NC bar shooting leads police to discover stolen guns, illegal armed security scheme
Second arrest made in Pee Dee road rage shooting, sheriff’s office says. A second man has been arrested in connection to a Darlington County road rage shooting, according to the sheriff’s office. Updated: 7 hours ago. Our steamy and stormy weather pattern continues with daily heat and humidity,...
Power outages reported in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - Friday’s storms have left over a thousand without power in inland Horry County. Horry Electric Cooperative is reporting over 1,600 people in the area of Highway 22 by the Highway 905 substation. Crews are working to restore the power. Santee Cooper is also reporting...
Horry County man gets nearly 9 years in prison for federal gun, drug crimes
FLORENE, S.C. (WBTW) — A 23-year-old is headed to prison for more than eight years on gun and drug charges after being sentenced on Friday, according to the U.S. attorney’s office in Florence. Zuri Jaheem Stephens was sentenced to 105 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and...
This Is Carolina: Woman turns bus into pop up plant shop
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - It’s a pink bus that isn’t just a ride but a roaming greenhouse that turns heads wherever it goes, and the woman behind the wheel is Maren Doda, owner of the bus and business, Planted by the Sea. “I’ve been working nine to...
The Fantail Shrimp At This Restaurant In South Carolina Is So Good, You’ll Drive...
Some culinary experiences are worth putting miles on your odometer – and the fantail shrimp at Lee’s Inlet Kitchen in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, tops that list with delicious authority. This coastal gem doesn’t rely on flashy gimmicks or trendy atmospheres to draw crowds. Instead, it lets...
Resolution introduced to honor former officer who drowned trying to save others in Pawleys...
WASHINGTON, DC (WMBF) - South Carolina Congressman Russell Fry has introduced a resolution to honor a former Georgia police officer who died trying to save others. The resolution was introduced alongside Georgia Congressmen Buddy Carter and Congressman Barry Loudermilk to honor the heroic actions of Anderson “Chase”...
FIRST ALERT: Strong storm threat continues this evening
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Locally strong storms will return this afternoon and evening. A few storms could turn severe. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING has now been issued for the storm in North Central Horry County, dangerous and excessive lightning with over 900 lightning strikes. THROUGH THIS EVENING. Temperatures...
FIRST ALERT: Stronger storms around Friday
This Is Carolina: Woman turns bus into pop up plant shop. It’s a pink bus that isn’t just a ride but a roaming greenhouse that turns heads wherever it goes, and the woman behind the wheel is Maren Doda, owner of the bus and business, Planted by the Sea.
Coastal Carolina University officials provide update on housing
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — As the fall semester approaches at Coastal Carolina University, some students continue to await a placement in housing. School housing officials said they are continuing their efforts to find available spaces for these students. As the excitement continues to grow for the start of the school...
Another round of strong storms, excessive lightning on Friday
(WPDE) — A cold front moving into a hot, humid airmass will spark numerous strong storms Friday afternoon and evening. Much like recent days, storms will bring torrential rain capable of causing localized flooding, along with frequent and dangerous lightning. While most storms will remain below severe limits, a...