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Twisters Soft Serve ice cream shop announced on Sunday that it has officially reopened at its...

Beloved Murrells Inlet ice cream shop officially reopens at new location

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Kristin Nelson
It’s news that ice cream lovers will certainly scream about.

Community

Beloved Horry County WWII Veteran embarks 100 years of life

‘He’s an amazing man’: Beloved Horry County WWII Veteran honored with 100th birthday celebration

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Samuel Shelton
Private First Class Elmore Archie Bellamy was born on September 25, 1923, and has spent his years helping and teaching the younger generation.

Top Story

Esfuerzos tomado para una mejor vida: familia de Myrtle Beach cuenta su historia

Grand Strand family shares journey driving from Mexico to start own business

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 1:15 PM EDT
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By Ale Espinosa
Nelly Coleman and Salvador Gamboa said their decision to move wasn’t easy, but it was necessary.

Good News

Brazen roofing donated labor and their distributors donated materials to put a new roof on a...

Roofing company helps replace roof of Georgetown Co. recovery ministry

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:30 PM EDT
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By Drew Hansen
Brazen roofing donated labor and their distributors donated materials to put a new roof on a men’s recovery house in Georgetown County.

This Is Carolina

Azusa Street Riders makes it their mission to preach to those who need help.

This Is Carolina: Bikers revving up their engines for the Lord

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Loren Korn
A motorcycle ministry travels locally and abroad to guide people to church.

Horry County

Recently, a diver found the set of keys at the bottom of the Waccamaw River.

Diver may have uncovered a ‘key’ piece of Conway history

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:23 PM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Horry County Sheriff’s Office called it a “unique find;” it’s a set of keys that once played a pivotal role in Conway.

Good News

7-year-old Ian Smitherman showed off the massive megalodon tooth he found on the beach in...

7-year-old uncovers massive megalodon tooth in Pawleys Island

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
A 7-year-old made a cool discovery while hanging out at the beach on Sunday.

Entertainment

Country music legend Travis Tritt will be performing at the Carolina Opry in Myrtle Beach on...

Award-winning country star Travis Tritt to perform at Carolina Opry in 2024

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 2:44 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
A country music legend will be bringing his talents to the Grand Strand.

Horry County

Horry County crews rescue two kittens from car engine

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 5:07 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
First responders in Horry County made a purr-fect rescue on Thursday.

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Sgt. Jonathan Oxandaboure with the South Carolina Highway Patrol managed to get a...

S.C. trooper pulls snake out of woman’s car ‘like it was cute little kitten’

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Two South Carolina troopers came to a woman’s rescue when she noticed a snake in her car while she was driving down the interstate.
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‘I was drawn to go there’: Grand Strand woman’s intuition leads her to $300K lottery win

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 11:59 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
A Grand Strand woman sensed a big lottery win.

Good News

Energetic, inquisitive 11-year-old Logan looks to find a family through love

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:26 PM EDT
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By Erica Edwards
11-year-old Logan looks to find a family through love.

Good News

Myrtle Beach International Airport nominated for ‘Best Small Airport’

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 4:19 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The Myrtle Beach International Airport is in the running to be named the best small airport in the country.

Horry County

City of Loris writing a million-dollar check to get its hands on a long-time eyesore

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 7:19 AM EDT
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By Makayla Evans
The old Loris High School has sat abandoned for nearly a decade, but the city is now taking control of the 17-acre property.

Community

Myrtle Beach Fire Department hosts golf tournament to support local cancer charities

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Ashley Listrom
The community came together for the annual Rhonda Brown Charity Golf Tournament over the weekend.

Grand Strand News

‘It was just so freeing’: Organizations partner to bring accessible surfing to the Grand Strand

Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 9:28 AM EDT
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By Ashley Listrom
Over 140 trained volunteers helped individuals with different disabilities learn to surf on Saturday.

Community

Barbie’s Baristas: Murrells Inlet coffee shop rebrands to embrace Barbie fever

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 3:25 PM EDT
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By Teagan Brown
A Murrells Inlet coffee shop is in a Barbie world now.

Good News

CHECK THIS OUT: Sea turtles released from rehab

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 9:23 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The South Carolina Aquarium on Tuesday released four sea turtles from their care and back into the wild.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Myrtle Beach woman creates cat rescue to curb stray population

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 9:33 AM EDT
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By Loren Korn
Dawn created C&D TNR and Kitten Adoption to keep stray cats off the streets.

State

S.C. families relying on benefits have a new way to shop for fresh foods

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 9:37 AM EDT
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By Makayla Evans
The Women Infant & Children Farmers Market Nutrition Program is now offering two electronic payments to purchase fresh foods.

Grand Strand News

Georgetown County deputy adopts kitty he met on duty

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
A man met his new furry friend at an unlikely time: while on duty as a Georgetown County Sheriff’s deputy.

Good News

‘Caught in the act!’: Picture captures Wadesboro officer mowing elderly citizen’s yard

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 9:46 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
When the citizen went outside to mow in the hot summer weather, the officer stepped in to help.

Community

Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire captain to be honored for lifesaving actions near pier

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
A captain with the Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District will be recognized for his heroic efforts while off the job.

Good News

Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new narcotics, tracking K9

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Mezzi and Deputy Roller are now certified as a dual-purpose team trained in narcotics, article search, and tracking.

News

‘Colt’s Closet’ hits 8-year goal of 10,000 toys for S.C. children’s hospital

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 6:48 PM EDT
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By Ale Espinosa
After eight years, Colt Galloway has reached his goal of 10,000 toys that will now fill the shelves of Colt’s Closet at Prisma Children’s Hospital in Columbia.

State

Ladson boy receives special message from idol Gordon Ramsay

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Molly McBride
A seven-year-old with cerebral palsy who bakes for his MUSC care team received a very special message from his idol on Wednesday.

State

Make-A-Wish South Carolina surprises 9-year-old with dream trip

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 6:25 PM EDT
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By Anna Harris and Patrick Phillips
A 9-year-old South Carolina boy who is battling sickle cell disease, received a big surprise in downtown Charleston Wednesday afternoon.

State

7-year-old chef with cerebral palsy bakes for his MUSC care team

Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 10:50 PM EDT
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By Molly McBride
A 7-year-old with cerebral palsy uses his talent for baking to give back to the doctors and nurses who help care for him.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Soldier surprises dad with the ultimate gift

Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 6:48 PM EDT
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By Loren Korn
It was an emotional reunion months in the making.

Grand Strand News

Georgetown County high schooler helps woman pay for groceries

Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 10:14 AM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
What started off as an inconvenience soon paved the way for a generous act of kindness from a student at Andrews High School.

News

‘Hike our amazing trail’: Conway named the state’s first ‘River Trail Town’

Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 7:18 PM EDT
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By Steven Schlink
Conway is now South Carolina's first river trail town.

Top Story

Carolina Adaptive Golf hosts second annual camp to teach kids of all abilities

Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 8:46 PM EDT
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By Teagan Brown
The four day camp aims to teach kids of all skill levels, especially those with adaptive or special needs

Good News

‘We just continued to write’: Longtime pen pals meet for the first time in Conway

Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
A pair of longtime pen pals separated by the Atlantic Ocean finally got the chance to meet in Conway!

State

Baby flamingo hatches at Riverbanks Zoo

Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 1:45 PM EDT
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By Tiffany Tran-Ozuna
If you visit the Flamingo exhibit at Riverbanks Zoo, you might catch a glimpse at a new chick on the block.

News

Longtime donor gifts Red Cross special gift after no longer being able to donate

Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 7:36 AM EDT
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By Makayla Evans
A longtime blood donor found a special way to continue sharing a piece of himself despite no longer being able to donate.

Good News

Baby Chimpanzee makes debut at the North Carolina Zoo

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 3:25 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
This is the seventh chimp birth at the North Carolina Zoo since 2010.

Grand Strand News

Myrtle Beach police help rescue 7 baby ducks

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 1:36 PM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Myrtle Beach Police Department says they helped multiple baby ducks get out of a jam.

News

‘It’s so exciting’: Myrtle Beach Fire Dept. hires graduates from new program

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 10:30 AM EDT
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By Makayla Evans
The Myrtle Beach Fire Department started its Junior Firefighter Program back in January, aiming to train up the next batch of aspiring first responders. Now, for some, those dreams are turning into a reality.

Good News

Hallmark releases sneak peek of ‘A Biltmore Christmas’

Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 10:36 AM EDT
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By FOX Carolina News Staff
With less than six months until Christmas, Hallmark is already counting down.

Grand Strand News

Grand Strand Humane Society host free adoptions

Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 9:16 AM EDT
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By Samuel Shelton
With the Pick Me SC Statewide adoption event, organizations are now lowering costs and even hosting free adoptions for animals.

State

8 puppies found abandoned behind store almost ready for adoption, shelter says

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 10:06 PM EDT
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By Marissa Lute
The Charleston Animal Society says the eight puppies that were found in a plastic container behind a North Charleston store are almost ready for adoption.

News

Myrtle Beach man finds lost ring, saves proposal for Tennessee couple

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 7:01 PM EDT
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By Ale Espinosa
Chris Brumley was relaxing after a day of, metal detecting like he always does, on the beach.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Grand Strand farm teaches life skills to last a lifetime

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 6:53 PM EDT
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By Loren Korn
Home Sweet Farm offers a unique experience for folks to pick their own fruits and vegetables.

Top Story

Beach proposal saved after community member, Myrtle Beach police help find ring in the sand

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 11:19 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The perfect proposal on a beautiful Grand Strand beach was the plan for one man from Tennessee, but accidentally losing the ring along the way was not.

News

Georgetown County has ‘great success’ using essential oils to combat mosquitos

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 9:08 PM EDT
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By Steven Schlink
Georgetown County is the first county in South Carolina to utilize an all-natural mosquito repellent. And the results speak for themselves, said Mosquito Control Technician Zack Parsons.

Grand Strand News

Over 100 golf carts take part in Surfside Beach 4th of July parade

Updated: Jul. 4, 2023 at 7:06 PM EDT
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By Ashley Listrom
The town of Surfside Beach came together for its annual Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade.

Grand Strand News

LIST: Fireworks, parades, flyovers for Fourth of July in the Grand Strand

Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 9:21 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
There will be no shortage of Fourth of July celebrations up and down the Grand Strand this year.

Good News

‘Bo-Bulance’ makes stop in Myrtle Beach area to support first responders, military

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Steven Schlink
The Bo-Bulance is part of a partnership between Bojangles and Folds of Honor.

Good News

Greenville Humane Society’s longest resident adopted after 232 days

Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 10:37 AM EDT
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By Amanda Shaw
A special dog who spent nearly 8 months waiting for his forever home at the Greenville Humane Society now has a new family!

News

HGTC offering low to no-cost tuition for fall 2023, spring 2024 classes

Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 8:14 AM EDT
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By Makayla Evans
Horry-Georgetown Technical College is offering low to no-cost tuition making sure money is not stopping you from taking the first steps to a promising future.
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