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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Authorities are investigating a hoax that sent a pair of Myrtle Beach schools into secured status on Wednesday. A spokesperson with the Myrtle Beach Police Department confirmed to WMBF News that the department is investigating the hoax, which involved Myrtle Beach High School and Myrtle Beach Middle School.

Police investigating hoax at Myrtle Beach High School, Myrtle Beach Middle School

Florence, SC

Scranton, SC

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - Deputies in Florence County are investigating a stabbing Tuesday night. Sheriff TJ Joye confirmed the stabbing took place on North Bethel Road in the Scranton community. It is unclear how many people were injured or if there is a suspect in custody. Details are limited...

Investigation underway after stabbing in Scranton community: Sheriff

FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - A company wants a Pee Dee thief behind bars after years of allegedly turning its air vacuum machines into his own personal piggy bank. Eden Sorensen, the bookkeeper and co-owner of Horry County-based company CTI, said CTI owns dozens of air vacuum machines across the state, including in both Horry and Florence County.

EXCLUSIVE: Pee Dee thief caught on camera, accused of stealing thousands from air vac machines for years

Conway, SC

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - Conway police have safely located a woman who was missing for nearly a week. The Conway Police Department said Sarah Shaw Taylor was found safe Wednesday after being last seen on March 23. Stay with WMBF News for updates.

Conway woman found safe after being missing for 6 days, police say

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.(WMBF) - The 20-year-old charged with making a bomb threat against Myrtle Beach High School was employed as a security officer at the school. A statement from Horry County Schools to WMBF News confirmed Coty Kennedy, 20, of Myrtle Beach, was an unarmed “newly assigned security officer” at MBHS.

Man charged with bomb threat against Myrtle Beach High School was school security officer

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - If you’re near Highway 90 and Old Reaves Ferry Road, you may see some smoke, but don’t be alarmed. At 12:47 p.m., Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a heavy machinery fire in the area of Highway 90 and Old Reaves Ferry Road outside of Conway.

See smoke? Heavy machinery fire reported outside Conway

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - A pedestrian was hit by an 18-wheeler in Conway Wednesday afternoon according to Conway Police Department. Crews responded to the call of a person hit by a semi-truck along Wright Boulevard and have since closed the road to continue working on the scene. Serious injuries have...

Pedestrian hit by semi-truck in Conway; serious injuries reported

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The suspect who allegedly robbed a Myrtle Beach convenience store for less than $100 is in custody, police say. Myrtle Beach Police say on Friday night, the suspect entered the Scotchman on 3rd Ave, got a drink from the back cooler and waited in the check-out line.

Myrtle Beach police arrest suspect who allegedly robbed convenience store for less than $100

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - Conway police are searching for persons of interest in connection to a shooting late last week. CPD responded to a shooting on March 24 at 2001 E Highway 501, listed online as 810 Bowling, where one person was injured. They are now searching for persons of interest who may have been driving away in a blue Nissan Titan.

Police searching for persons of interest in Conway shooting

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Crews are working to remove a high-reach excavator that overturned Monday, crashing into a condo building. Myrtle Beach Fire Department crews responded to the scene around 12:40 p.m. at 2200 N Ocean Blvd, listed online as Boardwalk Beach Resort, where a high-reach excavator overturned while working on a construction site.

Excavator overturns during construction, crashes into Myrtle Beach condo building

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - Fire crews in Conway are working to put out a house fire on Main Street. Main Street from 9th Avenue and 12th Avenue was closed off while crews worked to extinguish the fire. It is unclear if there are any injuries as details are limited at...

Crews battling house fire in Conway, officials say

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.(WMBF) - A 20-year-old accused of making a bomb threat against Myrtle Beach High School was arrested Thursday. According to the Myrtle Beach Police Department, a written note threatened to “Blow up the School.”. During the investigation, Coty Kennedy, 20, of Myrtle Beach, admitted to writing the...

Police: 20-year-old admits to making bomb threat against Myrtle Beach High School

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - Another Coastal Carolina University football player was arrested this week, according to records and documents obtained by WMBF News. Online records show 20-year-old Troy dela Vega was arrested by campus police and charged with carrying a weapon on school property. Warrants state dela Vega admitted to...

Warrant: Coastal Carolina football player admits to carrying gun on campus

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - Fire crews in Conway are working to put out a house fire on Main Street. Conway Fire Department said Main Street from 9th Avenue and 12th Avenue have been blocked while crews work on the fire. It is unclear if there are any injuries as details...

Crews battling house fire in Conway; section of Main Street closed

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach city leaders are calling this the Fourth Industrial Revolution. They say it’s a new wave of advanced technology that would change the way our community operates for the better. They say it’s all a part of making the Myrtle Beach area into a ‘Smart City.’

Myrtle Beach city leaders proposing technology upgrade to turn Grand Strand into ‘smart cities’

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Major waves are still coming to Myrtle Beach, but they will be man-made and may take a little longer to arrive. On Tuesday, the CEO of Surfworks presented several changes to Myrtle Beach City Council Members today. The company will now head back to the...

SurfWorks makes changes to development plans; groundbreaking still on schedule

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - Coastal Carolina University is holding a dedication ceremony to rename one of its major buildings. CCU is renaming the building, formerly known as the Academic Office and Classroom Building II, to bear the new name Penny Hall as a way to show their appreciation for Horry County’s penny sales tax.

Coastal Carolina holds dedication ceremony renaming major building

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Head into the summer with the beach book meant for fans of mysteries and Myrtle Beach!. There will be food, beverages, coffee, giveaways, and of course, advance copies of the new book!. He and Back Again Bookshop will hold a drawing at this event to...

Join Grand Strand Author Caleb Wygal and Back Again Book Shop as they celebrate the release of Death on the Causeway

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Start a new family Easter tradition with A Bunny In A Basket!. Give your children a soft bunny to cuddle and an accompanying hardcover book that tells the story of Easter and the Easter Bunny Helper. The story goes that your personal Easter Bunny travels...

There’s a new bunny on the block this Easter

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A proposal to bring over homes to the Market Common area, known as “Mark Walk,” was voted down by City Council Tuesday. Council voted 4 - 2 against amending the Market Common Master Plan to replace plans for a hotel with 203 residential units and related amenities.

‘Market Walk’: City council votes down 1st Reading for 200+ new Market Common homes fails

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SLED takes over investigation after barricade situation ‘resolved’ in Surfside Beach area

SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - State authorities are now taking over an investigation that resulted in a person barricading themselves in the Surfside Beach area. Officers...

SLED takes over investigation after barricade situation ‘resolved’ in Surfside Beach area

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