WMBF Investigates spoke with those tasked with coordinating Coastal Carolina University’s response to the pandemic and presenting vital information to the public via a weekly-updated dashboard.
WMBF Investigates is continuing to look into a local death certificate originally mislabeled with COVID-19, to find more on what kind of oversight exists.
After state officials released their first set of data on Friday, South Carolina student and school employee coronavirus infections have reportedly risen.
State health officials are clarifying a misunderstanding around recently-released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding deaths associated with COVID-19.
One Grand Strand family has been in limbo for weeks - because their mother’s death certificate blames COVID-19 for her passing, and they say that’s simply not the case.
More than 200 companies that paid the federal government for fraud related accusations in the last decade received billions of dollars in unsolicited relief money as part of the coronavirus bailout package.
The Department of Health and Environmental Control announced a new online resource that provides a localized look at coronavirus cases and the impacts.
The Department of Health and Environmental Control’s lab received thousands of unusable supplies for COVID-19 testing, according to a South Carolina State Emergency Response Team spokesperson.
WMBF News reached out to the county and city law enforcement agencies in Horry County to see what policies and guidelines those agencies already have in place.
An analysis of state nursing home inspections and records of COVID-19 infections associated with nursing homes by the Washington Post reveals dozens of facilities had infection-related violations in the months before coronavirus infections.
Scammers are looking to take advantage of unemployed and furloughed workers looking for job online. They're even using common job search websites to target people.
New data released from the South Carolina Department of Department of Health and Environmental Control shows 36% of positive COVID-19 cases in the state are black.
Despite an increase in testing in recent weeks, South Carolina still ranks in the bottom half of the country for COVID-19 tests performed based on population.
Eight counties across the state have no general hospital and a third of the state's counties report less than 100 general hospital beds, according to data on licensed health facilities by SCDHEC.
Robocalls have turned from the usual social security fraud scams to coronavirus-related messages. The FTC says some are peddling fake products, and others are looking to cash in on stimulus checks.
More than 200 South Carolina municipalities are predicted to lose funding based on population decreases, according to the state's Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.
Lupus patients say they are unable to get refills of their hydroxychloroquine after the announcement of clinical trials to study the drug for possible coronavirus treatment. Pharmacists say some doctors are writing prescriptions for friends and family members.
States across America are reporting dramatic increases in unemployment claims filed days after many businesses were forced to shut down over COVID-19 concerns.
Travel insurance will cover cancellations in very limited situations, and pandemics aren't generally one of those. InvestigateTV looks at vacation refund policies.
Multiple consumers across the Grand Strand and state have spent thousands of dollars for a pool project that was never finished, now some state lawmakers want to stop that.
As officials from across the United States point to the need for more coronavirus test kits, South Carolina officials report they have supplies to test 2,000 samples.
Wear a mask, shave your beard, the flu is deadlier...these are all things you may have heard about coronavirus, but how much is true and really keeps your family safe? WMBF sorts out facts from fiction.
The couple has owned their timeshare for nearly 20 years and said they've run into multiple roadblocks, even lost money, in their attempts to get out of their timeshare contract.
Service members who cancel their car insurance to serve overseas may come back to find higher rate quotes after telling companies they didn't have coverage because of deployment.
The shooting on October 12, 2019 killed Matthew Graham, 32. The 15th Circuit Solicitor's office did not find the two Myrtle Beach officers guilty of any criminal wrongdoing.
Current and former NFL players say they have tested positive for drugs because of contaminated supplements. Scientists say it's a problem not just for athletes but anyone taking supplements - particularly those in performance-enhancement categories like weight loss and muscle building.
Complaints from Horry County accounted for 22% of total statewide complaints, according to a new report released by the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Tornadoes touching down without warning is rare in South Carolina. WMBF Investigates dives into the January 13 tornado to answer why no warning was issued and what officials can do to better prepare residents the next time disaster strikes.
Police reports, criminal charges and social media posts show a string of complaints tied to one man advertising HVAC services on Facebook. Former customers are speaking out.
Horry County added 12 new correction officers over the last three years but 21 more officers may be needed in the future if the inmate population begins to increase.
After years of breaking the law, the FBI has finally and quietly released its own hate crime statistics. As InvestigateTV uncovered in Measure of Hate, while the FBI published annual hate crime statistics, the agency failed to release its own numbers.
From maxing out retirement contributions to checking your car insurance rates, experts say there are a few smart financial steps to take before the new year starts.
Since Coastal Carolina University made the switch to the Sun Belt Conference, the university has spent millions on upgrades and reportedly increased its game attendance by thousands, but empty stands remain.
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.
Sham veterans and first-responder charities have been put out of business for misusing donations but their third-party, for-profit fundraisers remain in business.
Americans plan to spend an average of $825 on holiday gifts this year, according to NerdWallet. Experts give you ways to stay on budget and find the best deals.
Professional fundraisers are for-profit companies that contract with charities to solicit donations by telephone or through the mail. The industry is loosely regulated and can keep as much as 100% of donated dollars.
Only 2-3 percent of sexually abused children show physical signs, according to Dr. Elizabeth Morphis with the Durant Children's Center. Instead the public needs to look out for change in behavior and not ignore red flags.
Nearly 10,000 sexual offense charges involving minors have been filed in South Carolina since 2013. Sixty-three percent of the charges were dismissed; a number many would like to see decrease.
Horry County and the Horry County School District filed a lawsuit against Myrtle Beach claiming it misused millions of tax funds meant for the redevelopment projects at the former Air Force Base.
New owners purchased the Myrtle Beach campground, Cypress Camping Resort, in September, but decided not to continue camping memberships; a move that left dozens out thousands of dollars.
