https://www.wmbfnews.com • 24th August 2026

Students call for pedestrian overpass and safety following CCU student’s death

CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A 17-year-old previously charged in relation to a Coastal Carolina University hit-and-run faces additional charges after the student’s death.

Mauricio Palafox-Correa faces additional charges on Monday for hit-and-run, duties of driver involved in accident with death, and felony driving under the influence, death results.

Conway Police previously charged Palafox-Correa with felony DUI and two counts of hit-and-run with great bodily injury, following a hit-and-run on Aug. 16....

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 11th July 2026

Brunswick County wildfire grows to 300 acres, containment drops

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WMBF) - The North Carolina Forest Service and area fire departments continue working a large wildfire near Old Georgetown Road and Green Swamp Road in the Shallotte area, according to Brunswick County officials.

According to the North Carolina Forest Service wildfire viewer, the fire has grown to approximately 300 acres and is 10% contained as of 4:18 p.m. Saturday, a 50% drop since Friday night’s containment of 60%.

District Forester Michael Rhodes told WMBF that windy c...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 8th June 2026

‘It’s getting ridiculous’: Darlington residents reflect on back-to-back shootings in 2 days

DARLINGTON, SC (WMBF) - Back-to-back shootings have caused residents in one Darlington neighborhood to want justice, safety, and change.

The shootings were close in location and happened within two days of each other.

The first shooting happened Friday on Guess Street, leaving a 19-year-old dead and a 6-year-old injured.

The second shooting happened on Saturday night, according to Darlington Police Chief Jimmy Davis, along Limit Street, less than a five-minute drive away from Guess Street.

T...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 24th May 2026

19 injured in stampede at Atlantic Beach Bike Fest

ATLANTIC BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Nineteen people were injured in a stampede at the Atlantic Beach Bike Fest early Sunday morning, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.

All 19 people suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Three were taken to a hospital for treatment.

Horry County Fire Rescue received the call about the mass casualty event around 1 a.m. in the area of a stage where performers performed throughout the weekend.

WMBF received video footage of the crowd running during the bike fest fr...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 5th May 2026

‘Very unexpected’: Parent seeks justice after 11-year-old shot in Socastee area apartment

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - An 11-year-old girl is recovering after she was shot in a Friday morning shooting in the Socastee area.

Horry County Police responded to the shooting, which happened at 2:05 a.m. in the Foxtrot Villas neighborhood.

George Evans said it was a quiet night when he heard loud booming sounds.

He thought it was the sound of pots and pans from his kitchen, but that was not the case.

He described the moment he realized someone had shot into his second-floor apartment as hys...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 24th April 2026

‘We weren‘t prepared’: Residents told to quickly vacate following Florence County motel’s temporary injunction

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - People living at the Baymont Inn and Suites Hotel rushed to move out of their units in just hours on Friday.

Earlier this week, a judge approved a request for a temporary injunction against the motel located along West Lucas Street in Florence County.

RELATED COVERAGE: ‘Drain on public resources’: Judge approves temporary injunction against Florence County hotel

The injunction lists the hotel as a public nuisance.

The Florence County Sheriff’s Office posted signa...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 14th April 2026

3 juveniles charged after large fight, Myrtle Beach looks to improve its environment

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - City of Myrtle Beach leaders are speaking out following an incident that took place in a popular part of town.

On Saturday after 6 p.m., Myrtle Beach police responded to calls of a reported large fight and someone brandishing a weapon along Ocean Boulevard.

A police report indicates that the disturbance occurred in the parking lot of the Skywheel, a popular tourist attraction.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: MBPD: Officers called to large fight, several detained

While responding...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 19th March 2026

Myrtle Beach man with 33 arrests since 2009 denied bond on most recent charges

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach man with 33 arrests in the past two decades will stay in jail.

Shane Cook, 35, was arrested and charged with first-degree assault and kidnapping in January after he allegedly kept a woman from leaving, took her phone and pushed her into the blinds, according to Myrtle Beach police.

Records show Cook has been arrested 33 times, with mugshots dating back to 2009. Public records show police arrested him 11 times in 2025 alone.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE:

Cook app...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 3rd March 2026

‘It was unacceptable’: Mom speaks out after Conway daycare worker charged with pushing toddler

CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - Mom expresses her feelings after daycare at a church in Conway fired a teacher for allegedly pushing a child.

Officers with the Conway Police Department responded around 4:32 p.m. Feb. 25 to Mercy Baptist Church at the 2800 block of Fourth Avenue.

Alyssa Morlang, 22, of Conway, who worked at the church’s daycare, pushed the child off a raised deck area around 10 a.m. that day, and the child fell face-first to the ground, according to police documents.

One of the witnesses...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 18th February 2026

Florence community reacts to back-to-back shootings hours apart

FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - Two shootings on Monday, hours apart, have left the Florence community shaken.

The first shooting occurred on the 200th block of North Coit Street. Police said a suspect in a silver Honda Accord fired shots at an individual.

The victim, who was identified as 23-year-old Deandre Lyde, later died.

Police are looking into a possible suspect but are still seeking information about the driver and the car’s whereabouts.

The shooting took place at the Coit Village Apartments....

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 10th January 2026

Protesters hold rally outside Horry County Courthouse after deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis

CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A group of protesters are holding a rally in Conway in response to a woman being killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.

RELATED COVERAGE: Congress is debating the possible consequences for ICE and even Noem after Renee Good’s killing

Dozens of people showed up for the protest, sharing their thoughts on the death of Renee Good.

“It was disgusting. They should not have shot and killed her,” said Laney Boggs, a protestor. “She should still be alive today.”

The Horry County...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 13th October 2025

‘It’s bad’: Front Street businesses flood after recent rainfall, want solutions

GEORGETOWN, SC (WMBF) - Several roads experienced flooding in Georgetown on Sunday after recent rainfall.

One of those roads was Front Street, resulting in the flooding of some businesses along the road.

The flooding caused some an entire day of business, such as Aunny’s whose owner said Sunday is their busiest day.

“It affected us the whole day,” said Andrea Johnson, owner of Aunny’s. “You know, breakfast, lunch and dinner we weren’t able to open. So this is what we go through every time we...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 6th October 2025

Woman convicted of kidnapping Heather Elvis requests new trial

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The woman convicted in a high-profile missing person case in Horry County wants a new trial.

Documents show that Tammy Moorer filed post-conviction relief on Thursday.

Juries found Tammy and her husband, Sidney Moore, guilty of kidnapping Heather Elvis in 2013.

They are both serving 30-year prison sentences.

But in the post-conviction relief documents, Tammy claims her attorneys made mistakes during her 2018 trial, and she was denied her right to a fair trial.

She...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 22nd September 2025

Authorities locate body of missing swimmer in Georgetown County

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Authorities found the body of a missing man who was last seen swimming in Georgetown County.

Sheriff Carter Weaver announced that the body of Nicholas Thomas Hold, who drowned while swimming near Sandy Island, has been recovered.

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday night it had begun searching for 28-year-old Nicholas Thomas Hold.

Divers from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources located the body of Hold shortly after noon on Mon...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 8th August 2025

Long-term residency motel in Myrtle Beach shows almost 40 violations, residents to vacate

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Summer Sands Motel is facing several violations in relation to cleanliness and safety.

A July 14 inspection report shows the motel received over 30 violations, with some listed as unfit or unsafe, including issues related to structural risks, electrical hazards, sanitation, and infestations.

The property, located along South Ocean Boulevard, offers long-term rentals for people.

With a property maintenance case on the motel, the next steps are dependent on managem...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 23rd July 2026

‘Added layer of protection’: Horry County Sheriff’s Office app helps track sex offenders

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The Horry County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the community of available resources to help protect against sex offenders.

This reminder follows some parents having growing concerns regarding sex offenders being near children following the Pawleys Island Community Church sex offender scandal.

“The incident in Georgetown County has generated a lot of discussion here in Horry County,” said Brennan Cavanagh, spokesperson for HSCO. “We’ve been receiving phone calls at our...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 16th July 2026

Horry County Department of Airports looks to close Loris-Twin City airport

LORIS, SC (WMBF) - Horry County may soon be losing one of its airports.

In a statement to WMBF. The Horry County Department of Airports said they have intentions of closing the Loris-Twin City Airport.

The decision follows an evaluation of “the airport’s activity levels, financial sustainability, future infrastructure needs, and long-term viability.”

Property owners adjacent to the runways and stakeholders were notified.

John Stephenson owns one of the hangars beside the runway and said he r...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 30th June 2026

‘One of the best’: Horry County Police throws retirement party for K-9 after years of service

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The Horry County Police Department said farewell to one of their four-legged officers as he entered retirement.

K-9 Ori was honored with a retirement party on Tuesday afternoon.

Ori is 10 years old and has served the department and the community for 8 1/2 years.

“This dog is probably- he’s up there at the top as one of the best K-9s I’ve ever worked with,” said Lt. Cory Dulina with HCPD. “I know a lot of other officers say the same.”

During his time with the departm...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 29th June 2026

Grand Strand businesses collect donations for Venezuela following earthquakes

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Grand Strand businesses are taking action to help Venezuela following devastating back-to-back earthquakes the country faced Wednesday.

The earthquakes left thousands injured, thousands displaced and over 1,400 dead.

After witnessing the devastation from their phones in the U.S., Venezuelan business owners in Myrtle Beach wanted to do what they can to help the country by serving as donation drop-off centers for Venezuela.

Arepa Spot is a Venezuelan restaurant located...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 28th June 2026

‘The killing needs to stop’: Loved ones protest, call for accountability 1 year after deadly Peaches Corner shooting

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Saturday marked the one year anniversary of the deadly Peaches Corner shooting involving teens.

Grayson Meyers, 18, died in the shooting that took place at the restaurant.

Evany McCray, who was 17 at the time, is accused of firing shots from inside the restaurant where he was an employee.

On the tragic anniversary of Meyers’ death, a crowd gathered outside of Peaches Corner Saturday afternoon to peacefully protest.

“Just want to get justice for Grayson. He deserves...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 24th May 2026

19 injured in stampede at Atlantic Beach Bike Fest

ATLANTIC BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Nineteen people were injured in a stampede at the Atlantic Beach Bike Fest early Sunday morning, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.

All 19 people suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Three were taken to a hospital for treatment.

Horry County Fire Rescue received the call about the mass casualty event around 1 a.m. in the area of a stage where performers performed throughout the weekend.

WMBF received video footage of the crowd running during the bike fest fr...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 21st May 2026

‘It’s a start’: Myrtle Beach officials recommend plan for beach wheelchairs, mats

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach’s Beach Advisory Committee met on Wednesday and discussed plans and ideas for implementing beach accessibility features within the city.

Beach wheelchairs and mats have been a topic of discussion for weeks, especially after the director of the Adaptive Surf Project, Luke Sharp, urged the city council to consider bringing these accessible features to the area.

He and other advocates for the chairs and mats said the wheelchairs and mats help make getting on...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 8th April 2026

North Myrtle Beach considers smoking ban on public beaches

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - North Myrtle Beach leaders are looking to address resident and visitor concerns when it comes to smoking on public beaches through a proposed smoking ban.

On Monday, the North Myrtle Beach City Council passed a first reading on a proposed smoking ban for public beaches.

The city’s current smoking ordinance regulates smoking in enclosed public spaces, workplaces, and certain outdoor areas.

With the proposed new amendment, smoking and the use of e-cigarettes woul...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 25th March 2026

Driver who escaped Highway 17 car fire speaks after gun pulled at scene

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. — A driver escaped her burning vehicle on Highway 17 Saturday after a witness alerted her to flames engulfing her car, but moments later, another driver pulled a gun on a woman trying to direct traffic around the scene.

Courtney Young said she was driving when Richard Gerardi honked his horn and shouted to alert her.

“It started getting a little heavier, the light went green, the person took off and then out of nowhere, it literally engulfed in flames,” Gerardi said. “It w...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 28th December 2025

‘This gas station is lucky’: Horry County gas station sells jackpot lottery ticket, others see luck

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A gas station near Conway is being considered lucky, as customers are seeing wins after playing the lottery.

Days before Christmas, it was announced that a Palmetto Cash 5 ticket with the jackpot numbers was sold from Quick Stop 2921 Highway 701 North.

The jackpot prize for the ticket was $814,000, and the ticket itself cost the customer $2.

“I never like, expect someone gonna hit the big jackpot from my store,” said manager of the Quick Stop Sonny Pregebedi.

He sai...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 27th December 2025

‘A Christmas miracle’: Community helps Grand Strand owner reunite with missing dog after weeks

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC (WMBF) - A woman was reunited with her missing dog before Christmas, thanks to the community’s help.

Bucca is an almost 2-year-old Chow Chow, owned by Sheryl Pomianowski, the owner of Salty Paws Pet Spa in Pawleys Island.

Bucca went missing Dec. 6 after being spooked outside of the pet spa as she and her owner were entering it.

Bucca remained missing for nearly three weeks until being reunited with Pomianowski on the night of Christmas Eve.

“It’s amazing, that’s all I coul...

https://www.wmbfnews.com • 13th October 2025

‘It’s bad’: Front Street businesses flood after recent rainfall, want solutions

GEORGETOWN, SC (WMBF) - Several roads experienced flooding in Georgetown on Sunday after recent rainfall.

One of those roads was Front Street, resulting in the flooding of some businesses along the road.

The flooding caused some an entire day of business, such as Aunny’s whose owner said Sunday is their busiest day.

“It affected us the whole day,” said Andrea Johnson, owner of Aunny’s. “You know, breakfast, lunch and dinner we weren’t able to open. So this is what we go through every time we...