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Grand Strand News

Winning $50K Powerball lottery ticket sold in Myrtle Beach

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:14 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Someone visiting the Publix on Wood Duck Drive purchased a winning ticket for Wednesday’s Powerball®.

Grand Strand News

The owners of Winna's Kitchen hope to have the restaurant back open by March 1 after it was...

Beloved Myrtle Beach restaurant sets reopening date goal after busted water heater floods building

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:21 PM EST
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By Samuel Shelton and Kristin Nelson
Just a few days before the new year, Winna’s Kitchen was flooded after a water heater above the restaurant burst.

Good News

CHECK YOUR TICKETS: $50K Powerball ticket sold in Conway

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:21 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
CHECK YOUR TICKETS

Top Story

Aynor woman’s ‘gut feeling’ to buy lottery ticket leads to $500K win

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:08 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Her odds to win the half million was 1 in 660,000.

Grand Strand News

Good Samaritan, first responders help save injured owl in North Myrtle Beach

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:24 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
An owl in North Myrtle Beach got a little bit of help from Good Samaritan in the area.

Grand Strand News

Rare orange lobster, Cheddar, now on display at Ripley’s Aquarium

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:41 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
A rare orange lobster that captured the hearts of the Grand Strand can now be seen by everyone in Myrtle Beach!

Good News

‘They make me proud’: Four Florence County deputies receive state Valor Award

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:56 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Four Florence County deputies were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.

State

S.C. woman celebrates 109th birthday with early party

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:27 AM EST
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By Molly Grantham
Besides her four children, Margaret has 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 18-great-great-grandchildren.

Good News

Savannah women giving smallest kittens a fighting chance

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:03 PM EST
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By Sam Bauman
Three cat lovers here in Savannah have joined forces to help save the lives of kittens who can’t fend for themselves. For these volunteers it’s a full time job they love but say they can’t do alone.

Grand Strand News

Check your tickets: $10,000 lottery ticket sold at Myrtle Beach diner

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:26 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
The lucky winner matched four white balls and the gold Megaball.
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‘It was beautiful’: Photo of flight attendant comforting nervous woman on Charlotte flight goes viral

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 6:12 PM EST
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By Jason Huber
A heartwarming moment captured on a Delta airlines flight from Charlotte to New York has gone viral on social media.

Good News

Lumberton Walmart donates thousands of items to help homeless students, families in district

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 3:08 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Lumberton Walmart employees along with Public Schools of Robeson County teamed up to help students and their families who are in need.

Grand Strand News

Myrtle Beach woman’s stocking-stuffer scratch-off lands Powerball jackpot

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 1:05 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
A Myrtle Beach woman turned the small prize from a scratch-off given to her as a Christmas gift into a $150,000 winning Powerball® ticket.

State

Kitten stolen from Dorchester Co. shelter found, adopted with sister

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:06 AM EST
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By Dylan Leatherwood
A Siamese kitten scheduled to be adopted only to be stolen is now with his new family with the help of Summerville Police.

Good News

‘Our students have a strong voice here’: Two Florence 1 Schools selected as finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 7:12 AM EST
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By Samuel Shelton
In the Pee Dee, two Florence 1 schools are in the spotlight.

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Florence 1 Schools creates student run market

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:52 PM EST
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By Loren Korn
Florence 1 Schools partners with Pepsi to create a student run market for special needs students.

News

‘It’ll brighten your day’: New mural coming to downtown Myrtle Beach

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:13 PM EST
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By Julia Richardson
A new mural, "Give a Child Some Paint," is coming to downtown Myrtle Beach.

Community

Marion community gathers in unity on Day of Remembrance for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 7:25 AM EST
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By Samuel Shelton
Through the streets of Marion, to a place of worship, many came together in unity in a day of remembrance for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Grand Strand News

PHOTOS: First SpaceX launch of 2023 seen along Grand Strand

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 11:09 AM EST
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By Kristin Nelson
Many people along the Grand Strand got a glimpse of the first SpaceX rocket launch of 2023.

State

Richland County deputies rescue newborn puppies from underneath home

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 6:04 PM EST
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By Marcus Flowers and Andrew Fancher
Richland County deputies rescued newborn puppies after deputies crawled beneath the house to get them.

Pee Dee News

‘I’ve always had a passion for children’: Grant funding pushes Florence Darlington Technical College’s early childhood program forward

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:55 PM EST
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By Samuel Shelton
In the Pee Dee, The Florence Darlington Technical College is on a mission to develop future leaders in early childhood.

State

NC woman wins $150K on first Powerball ticket

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 2:47 PM EST
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By Amanda Shaw
“I was looking at the numbers and then I screamed at my husband,” she said. “I said, ‘Oh my God we won.’”

Pee Dee News

‘We love all of our K9s’: Florence County K9 receives body armor donation

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:30 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
One of Florence County’s four-legged officers just received some extra protection.

Breast Cancer

‘Mammography in general saves lives’: McLeod Health introduces new mammography mobile unit

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 6:33 PM EST
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By Samuel Shelton
Getting a yearly mammogram is important for all women, and McLeod Health is helping in that mission with a new mobile unit.

Top Story

History made: Yamekia Robinson sworn in as Lake City mayor

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 12:06 AM EST
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By Eric Richards
It’s official, Yamekia Robinson has been sworn in as Lake City’s first female African American mayor.

News

North Myrtle Beach swears in first female chief of police

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:34 PM EST
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By Ian Klein
North Myrtle Beach Police Chief Dana Crowell was sworn in at City Hall Friday afternoon.

Good News

‘Dream big, pray big, and achieve big’: Lake City Mayor-Elect shares vision for city days before taking office

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:55 PM EST
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By Samuel Shelton
Robinson is set to be sworn in as Mayor on Monday, Jan. 9 at the Continuum of Lake City at 6 p.m.

Pee Dee News

Winning $2M Powerball lottery ticket sold in Dillon County

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 9:04 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Someone visiting the Savers #1 at 200 Hwy. 301 N. in Dillon County purchased a ticket for Monday’s Powerball drawing.

Good News

Eastern Carolina’s 2023 New Year babies

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 7:44 PM EST
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By WITN Web Team
Owen Braddy was born at 12:10 a.m. and Khione Harris was born at 12:01 a.m.

State

Ravenel woman born on Christmas Day turned 102 this year

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 6:19 PM EST
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By Ann McGill
Sadie Susie Green turned 102 years old on Christmas. Green was born on December 25, 1920 in Ravenel, SC.

State

Good deed: Charleston man offers ride back to Lowcountry for those with cancelled flights

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 5:11 PM EST
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By Meredith Blair
After hearing about the travel challenges many are facing and dealing with some of his own, a Charleston man is finding a way to give back in a tough situation.

State

Riverbanks Zoo asks public to vote on name of new baby girl koala

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 9:26 AM EST
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By Marcus Flowers
Which name will you pick?

Good News

Winning $150K Powerball ticket sold in Myrtle Beach

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 5:51 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
The winning number are: 17 - 41 - 47 - 60 - 61 PB: 17

Pee Dee News

Florence deputy rescues 3 puppies from house fire

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 1:20 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
A deputy with Florence County Sheriff’s Office saved three puppies from a house Tuesday.

Community

Crews rescue dog trapped on embankment between Grand Strand airport, Intracoastal Waterway

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 10:21 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
North Myrtle Beach Rescue crews reunited a lost and scared dog with its owner Monday night after it became trapped on the Grand Strand Airport embankment.

Good News

Teen in wheelchair gets a new driveway thanks to community-wide effort

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 8:36 PM EST
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By Sydney Hoover
After Mark Rogerson noticed a Leland teen in a wheelchair struggling to get around potholes on his driveway, he knew he had to take action. A community-wide effort made the project possible.

Good News

WATCH: An inside look at how NORAD tracks Santa on Christmas Eve

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 6:42 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
You better watch out, better not cry! Santa Claus is on his way to the Grand Strand and Pee Dee!

Community

North Myrtle Beach church helps bring Christmas to those impacted by Kentucky flooding

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 6:50 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
A Grand Strand church joined in an effort to bring Christmas to those impacted by flooding in another part of the country this year.

State

PHOTOS: Santa visits babies at the Summerville Medical Center

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 6:35 PM EST
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By Marissa Lute
The Summerville Medical Center is spreading a little cheer for families who are spending the holidays at the hospital this year.

State

Gamecocks hand out food to homeless

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 2:38 AM EST
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By Andrew Fancher
At least 10 University of South Carolina (USC) football players worked in the kitchen of a homeless shelter Thursday night.

News

Grand Strand pet owner donates $30,000 worth of supplies to Horry County animal shelters

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 9:24 PM EST
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By Ale Espinosa
Grand Strand pet owner, Jennifer Archer, saw a demand and decided to do something to help her community.

Community

‘I love the giving, I love the people’: Dozens pack Hope’s Kitchen for annual Christmas dinner

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 11:21 PM EST
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By Eric Richards
Anyone is welcome to come by, whether they’re homeless, out of a job or just need some help.

Good News

Branchville teen defies the odds in his recovery after losing leg in crash

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 4:01 PM EST
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By Nick Neville
He is undergoing physical therapy after losing his leg in the crash.

Good News

Brookgreen Gardens reveals names of new baby Spanish goats

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 3:34 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Brookgreen Gardens has revealed the names of its newest additions.

Pee Dee News

‘Makes my heart full’: Nearly 11,000 holiday wreaths for veterans laid at Florence National Cemetery

Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 9:42 AM EST
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By Natasha Laguerre
It also marked the first in-person ceremony in two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community

City of Myrtle Beach using ‘positive activation’ to deter crimes in certain areas

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 5:49 PM EST
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By Ale Espinosa
The city of Myrtle Beach is using a unique way to try and decrease crime in certain areas of the city.

Pee Dee News

City of Florence receives $50,000 grant to create Mural Pocket Park

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 5:41 PM EST
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By Corinne McGrath and Kristin Nelson
Florence was selected as one of the winners of the T-Mobile Hometown Grants.

Pee Dee News

‘It was unbelievable’: $5 lottery ticket wins $200K in Marion ahead of Christmas

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 4:23 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
A $5 lottery ticket turned into a big winner in the Pee Dee just in time for Christmas.

Grand Strand News

‘I’m going to invest in my business’: Myrtle Beach man wins $1M lotto on way to work

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 12:45 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
A Myrtle Beach man is putting his luck to work after a recent stop at a convenience store.

Community

Lumberton High School students donate clothes, other items to kids in foster care

Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 11:17 PM EST
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By Eric Richards
Students at Lumberton High School stepped up in a big way for kids in foster care, by donating over 3,000 pieces of clothing and other items on Wednesday.
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