Virginia man gets 15 years for Myrtle Beach home invasion
Virginia man sentenced to 15 years for violent Myrtle Beach home invasion Conway, SC – A Virginia man has been sentenced to 15 years in a South Carolina state prison after pleading guilty to a violent burglary at a home in Myrtle Beach’s Grande Dunes neighborhood in April 2024. Jay’Quan…
Dangerous temperatures expected in the Myrtle Beach area Sunday night into Monday
Dangerous, potentially historic low temperatures are forecast Sunday night, Feb. 1 across Horry County. An extreme cold warning is in effect for the county, as meteorologists expect temperatures in Myrtle Beach to get down to 13 degrees, according to WMBF. And with 20-30 mph wind gusts, wind chills could fall to...
Favorite pub of North Myrtle Beach locals has sold. What will happen to Oscar’s?
Carla Williams eases into a chair at one of the many tables scattered around Oscars Food and Spirits . She looks comfortable as she talks about the eatery’s history, but then again, she should be. Williams has been a well-known presence at the North Myrtle Beach restaurant and bar for 38 years. The only one that...
The Lowcountry and Grand Strand see rare winter snow and bitter cold
In the Lowcountry, a dusting of snow glistened on magnolia leaves Sunday morning and gathered atop dockside restaurant seats along Shem Creek. It’s a rare sight for sure. But just as rare, the bitter cold. “It’s bone shivering cold,” said Justin Hutchinson. “I don’t like it. My dog doesn’t...
Bots boost budding brains: Plantersville academy students find help with their studies from artificial...
The newest additions to The Village Group’s year-round after-school program, Plantersville Enrichment Academy, may be small in stature but they’re having a big impact on how students approach learning. The Village Group’s after-school program, in partnership with the Plantersville Summer Academy, debuted multiple...
A Q&A with Larissa Kostal of Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet
What makes Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet stand out among assisted living and memory care communities along the South Carolina Coast?. What sets Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet apart is that our residents truly are the heart of every decision. I’ve worked in places where the numbers came first, but here, it’s the...
Here’s WMBF News’ streaming schedule for Sunday amid winter weather threats
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Even when we are not on air, you will be able to stay up to date with WMBF News and the winter weather. FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS are in place through Sunday night as the winter storm system brought significant snow to the Grand Strand and Pee Dee this weekend, along with record cold and...
Getting Technical: Spotlight on Dr. Frank Benz of Carolina Rheumatology and Neurology
Just as complex as the human nervous system, so was the multi-directional course that landed Dr. Frank Benz, MD, where he is today as a neurologist at Carolina Rheumatology and Neurology in Myrtle Beach. After graduating with a degree in business management from The Catholic University of America in Washington,...
Multiple flight cancellations continue at Myrtle Beach airport
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach travelers may experience delays as multiple flights are canceled on Sunday. FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS: Snow ends, BITTER cold wind chills today. Myrtle Beach International Airport reported more than 40 flight cancellations on Sunday, according to the airport’s flight tracker. The...
Fairfield County, SC – Traffic Alert: Wet, Icy Roads Cause Crashes Statewide; Sheriff Warns...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, SC – Drivers across South Carolina are being urged to stay off the roads today as hazardous conditions continue following winter weather that caused multiple crashes statewide. According to the...
