North Myrtle Beach short-term rental owners push back against proposed property manager rule
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The city of North Myrtle Beach held its second public input meeting on Tuesday, as it weighs new rules for short-term rental properties across town. However, one of those rules is already raising red flags for property owners who do not call the city...
NC security expert weighs in following deadly Michigan church shooting
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - After a gunman allegedly opened fire on churchgoers in Michigan, a North Carolina security expert is weighing in on security measures at most churches. “They’re soft targets, and that’s the key here. They’re unguarded,” said Patrick Fiel. Founder of PVF Security...
Conway man sentenced to 18 years for rape, kidnapping
Nearly 19 years after an egregious crime was committed, a conviction has been reached. Randy Barnhill, 60, of Conway pleaded guilty to rape, kidnapping, and burglary on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Barnhill exercised what is known as an Alford plea, when the defendant does not admit guilt, but acknowledges a jury would likely...
Horry County woman speaks out with apartment safety concerns after car theft
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A resident of Flintlake Apartments in Horry County is speaking out after her car was stolen outside her home. Rae McKinney had her car stolen from her home on Arrowhead Boulevard last week. “As paying residents, we should know what’s going on in our community,”...
Parker’s Kitchen names new co-CEO and CFO in expansion
Parker’s Kitchen promotes John Rudolfs to co-CEO alongside Brandon Hofmann. John Rhine named chief financial officer to lead financial strategy. Company operates 103 stores in Georgia and South Carolina. Expansion underway into Myrtle Beach and Columbia. Southeastern convenience store giant Parker’s Kitchen has made...
Man made threats with machete at Myrtle Beach business, police report says
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach police arrested a 33-year-old man on Monday after he allegedly carried a machete into a downtown business while seeking money and a cellphone from a victim, a police report said. Ladalyon Stackhouse was arrested after police were called about 9:50 a.m. to the business in the...
One person dead in crash involving pedestrian on Highway 707
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was killed Tuesday crash along Highway 707 in Horry County. The Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District said a pedestrian died, but not further information was immediately available. Horry County police had shut down a portion of the road for a period of time on Tuesday. Count...
Goal reached to send Horry County child to Ohio for treatment options after WMBF...
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Two days after a WMBF News story aired, a family reached their goal of sending their son to Ohio for needed medical care. Grayson, a 13-month-old boy born with an undiagnosed pediatric liver disease, is battling stage four cirrhosis of the liver. His mother, Taylor...
2-vehicle crash blocks traffic near Fantasy Harbour Blvd
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A two-vehicle crash has left all lanes of traffic blocked near Fantasy Harbour Boulevard and Burcale Road in the Forestbrook community, according to Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR). Responders were dispatched to the scene of the crash at 7:53 a.m. on Monday. No one...
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