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Top Story

Dance instructor Roger Seafus teaches his line dancing class at Conway Sports and Fitness Center.

This Is Carolina: Grand Strand line dance instructors share their secrets ahead of CCMF

Updated: 9 minutes ago
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By Loren Korn
Line dance instructors teach all the steps needed ahead of Carolina Country Music Fest.

Grand Strand News

Perry's Bait and Tackle will be opening up a second location on the new Surfside Beach Pier.

Popular Murrells Inlet bait and tackle shop to open 2nd location at Surfside Beach Pier

Updated: 51 minutes ago
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By Ashley Listrom
A familiar South Strand name will make its way to the new Surfside Beach Pier.

Horry County

The location along River Oaks Drive has some living near the site concerned.

Horry County Council set to discuss new Grand Strand Humane Society in late June, shelter says

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By WMBF News Staff
The next step in a potential new home for the Grand Strand Humane Society appears to be taking place later this month.

News

Robeson County Sheriff's Office and the FBI are searching an area on Thursday in connection to...

Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, FBI conducting search in connection to 6-year-old missing person case

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Authorities are searching a field in connection to a six-year-old disappearance case.

Grand Strand News

Coroner: 16-year-old drowned trying to help child at Huntington Beach State Park

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By WMBF News Staff and Live 5 Web Staff
A 16-year-old from North Carolina drowned while at Huntington Beach State Park earlier this week.

Grand Strand Crime

North Myrtle Beach man accused of distributing child sexual abuse material

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Investigators received a CyberTipline report which they said led them to the suspect.

Grand Strand News

CCMF Guide: What you need to know about road closures, parking, rideshare location

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
One of the biggest events of the summer season will be kicking off on Thursday.

Forecast

Temperatures will climb into the upper 70s today as clouds clear out. Look for showers & clouds...

FIRST ALERT: A beautiful start to the weekned on tap

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jamie Arnold
We’re starting the day with cloudy skies & a few showers around for your Thursday. A weak cold front will usher in cooler temperatures & clear skies for the start of the weekend.

Horry County

New long post office set to be done by early 2023. For now people are still using the...

USPS to break ground on new Longs post office two years after fire

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Plans for a new post office in Longs will take a giant leap forward in a couple of weeks.

Top Story

A woman in North Carolina won the lottery after buying a last-minute ticket for Saturday’s Cash...

‘It was wonderful’: Pee Dee man wins $375K on his first lottery ticket

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Mini Mart received a $3,750 commission for selling the winning ticket.
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Horry County

Tree grinder catches fire in Socastee area, crews say

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
No injuries were reported.

Crime

Man wanted for alleged rape sought by Scotland County deputies

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
According to SCSO, Hunt may be in the Pembroke area. Do not approach Hunt if you see him but call 911 immediately.

Crime

Judge denies bond for 4 suspects in Myrtle Beach Waffle House shooting

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Four suspects connected to a shooting near a Myrtle Beach Waffle House will stay in jail

Grand Strand News

New Zaxby’s location to open in Murrells Inlet

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Fans of Zaxby’s Chicken Fingerz and Zax Sauce will soon have another option in the Grand Strand!

Good News

WATCH: SC Aquarium releases two rehabilitated turtles

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
The South Carolina Aquarium released two loggerhead sea turtles back into the ocean.

Good News

‘To peach their own’: Summer favorite returns to Chick-Fil-A’s menu next week

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Anisa Snipes
Both drinks will be available for a limited time, while supplies last.

Top Story

Coroner identifies 41-year-old J. Reuben Long inmate who died after being found unresponsive in cell

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
An inmate at J. Rueben Long Detention Center has died after being found unresponsive in his cell Monday, but foul play is not suspected at this point.

Horry County

S.C. National Guard to build new readiness center in Horry County

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Horry County will soon be home to a military readiness center.

News

How to prepare for CCMF weekend road closures, festival safety

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Ian Klein
Mayor Bethune says she’s excited to welcome everyone to Myrtle Beach for another great CCMF, calling it the kick-off to summer in the Grand Strand.

Grand Strand Crime

Police ID suspects charged in fight, overnight shooting near Myrtle Beach Waffle House

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
An early-morning fight ended in a shooting near a Myrtle Beach Waffle House, according to witnesses.

Murdaugh Cases

Satterfield attorneys respond to Alex Murdaugh’s attempt to take back $4.3 million judgement

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Nick Neville
There is another twist this week in the legal drama surrounding convicted killer Alex Murdaugh.

Pee Dee News

Darlington County fire crews battling business, residential fire on Highway 15

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Multiple departments are assisting on the scene.

State

Task force unveils recommendations for boosting SC teacher recruitment, retention

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Mary Green
South Carolina’s teacher shortage has only worsened over the last several years, but a comprehensive new report aims to set the policy that could end that trend.

Business

Florence community breaks ground on an $810 million dollar ‘next generation’ electric vehicle battery plant

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Ashley Listrom
1,170 new jobs will be coming to Florence County as the Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) broke ground on a $810 million dollar plant.

Crime

Sidney, Tammy Moorer lose appeals to overturn kidnapping convictions in Heather Elvis case

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:52 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The South Carolina Court of Appeals issued opinions on Wednesday for Sidney and Tammy Moorer who were convicted of kidnapping Heather Elvis.

News

‘It’s going to be hard not to get teary-eyed’: Myrtle Beach natives hope a new law helps them find their sister

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Ashley Boles
A new law could help two sisters find their youngest sister they've never met.

Pee Dee Crime

Month-long drug investigation in Pee Dee town leads to 5 arrests

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:48 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office conducted “Operation Town Limits” on Wednesday.

Pee Dee Crime

‘We can’t do this alone’: Sheriff, community leaders address recent deadly shootings in Darlington County

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff and Eric Richards
There have been two shootings in just a few days that have taken the lives of two people.

Grand Strand Crime

North Myrtle Beach officer’s proactive patrolling leads to shooting, kidnapping arrest

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:14 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The North Myrtle Beach Police Department is praising one of its own for her quick thinking when it came to taking a shooting and kidnapping suspect into custody.

Crime

Man charged after allegedly using phone to record minor at Myrtle Beach restaurant

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
A 47-year-old man was caught using his cell phone to record inappropriate images of a minor at a Myrtle Beach restaurant on Sunday.

Grand Strand News

Businesses prep for thousands as Carolina Country Music Fest kicks off

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:32 PM EDT
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By Steven Schlink
The fest generates millions of dollars in revenue each year and the City of Myrtle Beach said they expect nearly 40,000 people to attend each night of CCMF.

Pee Dee Crime

‘Making a difference’: Task force gets nearly 10,000 grams of drugs off Florence County streets

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:07 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The task force has made 283 criminal cases since January.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: A few showers and storms tonight, not as hot to end the week

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 3:44 PM EDT
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By Jamie Arnold
ou are waking up under an AIR QUALITY ALERT this morning as smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to move into the Carolinas.

Hurricane Coverage

South Carolina hurricane evacuation drills to take place along Highways 501, 544

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 1:34 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Agencies across South Carolina are taking part in a full-scale hurricane evacuation drill on Thursday.

Pee Dee News

Robeson County schools offering summer feeding program starting June 12

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 1:09 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
As school wraps up this week, district officials are offering a feeding program so that children in the area won’t go hungry this summer.

Horry County

Security uncovers dangerous weapons disguised as everyday items at Horry County courthouse

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:21 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The Horry County Sheriff’s Office revealed it has stopped some dangerous items from getting into the courthouse.

News

SC Attorney General asks FCC for clarification on robocall consent rules

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:13 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
South Carolina’s attorney general is asking the Federal Communications Commission to clarify the rules of consent as it pertains to robocalls.

Horry County

Free parking stays in downtown Conway as leaders approve nearly $80M budget

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:02 PM EDT
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By Makayla Evans
The city will also hire 24 new full-time employees and raise pay for first responders.

Pee Dee News

City of Florence applies for $2M federal infrastructure grant

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:41 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The city also said that if approved, the accelerator could be one of the first of its kind to be funded in the South.

Pee Dee News

Suspects wanted after fleeing stolen-vehicle crash in Florence County

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:35 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Deputies are searching for three suspects after a stolen vehicle was found crashed in Florence County.

Crime

1 killed in overnight shooting in Darlington County

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:48 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Deputies say at least one person is dead after an overnight shooting in Darlington County.

Top Story

FIRST ALERT: AIR QUALITY ALERT issued for the area Wednesday as smoke from wildfires continues

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:00 AM EDT
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By Jamie Arnold
An AIR QUALITY ALERT has been issued for the area on Wednesday as smoke, haze and dust from wildfires burning in Canada drifts into the Carolinas.

Top Story

Squatted truck owners fear ban on ‘Carolina Squat’ will limit more modifications

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:21 PM EDT
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By Molly McBride
A bill prohibiting a popular vehicle modification in the Palmetto State will officially go into effect in a matter of months.

Top Story

‘Meta Beach’: Myrtle Beach officials taking steps towards a smart city

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 8:41 PM EDT
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By Ale Espinosa
City of Myrtle Beach staff are continuing efforts to make Myrtle Beach a ‘smart city’.

Horry County

Horry County schools offering free summer meals for children, teens

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 8:38 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The program will allow for meals to children 18 years old and younger and will be served at various elementary, middle, and high schools in the school district.

State

‘Now’s the time to do it’: McMaster renews call for bond reform

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:48 PM EDT
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By Mary Green, Patrick Phillips and Steven Ardary
Gov. Henry McMaster is calling on state lawmakers to create stiffer penalties for illegal gun possession and reform the state’s bond process.

Horry County

1 person flown to hospital following crash in Nichols area

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Horry County Fire Rescue crews were called to the wreck just after 5 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Pee Dee Highway and Lake Swamp Road.

Top Story

16-year-old drowned at Huntington Beach State Park, coroner confirms

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff and Live 5 Web Staff
The coroner said the teen was taken to Waccamaw Community Hospital where he later died.

Pee Dee Crime

Florence deputies searching for person of interest wanted for robbing elderly woman, leaving with her car

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:12 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of this person of interest is asked to contact FCSO Investigators at (843) 665-2121, ext. 438.

Horry County

J. Reuben Long inmate dies after found unresponsive in cell

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:18 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
An inmate at J. Rueben Long Detention Center has died after being found unresponsive in his cell Monday, but foul play is not suspected at this point.
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