Maureen Mespell

Assignment Editor

Maureen is a Fort Wayne native and has worked in television and print news for over 20-years. Maureen graduated from IPFW with a bachelor's degree in Radio-TV Communication. Send Maureen a news tip or story idea at Maureen.Mespell@gray.tv

National

Authorities say the man got out of his car and was not injured when it was hit by a Norfolk...

Man gets stuck on train tracks, blames GPS, authorities say

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 3:25 PM EDT

By Maureen Mespell and Debra Worley

A man’s car was hit by a train after it got stuck on a set of tracks in Indiana Tuesday morning, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

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State

Pastor asks burglars to ‘repent’ after stealing catalytic converters

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Andrew Fancher

In this month alone, Sumter PD says 14 CAT thefts have already been reported.

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Family’s North Myrtle Beach vacation takes scary turn after fiery crash destroys family cars, rental home

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Ale Espinosa

The Lehoisky family is dealing with the unimaginable after a car crashes into their rented beach property, creating a nightmare situation for the family of 28.

Pee Dee News

Florence County leaders approve salary increases for 911 dispatchers

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Kristin Nelson

The Florence County Emergency Management Department has 16 vacant slots and it’s expecting to lose more people to other agencies.

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Myrtle Beach receives $30M to expand deepwater outfall systems; construction to begin fall 2023

Updated: 4 hours ago

By WMBF News Staff

The City of Myrtle Beach continues its plans to redirect stormwaters away from the beaches with deepwater outfalls.

Grand Strand Crime

Judge denies bond again for man accused of setting fire to home, sparking manhunt in Conway area

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Kristin Nelson

Terry Brady has filed motions for a bond four times, according to the public index.

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Myrtle Beach daycare worker arrested for ‘unlawful conduct toward a child’

Updated: 6 hours ago

By WMBF News Staff

The Horry County Police Department arrested Megan Nicole Sallee, 22, Wednesday and charged her with unlawful conduct toward a child.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Grand Strand coach empowers kids on and off field

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Loren Korn

A Grand Strand coach created a sports organization for kids and hopes to become a full non-profit in the future.

Grand Strand News

SCDOT looks to change design of one Myrtle Beach intersection, wants public input

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Kristin Nelson

A busy intersection in Myrtle Beach could be getting a new, innovative design to help improve safety.

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Florence County Council votes against showcasing Confederate statue in museum

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Natasha Laguerre

A controversial statue will not be displayed at the Florence County Museum after public outcry from the community.

Grand Strand News

Woman dies after ocean rescue in North Myrtle Beach

Updated: 7 hours ago

By WMBF News Staff

A cause of death is not available at this time.

Crime

Man accused of killing his children’s mother in Robeson County

Updated: 8 hours ago

By WMBF News Staff

A year-long investigation led to the arrest of a man accused of killing the mother of his children, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.