Myrtle Beach, SC

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

Horry County, SC

Longs, SC

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - No one was taken to the hospital after a vehicle collided with a utility pole Saturday night in the Longs area, officials said. Horry County Fire Rescue said crews responded to the crash in the area of Highway 90 and Ernest Street just after 8:20 p.m.

HCFR: Vehicle crashes into utility pole in Longs area

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) - 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, 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) – 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

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

Aynor, SC

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A victim said she had to take cover in her bathroom after a man showed up at her home and started shooting. Horry County police were called to Edwards Road in Aynor on Friday night for a shots fired call. When officers arrived they found...

Report: Victim hid in bathroom after suspect suddenly opened fire on Horry County home

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

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

Los Angeles, CA

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A California man wanted in four different states was arrested in Myrtle Beach last week, according to documents obtained by WMBF News. Arrest warrants state that 36-year-old Edgar Mizael Jiminez-Ortega, of Los Angeles, was taken into custody on May 25. This came after a random plate inquiry in Myrtle Beach came back with a hit from him being wanted.

Multi-state fugitive arrested in Myrtle Beach, warrant states

Columbia, SC

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – A man is in jail with no bond after police said he shot one victim and then kidnapped another outside of a Myrtle Beach area restaurant. Horry County police were called around 5:30 a.m. Sunday to 9701 North Kings Highway for a shooting. When...

Man accused of shooting victim, kidnapping another outside of Myrtle Beach area restaurant

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

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

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

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FIRST ALERT: Big warm up to end the week

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Much warmer weather will return to the area to end the week and continue into the weekend. A few rain chances...

FIRST ALERT: Big warm up to end the week

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