Julia Richardson
Resident Multimedia Journalist
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Julia Richardson joined the WMBF News team in June 2023 as a multimedia journalist.
She grew up an hour outside of Los Angeles in Redlands, California. She graduated from Northwestern University with a double major in journalism and political science.
She has previous experience with the Northwestern News Network, NBC Palm Springs, reporting in Washington, D.C. for Medill News Service and interning with NBC’s Meet the Press.
Julia joined WMBF in the winter of 2023 for a journalism residency and is excited to be back full-time.
Julia is passionate about telling stories that make a difference in people’s lives. She also loves political reporting and cannot wait to report on the lead-up to the 2024 election.
Outside of work, Julia loves to read, run, listen to music, and travel. She also soon hopes to become a cat mom.
The program starts in January and runs for ten weeks.
Advocates with Racial Justice Network are calling for change in Florence One Schools after an alleged assault at West Florence High School.
The Atlantic Beach Election Commission has been restored but without one of its members.
It’s a somber anniversary for a Lumberton family whose loved one’s body was found in a muddy pit after authorities said she was abducted.
Fresh Brewed is entirely volunteer-run and is always looking for more volunteers or donations.
The Donut Man property is on the market for $1.8 million.
The Horry County Police Department is taking a two-pronged approach to battling drugs-- now working to both deal with and root out the issues they bring.
When the group formed, members presented a broad range of ideas, but now, there are specific projects in place.
Four Indian tribes across South Carolina are teaming up to seek recognition from the federal government in an effort that has taken over three decades.
After the town of Atlantic Beach removed its entire election commission last Friday, experts say both the state’s and the county’s hands are tied.
Students in Georgetown County School District have several electives they can choose from, and for some, they choose a daily Bible class.
Izzabel Champ is working to GPS every single grave in Ocean Woods Cemetery. She uses what is called a Trimble device to mark specific GIS points.
After a crowded race for Myrtle Beach City Council, only two out of three available seats are filled.
At least one incumbent will remain on the Myrtle Beach City Council.
The South Strand will be home to the 19th annual Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast on Saturday and organizers expect over 1,000 people to participate
ChangeSC says South Carolina is a state full of farms, but several communities do not get enough access to fresh, locally grown food and it’s something they want to change.
The city of Myrtle Beach and engineering firm W.K. Dickson have been working since 2018 to address the city’s storm water problems. Now, the firm and the city are presenting their findings to the community.
A group dedicated to helping people once they get out from behind bars is growing.
Officials say it may take up to 25 seconds to show a caller's exact location when they call 911.
There is an active investigation underway after police say a man was hurt in a suspected drive-by shooting in the Longs area.
Eight candidates are vying for three open seats in this year’s Myrtle Beach City Council elections.
Wallace spent 16 years serving on Myrtle Beach City Council until he lost re-election in 2017. Now, he wants another chance.
An election tradition was held in Horry County on Wednesday to encourage others to head to the polls.
Myra Starnes is a long-time Myrtle Beach resident and business owner. She said her desire for change is fueling her city council run.
Myrtle Beach’s city council election is in less than three weeks and eight candidates are vying for three open seats.
In less than three weeks, Myrtle Beach voters will decide who out of the eight city council candidates will fill three open seats.
In less than three weeks, Myrtle Beach voters will decide who out of the eight city council candidates will fill three open seats.
McClure has been involved in business and government for over 40 years and has called Myrtle Beach home for a decade.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made his latest stop in his presidential campaign in the Grand Strand on Friday afternoon, giving a speech to supporters at Ground Zero in Myrtle Beach.
There are eight candidates vying for three open seats in this year’s Myrtle Beach City Council election.
2020 was a difficult year for the tourism industry, and Myrtle Beach was no exception. However, since then, tourism revenue has been on the upswing.
Carolina Forest is expanding with a new shopping and business plaza on McLeod Health Boulevard.
Lake City Mayor Yamekia Robinson, City Administrator William Hall, and other officials recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with U.S. representatives.
Coyne passed away last Thursday morning in an off-duty motorcycle crash.
As war rings out in Israel after attacks by terrorist group Hamas, members of the Jewish community in Myrtle Beach are coming together to support one another.
An Horry County man is facing charges in connection to a string of burglaries in neighboring Marion County.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the HCPD at 843-915-8336.
A five-year-old lawsuit starting in Myrtle Beach may soon be hitting the highest court in the nation.
Mullins city officials and residents are saying “enough” after a series of gun violence incidents that have rocked their small community.
The Palmetto Express convenience store, as well as four other businesses on Highway 501 in Marion County, were burglarized over the weekend.
It’s a case the Conway Police Department doesn’t want the community to forget-- a young mother and her three-year-old daughter taken too soon.
In the past few weeks, the Mullins Police Department has gotten at least two to three calls about ‘shots fired’ incidents per week.
The stormwater and park project is made possible through a $2.17 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board approved a building permit application for a performing arts theater, which will be located on Main Street.
In the past week, Horry County has seen nearly 40 COVID hospital admissions.
The beaver dams can cause flooding and may require intervention.
Law enforcement officers in the Pee Dee are now getting involved in the search for an F-35 jet that disappeared following a ‘mishap.’
Members of the Dillon County community are on a mission to help young boys stay out of trouble.
The South Carolina Department of Social Services is pushing out a new campaign highlighting some of its services, including information about Daniel’s Law.
Downtown Conway businesses gear up for CCU home opener.
