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Memorial for man killed in Little River hit-and-run.

Family, friends remember victim of deadly Little River hit-and-run

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 8:27 PM EDT

By Ashley Listrom

The gas station now honoring Lopez with a memorial filled with flowers, a cross, and stuffed animals near where he was killed.

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Lawrence Sinclair Grant, 34, is facing multiple charges, including three counts of...

Myrtle Beach traffic stop leads to drugs, stolen gun recovery, police say

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:33 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

A man is facing charges after Myrtle Beach police say they recovered a bag of narcotics during a Wednesday afternoon traffic stop.

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Jezakyia Jaquan Hooks, 17, turned himself in at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, according to Deputy...

17-year-old turns himself in after Georgetown shooting, police say

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 8:15 AM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Georgetown police say a teen is in custody in connection to a Wednesday night shooting that left another teen hurt.

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North Myrtle Beach police sergeant arrested for DUI, placed on administrative duty

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 7:06 AM EDT

By WMBF News Staff and Eric Richards

The department said he was the supervisor of its traffic division.

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A source with knowledge of the investigation confirmed the pictures WMBF News received show the...

New pictures obtained show moments before, after deadly Longs shooting

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:04 PM EDT

By Ale Espinosa and Kristin Nelson

A source with knowledge of the investigation confirmed the two trucks in the pictures were involved in the deadly shooting in Longs.

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Myrtle Beach Police say they’re seeing several drivers speed through school zones.

Myrtle Beach police see increase in traffic law violations in school zones

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 8:45 PM EDT

By Ale Espinosa

Myrtle Beach police are cracking down on drivers who fail to follow school zone traffic laws.

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Authorities said a 33-year-old man was shot and killed on Saturday night at the intersection of...

Solicitor’s letter names North Myrtle Beach business owner in deadly Longs shooting investigation

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:35 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

State agents have been requested to help investigate a deadly shooting that took the life of a 33-year-old man.

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Myrtle Beach robbery suspect tied to drive-by shooting in Conway, documents show

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 12:25 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Eric Deery Jr., 21, faces a slew of charges in the Conway case including three counts of attempted murder.

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The 15th Circuit solicitor has filed a petition for a temporary injunction to close the Yellow...

Police called to Myrtle Beach’s infamous ‘Yellow House’ nearly 30 times in less than a month

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:54 PM EDT

By Ale Espinosa

Horry County’s top prosecutor said he wants to temporarily close an infamous boarding house in order to save lives.

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Zephaniah Horn, 19, was detained for public disorderly conduct, minor in possession of alcohol...

Horry County detention center employee on administrative leave after being cited

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 4:44 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

An internal investigation is underway at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center after one of their employees was cited.

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Warrants: Horry County victims pay thousands for pools that were never installed

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

A Lowcountry man and woman are out on bond after being accused of taking money to install pools at two homes and not completing the work.

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Documents: Woman held at gunpoint while taking out trash in Myrtle Beach; 1 arrested

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 12:16 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Police arrested 21-year-old Eric Deery over the weekend.

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Video helped troopers track down Forestbrook hit-and-run suspect, report states

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 12:11 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

The suspect is charged with hit-and-run resulting in great bodily injury.

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Loris councilman requests forensic audit, claims taxpayer dollars used ‘incorrectly’

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 7:55 PM EDT

By Ale Espinosa

Loris Councilman Carroll Padgett requested a forensic audit just this week to see if the money from the city’s hospitality tax fund is being spent properly.

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Documents: Infamous Yellow House in Myrtle Beach deemed uninhabitable, people living in backyard

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 4:12 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

The court filings show that the Yellow House has a reputation for being a place where drugs are sold.

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Fentanyl-laced medicine found in North Myrtle Beach, police say

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 8:30 PM EDT

By Ale Espinosa

North Myrtle Beach Police said fentanyl disguised as over-the-counter medicine is a scary new trend becoming more prevalent across the Grand Strand.

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Man arrested after over four pounds of meth pills, stolen car found in Georgetown County

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 5:15 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

The arrest came after a traffic stop on Tuesday, officials said.

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Judge postpones Myrtle Beach Safari owner’s sentencing on wildlife trafficking convictions

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 3:25 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson and WMBF News Staff

A judge postponed Doc Antle’s sentencing on his convictions out of Virginia until October 3.

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N.C. man convicted in deadly 2018 Myrtle Beach area shooting

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 12:08 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

A Fayetteville man was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday after a jury convicted him of a deadly 2018 shooting.

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Former Conway childcare operator accused of misusing over $24K in grant funds

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

A South Carolina Department of Social Services audit led to the arrest of a former childcare operator in Conway.

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Men accused of trafficking marijuana at Myrtle Beach International Airport

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 4:09 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Two men were arrested after police say they were caught trafficking marijuana at the Myrtle Beach International Airport earlier this week.

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Troopers make arrest in Forestbrook hit-and-run case that seriously hurt bicyclist

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 3:18 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson and Ale Espinosa

A man has been charged in a hit-and-run in the Forestbrook area that left a 19-year-old severely hurt.

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‘Help me find this guy’: Father pleads for help after bicyclist hurt in Forestbrook hit-and-run crash

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 6:16 PM EDT

By Ale Espinosa and Kristin Nelson

A father is calling on the community for help after his son was hit by a truck, and the driver didn’t stop.

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Murrells Inlet man pleads guilty to fatally shooting Vietnam veteran

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 1:22 PM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

A Murrells Inlet man admitted to fatally shooting a 76-year-old veteran who, according to prosecutors, was trying to protect his daughter.

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Waccamaw High School student charged after investigation into Snapchat threat

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 3:34 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

A nearly month-long investigation into a threat made against Waccamaw High School on Snapchat has ended.

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Report: Myrtle Beach smoke shop worker robbed at gunpoint by suspect with clown mask

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 11:10 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson and Eric Richards

Warrants reveal that an 18-year-old’s fingernails and hair may have linked him to a suspected robbery at a Myrtle Beach smoke shop.

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Family files wrongful death lawsuit in deadly Intracoastal Waterway crash

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 4:17 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

A lawsuit has been filed against a Myrtle Beach man accused of boating while drunk and then causing a deadly crash.

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‘You have to reach out’: Proposed partnership could help Grand Strand cities tackle opioid crisis

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 8:25 PM EDT

By Ashley Listrom

A new cross-city and county partnership could help tackle areas struggling with the opioid crisis.

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2 accused of setting Conway area house on fire with 7 inside

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 4:18 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Two people are facing charges after police said they set a house on fire while seven people, including a child, were inside.

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Police make arrest in robbery, assault at resort in Myrtle Beach

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 12:22 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

Officers were called back in July to Beach Colony Resort off North Ocean Boulevard for calls about a person being possibly shot.

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2nd adult charged in connection to fights, shots fired at Georgetown High School football game

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 12:57 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Another adult has been arrested in connection to fights and shots being fired at a high school football game in Georgetown.

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Police investigating shooting in Myrtle Beach

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 6:36 AM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

One person was reported to have non-life-threatening injuries.

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WANTED: Police ID accused surfboard thief in Surfside Beach

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 1:51 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Police have identified a man wanted in connection to a stolen surfboard in Surfside Beach.

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9 teens charged, new policies implemented after fight that led to shots fired at Georgetown High School football game

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 5:19 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Most are students at county schools, police said.

Crime

Georgetown County deputy fired after being arrested for DUI, sheriff’s office says

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 1:43 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said he was stopped in Murrells Inlet early Sunday.

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Sheriff’s office announces passing of longtime bloodhound

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their bloodhounds.

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‘People were panicking’: Police arrest suspect wanted in shooting at Georgetown football game

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 11:12 PM EDT

By Ale Espinosa

Police discovered evidence to support upgrading his charges to four counts of attempted murder.

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Former HCS teacher agrees to surrender educator certificate following child abuse case

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 5:19 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

A former Horry County Schools educator will not be teaching in the Palmetto State anytime soon.

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Warrants: Metal spatula used as weapon during robbery at Myrtle Beach motel

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 4:17 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

Officers were called on Saturday to the Sea Dip Motel on North Ocean Boulevard following the robbery.

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Superintendent provides statement after fight, shots fired at Georgetown high school football game; suspect wanted

Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 6:14 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 843-545-4300.

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Georgetown police searching for suspect accused of opening fire at high school football game

Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 6:22 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 843-545-4300.

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Warrants: Myrtle Beach standoff suspect kicked, spit and stripped victim during assault

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 7:02 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

New documents reveal why a suspect who sparked an hours-long standoff in Myrtle Beach was wanted by authorities.

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N.C. man killed in early morning shooting in Myrtle Beach, coroner’s office says

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 6:07 PM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

Police were called out at 1:50 a.m. Friday to the 900 block of Chester Street.

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Suspect in custody after standoff involving Myrtle Beach police, U.S. Marshals, officials confirm

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 10:19 AM EDT

By Samuel Shelton and WMBF News Staff

A man is in custody after a standoff at a Myrtle Beach home that lasted for several hours on Thursday.

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Superintendent addresses recent school threats within Georgetown County School District

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 11:15 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

The leader of the district sent a letter to all parents on Thursday to address the recent incidents that have led to students being arrested and charged.

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