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Pee Dee News

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2 injured in crash with Darlington County school bus

Updated: 26 minutes ago
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By WMBF News Staff
No children were aboard the bus at the time.

Community

The Friday night tornado devastated a swath of the 2,000-person town of Rolling Fork, reducing...

Disaster-trained volunteers from S.C. deploy to storm-damaged Miss., Ala.

Updated: 59 minutes ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Disaster-trained volunteers from the South Carolina Region of the American Red Cross are heading to Mississippi and Alabama to support disaster relief efforts after tornadoes touched down Friday.

Crime

Coty Kennedy

Police: 20-year-old admits to making bomb threat against Myrtle Beach High School

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By S.E. Jenkins
According to the Myrtle Beach Police Department, a written note threatened to “Blow up the School.”

News

Some areas in Sumter had enough water that boats were needed to navigate it Monday.

VIDEO: Weekend rain floods roads, damages buildings in the Midlands

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Nevin Smith
Commuters Monday morning in Sumter found they may have to find alternative routes.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Another round of showers & storms later today

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Andrew Dockery
It's a stormy day on tap with two rounds of showers & storms to kick off the work week.

Horry County

Coastal Carolina holds dedication ceremony renaming major building

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Makayla Evans
Coastal Carolina holding dedication ceremony to renaming major building.

State

66-year-old man identified as victim in Charleston Co. plane crash

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Bryce Jacquot, Dylan Leatherwood and Emily Johnson
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating what led to a Saturday afternoon plane crash that left one person dead.

News

Gas prices in Myrtle Beach down almost 75 cents from last year

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
The price of a gallon of gas in Myrtle Beach is up 21 cents from a month ago, but has fallen significantly in the past year.

News

County EMS director describes heartbreaking crash which killed four children

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sharon Danquah
“These are things sometimes I don’t believe people are necessarily meant to see as human beings.”

Community

Grand Strand pet food bank provides for shelters, families in need

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Natasha Laguerre
Keep Our Pets Food Bank held a celebration on Saturday in Murrells Inlet marking their expansion.
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Grand Strand News

Deputies looking for missing Georgetown Co. man

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office says they are working to find a missing 61-year-old man.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Severe threat is over, another round of storms late tonight

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Matt Bullock
Stalled front continues to bring in moisture to produce scattered storms, some of them may be severe

Horry County

HCFR: 4 displaced after 2-alarm fire in Conway

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Horry County Fire Rescue said it was called to the blaze on the 2000 block of Lees Landing Circle.

Top Story

‘I just want to get back to work’: Charges dropped against Horry County teacher accused of kidnapping, assault

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Eric Richards
Kimberly Bone has been an educator with Horry County Schools since 2018, but remains on paid administrative leave since her arrest on January 26.

Grand Strand Crime

Police find meth, fentanyl, needles during Myrtle Beach traffic stop; 3 arrested

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Three people were arrested after police found drugs during a recent Myrtle Beach traffic stop.

Pee Dee Crime

Deputies: Juvenile in custody after leading chase ending in Florence County crash

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The chase began after the driver didn't stop for a deputy trying to pull them over.

Horry County

Woman killed in Loris-area crash, coroner says

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 11:55 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
One person has died, and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash crash Wednesday evening in Loris.

Pee Dee Crime

Deputies: 16-year-old killed in Robeson County shooting

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 11:21 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The department said deputies and investigators were in an area outside Maxton.

State

8-year-old injured after drunk driver strikes Hampton Co. Sheriff’s vehicle

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 10:44 AM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
An 8-year-old child is in the hospital after being in a car that struck a Hampton County Sheriff’s Office vehicle Saturday afternoon.

Horry County

1 displaced after Conway house fire

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:20 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Horry County

Coroner ID’s 33-year-old killed in crash outside Aynor

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 1:05 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Horry County Fire Rescue crews were sent to the area of W. Highway 501 and Highway 22 at 7:23 a.m. for a crash that required extrication.

Horry County

Coroner: Man struck, killed by vehicle while crossing Socastee Boulevard

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 1:03 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating with assistance from the Horry County Police Department.

Top Story

Waccamaw Sportsmen’s Expo returns to Conway with more vendors, activities

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:15 PM EDT
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By Natasha Laguerre
More local businesses showcased their outdoor lifestyle products at the event.

Horry County

1 dead, 3 injured in crash on Highway 501 outside Aynor

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:14 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Horry County Fire Rescue crews were sent to the area of W. Highway 501 and Highway 22 at 7:23 a.m. for a crash that required extrication.

Crime

Ex-Horry County police officer charged with burglary, domestic violence out on bond

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:42 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Warrants state he’s charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree assault and battery as well as third-degree domestic violence.

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South Carolina women’s basketball advances after beating UCLA 59 TO 43

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 4:11 PM EDT
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By Freeman Stoddard and Alvieann Chandler
The Gamecocks will face the No. 2 Maryland on Monday, March 27.

Grand Strand Crime

Georgetown bank robbery suspect arrested in Horry County, police say

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 3:18 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
He's charged in connection to a robbery that happened last month.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Warm, windy and a stray shower or storm today

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:40 AM EDT
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By Jamie Arnold
Highs are warm today with the 70s and 80s around. Get outside and enjoy the warmth before more rain chances move in.

State

SC lawmakers push ban on transgender healthcare options for minors

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:13 AM EDT
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By Mary Green
A new bill would ban minors in South Carolina from receiving gender-affirming care.

Grand Strand News

Horry-Georgetown Technical College bans TikTok from campus network

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:16 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff and Ian Klein
In an email sent to students, faculty and staff sent Thursday, the school said the decision came due to “known security concerns."

Pee Dee Crime

Judge declares mistrial after the jury failed to reach a verdict in Dillon County daycare death case

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:16 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
She was arrested and charged with homicide by child abuse in 2019.

Community

City of Myrtle Beach looks ahead to summer months during ‘pre-tourist’ season

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:13 PM EDT
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By Samuel Shelton
As we welcome spring, the City of Myrtle Beach is also welcoming what they call “pre-tourism.”

News

HCFR: Lanes reopened after 2-car crash, vehicle overturned on Highway 501 closed eastbound traffic

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:19 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
SCHP is investigating the crash.

State

‘It’s Stephen’s time:’ Attorney for family of Stephen Smith outlines next steps in fight for justice

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:37 PM EDT
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By Nick Neville
Questions surrounding the 2015 death of Stephen smith, former classmate of Buster Murdaugh, have lingered for years.

Crime

Bond denied for 2 suspects charged in relation to double murder in Georgetown County

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:52 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff and Natasha Laguerre
Bond was denied Friday morning for both suspects charged in relation to a double murder in Georgetown County.

Good News

Conway Police Department welcomes second narcotic detection K9

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:16 PM EDT
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By Drew Hansen and Allyson Bento
Rubble is trained to detect odors including marijuana, meth, cocaine and heroin.

Grand Strand Crime

Ex-Horry County police officer charged with burglary, domestic violence

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
An Horry County police officer has been arrested and faces charges including burglary and domestic violence.

Horry County

1 hurt after vehicle overturns in Horry County crash

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:45 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.

Crime

Police: 1 hurt after shooting in Conway

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:19 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Authorities in Conway are investigating after one person was hurt in a shooting early Friday.

Pee Dee Crime

Police report details arrest of Darlington County Sheriff’s son on weapons charge

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The Darlington County Sheriff’s son is in custody again.

Pee Dee Crime

Man accused of threatening to shoot Florence County officer, family

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:11 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Deputies added he allegedly called the victim multiple times during a three-hour period.

Horry County

Horry County leaders to consider proposed development, road widening at Postal Way

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:44 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Horry County leaders will soon once again take up another development in the Carolina Forest area.

Community

Antisemitic incidents rise almost 200% in South Carolina

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:41 PM EDT
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By S.E. Jenkins
South Carolina reported a 193% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents year over year.

Grand Strand News

Georgetown Co. Schools part ways with employee after gun fired on property

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:33 PM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Georgetown County School District confirmed one of its employees is no longer with the district following a firearm incident.

Grand Strand News

City of Myrtle Beach getting nearly $7.5M in loans for utility projects

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:26 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The City of Myrtle Beach is getting a financial boost toward utility projects in the area.

Murdaugh Trial

Hundreds attend auction to bid on Murdaugh belongings

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:25 AM EDT
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By Alvieann Chandler and Amanda Shaw
Hundreds of people attended an auction on Thursday where furniture and items belonging to the Murdaugh family were sold to the highest bidder.

State

South Carolina’s leading scorer Jackson heads to NBA draft

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:10 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The 18-year-old is projected to be a mid-first-round pick.

State

Upstate winery debuts new wine glass fountain

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:45 AM EDT
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By Anisa Snipes
“It wasn’t easy creating a wine glass you could see from outer space, but we did it."

State

Trailer rolls into home in Powdersville

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:38 AM EDT
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By Anisa Snipes
The crash happened Thursday evening.

Crime

2nd suspect charged in drive-by shooting that killed Robeson County man

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:14 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Authorities believe an 8-year-old child was in the car when the two allegedly committed the drive-by shooting that killed Adams.
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