Horry County, SC

Aynor, SC

Myrtle Beach, SC

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - South Carolina Highway Patrol has now released more information about a deadly hit-and-run on Kings Highway Saturday night. Troopers released a photo and description of the vehicle believed to be involved in the crash. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Troopers searching for vehicle involved in deadly Kings...

SCHP releases vehicle description of wanted SUV in deadly Kings Highway hit-and-run

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - All northbound lanes on Highway 17 at Pine Island are closed after a crash, according to SCDOT. Myrtle Beach Fire Department crews responded. According to MBFD, it “looks like they had a small fire as the result of an accident at Pine Island and 17 Bypass.”

Northbound 17 Bypass reopens after crash, fire

Florence, SC

FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - A Florence barbershop was damaged in an early-morning fire Wednesday, the Fire Marshal said. According to the report, Florence fire crews and police were called to Q Cuts on Evans Street around 4:30 a.m. Firefighters used handlines and a blitz fire to protect the building next door.

Florence barbershop damaged in early morning fire

Oklahoma State

Florence County, SC

Muskogee, OK

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - Deputies announced a missing Oklahoma woman, whose car was found empty in Florence County, has been found safe. According to the family, Danielle Marie Ventura-Demoya, 42, from Muskogee, Okla., was last heard from on Wednesday, May 24. Deputies found her unoccupied 2017 green Honda Pilot...

Missing Okla. woman found safe after car discovered in Florence County

FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - Police in Florence are searching for a person wanted for questioning in an arson case from early Wednesday morning. Florence fire crews and police were called to Q Cuts on Evans Street around 4:30 a.m. Firefighters used handlines and a blitz fire to protect the building next door.

Florence police searching for person of interest in barbershop arson investigation

Effingham, SC

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – An argument led to a shooting early Tuesday morning in Florence County, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies responded to a shooting call around 1 a.m. along Whippoorwill Road in Effingham. An investigation found that a verbal fight turned physical in the front...

Sheriff’s office: 3 hurt after shots fired during fight in Florence County; 1 arrested

Timmonsville, SC

TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. (WMBF) - A man was shot during a domestic disturbance Monday night on Honda Way, Timmonsville Police Chief Thomas McFadden said. McFadden said the man is in the hospital in serious condition. No one is in custody yet; however, McFadden said the warrant is pending.

Man hospitalized after domestic disturbance shooting in Timmonsville

North Myrtle Beach, SC

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - North Myrtle Beach police want neighbors to make sure their golf carts are secured after seeing a rise in thefts this year. North Myrtle Beach Detective Justin Knotts said there have been 11 golf cart thefts since Jan. 1 in the city. But he warned there could be more as we head into the summer tourist season.

North Myrtle Beach police warn residents to secure golf carts after seeing rise in thefts

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Beachgoers will have another place to park in North Myrtle Beach. The city’s Public Works Department helped create a parking lot at 6th Avenue South and South Ocean Boulevard. It adds 30 new parking spots in the Ocean Drive District. According to...

North Myrtle Beach opens to new public parking lot for beachgoers

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – New arrest warrants show where Myrtle Beach police officers found a man accused of firing shots at a person during the Memorial Day weekend. The warrants state that after the shooting on Saturday, 36-year-old Brian Yow ran from the scene at the 66th Avenue North beach access. Officers searched the area and found Yow a few houses north hiding in a garage and took him into custody, according to the warrants.

Warrants: Myrtle Beach officers found Memorial Day weekend shooting suspect hiding in garage

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The North Myrtle Beach Police Department is searching for a 50-year-old woman whose family says she has been missing since May 3. Gina Lynn Loving is 5′2″, 102 lbs. with hazel eyes and brown hair. She drives a white 2007 Lexus GX470.

North Myrtle Beach police search for missing woman

South Carolina State

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – People in North Myrtle Beach have a new path to help them get out into the fresh air. The city recently opened a new shared-use path along Little River Neck Road. Bicyclists, runners, walkers and wheelchair users are encouraged to use the new...

City of North Myrtle Beach opens new path for runners, bicyclists, walkers

TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. (WMBF) - A suspect is in custody after multiple people were shot at in Timmonsville on Friday. Nelson G. Jeffrey, 28, of Timmonsville, was arrested Wednesday and charged with two counts of attempted murder. According to the warrant, on Friday, Jeffrey fired a gun at several victims after...

Timmonsville man faces 2 attempted murder charges after Friday shooting

North Carolina State

Dillon, SC

DILLON, S.C. (WMBF) - Police have arrested a man in Dillon in connection to an attempted murder investigation and discovered the man was out on bond for similar charges. DPD said 25-year-old Michael Jason Blunt was arrested and charged with three counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime after an investigation into an incident in Dillon on May 25.

Man out on bond in North Carolina arrested, charged with attempted murder in Dillon

Lake City, SC

LAKE CITY, S.C. (WMBF) - The Lake City Police Department is in the middle of a lengthy investigation, which has led to dozens of arrests. Police Chief Joseph Cooper says it’s part of his plan to make the city more safe. “We have been going out and actually talking...

Lake City police address plans to reduce influx in crime ahead of Juneteenth celebration

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) -- After nearly two years of searching, the Grand Strand Humane Society may finally have found a new permanent home. However the location along River Oaks Drive doesn’t have everyone’s approval just yet, several residents who live near the proposed site are worried the project doesn’t fit with the rest of the residential communities.

‘This really is a dream come true for us’: Grand Strand Humane Society may have found a new home

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – From now until Labor Day, only certain umbrellas will be allowed on the beach in the Myrtle Beach city limits. Only circular umbrellas measuring up to 7 ½ feet in diameter are allowed in-line with or behind the established umbrella line. MORE INFORMATION...

Myrtle Beach’s ‘umbrellas only’ rule goes into effect on Memorial Day

Hawaii State

Pawleys Island, SC

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - After a powerful typhoon smashed into the U.S. territory of Guam last week, a Pawleys Island man is making the trip to help those affected by the dangerous storm. Brian Waymire has volunteered for the American Red Cross for years during different disasters but has...

Pawleys Island man to help with cleanup efforts in Guam following typhoon

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Rain and cancellations didn’t stop one TV actress from making her way to Myrtle Beach over the Memorial Day weekend. Caitlin Bassett, who stars on the NBC series “Quantum Leap,” was supposed to be the Military Appreciation Days Parade grand marshal but the parade was canceled due to Saturday’s heavy rain and winds.

‘Quantum Leap’ actress, father receive Quilts of Valor quilts during ceremony in Myrtle Beach

Surfside Beach, SC

SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The town of Surfside Beach will have to wait a little longer before the new pier will open to the public. A series of setbacks is what is causing so many delays and leading town officials to say they don’t know when the pier will be open for the community and visitors.

Community frustrated after delays continue, no date set for Surfside Beach Pier grand opening

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Everyone’s favorite country music event, the Carolina Country Music Fest, is back and hitting the sands of Myrtle Beach this June. But before any of us can get lost in the music, we have got to ask, what are you wearing to CCMF?. Coastal...

Be the best dressed at CCMF by shopping at Coastal Grand Mall

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The ‘ultimate sacrifice,’ it’s a term often associated with fallen soldiers, and on Monday, Myrtle Beach honored those who made that sacrifice during a ceremony held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The ceremony featured the Myrtle Beach Brass Band, who played...

City of Myrtle Beach commemorates Memorial Day with ceremony

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Mild and generally sunny weather will continue through the end of the week with just a few showers possible at times. A mix of sunshine and clouds with temperatures mild in the upper 70s. Some rain showers in the afternoon hours into early evening around 20%.

FIRST ALERT: Plenty of sun and mild weather on tap

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1 dead, 3 injured in 2-car crash crash on Highway 501 outside Aynor

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - One person died as the result of an early morning crash three miles outside Aynor, South Carolina Highway Patrol said. Horry...

1 dead, 3 injured in 2-car crash crash on Highway 501 outside Aynor

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