Kate Merriman
Video Journalist
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Kate joined the WMBF News team June 2019 as a reporter/multimedia journalist (MMJ). But this is not the first time WMBF has had her at the station. Kate was an intern here the Summer of 2017 and is excited to be back telling your stories.
Kate graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor of arts in the School of Media Arts and Design in May 2019. There she helped to start JMU’s first award-winning, student-run newscast, Breeze TV. She had the opportunity to be an Anchor and Senior Reporter.
Kate also interned at WGAL in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her last semester at JMU she interned for the local station in Harrisonburg, Virginia, WHSV and brings to WMBF skills she learned from both stations.
Kate is the recipient for the VA/WVA AP Scholarship for 2019. She traveled to the Greenbrier in West Virginia to watch the AP Awards for VA/WVA. She is also the scholarship recipient for the Alison B. Parker award for 2018.
Both her father and brother live in North Myrtle Beach and she has vacationed here since she was old enough to crawl.
In Kate’s spare time you’ll find her out and about with her little pup Winnie, scouting out the best coffee shops or soaking up the sun on the beach.
Kate is excited to get out into the community she holds so close to her heart.
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Grand Strand PRIDE is gathering to celebrate the proclamation of the city of Myrtle Beach honoring Pride Month.
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People looking for somewhere to go to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend can head to the Smith Jones Recreation Center for the first annual Juneteenth Soul Food Festival.
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It’s Graduation week for Horry County Schools and thousands of students are walking across the stage.
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Grand Strand veterans are reflecting on service to country as the United States celebrates Flag Day on Monday.
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The Carolina Country Music Fest is not only bringing out top country music artists like Darius Rucker and Eric Church but local artists too.
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A Coastal Carolina University graduate is on a mission to improve the planet one cleanup project at a time.
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Barefoot Landing kicks off its ‘SummerFest!’ event with fireworks Monday.
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Parents, family and friends who’ve lost a loved one to guns or even a stranger are remembering and honoring gun violence victims Friday for Gun Violence Awareness Day.
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In a matter of days Amazon will begin sharing internet with neighbors through the newest feature called Sidewalk.
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Wonders Theatre at Broadway at the Beach opens Friday for the first time since 2019.
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Myrtle Beach traffic changes are officially in place for the Memorial Day weekend.
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Nearly 30% of South Carolinians are worried about evictions or foreclosures, according to recent data collected around the country.
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Data from over 1.3 million speed test results were used to analyze and rank average speeds by HighSpeedInternet.com.
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The number of U.S. births has dropped for the sixth consecutive year to the lowest number since 1979.
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Grand Strand businesses are eager to welcome potential employees to the Spring 2021 Job Fair at Horry-Georgetown Technical College on Tuesday.
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Parents and guardians of Horry County students who want their child to finish the school year at home have one day left to make the decision.
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The “Safe Summer Kickoff” event hosted by Tidelands Health kicks off this weekend.
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Cybersecurity experts are weighing in on the ransomware cyber attacks, saying the attacks are more common than we know.
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It’s National Nurses Week and WMBF News is highlighting several nurses in the area.
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Vendors are preparing for the Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally Kick off.
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It's teacher appreciation week and we're highlighting teachers
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Grand Strand Mexican restaurants and cantinas are prepared to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.
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People wanting to learn how to swim but are fearful of the water don’t need to worry any more.
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May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month and Grand Strand doctors want you to take it seriously.
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The Myrtle Beach Marathon is one day away, but crews are preparing now.
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Businesses are preparing to pack up their extra outdoor seating and it’s because of the city’s order to allow extra seating and extra signage coming to an end.
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April is Financial Literacy Month and Grand Strand finance experts are weighing in on how to manage money.
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The repaving project on Holmestown Road has been ongoing for weeks, but many aren’t happy with the results so far.
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Prepare for sections of the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk to close starting Monday for emergency repairs.
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Many South Carolinians are turning to prescription drugs for mental health.
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The deadline to get a Real ID is Oct. 1, but the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles wants people to get it sooner rather than later.
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Families with autistic children are hoping to raise awareness with the help of churches.
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Scammers are focusing on a new federal program aimed at helping to pay for COVID-19 funeral costs.
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The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is ramping up patrol in highly traffic boating areas this Spring and Summer.
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Horry County recreation centers are ready to welcome kids back for summer camp this season but parents’ hesitation might be a reason why many haven’t signed up yet.
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The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is on a mission to help businesses ‘thrive and survive’ the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A lot of workers are comfortable working from home, but as vaccine eligibility rises many offices are opening back up full-time.
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a campaign to raise awareness on the dangers of distractions while behind the wheel.
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Many churches are planning for how they’re celebrating Easter this weekend.
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An Horry County doctor is weighing in on what could be setting us back from COVID-19 herd immunity.
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WMBF News looks at five leaders who are educating our youth and shaping people for the future.
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A Quote Wizard report by Lending Tree is ranking South Carolina No. 2 in its list of the riskiest places to travel for spring break.
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Lumber prices are skyrocketing, adding on thousands of dollars to the overall price of building a new home.
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North Myrtle Beach city leaders are ending their COVID-19 state of emergency.
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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Coastal Carolina University wants incoming freshman to have that college experience, starting with campus tours.
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Hospitals are working to get people vaccinated quickly, but many still struggle to find a vaccine appointment. As a result, they’ve turned to vaccine hunters for help.
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The mayors Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach are addressing concerns regarding spring travel during the COVID-19 pandemic after Miami police arrested 1,000 people during spring break.
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Although over million South Carolinians are in the process of receiving their COVID-19 vaccine, health officials continue to warn against air travel.
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The airline industry was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but now flight bookings are picking back up.
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Five men are the first to move into the newly built Oak Tree Farm transition house. It’s a part of the overall housing development for people with autism and other learning disabilities to live on their own.
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