Myrtle Beach, SC

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

Conway, SC

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

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

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

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

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) – 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

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) - A group in the Grand Strand looked to bring awareness to gun violence in the area. Moms Demand Action held a rally in Myrtle Beach with its “Wear Orange” event, after the city’s designated Gun Violence Awareness Day. The group hopes for...

Moms Demand Action marks Gun Violence Awareness Day with rally in Myrtle Beach

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

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, 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

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - The rollercoaster weekend for the Chants in the Conway Regional has come to a full stop after falling to Duke 12-3. “We’ve been good in the past, we had a little slump and now we’re back,” said Avery Shagan, CCU senior. Shagan...

Coastal Carolina’s Conway Regional tournament is a home run for business

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

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

Murrells Inlet, SC

Bucksport, SC

Ocean Drive Beach, SC

Cherry Grove Beach, SC

Little River, SC

Calabash, NC

Loris, SC

Sunset Beach, NC

Aynor, SC

Longwood, NC

Brittons Neck, SC

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Man accused of assaulting Myrtle Beach police officer during traffic stop

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A man was charged after allegedly assaulting a Myrtle Beach police officer at a recent traffic stop. A police report obtained...

Man accused of assaulting Myrtle Beach police officer during traffic stop

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