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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: 11 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.

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.

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.

Myrtle Beach Classic

A look at a tee marker from the Myrtle Beach Classic and the Dunes Golf & Beach Club

Myrtle Beach Classic exceeds tournament attendance goal

Updated: May. 13, 2024 at 4:33 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The first-ever PGA Tour event in the Golf Capital of the World far exceeded expectations.

Good News

The beautiful Northern Lights could be seen across the Grand Strand on Friday night.

PHOTOS: Northern Lights seen across Grand Strand

Updated: May. 12, 2024 at 7:33 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The Grand Strand had quite the light show on Friday night.

Myrtle Beach Classic

The Golf Knickers shop in the Myrtle Beach area offers some throwback golf fashion.

Myrtle Beach area shop offers old-school golf fashion

Updated: May. 11, 2024 at 1:26 PM EDT
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By Ian Klein and Kristin Nelson
It’s a blast from the past when you step into one Myrtle Beach area golf store.

Community

Carolina Forest Chronicle 2024

WMBF News honored with ‘Best TV Station’ for readers’ choice award

Updated: Apr. 30, 2024 at 12:13 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
WMBF News was honored with two recognitions from the Carolina Forest Chronicle.

Grand Strand News

Trained volunteers with the Garden City Surfside Sea Turtle Guardians group found the first...

First sea turtle nest spotted in Garden City days before season starts

Updated: Apr. 29, 2024 at 12:05 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
South Carolina’s sea turtle nesting season has kicked off a couple of days early.

Good News

Myrtle Beach firefighters and a Myrtle Beach police officer flew into action to save 12...

Myrtle Beach firefighters fly into action to save 12 ducklings

Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 5:06 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Myrtle Beach firefighters helped to reunite a webbed feet family.

Grand Strand News

Matt Welch reunited with the Marine veteran that saved him.

‘Fortunate we crossed paths’: Myrtle Beach area veteran reunites with man he saved

Updated: Apr. 19, 2024 at 8:42 PM EDT
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By Ashley Listrom
Marine veteran reunited with the man he saved.
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Horry County

Firefighter/EMT Stowers with one of the rescued ducklings.

13 ducklings rescued by Horry County crews

Updated: Apr. 12, 2024 at 9:58 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Over a dozen ducklings are back above ground after being rescued by Horry County firefighters.

Grand Strand News

The Coastal Chairmen wheelchair basketball team is heading to nationals for the first time.

‘There’s nobody out there who’s going to outhustle us’: Coastal Chairmen head to nationals

Updated: Apr. 12, 2024 at 5:59 PM EDT
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By Teagan Brown
For four years in a row the Coastal Chairmen lost the conference championship, but this year that losing streak was broken.

Grand Strand News

Myrtle Beach officails provided an update Wednesday on a group of young kittens who were found...

‘Purrrfectly thriving’: Myrtle Beach provides update on kittens rescued from fire station

Updated: Apr. 3, 2024 at 11:49 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The Myrtle Beach Fire Department said the tiny felines were found cuddled up in a hose bed last week.

Carolina Country Music Fest

Carolina Country Music Fest announced its theme nights for the 2024 music festival

CCMF Theme Nights pay tribute two fallen music legends

Updated: Apr. 1, 2024 at 4:59 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Get out your favorite Hawaiian gear and all of your red, white and blue because Carolina Country Music Fest has announced its theme nights.

This Is Carolina

Patrick and Nichole Harasyn pose in their kitchen that transforms into their at home bakery.

This Is Carolina: At-home bakery makes sweet dreams come true

Updated: Mar. 28, 2024 at 6:38 PM EDT
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By Loren Korn
North Myrtle Beach couple makes sweet treats while helping the community.

Community

A full field of 150 golfers, which were a mix of both locals and visitors, played in the 'Show...

‘Outpouring of support’: Golf tournament in Pawleys Island raises money for underserved youth, veterans

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 5:57 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Over 100 golfers took time on Monday to help raise money and awareness for Project Golf.

Grand Strand News

PHOTO: Power Ball lottery ticket, Photo Date: 1/6/2022

Check your tickets: Lotto ticket worth $50K sold in Murrells Inlet

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 12:58 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Someone in the South Strand may be holding a winning lottery ticket.

News

Ripley’s Aquarium celebrating 6th year hosting monthly event aiming to comfort veterans

Ripley’s Aquarium celebrating anniversary hosting event to help veterans

Updated: Mar. 20, 2024 at 9:11 PM EDT
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By Davia Pugh
The event organizers said the purpose is for veterans to clear their minds, relax, and focus on the water.

Top Story

Residents, business owners celebrate opening of Surfside Beach Pier

‘It’s just so beautiful’: Residents, business owners celebrate opening of Surfside Beach Pier

Updated: Mar. 15, 2024 at 5:34 PM EDT
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By Julia Richardson
Almost eight years ago, Hurricane Matthew damaged the Surfside Beach pier, leading to a complete rebuild. As of Thursday night, it is open to the public.

This Is Carolina

The service band practices for the graduation ceremony at the Myrtle Beach Police Department.

This Is Carolina: First responders band trading sirens for Irish tunes

Updated: Mar. 14, 2024 at 6:38 PM EDT
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By Loren Korn
Active and retired first responders play in a bagpipe band dedicated to enhancing Irish and Scottish history.

News

Boaters and city officials say this project is much needed.

Georgetown County receives $6.5 million federal grant to deepen harbor

Updated: Mar. 14, 2024 at 5:17 PM EDT
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By Julia Richardson
Morant said he thinks this upgrade will be beneficial to both people who boat recreationally and people who boat for their jobs.

State

Chic-fil-a

Chick-fil-A CEO surprises SC employee with $25K scholarship

Updated: Mar. 12, 2024 at 7:53 AM EDT
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Andrew T. Cathy, the CEO of Chick-fil-A, visited South Carolina Monday to surprise an employee with a $25,000 scholarship.

Community

The week is packed full of events for Canadian tourists.

‘I just love it here’: Myrtle Beach welcomes Canadian visitors for Can-Am Days

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By Julia Richardson
Canadian tourists are taking part in a whole week of events in Myrtle Beach for the 63rd Annual Can-Am Days.

Grand Strand News

Nonprofit provides warm welcome home for soldiers after deployment

‘It means a lot’: Nonprofit welcomes soldiers home in Myrtle Beach after months after deployment

Updated: Mar. 10, 2024 at 9:38 AM EDT
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By Samuel Shelton
In Myrtle Beach, one nonprofit made sure those who served our country got a warm welcome home on Saturday.

State

Thelma Johnson (center) celebrated turing 100 years old on March 4.

Retired Walterboro teacher celebrating milestone birthday

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 11:03 AM EST
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By Ann McGill
A Walterboro woman is celebrating a milestone birthday.

Good News

This is the second $100,000 Palmetto Cash 5 ticket sold at Jimmy's Mart in a matter of weeks.

Man triple checks $200K winning lottery ticket sold in Surfside Beach

Updated: Mar. 1, 2024 at 10:40 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
One man had to check his lottery ticket not once, not twice, but three times to make sure he really won $200,000.

Horry County

The kitten pokes its head out of a compartment of the car’s engine.

Horry County firefighters rescue stuck kitten from car engine

Updated: Feb. 29, 2024 at 6:15 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Donning “kindness and gloves,” Horry County Fire Rescue crews rescued a stuck kitten on Wednesday.

Good News

‘It came at the perfect time’: Bank errand turns into $300K lotto win for Myrtle Beach man

Updated: Feb. 29, 2024 at 12:41 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
A Myrtle Beach man was on his way from the bank when he won six figures while playing the lottery.

Community

CCU student-athlete reading to Kindergartners in an elementary school classroom.

CCU student-athletes help promote childhood literacy for next generation

Updated: Feb. 27, 2024 at 9:19 PM EST
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By Davia Pugh
Dozens of Coastal Carolina University student-athletes read to kindergartners on Tuesday morning at seventeen Horry County elementary schools.

Sports

Myrtle Beach Classic Logo

What goes into getting ready for the Myrtle Beach Classic

Updated: Feb. 27, 2024 at 6:14 AM EST
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By Dave Ackert
The Myrtle Beach Classic held a media day on Monday morning at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club ahead of the inaugural event on May 9.

Community

Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful volunteers clean up around Hurl Rock Park along South Ocean...

Committee fights to ‘Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful’ with beach clean-up

Updated: Feb. 26, 2024 at 7:49 PM EST
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By Davia Pugh
One committee has made it a goal to prioritize the beauty of the beach where we live.

This Is Carolina

Karola Richardson and her dog Petey carts pups around town for fun.

This Is Carolina: Pet boarding company gives pups a spin around town

Updated: Feb. 22, 2024 at 6:44 PM EST
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By Loren Korn
This pet boarding company takes pups on field trips around the Grand Strand.

Grand Strand News

‘Carrying on the tradition’: Myrtle Beach announces Can-Am Days for Canadian visitors

Updated: Feb. 22, 2024 at 5:15 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson
The city of Myrtle Beach will once again be rolling out the red carpet for our neighbors to the north.

Grand Strand News

Local students get spotlight at annual MYR art contest

Local students get spotlight at annual MYR art contest

Updated: Feb. 22, 2024 at 5:06 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
This contest saw over 20 submissions this year.

Grand Strand News

Couples renew vows at Brookgreen Gardens for Valentine’s Day

Updated: Feb. 14, 2024 at 4:32 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Some Grand Strand couples took an opportunity to reaffirm their love for one another on Valentine’s Day.

Good News

A skateboarder tries out the new skate bowl at Matt Hughes Skate Park in Myrtle Beach on...

Grand opening of new skate bowl in Myrtle Beach leaves skateboarders ‘stoked’

Updated: Feb. 10, 2024 at 7:41 PM EST
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By Teagan Brown and Kristin Nelson
A new addition to a Myrtle Beach skate park will have skateboarders doing some sick tricks.

Grand Strand News

WATCH: Animals at Brookgreen Gardens make Super Bowl picks

Updated: Feb. 9, 2024 at 1:33 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Here's some extra help if you need to make those Super Bowl picks!

This Is Carolina

This Is Carolina: Young sushi chef rolls his way into the Grand Strand food scene

Updated: Feb. 8, 2024 at 6:41 PM EST
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By Loren Korn
Chef Michael Roemhildt launches sushi corners while juggling a catering business.

Inspire: A Black History Month Series

Inspire: Myrtle Beach community kitchen manager makes impact by helping others

Updated: Feb. 8, 2024 at 10:59 AM EST
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By Makayla Evans and Derrion Henderson
We’re continuing to highlight inspiring people in our community this Black History Month.

Grand Strand News

Litter of otter pups born at Brookgreen Gardens

Updated: Feb. 7, 2024 at 5:42 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
The litter was born last month and the mother is said to be doing fine.

State

Ruby Graham of Kingstree celebrated her 101st birthday on Friday.

Kingstree woman celebrates 101st birthday

Updated: Feb. 2, 2024 at 2:42 PM EST
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By Ann McGill
Punxatawney Phil isn’t the only one celebrating a big day on Friday.

State

Wedding band found in recycling

Woman reunited with wedding band lost at Greenville recycling center

Updated: Jan. 30, 2024 at 11:11 PM EST
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By Freeman Stoddard
The City of Greenville said workers at Greenville Public Works recently made a lucky find after a woman lost her wedding band at the Rutherford Road recycling center.

News

Coastal High School teacher wins national award

‘Absolutely surreal’: Horry County teacher surprised with prestigious award

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 6:15 PM EST
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By Teagan Brown
A Horry County charter school teacher received the prize of a lifetime on Thursday morning when she was presented with a prestigious award.

Grand Strand News

Crews work on a new skate bowl at the Matt Hughes Skate Park in Myrtle Beach that will create...

‘We’re all lifelong skaters’: Crews upgrade Myrtle Beach skate park with new, safer skate bowl

Updated: Jan. 24, 2024 at 6:17 PM EST
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By Teagan Brown
The Matt Hughes Skate Park in Myrtle Beach is getting a newer and safer upgrade for skating enthusiasts.

Good News

A 'Kiss Me' sign in downtown Conway as staff decorate the city ahead of Valentine's Day.

Conway feels the love with festive decorations for Valentine’s Day

Updated: Jan. 24, 2024 at 5:51 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson
Love is in the air in the city of Conway.

Good News

Upstate stars in 'The Color Purple'

Upstate native from ‘The Color Purple’ nominated for Oscar

Updated: Jan. 23, 2024 at 9:19 AM EST
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By Anisa Snipes
The Oscars will take place on March 10, hosted for a fourth time by Jimmy Kimmel.

This Is Carolina

George and Teresa Nuber play at The Marina Bar and Grill to raise money for Meals on Wheels.

This Is Carolina: Myrtle Beach couple rocks out to benefit charities

Updated: Jan. 18, 2024 at 6:40 PM EST
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By Loren Korn
A married couple created a musical ministry to help local charities.

Good News

'Wheel of Fortune' host and North Myrtle Beach native Vanna White made a stop at Flynn's Irish...

Vanna White makes stop in hometown, dines at North Myrtle Beach restaurant

Updated: Jan. 17, 2024 at 12:39 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson
A North Myrtle Beach restaurant didn’t have to buy a vowel in order to get a special visit from a celebrity host.

Pee Dee News

CCU grads painting new mural to reflect spirit of Marion County

Updated: Jan. 11, 2024 at 12:56 PM EST
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By Samuel Shelton and Michael Owens
A pair of artists with local ties are looking to reflect the spirit of one Pee Dee county with their latest work.

Grand Strand News

The North Myrtle Beach Police Department is hosting its first-ever “Leashes and Beaches” event...

North Myrtle Beach Police Department hosts first-ever K-9 competition on Saturday

Updated: Jan. 10, 2024 at 6:02 PM EST
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By Samuel Shelton and Kristin Nelson
Police K-9s from North Myrtle Beach and across the country are going to put their skills to the test on Saturday.
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