“We understand how difficult it has been during these past few months for friends and families to be distanced from their loved ones."

With a hybrid learning model now set for Horry County Schools students, WMBF News spoke with parents on how they plan to juggle the schedule.

To be eligible, the student must live in a household that doesn’t have internet access and has an annual income of 250% or less of federal poverty guidelines.

When many students start the school year working from home, some could go without adult supervision. The Department of Social Services developed a way to help those families.

The casting will be held on Sept 9 and Sept 10 in Charleston.

A Florence County company announced on Thursday it will be expanding its operations and creating dozens of new jobs.

A wood pellet manufacturer has announced plans to open a new facility in Effingham, the governor’s office announced Thursday.

A line of storms Wednesday morning brought thunder, lightning, a little rain and some impressive shelf clouds to the Grand Strand.

A mediator has declared an impasse in the ongoing dispute between Myrtle Beach and Horry County over hospitality fees.

Parents in Darlington County are now able to participate in a back-to-school survey ahead of the upcoming school year.

Florence 1 Schools is giving parents another opportunity for parents to enroll their students in the district’s virtual program.

Horry County parents can now enroll their students in free or reduced lunch for the upcoming fall semester.

The South Carolina Department of Education has added an extra tool to help teachers and principals prepare for virtual instruction.

The summer months in Horry County saw an uptick in coronavirus cases, but new data from the Department of Health and Environmental Control may start to show a slight downward trend.

The Department of Social Services in South Carolina is recommending that children in foster care attend classes in person when that option is available.

The Myrtle Beach Fire Department will continue its tradition of raising money for those suffering from debilitating diseases, but this year the fundraiser will look a little different.

The deadline for Horry County parents to sign their students up for virtual learning ahead of the upcoming school year is Monday, Aug. 10.

With a lot of uncertainty surrounding the new school year, a lot of people are in need of some hope.

Data from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety shows that a state prison in Lumberton has one of the highest number of coronavirus cases in the state.

An American flag that flew off the Carolina coast during Hurricane Isaias will now help those impacted by the Category One storm.

Starting at 5 p.m. ET Wednesday, families can sign up for a location near them at TheWalmartDriveIn.com.

South Carolina's annual 72-hour sales tax holiday kicks off this weekend.

Several closing and cancellations have been announced as Tropical Storm Isaias makes its way toward the Carolinas.

Families should make sure they’re prepared to not only weather a storm, but to do so while being mindful of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

WMBF News obtained a special event permit that was issued to a local biker bar, where questions have been raised by a state senator about crowd size during the Spring Bike Rally.

The courts are now getting involved in the saga surrounding the rebuilding of the Surfside Beach pier.

Tidelands Health opened a temporary clinic on Monday so it can test people who have coronavirus symptoms.

A Grand Strand area doctor has been on both sides of the COVID-19 pandemic – fighting on the front lines, and being a patient.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is holding a press conference Monday to announce the investment of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief funds.

A local organization found a unique way to help those with disabilities.

School districts across the area are making plans to resume in-person instruction safely following school closures in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers during hurricane season.

The Horry County School Board voted in favor of moving the school start date from Aug. 17 to Sept. 8.

SC's Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism says recent national publicity has hurt the comeback of the state's tourism industry.

Several local restaurants are displaying their Palmetto Priority seal, signifying the establishment is following federal and state health regulations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

About 500 families no longer need to worry about where their next meal is coming from thanks to a food distribution event held Friday.

Several COVID-19 testing events are scheduled this month in Horry and Florence counties.

Horry County is one of 18 counties across South Carolina that are at the “tipping point” for COVID-19 and warrants a stay-at-home order, according to researchers with the Harvard Global Health Institute.

New data from the South Carolina Department of Education shows that Horry County Schools has been unable to contact or has had minimal contact with nearly 450 students.

Florence leaders want to hear from the community on what they would like to see done in the city over the next 10 years.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control wants to know how you’re staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local governments across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee have passed ordinances that require people to wear masks in certain places.

The families of two CresCom bank employees who were shot and killed during a robbery have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the bank, the security company and the shopping center where the bank was located.

While many Independence Day traditions are skipped this year, the town of Surfside Beach is adding a new event to celebrate July 4th. Saturday, the town is hosting its first July 4th Golf Cart parade.

The city of Myrtle Beach has released a list of frequently asked questions to help clear up confusion about the executive order.

Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune went on a national network on Wednesday to address a number of issues facing the city as coronavirus cases continue to rise.

City officials answered a series of big questions from residents regarding the mask ordinance, which goes into effect Thursday.

United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr., announced a number of arrests in a drug operation that took place in Horry County.

The Myrtle Beach City Council will consider enacting an executive order requiring that face masks be worn in certain public places.

The South Carolina Treasurer’s Office is looking to help citizens put some extra cash in their pockets this summer.

The city of Myrtle Beach, along with other participating partners, is working to update its Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation Plan.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and state hospitality officials announced a new initiative aimed at providing safe restaurants for staff and customers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise across the Grand Strand, a number of area restaurants are temporarily closing after employees tested positive for the virus.

The Florence 1 School District wants some input on what reopening schools will look like for the 2020-2021 school year.

Horry County has been seeing an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases in younger individuals, according to information from state health officials.

New numbers released on Tuesday show a Loris nursing home has the most confirmed resident cases in South Carolina within the past 30 days.

Nearly 200 new full-time jobs are coming to Florence County after Ruiz Foods Florence announced the opening of an additional production line Tuesday morning.

South Carolina’s task force on education recently released a 202-page draft regarding guidance and recommendations to reopen schools in South Carolina for the 2020-21 academic year.