South Carolina State

Conway, SC

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - The city of Conway wants to make sure you don’t have raw sewage floating in your yards next time we see pouring rain. The city received a $6 million grant from the Economic Development Administration back in February 2021 for wastewater infrastructure upgrades; however, supply chain issues put a pause on the projects.

Conway starts wastewater flooding projects after two year delay

Horry County, SC

Green Sea, SC

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - An investigation is underway after a fire at an abandoned house in Green Sea. Horry County Fire Rescue crews were called to the 3000 block of Green Sea Road just before 1 a.m. for a “residential structure fire.”. The residence was confirmed to be...

Fire at abandoned Green Sea house under investigation

Nichols, SC

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – A person has been flown to the hospital following a serious crash in the Nichols area. Horry County Fire Rescue crews were called to the wreck just after 5 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Pee Dee Highway and Lake Swamp Road. HCFR said...

1 person flown to hospital following crash in Nichols area

Loris, SC

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A death investigation is underway after a body was discovered in Loris, the Horry County Coroner says. According to Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard, just before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, a body was found behind the Food Lion at 305 Highway 701. At this time...

Coroner: Body found behind Loris area grocery store.

Myrtle Beach, SC

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – One of the biggest events of the summer season will be kicking off on Thursday. Thousands of country music fans will descend upon the Grand Strand for the Carolina Country Music Fest to hear music from big names like Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert and Brooks and Dunn.

CCMF Guide: What you need to know about road closures, parking, rideshare location

Longs, SC

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - One person was hurt after a fire in the Longs area early Sunday, according to officials. Horry County Fire Rescue said crews were called to the blaze on Castlers Heights Road just before 6:30 a.m. Crews from the Calabash Fire Department also assisted at the scene.

HCFR: 1 hurt, 5 displaced in Longs-area fire

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - More than 20 people were removed from a homeless campsite on 17th Avenue South, near Robert Grissom Parkway in Myrtle Beach, according to city documents WMBF News obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. The documents also state, plans are underway from the property...

More than 20 people removed from homeless campsite in Myrtle Beach, city documents show

Orlando, FL

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel lit up yellow on Sunday in honor of fallen tow operators like Austin Gayne and to remind drivers to slow down and move over. Austin Gayne was born into the family business and had a love for towing. On February...

Myrtle Beach SkyWheel honors fallen tow operators

Florence, SC

Florence County, SC

Lake City, SC

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - The Florence County Coroner’s Office has identified a woman killed in a crash in Lake City over the weekend. LCpl. Nick Pye with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the wreck happened just after 2 a.m. Saturday morning on U.S. 52 near W O Shay Road in Florence County.

Coroner identifies 35-year-old victim in deadly Florence County crash

Lumberton, NC

LUMBERTON, N.C. (WMBF) – Lumberton police are sending out a warning to certain car owners who may be more vulnerable to having their cars stolen. Police said people who drive a 2015 to 2021 Hyundai or a 2011 to 2021 Kia may be targeted by car thieves. Authorities said...

Lumberton police warn of thieves targeting certain cars due to design flaw

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach police are searching for the suspect in a stabbing on 2nd Ave. South and South Myrtle Street. According to the report, on May 31, around 4 a.m. officers responding to a reported stabbing found the 28-year-old victim sitting on the corner of 1st Ave. South and South Myrtle Street with a “clear and visible stab wound in the lower right portion of his chest.”

Police: Victim stabbed after stopping car burglary in Myrtle Beach; suspect wanted

Florida State

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - It’s a second chance at life for a Myrtle Beach mother and wife of a former WMBF News employee who recently suffered a cardiac arrest. Communities across the Grand Strand are coming together to support Alexis Prue’s journey to recovery. What started out...

Fundraiser being held to support Myrtle Beach mom’s road to recovery

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Myrtle Beach leaders shared just how big and strong of an impact the World’s Strongest Man competition had on the Grand Strand. The five-day event took place at the end of April at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion. RELATED COVERAGE | World’s Strongest...

World’s Strongest Man competition brings in $8 million for Myrtle Beach

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - Florence deputies are asking for the public’s assistance and has released a photo of a person they believe is a person of interest in a strong-armed robbery and larceny investigation Tuesday afternoon. Deputies say an elderly woman was robbed just after noon at 2884...

Florence deputies searching for person of interest wanted for robbing elderly woman, leaving with her car

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Authorities are asking for help to locate a missing 13-year-old girl in the Grand Strand. The Horry County Police Department said Yosselin Yojana Lemus was last seen at around 6 a.m. Friday at her home on Backwoods Road, located outside Myrtle Beach. She’s described to...

Horry County police searching for missing 13-year-old

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - An inmate at J. Rueben Long Detention Center has died after being found unresponsive in his cell Monday, but foul play is not suspected at this point. An officer at the detention center noticed an inmate was unresponsive in his cell around 2:15 p.m., the...

J. Rueben Long inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - As Pride Month kicks off, organizations gathered tons of people from across the Grand Strand for a sense of belonging and inclusiveness. The third-annual Pride Picnic is one of several events Pride Myrtle Beach hosts for the LGBTQ+ community and allies in the area. Dozens...

Pride Myrtle Beach holds annual celebration picnic

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A brief surge of summertime heat will send temperatures well above normal on Wednesday along with the risk of a few showers and storms. Fair skies and milder temperatures are on tap tonight as readings drop into the upper 60s along the beaches and middle 60s inland. A stray shower or storm will be possible, but most areas will stay dry overnight.

FIRST ALERT: Surge of summer heat and a few storms Wednesday

North Carolina State

Dillon, SC

DILLON, S.C. (WMBF) – A man already in jail on an attempted murder charge now faces more charges in a separate case. The Dillon Police Department announced that 25-year-old Michael Jason Blunt now faces two counts of murder, an additional attempted murder charge and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

Man faces murder charges in connection to deadly Dillon apartment shooting

Durham, NC

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - After getting a measure of revenge on Rider earlier in the day, the Coastal Carolina baseball team stayed hot and defeated Duke Sunday night, 8-6. The Chanticleers’ victory forces a winner-take-all rematch, set for Monday at 6 p.m. at Spring Brooks Stadium. Coastal got things...

Coastal Carolina defeats Duke, forces Monday rematch at Conway Regional

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Celebrate the 80s while running or walking in the Awesome 80s 5K Run/Walk on June 6, 2023, at Tidal Creek Brewhouse. There will be raffle prizes, a costume contest, live music, and bling!. 5K race begins at 6:30 pm. =Strollers, runners, and walkers are all...

Travel back in time with the Awesome 80s 5k Run

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - Coastal Carolina’s baseball team got a measure of revenge Sunday, taking down Rider to advance in the Conway Regional of the NCAA Tournament. The Chanticleers’ 13-5 win came two days after Rider beat Coastal in the opening round of the tournament. Much like in...

Coastal Carolina tops Rider, will face Duke in Conway Regional final

Bucksport, SC

Aynor, SC

Brittons Neck, SC

Galivants Ferry, SC

Murrells Inlet, SC

Ocean Drive Beach, SC

Centenary, SC

Poston, SC

Gresham, SC

Hemingway, SC

Johnsonville, SC

Cherry Grove Beach, SC

Tabor City, NC

Rains, SC

Little River, SC

Calabash, NC

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SCDOT says recent inspection shows Highway 501 bridge is structurally sound

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Drivers are expressing concerns regarding the conditions of the Highway 501 overpass bridge across Highway 701 in Conway. The South Carolina...

SCDOT says recent inspection shows Highway 501 bridge is structurally sound

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