Horry County, SC

Bucksport, SC

Conway, SC

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

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

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

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

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, SC

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) - 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

Colorado State

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The price of a gallon of gas in Myrtle Beach is up 21 cents from a month ago, but has fallen significantly in the past year. Average gasoline prices in Myrtle Beach rose 9.1 cents in the last week; however, the price has fallen 72.8 cents from a year ago, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 197 stations in Myrtle Beach.

Gas prices in Myrtle Beach down almost 75 cents from last year

Columbia, SC

North Myrtle Beach, SC

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - March is Women’s History Month, and Mayor Marilyn Hatley is part of North Myrtle Beach’s history. Her path to politics wasn’t a straight one, as she reflects on her last six terms as mayor, she is hoping to inspire the next generation of female leaders.

‘Take the opportunity:’ North Myrtle Beach Mayor Marilyn Hatley encourages next generation of leadership

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Lifeguarding in Myrtle Beach will be different this summer. Myrtle Beach city leaders passed an amendment changing the dual roles of lifeguards on Tuesday. This amendment allows the lifeguard companies to have employees whose sole responsibility is lifeguarding and a separate person for beach rentals.

City leaders approve changes to Myrtle Beach lifeguard roles

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Coastal Carolina quarterback Dontrell Jackson, who did not play last year, was arrested Wednesday on drug and firearm charges. Jackson was arrested by the Coastal Carolina Police Department and subsequently released Friday on a $5,115 bond. He is charged with simple possession of marijuana, carrying...

Coastal Carolina QB arrested on gun, drug charges

Surfside Beach, SC

SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A Surfside Beach staple has reopened its doors after a fire tragically caused Neal and Pam’s Bar and Grill to close last summer. In a Facebook post, the owners of Neal and Pam’s announced on Facebook they had reopened their doors with a simple ‘Bar open’ sign with a caption that read “Guess who’s back??!!”

‘Guess who’s back??!!’: Neal and Pam’s Bar and Grill announces reopening 7 months after fire

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Last year, the number of school shootings and people killed or hurt during those incidents hit a record high with 132, according to the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit formed in 2013 to track gun violence in the US. WMBF News’ Erica Edwards sat down...

FULL INTERVIEW | The effects of gun violence on children

South Carolina State

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - A steel company’s expansion in Conway is set to create a number of new jobs in the area. Metglas, Inc. announced Wednesday that it would be doubling its production capacity for its product line of amorphous steel used to build transformers that power homes and businesses. The company said 30 new jobs will be created at the plant as a result.

Metglas expansion to create 30 new jobs at Conway plant

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

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

FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - Florence’s downtown was awarded the 2023 Great American Main Street Award for excellence. Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. Downtown Florence Main Street is recognized for developing innovative and forward-thinking approaches to creating community...

‘Great American Main Street Award’ honors downtown Florence

Georgetown, SC

Murrells Inlet, SC

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WMBF) - A nonprofit in the Grand Strand is making sure furry friends stay fed by providing pet food. Keep Our Pets Food Bank held a celebration on Saturday in Murrells Inlet marking their expansion. “Now we not only provide low-income families in our area with pet...

Grand Strand pet food bank provides for shelters, families in need

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Cooler weather will filter into the area through Wednesday along with clearing skies. Milder weather returns for the end of the week. One last surge of moisture will move through the area late this evening and overnight. Skies will remain cloudy as a result. A few showers will be possible at times overnight, but any showers will be mainly light and spotty. As much cooler weather moves in, temperatures will turn considerably cooler with overnight lows dropping into the upper 40s to near 50.

FIRST ALERT: Gradually clearing and turning cooler

Aynor, SC

Brittons Neck, SC

Loris, SC

Galivants Ferry, SC

Longs, SC

Green Sea, SC

Ocean Drive Beach, SC

Centenary, SC

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Gresham, SC

Hemingway, SC

Johnsonville, SC

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Little River, SC

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Clarendon, NC

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HCFR: 1 hurt in crash involving flipped over dump truck in Bucksport area

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – One person was taken to the hospital after a crash...

HCFR: 1 hurt in crash involving flipped over dump truck in Bucksport area

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