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Multiple units damaged in Socastee apartment fire
Crews were called to an apartment fire Thursday morning in the Socastee area, fire officials said.
Crews respond to blaze at Conway home
The cause of a house fire Thursday morning in Conway is under investigation.
This is Carolina: ‘The Wreathmaker’ decks the halls for 42 years
You’ll find “The Wreathmaker’s” handy work from Conway to Wilmington, and down to the Lowcountry’s Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.
Restaurants, community band together to eliminate lunch debt at Horry County schools
Numerous donations have been made this holiday season to help pay off the student lunch debt at Horry County schools.
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Myrtle Beach receives $1 million to improve ocean quality for beachgoers
Myrtle Beach is working to improve the quality of water you swim in and the state’s giving money to help.
It’s Your Money: Election costs on the rise in the Grand Strand
Hundreds of voters in Horry County cast their vote in November elections, WMBF Investigates breaks down the election expense to each municipality.
Concerns arise as 232 new homes set to be built near The Market Common
Construction is underway on 232 new homes set to be built near the Market Common, and those homes are causing concerns for people who live nearby.
City of Myrtle Beach starts to move into Phase II of downtown master plan
The city of Myrtle Beach is set to move into Phase II of the downtown master plan.
Myrtle Beach homeless shelter awarded $50K grant
An organization committed to combating homelessness in Myrtle Beach has received a $50,000 grant.
Coastal Grand Mall to get ‘state-of-the-art’ trampoline park, new DICK’S Sporting Goods store
A new trampoline park is coming to Coastal Grand Mall.
Shorter days increase dangers for drivers along South Carolina roads
Shorter days could mean a higher risk of danger for drivers out on the roadways in the dark.
Conway family thankful for Salvation Army Angel Tree
This Christmas, a Conway family is truly grateful.
Proposed routes for Highway 31 extension project causes concerns for neighbors
Some people are worried the Carolina Bays Parkway extension project could bring a lot of negatives to the areas where the new road would sit.
SLED investigates inmate death at Georgetown County Detention Center
An inmate has died after being found unresponsive in his cell.
WMBF News telethon helps to raise extra money for Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program
WMBF News is making one final push in an effort to give children across Horry County a happy holiday.
Myrtle Beach officers capture lost mini-pig, working to reunite pet with family
A mini-pig that was separated from its vacationing family has been located.
Myrtle Beach sets 2021 start date for building new performing arts center
Design work is underway for an upcoming performing arts center in the arts and innovation district in downtown Myrtle Beach.
Horry County leaders to talk funding requests, county budget during busy week
Leaders in Horry County are getting ready for a big week that includes deciding what to do with taxpayer dollars.
Police locate missing Conway teen last seen Friday evening
Conway police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old girl was last seen Friday.
Restaurant Scorecard: Inspectors discover weeks old food, drain flies
Department of Health and Environmental Control inspectors uncovered weeks old food that should’ve been thrown away, along with drain flies.
Police reopen Kings Highway after crash with entrapment
Myrtle Beach police and fire crews were called to a multi-vehicle crash Friday night on Kings Highway.
Georgetown man arrested in connection with burglary in Kensington area
A Georgetown man has been charged in connection with at least one burglary in the Kensington area, according to authorities.
New online tool allows citizens to report over a dozen different crimes to Horry police
A new online tool by the Horry County Police Department is providing community members the opportunity to report property-based and non-violent crimes.
Donation pays off lunch debt at another Horry County school
The season of giving continues, as another Horry County school’s lunch debt was paid off thanks to a donation from an area restaurant.
Myrtle Beach leaders unveil new ‘beach app’
The app offers users the chance to check out beach conditions, times for high and low tide, rip current information, a live camera from Pier 14, and more.
At least two taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash near Pelicans ballpark
Crews are on scene of a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning in Myrtle Beach.
Horry County community center faces possible closure due to mold
A community center where dozens of kids go every day after school to grow and learn could soon shut its doors because of mold.
Socastee HS principal addresses video showing scuffle between teacher, student
The Socastee High School principal is addressing a video that shows a physical encounter between a teacher and student on Thursday.
SCHP: Driver dies after hitting ditch near S.C. 544
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly single-car crash in Horry County.
Crash into power pole leaves thousands in the dark near Conway
A car crashed into a double circuit pole Thursday in the area of Highway 134 and Highway 378.
Economic development becomes key topic at Myrtle Beach planning retreat
The city of Myrtle Beach kicked off its planning retreat on Thursday where leaders discussed several issues, but economic development seemed to the main topic.
Myrtle Beach residents face HOA violations for driving commercial vehicles into neighborhood
A Myrtle Beach property manager says he's never encountered this violation before in 15 years and it goes beyond the scope of what an HOA is in place to do.
Missing 55-year-old Conway woman found safe
Conway police are reaching out to the community to see if anyone has seen a missing 55-year-old woman.
One Myrtle Beach community adopts over 150 angels in Angel Tree program
Giving is a holiday tradition for one Myrtle Beach community.
One lane closed following crash at U.S. 501 southbound, Carolina Forest Blvd.
A crash Thursday afternoon in the southbound side of U.S. 501 at Carolina Forest Boulevard has closed one lane of travel, according to transportation officials.
Student hit by vehicle near bus stop in Carolina Forest
An Horry County Schools student was struck by a vehicle near a bus stop Thursday morning in the Carolina Forest area, HCS spokesperson Lisa Bourcier said.
A plan for the future: Imagine 2040 plan to go before Horry County Council next week
After nearly two years of collaboration and strategic planning, the Imagine 2040 Comprehensive Plan will go before Horry County Council for final approval on Tuesday.
Murrells Inlet couple wins $200K playing lottery on Thanksgiving
A Murrells Inlet couple had another reason to be thankful when they won $200,000 playing Palmetto Cash 5 on Thanksgiving Day.
'That’s my mom’: Necklace with mother’s ashes, engagement ring stolen during smash-and grab
A Grand Strand woman is hoping for a miracle after a necklace with her mother’s ashes and two rings belonging to her late mother were stolen.
This is Carolina: 91-year-old spends decades finding pointy treasures along Grand Strand
Barbara Wood is known for the pointy treasures she’s found between the shells on the beach.
Local restaurants help pay off lunch debts at some Horry County schools
Students at a Grand Strand elementary school have a clean slate when it comes to lunch debt, thanks to one local restaurant.
Donations roll in for HCPD’s Toys for Tots collection this holiday season
From bikes, to dinosaurs, and even a unicorn… the community has answered Horry County Police Department’s call for toys so kids can have a happy holiday.
Deal Diva: Grand Strand discount store offers brand-name toys at discounted prices
A great toy selection, but the best part is the price.
Memorial held to commemorate 11-year anniversary of Baby Boy Horry’s discovery
The service took place at Hill Crest Cemetery. It's held every year, as authorities continue to search for leads into the investigation, which remains open.
Crews clear crash that shut down part of Highway 17 Bypass
A crash along Highway 17 Bypass caused major backups during the afternoon rush hour.
Ocean Boulevard resort bought by finance group
The Sea Mist Resort is officially under new ownership.
Conway police to conduct safety checkpoints this month
City officials said these checkpoints are put in place to deter driving under the influence and aggressive driving.
Interim Sheriff Carter Weaver wins Georgetown Co. Sheriff’s GOP Primary
Georgetown County officials have announced Carter Weaver as the winner of the Republican primary for the sheriff’s race.
175 news jobs, UPS facility could be delivered to Grand Strand
A new addition could be arriving in the North Myrtle Beach area in the coming year, bringing 175 new jobs with it.
Grand Strand Young Professionals help make holidays merry for 120 kids in need
Santa took a back seat on Tuesday night and let the Grand Strand Young Professionals take over his duties.
Horry Electric crews restore power after clipped wire leads to outage
More than 1,600 Horry Electric Co-op customers will be without power for several hours, according to the utility company.
Crews rush one person to hospital after SUV flips on roof in Myrtle Beach
Emergency crews were called to a crash where it appears an SUV has flipped on its roof.
North Myrtle Beach leaders give final approval for changes at RV park
A North Myrtle Beach RV resort has been given the green light to expand and improve.
Georgetown County Sheriff’s deputy involved in head-on crash
A Georgetown County Sheriff’s deputy was taken to a hospital for evaluation following a head-on crash late Monday night, according to authorities.
Two sent to hospital after crash in Carolina Forest
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash Tuesday morning in Carolina Forest, officials said.
No injuries reported after electrical fire at North Myrtle Beach home
Crews are on scene of a house fire Tuesday morning in North Myrtle Beach.
Authorities: 21 with ‘minor’ injuries after crash involving transit bus in Georgetown Co.
Crews are asking drivers to avoid the area.
Tuesday’s primary for Georgetown sheriff will decide sole name on official ballot
When voters in Georgetown County head to the polls Tuesday, the original plan was to have them select which candidate would wind up on the ballot as the Republican candidate.
Man reported missing since Hurricane Dorian
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office is looking for Dreyton Jones.
More development in store along Palmetto Pointe Boulevard extension
More construction could soon be in store along Palmetto Pointe Boulevard, this comes just days after the RIDE III extension project opened to traffic.
Student Spotlight: Myrtle Beach High senior hopes to become professional athletic trainer
She’s a Myrtle Beach High School senior, a four-year goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team, on the honor roll and heavily involved with athletic training.
Trinity United Methodist Church begins reconstruction
One iconic image from Hurricane Florence will live in the memories of Conwayites for decades to come.