Heat and humidity continues
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – Another warm and humid night coming up for the area. We could see a little bit of fog in a few locations. This shouldn’t be much of a big deal. Lows tonight will be in the mid to upper 70s along the coast. Inland, lows will fall into the low […]
Grand Strand nonprofit sending K-9s to Texas for devastating flood recovery
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Nonprofit Joint Task Force K9s is taking a team of four cadaver dogs to Kerr County, Texas, in hopes of helping bring families closure after devastating flooding. The nonprofit, which trains service dogs for Veterans as well as search and recovery missions, said it’s preparing...
Bus heading back to Pawleys Island from church summer camp catches fire
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS/WMBF) - A charter bus heading back to Pawleys Island from a church summer camp caught on fire in Richland County. Information from the South Carolina Department of Transportation shows the fire happened around noon Friday in the area of Exit 24 near Blythewood. The Columbia-Richland Fire Department...
“Horry County Museum Fossil and Shell Show July 12, 2025”
The Horry County Museum presents a free, family friendly, event to learn about the variety of fossils and shells that can be found throughout South Carolina! Join us from 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2025 for a variety of exhibitors, presentations, and hands on activities. Presentations will be given by Jim...
FIRST ALERT: Steamy weekend, few storms stick around
One person sent to hospital following two-vehicle crash on Highway 501 near Aynor. A two-vehicle crash near Aynor along Highway 501 sent one person to the hospital with injuries. ‘Drastically slower than last year:’ Myrtle Beach Chamber data shows drop in July Fourth tourism. Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at...
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office arrests man in connection to Shallotte shooting
SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating a shooting that took place in Shallotte Saturday. 21-year-old Trevor Raheim Frink was arrested and charged with discharge a weapon into an occupied property. He is being held at the Brunswick County Detention Center with no bond.
62-year-old man drowns at Lake Tabor in Tabor City
TABOR CITY, N.C. (WECT) - The Tabor City Police Department confirmed a 62-year-old drowned at Lake Tabor Saturday afternoon. Tabor City PD was called to the scene on Lynwood Norris Road around 3:45 p.m. The man, identified as Ernest Lee Chavis, was recovered from the water around 6:30 p.m. Witnesses...
HCFR receives 10 new ambulances
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Horry County Fire Rescue says they have received 10 new ambulances. In a Facebook post on Saturday, the agency said the new additions will replace some of their current ones. Stay with WMBF News for updates. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WMBF. For...
Report gives new details on Myrtle Beach chase where man allegedly hit officer
‘Walking around campus just felt natural:’ CCU sees uptick in applications for third-straight year. Coastal Carolina University has continued to see an uptick in applications each year, and this year could be the school’s biggest year. WMBF Investigates uncovers lack of eyes on N.C. murder suspects out on...
Former Latta police chief loses law enforcement certification
Report gives new details on Myrtle Beach chase where man allegedly hit officer. A police report is detailing a chase in Myrtle Beach that ended with a man facing multiple charges and an officer hurt. ‘Walking around campus just felt natural:’ CCU sees uptick in applications for third-straight year.