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Crime

Coty Kennedy

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

Updated: 2 hours 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.”

Grand Strand Crime

Kohle Sumpter, Candice Todd, Terence Caskey

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

Updated: 24 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

Crime

18-year-old accused of shooting at Conway police officer appears at hearing

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:37 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
He's accused of opening fire at a Conway police officer last December.

Pee Dee Crime

SLED releases new information, identifies suspect in Dillon County officer-involved shooting

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:10 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
This incident in Dillon County marks the 8th officer-involved shooting in South Carolina in 2023.

Grand Strand Crime

Two arrested in connection to bodies discovered in shallow graves in Georgetown County

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:13 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The investigation is still ongoing, and GCSO is expecting more arrested and additional charges.

Pee Dee News

Darlington County sheriff releases statement after son arrested on weapons charge

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:12 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The Darlington County Sheriff’s son is in custody again.

Pee Dee Crime

State rests in trial of former Dillon County daycare owner accused in baby shaking case

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:02 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
She was arrested and charged with homicide by child abuse in 2019.

News

“Please continue to pray for us;” says mother of three children murdered in Sumter

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By Mayra Parrilla-Guerrero and Nick Neville
Aletha Holliday, mother of the three children shot and killed in Sumter at the hands of her ex-husband, Charles Slacks, Jr., released a statement Thursday following the murders.

State

Father arrested after death of 3-month-old who ‘may have been tortured’

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:12 PM EDT
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By Anisa Snipes
The coroner said the infant had been on life support right before he passed.

Crime

Man charged with shooting into room at Landmark Resort

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:49 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
A suspect is in custody after allegedly firing a gun into a room at the Landmark Resort last week.

Grand Strand Crime

Man accused of assaulting Myrtle Beach police officer during traffic stop

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:40 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
A man was charged after allegedly assaulting a Myrtle Beach police officer at a recent traffic stop.

Crime

Georgetown County student charged with bringing weapon onto school property

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:55 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Deputies with Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office were called to Waccamaw High School to investigate the allegation.

Horry County

Horry County Violent Crime Prosecution team cuts through pile of cases in first year

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:51 AM EDT
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By Makayla Evans
Horry County's Violent Crime Prosecution cuts down on number of cases piling up.

Crime

Florence police: Suspects wanted in car, debit card theft

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:23 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Call the Florence Police Department at 843-665-3191 with any information regarding this incident.

Crime

Conway police search for suspects in another trailer theft

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:01 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Another trailer was stolen in Conway and police need the community’s help finding it.

News

‘The videos are like watching a horror movie’: Surveillance video at an Irwin Co. daycare leaves parents shaken

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:17 PM EDT
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By Alicia Lewis
The ages of victims ranged from 3-13 months.

Crime

Bond denied for man accused of shooting at Carolina Forest neighborhood security guard

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:34 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
He allegedly shouted a threat to kill his neighbor and pointed a shotgun at his neighbor and the neighborhood security guard.

Horry County

Allegations dismissed against former Horry County sergeant accused of misconduct

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:48 PM EDT
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By S.E. Jenkins
In 2022, after receiving a citizen complaint, the Horry County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into Sgt. William McMeins Jr.

Pee Dee Crime

Deputies: Suspect in Robeson County death investigation shot at officers, taken into custody

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The suspect was located after a manhunt and standoff that lasted several hours.

Crime

Pawleys Island police, U.S. Postal Inspector investigate ‘pattern’ of mail theft

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
According to Pawleys Island police, there has been a pattern of U.S. Mail theft in the area.

Crime

2 arrested, charged in connection to shooting death of 46-year-old Lumberton man

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:20 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Mayers and Morales are being held under no bond at the Robeson County Detention Center.

Crime

Police: Robeson County man jailed after fatally shooting girlfriend

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:55 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
A Robeson County man is in custody, charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend Tuesday night.

Crime

Man pleads guilty to North Myrtle Beach murder, sentenced to 30 years

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:28 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
He was charged in the death of 73-year-old Darrell Johnson in North Myrtle Beach.

Crime

Myrtle Beach man pleads guilty to robbing Home Depot stores, gets 10 years

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:26 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
His conviction is connected to a pair of robberies that happened in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach.

State

Attorneys: Stephen Smith’s death now considered a homicide

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:25 AM EDT
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By Marissa Lute and Steven Ardary
Attorneys representing the family of a Hampton County teen found dead in the middle of a Hampton County road in 2015 say the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has deemed the death as a homicide.

State

Male victim identified in Sumter shooting that left five dead

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:17 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers, Mayra Parrilla-Guerrero, Chris Joseph and Nick Neville
Five people dead, including three children after shooting in Sumter.

News

Defense says its sanity report found Letecia Stauch insane, as jury selection in trial continues

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:25 AM EDT
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By Lindsey Grewe
More than three years after a young boy disappeared in the Pikes Peak region, his stepmother is standing trial for his murder.

Crime

Conway police search for persons of interest after trucks, equipment stolen

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:11 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Police say a black Ford truck and a white truck were involved in a grand larceny incident last week.

Crime

Shots fired at law enforcement in Dillon Co. connected to Robeson Co. death investigation

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:22 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Details are limited at this time, but Wilkins said more information will be provided as it becomes available.

Pee Dee News

Florence Area Humane Society calls for action after two dogs brought in with gunshot wounds

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:39 PM EDT
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By Allyson Bento
In addition to calling on elected community leaders, the shelter is asking for donations to help in Jolene and Hope’s recovery.

State

SLED gives new details on Stephen Smith homicide investigation

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:47 PM EDT
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By Freeman Stoddard
Bland Richter Law Firm announced that the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is now considering Stephen Smith’s death a homicide.

Pee Dee Crime

Attorneys release statement for Lake City natives who survived Mexico kidnapping

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:14 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Williams and Washington McGee were two of four Lake City natives who were kidnapped when they traveled to Mexico earlier this month, Williams was injured and received multiple surgeries, but Washington McGee was not injured.

Community

Myrtle Beach hires specialists for Opioid Response Team

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:20 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Two new people are tackling the fight against opioids in Myrtle Beach.

Pee Dee News

Trial underway for former Dillon County daycare owner facing homicide charge in shaken baby case

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:06 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
In 2019, Judy Cox was arrested and charged with homicide by child abuse for the death of 5-month-old Jeremiah Thompson.

Crime

Gun used in kidnapping of Americans in Mexico came from U.S.

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:52 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and WMBF News Staff
The complaint said that he admitted to buying firearms for people he knew were going to provide them to a member of the Gulf Cartel in Mexico.

Grand Strand Crime

‘It’s one of our iconic cars’: Owner of classic car stolen in Grand Strand asking for help

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:14 AM EDT
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By Makayla Evans
“We’re hoping it doesn’t get put on a boat and sent somewhere else because the car is so popular. There’s a number of people that built cars because of this car.”

State

Live 5 Investigates: Former convict speaks in favor of stricter bail laws

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:27 PM EDT
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By Raphael James
In the South Carolina Statehouse, lawmakers are trying to pass bail reform bills to keep repeat offenders from getting back out onto the streets.

Crime

Two men arrested in connection with Bishopville armed robbery and shooting, elderly man killed

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:26 PM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and shooting that left an elderly man dead at a Bishopville Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant.
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