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WMBF Extra Point Scoreboard: Week 5

Updated: 7 minutes ago

By WMBF News Staff

Another week of high school football kicks off across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee!

CCU Chanticleers

The Chanticleers are now 2-2 overall and 0-1 in the SBC while the Panthers improve to 4-0 and...

Coastal Carolina begins Sun Belt play with loss to Georgia State

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Coastal Carolina Athletics

The Coastal Carolina University football team opened the Sun Belt Conference portion of its 2023 schedule with a 30-17 home loss against Georgia State University on Thursday, Sept. 21, in Brooks Stadium.

CCU Chanticleers

Coastal Carolina hosts Georgia State on Thursday

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:44 PM EDT

By Coastal Carolina Athletics

Thursday night’s game will be CCU’s third consecutive home game.

CCU Chanticleers

Fans will have to share the general parking lots with faculty and staff, so you may not get...

Parking changes ahead of Coastal Carolina’s Thursday night game

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 8:42 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Coastal Carolina is taking on Georgia State Thursday night, but since it is a weekday game, there are a few parking changes.

CCU Chanticleers

CCU plans to open its second Teal Nation store in downtown Conway.

CCU to open second ‘Teal Nation’ retail store in downtown Conway

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 11:12 AM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Coastal Carolina University students and fans will have another place to get their favorite team’s swag.

Sports

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against Florida...

Klubnik accounts for 4 TDs in Clemson’s 48-14 victory over Florida Atlantic

Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 12:31 AM EDT

By The Associated Press

Cade Klubnik threw for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth as Clemson played its most complete game of the season in a 48-14 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday night.

Sports

Coastal Carolina overwhelms Duquesne, 66-7

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 11:52 PM EDT

By Coastal Carolina Athletics

The Chants are now 20-2 in Brooks Stadium dating back to 2020.

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Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) reacts after a quarterback sack during the second...

No. 1 Georgia bounces back from 11-point halftime deficit to beat South Carolina 24-14

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 11:39 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

No. 1 Georgia trotted off the field to a smattering of boos from the home crowd and facing its biggest halftime deficit in nearly three years.

Sports

HIGHLIGHTS | WMBF Extra Point: Week 4

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 12:16 AM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Another Friday night of high school football has come and gone in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee!

CCU Chanticleers

Coastal Carolina hosting Duquesne in Saturday night contest

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 11:45 AM EDT

By Coastal Carolina Athletics

Saturday’s game will be the first time the programs have met on the gridiron.

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Pelicans fans share excitement for playoff game, team’s one-year lease renewal

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 7:40 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

One fan said win or lose, she’s happy they’ve made it this far.

Local

Grand Strand Youth Hockey grows in popularity despite Myrtle Beach’s lack of ice

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 7:07 PM EDT

By Teagan Brown

When you think of hockey, you probably don’t think of Myrtle Beach, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to play here.

Top Story

Pelicans’ lease extension approved; stadium improvements needed for team to stay long-term

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 8:38 PM EDT

By Ale Espinosa

The Pelicans are in the clear for another year, as Myrtle Beach City Council voted to approve the extension of their lease.

State

Lawmakers looking to fix ‘lopsidedness’ in SC high school sports

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:28 PM EDT

By Mary Green

Many South Carolinians with an interest in high school sports believe the playing field isn’t fair right now, especially when some of the state’s public charter schools are competing.

Sports

Myrtle Beach Pelicans announce 2024 schedule

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 6:35 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans have announced their schedule for next season.

Sports

Bijan Robinson outshines top pick Bryce Young as Falcons knock off Panthers 24-10

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

Bijan Robinson outshined top overall pick Bryce Young in their NFL debuts, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in the season opener

CCU Chanticleers

Coastal Carolina defeats Jacksonville State for first win of the season

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 9:26 AM EDT

By Coastal Carolina Athletics

Tim Beck captured his first victory as Coastal Carolina University’s head football coach.

Football

South Carolina’s Rattler stays hot, throwing for 345 yards and 3 TDs in 47-21 win over Furman

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 12:42 AM EDT

By Associated Press

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Ratter completed 25 of 27 passes for 345 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another TD to lead the Gamecocks to a 47-21 win over Furman on Saturday night.

Football

No. 25 Clemson, QB Klubnik bounce back to roll past FCS foe Charleston Southern 66-17

Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 7:26 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

Clemson improves to 1-1, CSU drops to 1-1

CCU Chanticleers

Coastal Carolina hosts Jacksonville State in home opener

Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 8:00 AM EDT

By Coastal Carolina Athletics

The Chants are looking to bounce back after last week’s road loss at UCLA to start the season.

Sports

HIGHLIGHTS | WMBF Extra Point Scoreboard: Week 3

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:42 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Another Friday night of high school football is about to get underway across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee!

News

Conway businesses prepare for busy season ahead of Coastal Carolina’s home opener

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT

By Julia Richardson

Downtown Conway businesses gear up for CCU home opener.

Horry County

Teal Nation store gearing up for Coastal Carolina’s home opener

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:48 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

Coastal Carolina’s first home game kicks off this weekend, and it’s Teal Nation’s first time being open during football season.

Sports

Coastal Carolina University breaks ground on $20M indoor practice facility

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

As work on Coastal Carolina University’s $20 million indoor practice facility for the football team nears, the college held a groundbreaking ceremony.

Sports

Larson claims NASCAR’s opening playoff race and gets 1st career win at Darlington

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT

By The Associated Press

The 2021 Cup Series champion automatically advances into the round of 12.

Pee Dee News

Thousands gather at Darlington Raceway for Southern 500, start of NASCAR playoffs

Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT

By Samuel Shelton

From the roar of the crowd to the roar of the engines, excitement was in the air at Darlington Raceway on Sunday ahead of the Cook Out Southern 500.

Pee Dee News

Final Stretch: WMBF News takes a special look at Darlington Raceway

Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 10:52 AM EDT

By Ian Klein and Michael Owens

WMBF News is taking a special look at the rich, seven-decade history of Darlington Raceway ahead of Sunday’s Cook Out Southern 500.

CCU Chanticleers

UCLA defeats Coastal Carolina, 27-13

Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 9:57 AM EDT

By The Associated Press

Dante Moore threw two touchdowns in his first collegiate game and UCLA pulled away in the second half.

State

Gamecocks fall in season opener against UNC in Charlotte

Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT

By FOX Carolina News Staff

South Carolina football is set to kick off its 2023 campaign with a neutral site matchup against the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Pee Dee News

Darlington Raceway names next track president

Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 11:50 AM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Darlington Raceway will have a new leader following this year’s Cook Out Southern 500.

High School Football

HIGHLIGHTS | WMBF Extra Point: Week 2

Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 12:07 AM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Another jam-packed Friday night of high school football is ahead across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee!

Sports

COASTAL COUNTDOWN: Chants get set for cross-country clash with UCLA

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 8:46 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are preparing to open the 2023 season with their first-ever game played in California.

Horry County

Conway hosting watch party for Coastal Carolina-UCLA game

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 10:08 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

The City of Conway’s Town Green will look much more teal on Saturday.

Ncaa

Owner of Georgia’s ‘Uga’ mascot dies at 90

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 8:05 AM EDT

By Alexandra Parker

Each Uga has been owned by the Seiler family.

Sports

Week 1 - S.C. Prep Football Media Poll

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 4:27 PM EDT

By Dave Ackert and WMBF News Staff

Here are the rankings for the S.C. Prep Football Media Poll released Monday, Aug. 28. First-place votes and the team’s record are in parentheses.

High School Football

Vote for this week’s Extra Point Play of the Week

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 8:00 AM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Voting is live now for this week’s Extra Point Play of the Week.

High School Football

HIGHLIGHTS | WMBF Extra Point: Week 1

Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 5:38 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Another jam-packed Friday night of high school football took place across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee!

Sports

Stands clear after multiple fights at Darlington, Hartsville high school football game

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 9:49 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Players were sent back to the locker rooms while the stadium was cleared and the game was delayed.

Top Story

Georgetown, Andrews high school football game canceled at halftime after shots fired in parking lot

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 9:43 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

The game has been canceled and everyone in the area is being asked to clear out while first responders work on the scene.

Sports

SC State’s Buddy Pough to retire after 2023 season

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 1:01 PM EDT

By Kevin Bilodeau

Has been head coach at SC State for 22 seasons

Top Story

Conway to host Coastal Carolina football watch party downtown for season opener at UCLA

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 11:15 PM EDT

By Eric Richards

The Chants will open their season against the Bruins at the Rose Bowl on Sept. 2 and city officials want to make sure that all Chants fans have a chance to celebrate the start of a new season.

High School Football

HIGHLIGHTS | WMBF Extra Point: Week 0

Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 12:01 AM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

High school football is back in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee!

CCU Chanticleers

McCall earns spot on Allstate Sugar Bowl Manning Award Watch List

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 12:27 PM EDT

By CCU Athletics

The preseason honors continue to roll in for Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall.

High School Football

HIGHLIGHTS | 2023 CNB Kickoff Classic & Pee Dee Jamboree of Champions

Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 10:09 AM EDT

By Dave Ackert and Teagan Brown

Teams got one final tune-up before the regular season kicks off next week.

News

Preparations underway months ahead of Myrtle Beach Classic

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 6:44 PM EDT

By Teagan Brown

The Myrtle Beach Classic will be the first ever PGA tournament event in the Grand Strand and whether you want to attend the event, or be a part of it, there’s opportunity everywhere.

CCU Chanticleers

Conference schedule released for Coastal Carolina men’s basketball

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 11:13 AM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

The Sun Belt Conference slate for Coastal Carolina’s men’s basketball team has been announced.

Sports

Fifth annual Myrtle Beach Invitational bracket announced

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 3:08 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Tickets are now on sale.

Horry County

PGA TOUR releases tournament dates for Myrtle Beach Classic

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 9:02 AM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

Golf fans in Myrtle Beach have a lot to look forward to.

State

New SC law will require athletic trainers be licensed

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 9:25 PM EDT

By Mary Green

In recent months, there have been some scary moments with medical emergencies at sporting events, like when Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills went into cardiac arrest in the middle of a game in January.

Pee Dee News

Darlington Raceway’s NASCAR car hauler parade to return after 3-year hiatus

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 5:06 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

A popular race weekend tradition is returning to the Pee Dee.