Aynor, SC

Florence, SC

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

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Myrtle Beach, SC

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

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - In just a year the Myrtle Beach Police Department’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network has helped officers track down around 250 leads in cases by analyzing bullet shell casings. The police department enters a shell casing to NIBIN, and the program tells it what...

Myrtle Beach police track down multiple leads with technology analyzing bullets

Conway, SC

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) - A Market Common road located off Farrow Parkway will be closed Thursday for a public bathroom installation. Hackler Street will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. weather permitting. During that time, crews will install a large, pre-fabricated restroom in Valor Memorial Garden, 1120...

Market Common road to close for public bathroom installation in Valor Memorial Garden

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

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) - 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

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

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

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

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

Laurinburg, NC

LAURINBURG, N.C. (WMBF) - Laurinburg police are searching for a man they said is a “dangerous convicted felon” after he failed to attend a first appearance in district court last week. Kenneth Campbell was arrested by LPD after a short chase last week with weapons in his possession....

Laurinburg police search for ‘dangerous convicted felon’ after failure to appear in court

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) - 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, 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

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

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) - 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

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

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Aynor woman’s ‘gut feeling’ to buy lottery ticket leads to $500K win

AYNOR, S.C. (WMBF) - An Aynor woman followed her gut feeling to buy a lottery scratch-off ticket, leading to a $500,000 win. The woman was driving...

Aynor woman’s ‘gut feeling’ to buy lottery ticket leads to $500K win

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