Zach Wilcox
Video Journalist
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Zach Wilcox is a reporter at WMBF News. He came to us in March, 2020 from Gray’s sister station, WTVY, in Dothan, Alabama.
While Zach was in Dothan, he had the opportunity to cover events like Hurricane Michael and Dothan City Schools restructuring.
Zach attended the University of South Florida in Tampa where he reported and anchored on the school’s station, Florida Focus. He also interned with Fox 13 and The Yankees magazine, Pinstripes Plus.
Zach is no stranger to living by the beach, he grew up in Jensen Beach, FL.
In his time off, you’ll probably find him surfing Myrtle Beach’s best waves, participating in community theater or watching just about every movie that comes to theaters.
You can get in touch with Zach by emailing him at zach.wilcox@wmbfnews.com
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 8:01 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Dozens of American flags and several patriotic golf carts filled Memorial Park in Surfside Beach Monday afternoon. The town came together for a Memorial Day laying-of-the-wreath ceremony.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 3:04 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox and Michael Owens
While the city is not enacting a traffic loop as in years past, other changes are still in effect through Monday.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 8:13 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
The commute through Carolina Forest is about to get a major upgrade.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 9:13 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Myrtle Beach photographer Jack Thompson moved his photo studio out of its downtown storefront this week.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:02 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
With the fiscal year set to begin July 1st, the Myrtle Beach city council is voting on a budget nearing the $300 million range. That budget would cover more downtown development and add more public safety positions to keep people safe, but also cost taxpayers a little extra.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 8:30 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Finding a parking spot on a sunny summer day in myrtle beach may soon only be half the battle. Myrtle Beach city council is considering raising the cost at meters and city-owned parking lots.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 8:37 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
The Socastee community has spent the last five months divided, but the two sides may be reunited soon.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 9:00 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Thousands of bikers are set to fill the Grand Strand for the final weekend of the Spring Bike Rally.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
The museum aims to take a fun approach to give kids a glimpse into their futures.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 6:45 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox and WMBF News Staff
A city spokesperson said Friday that Mike Mahaney will continue operating in his position as city manager.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 7:19 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
From saving lives to giving out simple directions, Myrtle Beach Fire Department’s Ocean Rescue team helped 6,000 people last year. As it prepares for another round of it this summer, the crews are loading an extra piece of gear into the trucks.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 8:22 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Horry County doesn’t have a dedicated pot of money for trails. It’ll take people speaking up and saying this is something they want to start budgeting for this plan to actually happen.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 8:31 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
A new tax could be on the way for downtown businesses in Myrtle Beach, but it could pay off for those businesses in the long run.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 8:36 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
After months of planning and three weeks of intense work, Horry County Stormwater and Public Works finished a new outfall on Folly Road.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 9:26 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
The debate is being presented by the Florence County Republican Party and being held at the Francis Marion Performing Arts Center.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 8:10 AM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Sardis-Timmonsville Fire Chief Jeff Dennis said 35 firefighters from multiple departments battled the blaze on Lamar Highway.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 9:18 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Neighbors living in one Horry County neighborhood are coming together to speak out against a project that could impact their quality of life. A plan to bring more than two dozen new homes to the Perry Place community has folks who live there worried what it could mean for the flooding issues that already exist.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 8:23 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
After years of public outcry, changes are coming for one of Carolina Forest’s most infamous intersections.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 7:18 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Development continues to explode in Myrtle Beach, and it may soon move even faster. The Myrtle Beach city council debated a proposal Tuesday to speed up the timeline for getting new developments approved by the community appearance board.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Myrtle Beach city leaders are working on a new way to alert you to not only major emergencies but also to minor dilemmas, like boil water advisories.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 11:20 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
The Horry County Schools Facilities Committee decided to start the design process for two new elementary schools in Carolina Forest.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 6:28 AM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Health Care Partners of South Carolina is ready to expand health care options into downtown Conway, but one store is standing in the way.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 11:15 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
The Horry County Council approved plans for a new solar farm along Highway 701 Tuesday night.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 11:18 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Providing more places for your loved ones to stay while they are in town, Conway city leaders want to see more hotels open up in the River City.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 11:12 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Conway’s Riverwalk offers a view of the Waccamaw River, trees... and falling concrete?
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 8:24 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Florence Police are renewing their commitment to mental health after two children were present during a fatal gunfight Tuesday.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 11:21 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
North Myrtle Beach Police have stopped holding back when it comes to fireworks violations.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 11:18 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Myrtle Beach International is “Now Boarding” the future.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 6:44 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
The department saw 74,000 calls in 2021, more than any other year before it.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 1:04 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
The view when driving along part of Gardner Lacy Road may turn from trees to houses soon.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 6:35 AM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
The land in the area is primed and ready for development, and could house and transport data for major tech companies.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 11:19 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Developers are looking at more than 800 acres off Highway 701 to build the solar farm, which would make it one of, if not the biggest, economic drivers for Bucksport.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 11:15 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Bringing new life and safety to downtown Myrtle Beach is a central focus of a new non-profit.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 10:09 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Horry County School leaders are looking at a new approach to keep up with the constant growth.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 11:15 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
An invasive species is taking a toll on one South Strand community.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 11:19 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Addiction specialists from across the Grand Strand came together Monday night for A Night of Hope.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 6:48 AM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
It’s the moment every hospital in the country has been working toward for two years.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 9:25 AM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Plans to bring a few hundred new homes to the Loris area have some folks living nearby up in arms.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 11:13 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
An engineer says Ocean Boulevard ranked in the top 10 of the state the past five years for the amount of pedestrian and cyclist crashes.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 10:54 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Anyone caught with a fire at the beach can be punished with up to a $500 fine or up to a month in jail.
North Myrtle Beach City Council approves zoning to allow for bigger hotels, condos in Crescent Beach
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 9:02 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
The North Myrtle Beach City Council approved a zoning overlay to allow for bigger hotels and condos in part of Crescent Beach.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2022 at 9:21 AM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
The next few days will be quite sad for the Good Day Cafe in Surfside Beach.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 11:30 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Tensions continued into a meeting between parents, community members and the state superintendent.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 7:01 AM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Residents in the Flag Patch community can rest a little easier knowing a string of drive-by shootings may finally draw to a close.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2022 at 11:24 PM EDT
|By Zach Wilcox
Parents in Horry County may get an extra level of peace of mind soon.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 11:12 PM EST
|By Zach Wilcox
Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach will see a few more golf carts this year.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 7:13 AM EST
|By Zach Wilcox
The high prices have many frustrated because they’re not getting a lot of action from the various rideshare services.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 11:15 PM EST
|By Zach Wilcox
The department hit a six-year record with more than 130,000 calls for service.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 9:30 PM EST
|By Zach Wilcox
Bikefest will make its long-awaited return to Atlantic Beach come Memorial Day.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2022 at 9:57 AM EST
|By Zach Wilcox
The effects of tourism season are already starting to be felt across the Grand Strand.
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