12 scams of Christmas: BBB warns of fake shipping notifications targeting shoppers
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - As Christmas shoppers wait for their holiday packages to arrive at the front door, the Better Business Bureau warns scammers are using the opportunity to send fake shipping notifications. The BBB said scammers impersonate legitimate shipping companies like the U.S. Postal Service and FedEx...
This Is Carolina: Grand Strand card maker crafts moments of kindness
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Grand Strand card maker pours love into every detail and spends hours perfecting her artwork. Lori Wolfe says she loves making handmade greeting cards inside her personal studio. “My dream was to have a room dedicated to it,” Wolfe said. The room has...
‘It’s cool’: Fans catch ‘Outer Banks’ actors in action during Socastee Swing Bridge filming
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Stars of the popular Netflix series returned to the Myrtle Beach area. The South Carolina Department of Transportation and the South Carolina Film Commission announced the filming of the popular Netflix series “Outer Banks” at the bridge. Video from the set shows two...
Ground breaks on new ER set to open in Conway next fall
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Grand Strand Health has broken ground on a new emergency room in Conway, the Rivertown ER, which will offer full-service emergency care in a 10,000-plus square foot facility. The ER will feature a triage room, exam rooms, advanced imaging such as X-ray and CT scanning,...
Every day will be hump day on 15th Avenue South in Surfside
Surfside Beach Town Council on Tuesday, Dec. 9 authorized three speed humps to be installed on 15th Avenue South, a street with a 25 mph speed limit. Council members Harry Kohlmann and Shawn Fallon co-authored the agenda item to consider installing the speed humps, citing a petition from residents in the 300 block of...
No injuries, exterior damage in North Myrtle Beach fire
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue crews responded to a blaze early Thursday afternoon. Crews responded along 21st Avenue North near Paul Street for a small house fire. The fire, which did not cause any injuries or exterior damage, is under control.
Add groceries to your same-day Amazon delivery in Myrtle Beach area. Here’s how
Not only can Myrtle Beach area residents get same-day delivery on many Amazon products , but they can now add fresh groceries to their order list. Amazon announced Wednesday that the new North Myrtle Beach facility will allow shoppers to buy “everything from produce and baked goods to quality meats and dairy...
Grand Strand grocery shoppers react to SNAP’s upcoming sweet treat restriction
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Food stamp users in South Carolina will no longer be able to purchase candy, sodas, or energy drinks with SNAP benefits after the USDA granted the state’s request on Wednesday. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture released a statement Wednesday saying the FDA’s new approval...
Blue Poppy Jewelry brings handcrafted style on the Go
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -Mobile business offering handcrafted earrings, spoon rings, necklaces and more!. Join us as we explore how Blue Poppy Jewelry came to be and check out their new Christmas line. From handcrafted pieces to permanent jewelry options and fun charms, there is something for everyone. You can...
Horry County intersection improvements underway along Highway 17 Business
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Improvements are underway to improve four intersections in the Garden City area along Highway 17 Business. Horry County Government announced the project includes clearing operations and building demolition. Clearing and grubbing operations are ongoing along Tadlock Drive and starting in the...
