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This Is Carolina: How a button changes accessibility in Myrtle Beach

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Loren Korn
Coastal Carolina National Bank spends thousands of dollars to install an automatic door system at customer's request

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: The Pride of St. James Marching Band

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 8:18 PM EDT
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By Loren Korn
More than 70 students practiced perfecting their craft at band camp at St. James High School.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Bonding over the beat of a guitar

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 12:39 PM EDT
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By Loren Korn
Two men bonding over the beat of a guitar. One is just starting out his passion and the other spent decades working under the marquee lights.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Murrells Inlet woman buys back car she sold in 1974

Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 6:53 PM EDT
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By Patrick Lloyd
Lola Chanonich’s husband, Barry, used to see the 1969 Triumph Spitfire in magazines when he was in Vietnam. As a result, he really wanted to buy one - so they did.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Conway woman finds triumph through tragedy of losing her son

Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By Patrick Lloyd
By looking at her, you’d never be able to tell she’s been through hell and back again.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: St. James High School principal retires, leaving legacy as popular school administrator

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 6:35 PM EDT
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By Patrick Lloyd
Pennell is treated much more like a rock star than a principal at St. James.

This Is Carolina

Best of This is Carolina

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 10:07 AM EDT
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By Patrick Lloyd
Every Thursday, WMBF News brings you the good news happening in the Grand Strand and the Pee Dee as part of our series, “This is Carolina.”

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: ‘I Will Survive’ singer Gloria Gaynor enjoys living part-time in Murrells Inlet

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Patrick Lloyd
Gaynor says she is extremely fond of the people in the Grand Strand.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Retired Marine spends free time cleaning trash along Marion County roads

Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 6:42 PM EDT
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By Patrick Lloyd
It’s been part of his daily routine for well over a decade.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Murrells Inlet boxing class helps people with Parkinson’s

Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 1:37 PM EDT
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By Patrick Lloyd
The instructor says he's witnessed the positive impact the class has had firsthand.
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This Is Carolina: Owners of Bodo’s German Restaurant and Pub reminisce on 38 years of business in Myrtle Beach

Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 6:26 PM EDT
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By Patrick Lloyd
Bodo says he’s certain the restaurant exceeded all expectations his dad had for the place.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Horry County woman with Down syndrome teaches Zumba class

Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 6:47 PM EDT
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By Patrick Lloyd
An Horry County woman with Down Syndrome is sharing her dedication to staying fit with a global audience.

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This Is Carolina: Horry County’s own ‘Godmother of Drumming’ becomes TikTok superstar

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Patrick Lloyd
Millions have watched her videos on social media.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Murrells Inlet jewelry store owner uses shop to promote organ donation

Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT
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By Patrick Lloyd
A jewelry store in Murrells Inlet is leaving customers with much more than something nice to wear.

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This Is Carolina: HCPD officers build doghouses for owners in need

Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Patrick Lloyd
It’s a win-win-win situation for the dogs, the dog owners and the officers.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Young skateboarders learn new skills at weekly Myrtle Beach class

Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Patrick Lloyd
Aaron Frobase has been teaching a weekly skateboarding class for kids for 13 years.

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This Is Carolina: Special needs athletes excel at crossfit workouts

Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM EST
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By Patrick Lloyd
Jesse Cox owns the gym and is also a Myrtle Beach firefighter.

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This Is Carolina: Horry County woman renovating school bus, turning into mobile recording studio for kids

Updated: Mar. 3, 2022 at 7:29 PM EST
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By Patrick Lloyd
An Horry County woman has a dream of helping young musicians.

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This Is Carolina: North Myrtle Beach barbershop celebrating 70 years of business

Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 6:37 PM EST
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By Patrick Lloyd
It opened in the spring of 1952.

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This Is Carolina: Horry County Special Olympics equestrian program provides freedom for athletes

Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 6:31 PM EST
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By Patrick Lloyd
The athletes learn how to clean the animals properly, how to give them commands and how to ride them.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Olympic bobsledder with ties to the Grand Strand shares special bond with uncle

Updated: Feb. 10, 2022 at 6:43 PM EST
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By Patrick Lloyd
One Olympian competing for Team USA in Beijing has ties to the Grand Strand.

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This Is Carolina: Grand Strand woman uses physical transformation story to inspire others

Updated: Feb. 3, 2022 at 6:30 PM EST
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By Patrick Lloyd
Her journey to become a 24-time marathoner and running coach was not at all part of her plan.

This Is Carolina

‘This little girl was a fighter’: NICU baby, nurse reunite in Myrtle Beach after nearly 30 years

Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 11:33 AM EST
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By Patrick Lloyd
Nearly 30 years ago, a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit in Colorado helped deliver a baby who was born at 32 weeks, weighing less than two pounds.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Boardwalk Coffee House serves up much more than a cup of Joe

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 11:33 PM EST
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By Patrick Lloyd
It’s a favorite for locals and tourists alike.

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This is Carolina: Blind North Myrtle Beach woman uses poetry to get through life’s hardships

Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 5:47 PM EST
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By Patrick Lloyd
She uses her words to combat the roller coaster ride of a life she’s lived through.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Cresswind community goes above and beyond for Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program

Updated: Dec. 8, 2021 at 12:10 PM EST
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By Patrick Lloyd
Every year, the neighborhood gets more and more people to participate.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Hope’s Kitchen in North Myrtle Beach serves those in need

Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 5:52 PM EST
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By Patrick Lloyd
Anyone is welcome to come by, whether they’re homeless, out of a job or just need some help.

Community

This is Carolina: Joy for others continues 6-year toy tradition at children’s hospital

Updated: Sep. 30, 2021 at 6:10 PM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
For the past 6 years, Colt's Closet has donated thousands of toys to children undergoing treatments at hospitals.

Community

This is Carolina: Truck with the chrome wheels makes sweet entrance in Grand Strand

Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 6:05 PM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
The name has a deeper meaning to a Grand Strand family looking to make a splash in their new food truck

This Is Carolina

This is Carolina: St. James band camp bring smiles ahead of football season

Updated: Aug. 20, 2021 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
In addition to football games, the band takes part in competitions throughout the school year.

Community

This is Carolina: Conway High School grad earns prestigious military award

Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 2:52 PM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
After not achieving the Sgt. Audie Murphy Award in 2016, she tried again. Now in 2021, she’s been inducted into the prestigious Sgt. Audie Murphy Club.

Community

This is Carolina: World renowned pianist comes home to Florence

Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 at 6:36 PM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
It all began with his grandmother’s love for music.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Strong bonds built during open mic nights at Myrtle beach coffee shop

Updated: Jul. 16, 2021 at 11:14 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
At one Myrtle Beach coffee shop, it’s not just the brew that’s strong, it’s the bonds that are created during its open mic nights.

This Is Carolina

This is Carolina: Photographer who captured beach engagement finds couple after post goes viral

Updated: Jul. 15, 2021 at 5:47 PM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
Unbeknownst to them, someone else was capturing the proposal the groom-to-be was anxiously awaiting to ask.

This Is Carolina

This is Carolina: Myrtle Beach man prepares to cycle across country for second time

Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 5:52 PM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
Nineteen years ago, Mike Wolfe cycled across the country. Now he'll do it all over again for a good cause.

Community

This is Carolina: Son carries on father’s 57-year boat-making legacy

Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
One dad had a knack for a Carolina tradition not all possess.

This Is Carolina

This is Carolina: Store owner hides crosses in furniture so every home has ‘a blessing of some kind’

Updated: May. 14, 2021 at 7:17 AM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
Downtown Conway has become bustling with mom and pop stores over the years as its historical buildings are slowly filling with new life.

This Is Carolina

This is Carolina: ‘Golf cart couple’ shares waves, smiles with Carolina Forest community

Updated: Apr. 30, 2021 at 6:50 PM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
At any given time in the Carolina Forest area, usually near U.S. 501, chances are good of seeing the ‘golf cart couple’ waving.

This Is Carolina

This is Carolina: New team of ‘flying’ dogs in Murrells Inlet

Updated: Apr. 23, 2021 at 11:11 AM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
A group of ladies and a few guys are part of quite the special club. It’s all for the love of their dogs and the fun they have together around a pool. But their dogs have quite the ‘super’ power.

This Is Carolina

This is Carolina: After-school ‘field trip’ garden helps keep thousands fed

Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 11:25 AM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
A community garden off Petigru Drive in Pawleys Island is less than a year old, but it’s making its mark in the greater Grand Strand area.

Community

This is Carolina: Restaurant gives new life to wood from old Surfside Beach Pier

Updated: Apr. 1, 2021 at 11:29 PM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
Wood from the Surfside Beach Pier is finding a new purpose at one local restaurant.

This Is Carolina

This is Carolina: Grand Strand surgeon raises money, shaves head for cancer research

Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 9:55 PM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
He's raised over $15,000 and counting for the St. Baldrick's Foundation.

This Is Carolina

Tidelands Health physician among top of St. Baldrick’s fundraisers, shaves head for cancer research

Updated: Mar. 19, 2021 at 11:34 PM EDT
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By Meredith Helline
According to the foundation, more children in the U.S. die from cancer every year than any other disease.

This Is Carolina

This is Carolina: Good Samaritans turn tragedy around after dog survives hit-and-run

Updated: Mar. 4, 2021 at 6:46 PM EST
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By Meredith Helline
A couple took a detour home from dinner at Gulf Stream Café on a beautiful night to enjoy the breeze, and that changed everything.

Community

This is Carolina: Friends, former students rally behind retired Myrtle Beach teacher after botched knee surgery

Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 5:39 PM EST
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By Meredith Helline
Longtime friends and students proved that love prevails as they stepped in to help their beloved teacher.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Old Surfside Beach Pier wood finding new purpose in the community

Updated: Feb. 18, 2021 at 1:05 PM EST
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By Meredith Helline
The Surfside Beach Pier has been a landmark for the community for years.

This Is Carolina

This is Carolina: Two friends bring community fridges to Conway, Green Sea

Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM EST
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By Meredith Helline
Two friends have sparked a friendship over the mutual love for their hometown.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Aynor Elementary School students share what Valentine’s Day means to them

Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 at 4:01 PM EST
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By Meredith Helline
While wearing masks and making their way around the plexiglass, they got to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Ministry revives tradition to bring warm blankets to Grand Strand newborns

Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 5:44 PM EST
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By Meredith Helline
A Grand Strand ministry has made it their mission to spread their love through knitting.

Community

This is Carolina: Children’s play carries on to spread Christmas cheer

Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 7:02 PM EST
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By Meredith Helline
The 75-minute production was filled with spunk, smiles and glitter.
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