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Investigate

Beach Team Gymnastics at Terry & Don's

WMBF Investigates: Horry County gymnastics coach placed on restriction

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Gabrielle Khoriaty
The owner of Beach Team Gymnastics at Terry & Don’s is accused of sending inappropriate texts.

Horry County

Highway 90 in Horry County

Horry County leaders pause discussions on lifting Highway 90 development restrictions

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Julia Richardson and Kristin Nelson
A resolution to allow more building and development along a busy Horry County highway has been paused for now.

Top Story

Inlet Square Mall will be closing at the beginning of 2024, but Belk and Planet Fitness will...

Inlet Square Mall closing at start of new year; Planet Fitness, Belk to stay on property

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Ale Espinosa and Kristin Nelson
It’s the end of an era for a mall in Murrells Inlet.

Pee Dee News

Kyle Church (right) will be tried in the death of Stewart Heights Elementary School principal...

Man accused of killing Pee Dee principal to be tried next year

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
The man charged with fatally shooting a Pee Dee elementary school principal will have his day in court next year, according to the 4th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.

State

FILE - The Walt Disney Co. logo appears on a screen above the floor of the New York Stock...

S.C. dropping Disney from state investment portfolio

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Amanda Shaw
South Carolina won’t be investing in The Walt Disney Company anymore.

Forecast

The combination of two cold fronts has our temperatures falling into the middle of the week.

FIRST ALERT: Mid-week chill on the way

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Matt Bullock
Chilly weather settles in for the middle of the week.

Horry County

In a Facebook post, Nakato Japanese Restaurant thanked its customers for their support over...

Japanese steakhouse to close in Myrtle Beach after 45 years

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
A Japanese steakhouse decided not to reopen its Myrtle Beach location after a 2019 fire continued to cause issues for the restaurant.

Grand Strand News

It happened Monday around 3:30 p.m. on Tailwater Trail near David W Ray Drive.

Gasoline explosion in Georgetown County sends man to hospital, official says

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Georgetown County Fire & EMS said they responded to a gasoline explosion Monday that burned a man working on a car.

Pee Dee Crime

West Florence High School

Teen threatened officer with knife at Florence County high school, sheriff’s office says

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
The sheriff's office said it all started when a disturbance was reported in the school cafeteria.

Horry County

Horry County Schools spokesperson Lisa Bourcier said the incident in the afternoon, and police...

Police investigating hoax ‘swatting’ call at Myrtle Beach Middle School

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Myrtle Beach police are looking into a fake 911 call that sent officers responding to Myrtle Beach Middle School on Monday.
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Grand Strand News

Myrtle Beach International Airport

Proposal to increase fines for MYR parking violations moves to full council

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kristin Nelson
Drivers who park right at the front of the Myrtle Beach International Airport may soon have to pay up.

State

SC trooper returns to work over a year after hit-and-run crash

SC trooper returns to work over a year after being injured in hit-and-run crash

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Anisa Snipes
The state trooper was standing outside his patrol car in October of 2022 when he was struck.

Pee Dee News

The crash occurred on I-74 eastbound near mile marker 116 in Woodford County.

Troopers: 1 dead after car crashes into tree, overturns in Darlington County

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
The driver was taken to McLeod Regional Medical Center by EMS but died in the hospital.

State

The Disaster Action Team provides shelter, financial assistance, health services and...

Red Cross looking for volunteers to join South Carolina Disaster Action Teams

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
The Disaster Action Team provides shelter, financial assistance, health services and counseling after a disaster.

Top Story

Loris city council provides update on forensic audit

Loris city council provides update on forensic audit of city’s hospitality tax fund

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Eric Richards
Money made from the hospitality tax must be used on tourism-related projects, such as renovating cultural buildings, maintaining beach accesses, or even road upgrades.

Horry County

Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 7:26 p.m.

HCFR: 3 injured in 2-car crash in Little River area

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 8:18 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
SCHP is investigating the crash.

State

Millions of dollars are headed to schools across South Carolina to bolster security and safety.

SC schools receiving $20M to upgrade safety, with more money requested for next year

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 8:12 PM EST
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By Mary Green
Millions of dollars are headed to schools across South Carolina to bolster security and safety.

State

A State House made of gingerbread is on display during the annual Christmas open house at the...

South Carolinians visit Governor’s Mansion for annual Christmas open house

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 8:08 PM EST
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By Mary Green
South Carolina’s First Family welcomed South Carolinians into their home for the annual Christmas open house at the Governor’s Mansion on Monday evening.

Grand Strand News

2 children killed in fatal accident.

SCHP: Driver dies after crashing into guard rail, tree in Georgetown County

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 6:57 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
The Georgetown County coroner has not yet released the identity of the driver.

Grand Strand News

Developers submitted building permit applications for a new Margaritaville resort along Ocean...

‘Margaritaville’ resort will add new hotel to Myrtle Beach skyline if approved

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 6:47 PM EST
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By Ashley Listrom
A brand new resort could change up the Myrtle Beach skyline if it’s approved.

Grand Strand News

deadly crash

Georgetown Co. coroner identifies victim of early morning crash

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 6:11 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

Horry County

Kevin Davis, pictured in this photo with his mother, Kathy Davis, was one of the victims of...

‘Going to miss him terribly’: Mother remembers son killed in fiery Horry County crash

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 6:03 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
The Horry County Coroner’s Office released the names of the two men who died in a Saturday wreck near Loris.

Good News

Darius Rucker attends a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on...

Darius Rucker on receiving Hollywood star: ‘Biggest thing that’s ever happened to me’

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 5:44 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson
One of the biggest stars to come out of the Palmetto State was honored with his own star.

Grand Strand News

A new study could change how much Santee Cooper customers pay for their electric bill.

Santee Cooper board approves land transactions for Conway, Grand Strand Humane Society

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 5:37 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson
Santee Cooper approved two major land transactions on Monday to help support the community’s needs in Horry County.

Pee Dee News

Timmonsville police were called out around 12:30 a.m. to the 500 block of Honda Way.

1 hurt in Timmonsville shooting, arrest ‘forthcoming,’ chief says

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 4:51 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
One person is recovering after a Monday shooting in Timmonsville sent them to the hospital.

Sports

Colts linebacker Shaq Leonard is leaving the Colts

Lake View native Shaquille Leonard signs with Philadelphia Eagles

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 3:23 PM EST
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By Allyson Bento
It is unclear if Leonard will play with the Eagles in Sunday night’s showdown against the Cowboys.

Horry County

Crews were called out around 1:20 p.m. to the area of Socastee Boulevard and Brandymill...

2 hurt in Horry County crash involving dump truck, entrapment

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 2:22 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Horry County Fire Rescue said a Monday afternoon crash that sent two to the hospital is expected to impact traffic for a while.

Pee Dee News

It happened around 7:30 p.m. on Holiday Court.

Man shot while sitting in car in Marion

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 1:26 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
The Marion Police Department is investigating a Sunday night shooting that left a man hurt.

Horry County

Around 3 a.m. in the Loris area, two Horry County police patrol cars were on the shoulder of...

Shots fired at Horry County police during traffic stop, report shows

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 1:14 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
An incident report obtained by WMBF News describes a scary situation for Horry County police at a Saturday traffic stop.

Grand Strand Crime

A police report shows someone called in a bomb threat to Dead Dog Saloon on Friday night.

Report: Bomb threat called into Dead Dog Saloon along Marshwalk; 3 restaurants evacuated

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 12:44 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson
A police report is providing new details on a bomb threat that had the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk on edge during a busy Friday night.

Pee Dee News

During the secure status, a few school buses were rerouted to another school. (file photo)

Secure status lifted after report of shot fired near Darlington County high school

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 12:40 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
A secure status has been lifted from Hartsville High School Monday morning after a report of a shot fired in the area.

Grand Strand News

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 843-546-5102.

20-year-old shot while driving in Georgetown County, sheriff’s office says

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 8:00 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
A Sunday night shooting in Georgetown County sent one man to the hospital.

Horry County

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.

Pedestrian killed in Socastee-area crash, victim identified

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 7:55 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
WMBF News is learning more about a serious Saturday night crash in Horry County.

Top Story

Hospital departments hand decorate mini Christmas trees, wreaths and centerpieces, which are...

Conway hospital’s foundation opens annual silent Christmas auction to public

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 7:27 AM EST
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By Makayla Evans
Each year, the Conway Medical Center Foundation holds a silent Christmas auction and bids among themselves. However, this year, they’re opening up the annual tradition to everyone.

State

Edward Lawrence Sr. turned 103 on November 29.

North Charleston man celebrates turning 103

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 7:15 AM EST
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By Steven Ardary
The Accabee community in North Charleston celebrated a huge milestone for one of its neighbors.

Sports

Georgia Southern, Ohio to meet in Myrtle Beach Bowl

Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 3:53 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
The annual matchup will be played Dec. 16 at Brooks Stadium in Conway.

Horry County

Person hurt after vehicle overturns in Horry County crash

Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 1:55 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.

Pee Dee News

Man reported missing in Darlington County found dead in Lee County

Coroner’s Office reports missing Darlington County man found dead in Lee County

Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 12:17 PM EST
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By Marcus Flowers
The Lee County Coroner’s Office reported a man who went missing out of Darlington County was found dead in Lee County.

Forecast

Cloudy Sunday

FIRST ALERT: Cloudy Sunday followed by cooler weather ahead

Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 10:37 AM EST
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By Matt Bullock
The gloomy weather is going to stick around for the rest of the weekend but there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

Horry County

2 killed after car collides with tree near Loris

Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 10:32 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.

Crime

A woman facing charges in connection to a Hemingway homicide was denied bond at her hearing...

Myrtle Beach woman charged in Hemingway homicide has bond hearing

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 9:34 PM EST
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By Marissa Thompson
A woman facing charges in connection to a Hemingway homicide was denied bond at her hearing Friday.

Pee Dee News

Death investigation underway at Darlington County detention center, sheriff’s office says

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 9:10 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
The investigation has since been turned over to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

Forecast

Cloudy and warm with just a few light showers.

FIRST ALERT: Cloudy and warm Sunday with a few light showers

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 5:18 PM EST
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By Jamie Arnold
Cloudy and warm weather continues on Sunday.

State

Nicholas Locklear, Yanta Hunt

Deputies find nearly 2 kilos of cocaine in Robeson County, arrests made

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 10:53 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Other drugs and items were also seized by authorities.

Top Story

Former Florence One superintendent, Larry Jackson, claims the district’s current...

Former F1SD administrator says district mishandled suspected high school rape

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 11:15 PM EST
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By Ale Espinosa
Former F1SD superintendent claims the district’s current administration should have told parents immediately about an alleged sexual assault.

Community

Some of the bikes donated by members of the Cresswind community.

Grand Strand neighborhood gives back for the holidays with Angel Tree donations

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 10:17 PM EST
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By Emily Shiroff
One Grand Strand neighborhood is ensuring kids and families in need have a magical holiday season.

Grand Strand News

Deputies investigating bomb threat at Murrells Inlet MarshWalk

Murrells Inlet MarshWalk restaurants re-open after bomb threat ruled a hoax

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 7:09 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
A stretch of the Grand Strand was put on edge Friday after reports of a bomb threat.

News

The Town of Surfside Beach is looking to fill open positions.

Surfside Beach leaders address planning board vacancies

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 6:55 PM EST
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By Gabrielle Khoriaty
There are four other vacant positions in the department, including planning director, building official, permit technician and building inspector.

Top Story

Rep. Jay Kilmartin, R – Lexington, speaks outside the South Carolina Department of Revenue in...

After relinquishing license, lawmaker joins call for changes to liquor liability law

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 6:31 PM EST
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By Mary Green
Bars and restaurants across South Carolina fear they can’t afford to stay open if they want to serve an item essential to their business: alcohol.

State

Shawn Tobin Locklear Jr. faces a slew of charges, including two counts of attempted...

Man charged with shooting Robeson Co. deputies to remain in jail, no motions taken

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 6:28 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
The man accused of shooting two Robeson County deputies had his case pushed back Friday morning.
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