMore >>
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 >>
Monday, August 27 2012 11:01 PM EDT2012-08-28 03:01:00 GMT
Thanks to the new "Friend Verifier" app on facebook you can scan your current friends and any friend requests against the National Sex Offender Registry.More >>
Thanks to the new "Friend Verifier" app on facebook you can scan your current friends and any friend requests against the National Sex Offender Registry.More >>
Monday, August 20 2012 6:00 PM EDT2012-08-20 22:00:51 GMT
SOUTH CAROLINA (WMBF) - Two hundred fifty million photos are uploaded each day to Facebook, that's roughly 3,000 pictures each second. That doesn't include other sites, from Instagram to Pinterest. YourMore >>
Two hundred fifty million photos are uploaded each day to Facebook, that's roughly 3,000 pictures each second. That doesn't include other sites, from Instagram to Pinterest.More >>
Monday, August 13 2012 6:00 PM EDT2012-08-13 22:00:45 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - You want your child to be safe at school, but from the time they head out the front door until they get on the school bus, they could be a walking target. Six sex offenders liveMore >>
You want your child to be safe at school, but from the time they head out the front door until they get on the school bus, they could be a walking target.More >>
Thursday, August 9 2012 6:00 PM EDT2012-08-09 22:00:33 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - When you head to downtown Myrtle Beach for a day out, you probably think about hitting the beach, shopping or eating at one of the restaurants. What you probably don't plan forMore >>
When you head to downtown Myrtle Beach for a day out, you probably think about hitting the beach, shopping or eating at one of the restaurants. What you probably don't plan for is a parking ticket on your windshield when you get back to your car.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 6:01 PM EDT2012-08-07 22:01:05 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Imagine walking down a street. A car drives by, snatches your purse and drags you several feet. This happened just weeks ago in Myrtle Beach. Purse snatchings and robberies byMore >>
Imagine walking down a street. A car drives by, snatches your purse and drags you several feet. This happened just weeks ago in Myrtle Beach.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 7:37 AM EDT2012-08-07 11:37:41 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) When one of the Grand Strand's oldest and most respected used car dealerships suddenly disappeared, there was no notice, no explaination and no details of why Lavin Cars was hereMore >>
When one of the Grand Strand's oldest and most respected used car dealerships suddenly disappeared, there was no notice, no explanation and no details of why Lavin Cars was here one day and gone the next.More >>
Friday, August 3 2012 6:00 PM EDT2012-08-03 22:00:31 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - It's an old age piece of advice: If you look around and don't see someone who looks like they could be a crime victim, it's probably you. That advice has never been more relevantMore >>
It's an old age piece of advice: If you look around and don't see someone who looks like they could be a crime victim, it's probably you.More >>
Thursday, August 2 2012 8:55 PM EDT2012-08-03 00:55:17 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - There are more pools in the Grand Strand than anywhere else in the state. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Health is responsible for making sure every pool is safeMore >>
Through the Freedom of Information Act, WMBF News pulled inspection reports for several pools in the Grand Strand. Of the seven reports obtained, four of the pools were closed this summer.More >>
Wednesday, August 1 2012 6:00 PM EDT2012-08-01 22:00:34 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) Very few people know about or have ever seen the inside of the storage closet across the hall from the Horry County Coroner. What's inside, cleaners, body bags, latex gloves andMore >>
Very few people know about or have ever seen the inside of the storage closet across the hall from the Horry County Coroner. What's inside may not surprise you: cleaners, body bags, latex gloves and other tools of the trade for his job.More >>
Wednesday, August 1 2012 7:55 AM EDT2012-08-01 11:55:36 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - In a WMBF News Investigation, we uncover the Federal Government is giving incarcerated prisoners a one way ticket for a bus or plane, without any supervision. Shockingly, theyMore >>
Over the last three years, the Federal Bureau of Prisons admits it transferred 90,000 inmates unescorted on commercial buses, taxis and planes. Meaning no handcuffs, no guard and no supervision.More >>
Monday, July 30 2012 6:00 PM EDT2012-07-30 22:00:46 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Law enforcement agencies in Horry County say prostitution is a crime that often leads to drugs, assaults and even murder. Only WMBF News cameras were rolling during a SurfsideMore >>
Law enforcement agencies in Horry County say prostitution is a crime that often leads to drugs, assaults and even murder. Only WMBF News cameras were rolling during a Surfside Beach prostitution sting last Thursday.More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 3:04 PM EDT2012-07-24 19:04:36 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) From time to time, you hear a story of such amazing timing that it stops you in your tracks. The story of Grace, is one of them. For first responder, Marc Hadden seeing the unusualMore >>
From time to time, you hear a story of such amazing timing that it stops you in your tracks. The story of Grace, is one of them.More >>
Monday, July 23 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-07-24 03:00:52 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) If you have just gotten your bills in the mail and you are cringing at how much it is going to cost you to pay them, there are five phone calls you can make that can save you money.More >>
If you have just gotten your bills in the mail and you are cringing at how much it is going to cost you to pay them, there are five phone calls you can make that can save you money.More >>
Monday, July 16 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-07-17 03:00:37 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - If you've been avoiding the beach this summer because you're still working to turn a bulging belly into a bikini body and you've tried diet after diet, WMBF News is helping youMore >>
If you've been avoiding the beach this summer because you're still working to turn a bulging belly into a bikini body and you've tried diet after diet, WMBF News is helping you out.More >>
Tuesday, July 10 2012 4:54 PM EDT2012-07-10 20:54:21 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - When a hurricane is barreling towards the Grand Strand coast, there's little time to second guess how you're going to get to safety. Something as simple as a $1.99 map and 30More >>
When a hurricane is barreling towards the Grand Strand coast, there's little time to second guess how you're going to get to safety.More >>
Thursday, June 28 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-06-29 03:00:38 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) Wouldn't it be nice if your commute to work consisted of stepping out of the kitchen for a cup of coffee into your home office. Thanks to the internet, more people are doing thatMore >>
Wouldn't it be nice if your commute to work consisted of stepping out of the kitchen for a cup of coffee into your home office?More >>
Tuesday, June 26 2012 12:12 PM EDT2012-06-26 16:12:35 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) You probably see mopeds and scooters weaving in and out of traffic on major roads every day. They are a nuisance to many drivers, but also dangerous for riders taking them in trafficMore >>
Mopeds and scooters can be seen weaving in and out of traffic on major roads every day, and you might be surprised at some of the laws protecting these bikes on major highways.More >>
Monday, June 18 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-06-19 03:00:54 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) Americans are struggling with healthcare, whether it's living without insurance, the long wait once you're in the office or trying to find the right specialist, the fight to stayMore >>
Americans are struggling with healthcare, whether it's living without insurance, the long wait once you're in the office or trying to find the right specialist, the fight to stay healthy can be overwhelming.More >>
Tuesday, June 12 2012 2:45 AM EDT2012-06-12 06:45:21 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) There are more than 1.4 million gang members involved in crime according to the FBI, and it's estimated that two out of every five of those members, is a teenager or a child. ItMore >>
There are more than 1.4 million gang members involved in crime according to the FBI, and it's estimated that two out of every five of those members, is a teenager or a child.More >>
Monday, June 4 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-06-05 03:00:42 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH (WMBF) Are you fed up with fees? First the airlines made headlines by charging for things that used to be free. Then it was the banks. And now get ready: we've found hotels are checkingMore >>
Are you fed up with fees? First the airlines made headlines by charging for things that used to be free. Then it was the banks. And now get ready: we've found hotels are checking in on this fee frenzy.More >>
Monday, May 28 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-05-29 03:00:48 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) Now that summer has "unofficially" started, almost everyone will be eating healthy and working out. Part of the workout routine for many is to add a sports or weight loss supplement.More >>
Now that summer has "unofficially" started, almost everyone will be eating healthy and working out. Part of the workout routine for many is to add a sports or weight loss supplement.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:50 AM EDT2012-05-23 11:50:19 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) More than 300 people have been killed this year on South Carolina roads, with a handful of deadly crashes locally in the past few weeks. Most alarming to authorities is that severalMore >>
More than 300 people have been killed this year on South Carolina roads, with a handful of deadly crashes locally in the past few weeks. Most alarming to authorities is that several of the fatal crashes involved DUIs.More >>
Friday, May 18 2012 4:40 AM EDT2012-05-18 08:40:49 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) No one likes to suffer through a day with a runny nose, sore muscles or a headache. When you're down for the count, it's important to have medicine that gets you back on your feetMore >>
No one likes to suffer through a day with a runny nose, sore muscles or a headache. When you're down for the count, it's important to have medicine that gets you back on your feet fast.More >>
Thursday, May 17 2012 7:14 PM EDT2012-05-17 23:14:27 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) These days almost everyone has a cell phone or a land line, or both, which means everyone, including those with pre-paid plans, is paying a Universal Service Fee (USF) on the monthlyMore >>
Roughly $2 billion a year from the Universal Service Fee on the bottom of your phone bill is collected, and now the debate of using that money to continue to provide free cell phones to the poor is heating up.More >>
Friday, May 11 2012 4:40 AM EDT2012-05-11 08:40:19 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) Warmer temperatures mean you'll start spending more time outdoors, but if you're not careful you could get burned at the drugstore on three essential products you need to make itMore >>
We put three different products to the test – sunscreen, aloe and ant spray – to see if it's really worth splurging on name brands, or if going generic will save you money without sacrificing quality.More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 6:00 PM EDT2012-05-10 22:00:54 GMT
By Chandi Lowry - bio | email MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - People spend a lot of money on big ticket items, like televisions and computers, but there is a good chance the product has already been used byMore >>
People spend a lot of money on big ticket items, like televisions and computers, but there is a good chance the product has already been used by someone else.More >>
Monday, May 7 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-05-08 03:00:45 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) From restaurant servers to lifeguard stands, soon thousands of foreign students will pack their bags and fill part-time jobs on the Grand Strand. Some say those students are takingMore >>
From restaurant servers to lifeguard stands, soon thousands of foreign students will pack their bags and fill part-time jobs on the Grand Strand.More >>
Friday, May 4 2012 4:40 AM EDT2012-05-04 08:40:40 GMT
HORRY COUNTY (WMBF) Getting your house spotless isn't easy, and when you spend hours scrubbing, sweeping and wiping, you want to know the products you use work. Juggling a family of five and a careerMore >>
Getting your house spotless isn't easy, and when you spend hours scrubbing, sweeping and wiping, you want to know the products you use work.More >>
Thursday, May 3 2012 6:01 PM EDT2012-05-03 22:01:16 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) Baby monitors can be a great asset for parents trying to keep a watchful eye over their little ones, but have you ever thought about who might be watching you? "I saw arms reachMore >>
Baby monitors can be a great asset for parents trying to keep a watchful eye over their little ones, but have you ever thought about who might be watching you?More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-05-01 03:00:51 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) As tourists flock to the Grand Strand by the millions over the spring and summer months, the chances of becoming a crime victim increase. WMBF News Anchor Michael Maely talkedMore >>
As tourists flock to the Grand Strand by the millions over the spring and summer months, the chances of becoming a crime victim increase.More >>
Friday, April 27 2012 4:40 AM EDT2012-04-27 08:40:20 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Your grocery tab is one of the biggest expenses you have to budget for each month, but staying loyal to your favorite food brands could have you throwing money right out theMore >>
Your grocery tab is one of the biggest expenses you have to budget for each month, but staying loyal to your favorite food brands could have you throwing money right out the window.More >>
Thursday, April 19 2012 6:00 PM EDT2012-04-19 22:00:45 GMT
It can change a family's life in an instant. It comes without warning and can be deadly. But there are things you can do to be prepared in case of a fire in your home.More >>
Wednesday, February 29 2012 10:06 AM EST2012-02-29 15:06:26 GMT
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 >>
Wednesday, February 29 2012 10:04 AM EST2012-02-29 15:04:40 GMT
Admit it. You've Hoovered up your lunch at your desk and snuck one or maybe two of a co-worker's birthday brownies. And if your weight is paying the price, you're not alone.More >>
Thursday, February 23 2012 6:01 PM EST2012-02-23 23:01:11 GMT
The active lifestyle Mary Bland had for years, changed when she fell off of a ladder while redecorating her Maryland home. A resulting surgery would change her life dramatically.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-02-22 04:00:50 GMT
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 >>
Thursday, February 16 2012 6:00 PM EST2012-02-16 23:00:59 GMT
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 >>
Monday, February 13 2012 11:01 PM EST2012-02-14 04:01:08 GMT
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 >>
Thursday, February 9 2012 6:27 PM EST2012-02-09 23:27:27 GMT
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 >>
Thursday, February 2 2012 6:01 PM EST2012-02-02 23:01:01 GMT
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 >>
Monday, January 16 2012 6:00 PM EST2012-01-16 23:00:59 GMT
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 >>
Friday, January 6 2012 9:12 AM EST2012-01-06 14:12:32 GMT
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 >>
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