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COVID-19 testing opportunities available in Grand Strand, Pee Dee

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is offering several opportunities for residents in the Grand Strand and the Pee Dee to get a COVID-19 test this week.

WMBF News Staff

Published 55m at 9:07 AM

Portion of Ocean Highway in Pawleys Island closed as crews work multi-vehicle crash

Horry County to perform routine test of scanner that counts absentee ballots

‘Drift A Coastal Eatery’ opens along the Grand Strand, has positions available

Myrtle Beach staff to plant dozens of trees in downtown area

CDC highlights safety tips for in-person voting amid pandemic

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reminding Americans to be cautious while voting.

CNN Staff

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Associated Press

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Katherine Phillips

Published 4h at 5:30 AM

FIRST ALERT: Zeta to become a hurricane today

Tropical Storm Zeta has now formed, making it the 27th named storm of the season.

Andrew Dockery

Published 4h at 5:09 AM

FIRST ALERT: Comfortable start to the week, watching our next rain chance

It's a nice and comfortable start to the week. When does the next rain chance arrive? Andrew has the answer in your First Alert forecast.

Andrew Dockery

Published 5h at 4:59 AM

One in custody following possible stabbing in Myrtle Beach that injured one

Myrtle Beach police are investigating an assault Sunday afternoon that left one person injured.

Brad Dickerson

Published October 25, 2020 at 5:37 PM

Crash in Longs sends one to the hospital

A single-vehicle crash with entrapment Sunday afternoon in Longs sent one person to the hospital, authorities said.

WMBF News Staff

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Democrats ask Pence to skip Barrett vote over COVID-19 risk

With no real power to stop the vote, Democrats argue the winner of the Nov. 3 election should choose the nominee to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Associated Press

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DHEC: S.C. records 1,281 new COVID-19 cases, seven additional deaths

The updated numbers were released Sunday.

WMBF News Staff

Published October 25, 2020 at 3:53 PM

Coastal Carolina football climbs in AP Top 25 ranking

The Coastal Carolina football team climbed five spots in this week’s AP Top 25 ranking.

WMBF News Staff

Published October 25, 2020 at 2:10 PM

One killed, one injured in two-vehicle crash in Marlboro County

A two-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Marlboro County has left one person dead, authorities said.

WMBF News Staff

Published October 25, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Robeson County sheriff thanks community after Trump visits Lumberton

The sheriff of Robeson County took to social media to thank everyone who was involved in President Donald Trump’s Saturday visit to Lumberton.

WMBF News Staff

Published October 25, 2020 at 11:26 AM

Two area technical colleges holding graduation ceremonies postponed by COVID-19

Two area technical colleges will hold spring graduation ceremonies this week that were postponed by the coronavirus pandemic.

WMBF News Staff

Published October 25, 2020 at 10:17 AM

Several injured in Sunday morning shooting in Dillon

Authorities are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday morning in Dillon County.

WMBF News Staff

Published October 25, 2020 at 9:34 AM

FIRST ALERT: Off and on showers throughout the day

Rain chances are back today at 80% . Here's what you need to know for your Sunday.

Andrew Dockery

Published October 25, 2020 at 8:26 AM

One person dead after car wreck in Dillon County

One person is dead after a single-car accident in Dillon County.

WMBF News Staff

Published October 25, 2020 at 8:26 AM

Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Monday

Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections, just over a week before the presidential election.