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Forecast

Chilly weekend

FIRST ALERT: Chilly weekend with spring-like temperatures next week

Updated: 53 minutes ago
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By Matt Bullock
Starting the weekend off on a chilly note with warmer weather on the way!

Pee Dee Crime

Search for Florence County carjacking suspect suspended, officials say

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Authorities are searching for a man accused of carjacking in the Timmonsville area.

State

About one in four children currently in the state of South Carolina’s foster system are living...

Bipartisan legislation would help more kinship caregivers in SC

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Mary Green
About one in four children currently in the state of South Carolina’s foster system are living with a relative who is not their parent.

Horry County

Santee Cooper awarded the EVolve Grants to fund electric vehicle projects proposed by the City...

Grants awarded to help fund electric vehicle infrastructure, research in Horry County

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Ian Klein
Santee Cooper recently awarded grants to several municipalities and organizations to help fund electric vehicle projects.

Murdaugh Trial

Maid’s son tells judge Alex Murdaugh took $4M for her death

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary and The Associated Press
Prosecutors at Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial are asking a judge to allow jurors to hear from the son of the family's housekeeper who says Murdaugh promised to take care of them when she died in a fall, but kept a $4 million settlement for himself.

Murdaugh Trial

BLOG: Day 10: Judge hears more on Murdaugh’s financial situation without jury

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary and Jeffrey Collins
A judge is expected to hear additional testimony from banking officials Friday morning as he decides whether the jury in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial will hear it.

Horry County

Horry County Schools looks to fill teacher vacancies with recruitment fair

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Samuel Shelton
The district said it is looking to fill up to 250 positions for the next school year.

State

South Carolina lawmakers consider increasing fine for ‘slowpoke’ drivers

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Ale Espinosa
Slower drives in South Carolina could soon see an increased fine under state law.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Cold start to the weekend, showers likely by Sunday

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Robert Whitehurst
Frosty start to the weekend ahead of our next chance for rain.

Keeping You Safe

Grand Strand communities search for options after increased coyote attacks on pets

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Natasha Laguerre and S.E. Jenkins
Residents in Myrtle Beach neighborhoods are looking for answers after an uptick in coyote sightings and attacks in recent weeks.
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Grand Strand News

Lanes re-open after 3-vehicle crash on Highway 17 Bypass

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Information from the South Carolina Department of Transportation showed the wreck happened in the area of Harrelson Boulevard.

Horry County

Police: Minors arrested after being caught with fake IDs, alcohol at CCU-area bar

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Each arrestee was issued citations for being minors in possession of alcohol and being in possession of fake identification.

Crime

Suspect wanted in deadly 2022 Florence hit-and-run now in custody

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
The man wanted in connection to a deadly 2022 hit-and-run in the Pee Dee is now in custody.

Football

South Carolina announces suspension of three freshman football players

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Kevin Bilodeau
Rhames charged with carrying weapon on campus

Crime

Five charged in connection with the killing of Alvin S. Glenn inmate

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Marcus Flowers and Chris Joseph
Five men have been charged in connection with the killing of an Alvin S. Glenn inmate.

Grand Strand News

Myrtle Beach Police Department recruitment event postponed

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
The recruitment event will be an opportunity for prospective officers to talk to current ones about the recruitment process.

Grand Strand News

Grand Strand entertainer opening dinner theatre in North Myrtle Beach

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Makayla Evans
You can expect a fine dining experience with booths, candlelight, black tablecloths, rising chandeliers and valet parking.

Grand Strand News

Day 8: Aircraft to launch as search continues for boater missing from North Myrtle Beach area

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
The search for the missing 23-year-old boater last seen in the North Myrtle Beach area continues.

Community

3 displaced after space heater causes house fire in Florence

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
Three people are displaced after a space heater caused a fire in Florence Friday morning.

State

Advocates hold conference at the State House for police reform, “These mothers are crying.”

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Nevin Smith
Organizers said they will be joined by people who’ve been beaten by police or lost loved ones.

Crime

Man wanted in Virginia on child porn charges arrested in Myrtle Beach

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:14 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
A police report states that 24-year-old Derrick Young was taken into custody Thursday morning.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Wet & slow morning commute, sunshine returns this afternoon

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:17 AM EST
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By Andrew Dockery
It's a rainy morning as you are stepping out the door! Andrew has the First Alert to sunshine this afternoon and a cold night on tap to start the weekend.

News

Conway Planning Commission prepares for city’s rapid growth

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 11:17 PM EST
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By Ian Klein
The City of Conway is vastly changing, not just in population, but by attracting new types of businesses like hotels.

Community

‘It’s not safe at all’: Neighbors look for answers while abandoned home deemed unsafe still stands

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:47 PM EST
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By Makayla Evans
A small Horry County Neighborhood wants an eyesore torn down but what's supposed to be a months-long fight is nearing the three-year mark.

Murdaugh Trial

Judge still deciding if Murdaugh jury will hear about alleged financial crimes

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:42 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary, Blair Sabol, Cameron Bopp and Jeffrey Collins
The judge presiding over the Alex Murdaugh murder trial is allowing testimony on Murdaugh’s alleged financial crimes, but so far, not with the jury present.

News

Day 7: Search continues for boater missing from North Myrtle Beach area

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:47 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
The search for the missing 23-year-old boater last seen in the North Myrtle Beach area continues.

Grand Strand News

John David wins Atlantic Beach council seat as town certifies election

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:16 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
John David will take the place of Jim Dewitt.

Grand Strand News

New Myrtle Beach housing developments, sales center receive positive feedback from board

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:48 PM EST
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By Natasha Laguerre
The city’s community appearance board mostly approved of two major developments during its meeting Thursday.

State

Bill that could restart lethal injections in SC advances to Senate floor

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:26 PM EST
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By Mary Green
bill that could restart lethal injections in South Carolina is now awaiting a debate at the State House.

Pee Dee Crime

‘Zero tolerance’: Darlington leaders speak out after student arrested for making school threats

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:14 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
In a statement, Darlington Police Chief James Davis said the behavior “will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Heavy rain arrives tonight followed by cooler weekend

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:23 PM EST
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By Matt Bullock
We’ll continue to have scattered showers this evening, but rain chances will be increasing later tonight.

Pee Dee News

Florence-Darlington Techincal College offering day of free dental care for kids

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:07 PM EST
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By Julia Richardson
The Little Smiles event taking place on Feb. 21 will allow children to receive free dental care, including assessments, cleanings and X-rays.

State

New photo of three otter pups born at N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher; gender reveal on Saturday

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:59 PM EST
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By WECT Staff
A gender reveal will be held at Otters on the Edge on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 11:30 a.m., and reservations are required. It will also be streamed live to Facebook.

Murdaugh Trial

BLOG: Day 9: Judge hears testimony in Murdaugh trial without jurors present

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:54 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary and Jeffrey Collins
Some of the testimony in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial Thursday was heard without the jury being present.

Horry County

Conway man arrested twice in 6 months on ‘treatment of animals’ charges

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:21 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
An incident report provides more information on an animal investigation that forced the Horry County Animal Care Center to temporarily close on Tuesday.

Crime

Horry County police searching for person of interest in fireworks store robbery

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:07 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Police said the suspect, seen in photos with tattoos on their right hand and outer left calf, robbed a clerk of “an undisclosed amount of money.”

Crime

Machete-wielding, 3rd suspect accused of assaulting, robbing victims in Myrtle Beach area arrested

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 2:14 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
He is charged with armed robbery with a deadly weapon, and third-degree assault and battery by a mob.

Crime

Man enters guilty plea to robbing Andrews postal carrier, drug conspiracy

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 1:20 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips
An Andrews man has pleaded guilty to his involvement in the 2019 robbery of a mail carrier and his role in a marijuana conspiracy.

Crime

Suspect wanted for beating, robbing store clerk in Florence County

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:32 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Healthy Food Store robbery suspect wanted.

Grand Strand News

Winning $50K Powerball lottery ticket sold in Myrtle Beach

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:14 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Someone visiting the Publix on Wood Duck Drive purchased a winning ticket for Wednesday’s Powerball®.

Food

Blue Bell releases new flavor called ‘I ❤ Cereal’

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:18 AM EST
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By Karla Castillo
Blue Bell has released a new ice cream flavor that's described as ice cream with a flavor of fruity cereal combined with confetti sprinkles and coated fruit cereal pieces.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Widespread rain moves in this evening

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:22 AM EST
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By Andrew Dockery
Here comes the widespread rain, just in time for the end of the week!

Pee Dee Crime

Marlboro County man wanted in N.C. arrested, facing more charges

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 12:04 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Deputies added he was on probation at the time of his arrest.

Pee Dee News

New insurance pre-licensing program receives six-figure grant at Robeson Community College

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 12:02 AM EST
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By Eric Richards
Students could have all of their fees covered by the scholarship if approved.

State

Dog and puppies killed during fire, animal rescue asking for donations

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:26 PM EST
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By Freeman Stoddard
Rusty’s Legacy animal rescue in Marion, NC, announced that a recent fire at their shelter killed multiple dogs and left the building damaged.

Crime

Police: Darlington juvenile arrested after making ‘threats of violence’ to school

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:01 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
In a statement, Darlington Police Chief James Davis said the behavior “will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Cooler weather returns, round of heavy rain to end the week

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:05 PM EST
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By Robert Whitehurst
A quick round of rain arrives Friday, ushering a cold start to the weekend.

State

SC House passes bill to criminalize fentanyl trafficking

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:05 PM EST
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By Mary Green
Lawmakers are fast-tracking a push to criminalize trafficking fentanyl in South Carolina, where it is currently not a law.

Grand Strand Crime

Registered sex offender among 2 accused of assaulting, robbing woman in Myrtle Beach area

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:45 PM EST
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By Ian Klein
WMBF News has learned new details about one of two men accused of kidnapping, assaulting and robbing victims in the Myrtle Beach area last month.

Horry County

Horry County leads state in number of HOA complaints filed, report shows

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:42 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Horry County received the top spot when it comes to residents complaining about homeowner’s associations.
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