Christina Lob
Weekend Anchor/Reporter
Christina Lob joined the WMBF News Team in February 2018 as a Weekend Anchor/Reporter. Born and raised in South Florida, Christina decided to pursue her undergraduate studies in her home state at the University of Florida. There, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications and went on to earn her Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism at Boston University.
Christina comes to Myrtle Beach from Anchorage, Alaska where she began her career as a reporter, embarking on the adventure with nothing but three large suitcases of clothes. Christina worked her way up the ranks to become a Weekend Anchor and ultimately Evening Anchor during her time in the Last Frontier. While reporting, Christina was assigned the military beat. She had opportunity to tell the unique stories of the vast community of service members stationed there, from flying in an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter with the U.S. Coast Guard to covering the U.S. Air Force's intercept of Russian bombers off Alaska's coast.
After spending two years in Alaska's frigid temperatures, she's thrilled to be living at the beach and close to home! Christina is eager to explore all South Carolina has to offer while continuing to gain experience in the television news career field.
Key measures of business activity in Myrtle Beach show the city’s economy is coming off a strong summer.
A recent report shows housing is fueling a $45 billion industry in South Carolina.
Before sending your kids door to door this holiday, the Horry County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging both children and parents to be smart while staying safe.
Local leaders gathered for a forum at the Asher Theatre Wednesday afternoon to discuss economic development and infrastructure in Horry County.
The placement of your parking decal could soon be the reason you get fined in North Myrtle Beach.
The original completion date was slated for April, but after some delays, and despite the bridge reopening to traffic, work continues nearly a year later.
The Myrtle Beach Fire Department has added technology to help in emergency situations.
The Palmetto Poison Center says the number of snake bites are outpacing those reported last year.
Now three years later, the pier still remains closed. But plans to rebuild a new one are getting closer to reality.
Fall Bike Week has come and gone once again.
You’ve likely heard the sound of engines revving up as Fall Rally kicks into high gear.
Horry County is now using new technology to better connect with you in an emergency.
A total of 205 officers will be hired across the state’s 81 school districts, including Horry County.
The man at the center of a fugitive search in Horry County went before a judge Wednesday afternoon.
Data obtained from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control paints a more promising picture in the ongoing opioid crisis
An Horry County man says he found himself in the middle of a high-speed chase as it played out on Highway 31 Saturday afternoon.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is asking for federal money to potentially raise Highway 501 near the Waccamaw River.
An investigation continues into the death of a man who fell from a balcony in Myrtle Beach.
Firefighters are now using new helmet cameras just put in service last week.
City council Tuesday gave initial approval for an Arts and Innovation District as part of the city’s Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
As Dorian approached, concern grew for businesses relying on one last push as the doors on another summer season come to a close.
As Hurricane Dorian makes its way toward the South Carolina coastline, residents in Garden City said their main concern is the potential storm surge.
While many have decided to leave, some are preparing to weather the storm.
As Hurricane Dorian threatens impacts on our area, now’s a good time to check your insurance and understand your coverage.
Area hospitals are making final preparations ahead of Hurricane Dorian and its potential impacts.
For the first time in 15 years Horry County’s voting system is getting an overhaul.
State and local agencies are coming together to fight what the South Carolina attorney general calls modern-day slavery.
Amid the ongoing opioid epidemic across the nation, Myrtle Beach is hoping a new statewide initiative can help.
New housing developments could soon be coming to North Myrtle Beach near the city’s sports complex.
More than $2 million dollars worth of upgrades are planned for 911 call centers across South Carolina.
As the country continues to deal with a nationwide opioid epidemic, the number of opioid-related overdose deaths in South Carolina is rising.
Amid a growing concern for students’ mental health, Horry County Schools is providing more mental health resources.
Dog owners are being warned about the dangers of toxic blue-green algae after three dogs in North Carolina died within hours of exposure to the harmful algae bloom.
Florence County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for the public’s help finding a missing teenager.
The rise in vaping among teens is pushing Horry County Schools to toughen its stance.
Most people rely on a smoke alarm to help get to safety during a fire. But for some, standard smoke alarms aren’t enough.
You may come across the word “bulletproof” while shopping in the back-to-school section this year. Stores are selling a product designed to protect students from gunfire, right next to the school supplies.
More than 10 months since Hurricane Florence devastated parts of Conway, one church overcome by the floodwaters still hasn’t been able to open its doors.
The Horry County Police Department held an active shooter training exercise in Little River Tuesday morning.
What was still in tact after a building collapsed in Downtown Conway, has now been demolished over safety concerns.
A judge Monday decided to allow those tenants to continue calling Ocean Apartments home, for at least another week.
Homes in Rosewood are still being rebuilt or repaired from the damage. But some are getting a lift, literally.
The department is the first in the state to purchase a unique protective gear.
Work on the extension for S.C. 31 is expected to be complete in November, according to transportation officials.
A group of Coastal Carolina University alumni are making it their mission to protect the ocean.
A developer is eyeing two Carolina Forest golf courses as the site for hundreds of new homes.
As many of you hit the roads, you can expect to see more law enforcement working to keep you safe.
With king tides expected in the Grand Strand Wednesday and Thursday, officials are asking beachgoers to be aware of their surroundings with the higher-than-normal tides.
Air conditioning companies say they’re seeing a rise in service calls as the heat continues to climb.
Construction is now complete on the Riverwalk in Conway after it was damaged by flooding from Hurricane Florence.
