Kate Merriman
Video Journalist
:no_upscale()/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-authors/raycom/a083fb92-d913-473d-be9c-8d2c77e533d9.png)
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.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2021 at 10:40 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Grand Strand PRIDE is gathering to celebrate the proclamation of the city of Myrtle Beach honoring Pride Month.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2021 at 8:58 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
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.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 8:55 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
It’s Graduation week for Horry County Schools and thousands of students are walking across the stage.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2021 at 8:00 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Grand Strand veterans are reflecting on service to country as the United States celebrates Flag Day on Monday.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2021 at 11:06 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
The Carolina Country Music Fest is not only bringing out top country music artists like Darius Rucker and Eric Church but local artists too.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2021 at 9:27 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
A Coastal Carolina University graduate is on a mission to improve the planet one cleanup project at a time.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2021 at 10:12 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Barefoot Landing kicks off its ‘SummerFest!’ event with fireworks Monday.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2021 at 9:21 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
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.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2021 at 9:07 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
In a matter of days Amazon will begin sharing internet with neighbors through the newest feature called Sidewalk.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2021 at 9:07 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Wonders Theatre at Broadway at the Beach opens Friday for the first time since 2019.
Updated: May. 28, 2021 at 8:14 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Myrtle Beach traffic changes are officially in place for the Memorial Day weekend.
Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 9:06 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Nearly 30% of South Carolinians are worried about evictions or foreclosures, according to recent data collected around the country.
Updated: May. 20, 2021 at 9:08 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Data from over 1.3 million speed test results were used to analyze and rank average speeds by HighSpeedInternet.com.
Updated: May. 19, 2021 at 11:37 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
The number of U.S. births has dropped for the sixth consecutive year to the lowest number since 1979.
Updated: May. 18, 2021 at 8:15 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Grand Strand businesses are eager to welcome potential employees to the Spring 2021 Job Fair at Horry-Georgetown Technical College on Tuesday.
Updated: May. 17, 2021 at 8:23 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
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.
Updated: May. 14, 2021 at 10:10 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
The “Safe Summer Kickoff” event hosted by Tidelands Health kicks off this weekend.
Updated: May. 13, 2021 at 10:08 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Cybersecurity experts are weighing in on the ransomware cyber attacks, saying the attacks are more common than we know.
Updated: May. 12, 2021 at 12:07 PM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
It’s National Nurses Week and WMBF News is highlighting several nurses in the area.
Updated: May. 7, 2021 at 8:24 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Vendors are preparing for the Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally Kick off.
Updated: May. 6, 2021 at 9:21 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
It's teacher appreciation week and we're highlighting teachers
Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 5:02 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Grand Strand Mexican restaurants and cantinas are prepared to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.
Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 9:08 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
People wanting to learn how to swim but are fearful of the water don’t need to worry any more.
Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 8:07 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month and Grand Strand doctors want you to take it seriously.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2021 at 8:39 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
The Myrtle Beach Marathon is one day away, but crews are preparing now.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2021 at 10:21 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
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.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2021 at 8:26 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
April is Financial Literacy Month and Grand Strand finance experts are weighing in on how to manage money.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2021 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
The repaving project on Holmestown Road has been ongoing for weeks, but many aren’t happy with the results so far.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2021 at 8:04 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Prepare for sections of the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk to close starting Monday for emergency repairs.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2021 at 10:46 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Many South Carolinians are turning to prescription drugs for mental health.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2021 at 8:26 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
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.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2021 at 9:03 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Families with autistic children are hoping to raise awareness with the help of churches.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2021 at 8:05 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Scammers are focusing on a new federal program aimed at helping to pay for COVID-19 funeral costs.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2021 at 9:09 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is ramping up patrol in highly traffic boating areas this Spring and Summer.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2021 at 8:08 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
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.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 7:42 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is on a mission to help businesses ‘thrive and survive’ the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2021 at 8:45 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
A lot of workers are comfortable working from home, but as vaccine eligibility rises many offices are opening back up full-time.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2021 at 8:00 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a campaign to raise awareness on the dangers of distractions while behind the wheel.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2021 at 9:59 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Many churches are planning for how they’re celebrating Easter this weekend.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2021 at 3:29 PM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
An Horry County doctor is weighing in on what could be setting us back from COVID-19 herd immunity.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2021 at 3:08 PM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
WMBF News looks at five leaders who are educating our youth and shaping people for the future.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2021 at 8:47 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
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.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2021 at 8:47 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Lumber prices are skyrocketing, adding on thousands of dollars to the overall price of building a new home.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2021 at 2:07 PM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
North Myrtle Beach city leaders are ending their COVID-19 state of emergency.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 6:14 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Coastal Carolina University wants incoming freshman to have that college experience, starting with campus tours.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 8:25 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
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.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2021 at 8:09 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
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.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2021 at 8:19 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
Although over million South Carolinians are in the process of receiving their COVID-19 vaccine, health officials continue to warn against air travel.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2021 at 8:02 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
The airline industry was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but now flight bookings are picking back up.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2021 at 7:43 AM EDT
|By Kate Merriman
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.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/FXYW53QOWRHFBMXTA3PQ4W3FBE.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/TF5GHVOL7FBTLHS3B7YA5PSYHA.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/TXFGGB3B7VECHHTKLYCVRIUFQA.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/UZGFYZ7X3VEJHJONMFY7VB2IOY.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/BQGSC2NC2FHNDAYYBBA7IJDNTA.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/VNZKVPSEIVFTNCWU4MAA5HYETY.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/6USXZIYJ3REOZPZGY6YWC6PXDQ.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/4VJUFDHPMBAPPLWAZ52O7WUUWM.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/L5A43CAKMNFE7C325WLELLKFBA.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/CJM52IZHXBGW3OS2FHXVFBHQYE.PNG)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/NHX4BUBX75HWHGNOU6KXJOIMUM.png)