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Forecast

Make sure you have a backup plans for any outdoor activities this weekend.

FIRST ALERT: Cloudy Friday, scattered storms through the weekend

Updated: 38 minutes ago
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By Andrew Dockery
Our break from the storm chances didn’t last long with this active weather pattern. We’re giving you the First Alert to scattered storms through the weekend.

Grand Strand News

Georgetown County Planning Commission approves controversial land use proposal

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
A controversial land use proposal will be back up for discussion in Georgetown County on Thursday.

Top Story

Grand Strand lifeguard services recover from COVID staffing issues

Grand Strand lifeguard service reports highest staff numbers since before pandemic

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Ashley Listrom
Lifeguard service reports highest staff numbers since before pandemic.

Top Story

Virginia man dies after being pulled from the ocean in North Myrtle Beach

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
A man is dead after rescue crews pulled him from the ocean Thursday afternoon.

Horry County

A crash involving a motorcycle slowed traffic along Highway 544 on Wednesday.

52-year-old Pennsylvania woman identified as victim in Horry Co. deadly motorcycle crash

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.

News

"Voice of the Chanticleers' Joe Cashion steps away from the mic.

‘Unquestionably. I’d do it all again’: Voice of CCU football leaving the program

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Teagan Brown
The Voice of the Chanticleers is officially stepping back from the mic after 10 years in the booth and 21 years on the broadcast team.

Grand Strand Crime

Joe Rideoutte Jr.

Report: Owner of Myrtle Beach’s Yellow House sold drugs to confidential informant

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Kristin Nelson and Ale Espinosa
Three undercover drug buys led to the arrest of the owner of Myrtle Beach’s infamous Yellow House, according to a police report.

Grand Strand News

‘It’s a godsend’: Volunteers help provide new roof for Georgetown-area veteran

‘It’s a godsend’: Georgetown-area veteran receives new roof

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
A group of volunteers met up Wednesday to help provide a new roof for a Grand Strand veteran.

Horry County

One person was hurt after a crash in Horry County on Thursday.

Person hurt, vehicle overturns in Horry County crash

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
One person was hurt after a vehicle overturned in Horry County on Thursday.

CCU Chanticleers

Coastal Carolina football sets dates for homecoming, other promotions

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Coastal Carolina’s football program has announced its promotions schedule at Brooks Stadium.
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Pee Dee News

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Pee Dee police chief accuses city, administrator of trying to oust him

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Bennettsville's police chief is suing his city and its administrator, alleging both abused their power to try and get him fired.

Forecast

More storms arrive over the weekend

FIRST ALERT: Clouds return Friday, more storm chances over the weekend

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Robert Whitehurst
After a brief break from the rain, more storms arrive over the weekend.

First Alert Weather

Tornadoes, heavy rain, hail and damaging winds will all be possible Tuesday evening.

FIRST ALERT: NWS confirms tornado hit Marlboro Co.; no tornado damage found in Georgetown Co.

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Robert Whitehurst, Jenna Greenhill and Andrew Dockery
The National Weather Service will conduct a storm survey in Georgetown County today to find out if a tornado touched down Wednesday night.

State

K9 officer hurt in line of duty ventures out with handler

WATCH: K9 officer hurt in line of duty ventures out with handler

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By FOX Carolina News Staff
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on the K9 officer that was injured in a stabbing on May 13.

Pee Dee News

Suspect dies in crash after chase with Florence County deputies

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
A chase involving authorities in part of the Pee Dee turned deadly Wednesday night.

Pee Dee News

The man took the ticket home, shocked to see he won $300,000.

Lake City lotto player wins big after asking clerks to pick ticket

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
The man took the ticket home, shocked to see he won $300,000.

Grand Strand News

The Georgetown County School District will now be allowing their community to help pick their...

Georgetown County School District to include public input in Superintendent hunt

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Marissa Thompson
The Georgetown County School District will now be allowing their community to help pick their next superintendent.

Pee Dee News

One person is dead after a Wednesday morning crash on an interstate in Dillon County.

Deadly I-95 crash in Dillon County involved tractor-trailer, SCHP says

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Authorities have released more details about a deadly crash along Interstate 95 in the Pee Dee.

Horry County

Alan Hicks

‘Removal of a drug dealer’: Myrtle Beach man sentenced on drug charges

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
A Myrtle Beach man is heading to prison after admitting to drug crimes and having a stolen handgun.

First Alert Weather

Carolina Forest in the farm

PHOTOS: Wednesday night storms bring hail to Grand Strand

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Storms making in through eastern South Carolina, including the Grand Strand, brought large hail Wednesday night.

Forecast

Enjoy the sunshine and a break from the storms today. Outside of a stray storm, most locations...

FIRST ALERT: Brief break from rain, stormy weekend ahead

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Andrew Dockery
After a busy couple of days, we will get a short break from the showers and storms to end the work week.

Top Story

Dr. Eddie Ingram

Horry County Schools appoints interim superintendent

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 11:15 PM EDT
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By Julia Richardson and Allyson Bento
Horry County Schools has selected an interim superintendent while the search to replace Dr. Maxey continues.

First Alert Weather

A tornado touchdown Tuesday night in Marion.

NWS confirms tornado touchdowns in Marion, Robeson County

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 9:22 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff and Ashley Listrom
The National Weather Service is reporting damage across portions of South and North Carolina from severe weather on Tuesday.

News

A dozen people gathered In North Myrtle Beach to say goodbye to Andy's Angel

‘It’s a sad day’: Cherry Grove family removes ‘Andy’s Angel’ after notice from DHEC

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 7:05 PM EDT
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By Teagan Brown
A statue honoring a brother, veteran, and friend was removed from the sand in Cherry Grove on Wednesday afternoon.

Carolina Country Music Fest

Carolina Country Music Fest to sell limited number of new tickets

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 6:31 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The Grand Strand’s biggest country music party is looking to welcome more fans.

Pee Dee News

Ryan Rummage was named the new chief of police in the town of Clio.

Clio hires new police chief after former leader loses law enforcement certification

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 5:54 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The small town of Clio has a new leader at the helm of the police department.

Top Story

Salvador Morales

Red Springs man arrested for drug, gun charges accused of killing his mother

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 5:45 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Salvador was denied bond and remains at the Robeson County Detention Center.

Horry County

A federal lawsuit filed back in March claims the Green Sea-Floyds High School tennis coach...

HCS answers lawsuit claiming Black high school tennis player was used as ‘target practice’

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Horry County Schools has filed its answer against a federal discrimination lawsuit.

Horry County

Horry County Fire Rescue held a grand opening for the third fire station the agency has opened...

Horry County Fire Rescue holds grand opening for new station

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Horry County Fire Rescue held a grand opening for the third fire station the agency has opened this year.

Crime

Rodriquis Matthews

Man wanted after fleeing Georgetown County traffic stop

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 5:26 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Authorities are asking for help to find a man who ran from a traffic stop in part of the Grand Strand.

Top Story

Gov. McMaster reinstates Latta council member after domestic violence charges dismissed

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 5:26 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
McMaster rescinded his previous executive orders on Coward’s suspension and the new order is effective immediately.

Pee Dee News

Marion Police Chief Tony Flowers said there is no update in the case, and the shooting is...

Coroner’s office IDs 20-year-old killed in Marion drive-by shooting

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 5:25 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The Marion County Coroner’s Office released the name of the man who died in a Thursday night shooting.

Horry County

A crash involving a motorcycle slowed traffic along Highway 544 on Wednesday.

1 dead, 1 hurt in Horry County crash involving motorcycle

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 4:36 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
One person is dead and another is hurt after a Wednesday morning crash near Conway.

Pee Dee Crime

Rachael Cierra Levy

Second woman arrested in connection to bomb threat at Florence County beauty school

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 4:05 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Authorities have made a second arrest linked to a bomb threat toward a beauty school in Florence County.

National

Scales of justice

Former Augusta National employee pleads guilty to stealing Masters items

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 1:51 PM EDT
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By Staff
Arraignment was set for Wednesday for a man charged with transporting stolen Masters merchandise and historical memorabilia to Tampa, Fla.

Top Story

During a tornado warning, WMBF News’ team of meteorologists says you should go to your safe...

WATCH: How to keep yourself safe, informed during severe weather

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 1:41 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
With severe weather season in full swing in the Pee Dee and Grand Strand, the WMBF News team wants to remind you of ways to stay informed and safe.

Pee Dee News

Police: Person killed after being hit by Amtrak train in Florence

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 11:02 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Amtrak said the incident happened early Wednesday.

Pee Dee News

One person is dead after a Wednesday morning crash on an interstate in Dillon County.

1 killed in I-95 Dillon County crash

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 10:35 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
One person is dead after a Wednesday morning crash on an interstate in Dillon County.

Top Story

Sheriff’s office: Body found in abandoned Scotland Co. home

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 8:50 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
More details about the investigation will be released as it becomes available.

Community

Hundreds of bikers are hitting the road for the 13th annual Crude’s Veteran Ride.

Bikers revving up their engines to raise money for injured veterans

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 8:29 AM EDT
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By Makayla Evans
Hundreds of bikers are hitting the road for the 13th annual Crude’s Veteran Ride.

Top Story

The crash occurred on I-74 eastbound near mile marker 116 in Woodford County.

Motorcyclist dies after early morning crash in Marion County

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 7:50 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The rider was on a 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle heading north on Highway 501.

Sports

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was nominated for the FedEx Air Player of the Week...

It’s here! Full Panthers 2024 schedule released

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 7:34 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The Panthers will play at Allianz Arena in Munich as part of the NFL’s International Games.

Top Story

Severe weather causes road closures in Marion

Marion Police Department announces road closures due to storm damage

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 7:30 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Marion police said they hope to have the roads reopened sometime Wednesday but no time frame has been announced.

State

South Carolina secrets: What the medical board doesn’t tell you about problem doctors

Updated: May. 14, 2024 at 11:29 PM EDT
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By Naomi Kowles
WBTV Investigates: Part One of a months-long investigation finds glaring gaps in public information about disciplined doctors

Top Story

Surfside Beach leaders weigh hefty price tag on new municipal complex

Updated: May. 14, 2024 at 11:25 PM EDT
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By Julia Richardson
Surfside Beach Town Council has narrowed down to three options for the design of a new municipal complex to be included in the budget for the next fiscal year.

State

Gov. Henry McMaster speaks during a news conference at his office in the South Carolina State...

When will SC’s energy reform bill reach the governor? Depends on who you ask

Updated: May. 14, 2024 at 10:25 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
Gov. Henry McMaster is urging lawmakers to get a bill to him as soon as possible to ensure South Carolina has enough power to keep the lights on for years to come.

State

In front of coaches, players and adoring fans, 13-year-old Sawyer McCarthy sang a song that...

Midlands teen goes viral after singing National Anthem at Columbia Fireflies game

Updated: May. 14, 2024 at 10:24 PM EDT
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By Hannah Burbank
It’s one of the most well-known songs, sung before ceremonies, school gatherings and sporting events.

Top Story

Myrtle Beach city council votes unanimously to approve first reading of fiscal budget

Myrtle Beach City Council approves first reading of fiscal budget

Updated: May. 14, 2024 at 8:58 PM EDT
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By Eric Richards
Myrtle Beach city council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the first reading of a $330 million fiscal budget.

Top Story

Joey Hernandez

Spanish teacher named Horry County Schools teacher of the year

Updated: May. 14, 2024 at 8:50 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
A new top educator has been announced for Horry County Schools.

State

Baylee Carver

Police: Remains of missing 17-year-old found in Cabarrus County

Updated: May. 14, 2024 at 6:55 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Police state that Baylee Carver’s remains were located in Cabarrus County, north of Highway 49 and Route 601.
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