South Carolina State

Myrtle Beach, SC

Horry County, SC

Longs, SC

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A police chase near Longs turned deadly Monday night, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol. Troopers said two people tried running from police when they ran off the side of W. Bear Grass Road and overturned. HCFR crews were dispatched around 6:30 p.m. to the...

SCHP: Police chase turns deadly near Longs

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) -Two people were taken to the hospital in the Myrtle Beach area after a reported chemical spill on Sunday. Horry County Fire Rescue said crews responded to a “reported chemical spill-related call” on the 10000 block of Kings Road just before 7:30 p.m. The...

2 hospitalized after reported chemical spill on Kings Road

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

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – A newly-released incident report shows what led up to a shooting in Myrtle Beach over the Memorial Day weekend. The victim told police on Saturday afternoon he saw a man wave him down on the side of the road by the 66th Avenue North beach access.

Report: Suspect fired two shots at 19-year-old victim in Myrtle Beach during Memorial Day weekend

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Authorities have identified a man arrested in connection to a shooting that happened over Memorial Day weekend in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Police Department said 36-year-old Brian Yow is charged with attempted murder, unlawful carry of a pistol, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and possession of a controlled substance.

Bond denied for man charged in Myrtle Beach shooting

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Authorities are investigating a shooting that happened in Myrtle Beach over Memorial Day weekend. The Myrtle Beach Police Department said Saturday that officers responded to the incident in the area of the beach access on 66th Avenue North. A person connected to the shooting left before police arrived.

Police investigating shooting in Myrtle Beach, suspect in custody

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A man was arrested after leading Myrtle Beach police on a chase earlier this week. According to arrest warrants obtained by WMBF News, 37-year-old Terrance Davis was arrested after a pursuit on May 24. Documents state an officer attempted to pull over a Porsche sedan...

Warrants: Man arrested, firearm found after police chase in Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach, SC

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Police in North Myrtle Beach are searching for a suspect accused of stealing cash from a register at Walmart. The North Myrtle Beach Police Department said in a statement that the incident happened Friday afternoon when the suspect went to the electronics section of the store.

Police: Suspect stole money after smashing register at North Myrtle Beach Walmart

Nevada State

Lumberton, NC

LUMBERTON, N.C. (WMBF) - One person is dead and two others were hurt after a shooting in Lumberton over Memorial Day weekend, according to police. The Lumberton Police Department said two people with gunshot wounds arrived separately at a hospital at around 3 a.m. Sunday. An officer was already at the hospital on another call and was able to get information, later learning that a third person was shot on Nevada Street.

Police: 1 dead, 2 hurt in Lumberton shooting

Alabama State

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - An Alabama man is behind bars after allegedly pointing a gun at someone in Myrtle Beach. Jail records show 22-year-old Koby Gardner, of Birmingham, Alabama, was arrested and charged with pointing and presenting a firearm at a person and transporting alcohol in a vehicle with a broken seal.

Alabama man pointed gun at victim in Myrtle Beach, warrant states

Aynor, SC

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WMBF) - The Aynor High School softball team is bringing a state championship back to Horry County. The Blue Jackets defeated Cresent 8-2 Friday night in Lexington to win the SCHSL Class AAA state championship. The teams split the first two games of the best-of-three series at their home fields before the series-deciding Game 3 was played at White Knoll High School.

Aynor softball wins Class AAA state championship

Timmonsville, SC

TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. (WMBF) - Police in part of the Pee Dee are searching for a man accused of shooting at a group of people Friday night. The Timmonsville Police Department said Nelson Jeffrey is wanted in connection to that incident, which happened on Orange Street. Police added that Jeffrey allegedly...

Man wanted after allegedly firing weapon at group of people in Timmonsville, police say

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who died protecting our country. There are a number of events taking place on Memorial Day to pay homage to those brave men and women. The rain on Saturday canceled the Military Appreciation parade...

LIST: Memorial Day 2023 events taking place across the Grand Strand

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

Georgetown, SC

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - That same low pressure system that brought washout conditions yesterday will begin to make its way onshore this morning. As of 6am, the center of the low pressure system is about 20 miles off the coast of Georgetown. This system is moving slowly than molasses, but it’s expected to make it way onshore later this morning. This will continue to bring the chances for on and off showers during the morning hours. As the low moves farther inland, rain chance will decrease along the Grand Strand this afternoon. If you live in the Pee Dee, rain chances will linger in the afternoon. Temperatures are going to be slightly warmer with highs reaching in the low 70s across our area.

FIRST ALERT: Morning showers with conditions improving for Memorial Day

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – There was an incredibly moving moment during the Memorial Day weekend in Myrtle Beach. The city of Myrtle Beach posted a video of the crowd on Sunday singing the National Anthem during the closing ceremony at the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. “No lead singer?...

‘No lead singer? No problem’: Crowd, veterans sing National Anthem at Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

Louisiana State

Conway, SC

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The No. 7 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers had their season-high winning streak snapped at nine consecutive wins, as the top-seeded Chanticleers fell to the No. 4-seeded Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns 7-3 in the semifinals of the 2023 Guardian Credit Union Sun Belt Conference Baseball Championship Tournament on Saturday afternoon in Montgomery, Ala.

Carolina Forest area of Hwy 501 reopens after crash

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