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Father and son laid to rest after battle with COVID-19
With heavy hearts, mourners showed their respects from a distance by standing outside of their vehicles. They watched as Sandy Brown grieved the loss of her husband of 35 years and her only son. → Read More
Health experts predict COVID-19 cases will peak in late April in South Carolina
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) predicts COVID-19 deaths will peak in South Carolina on April 25, later than much of the nation. → Read More
Grand Strand workers start to receive unemployment checks as claims reach record high
Around 96,000 initial unemployment claims were filed in South Carolina during the last two weeks. → Read More
How to navigate canceling your trip amid COVID-19 concerns
The S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs said consumers are not automatically entitled to a full refund if they cancel their reservations. → Read More
Horry County to receive 13,000 medical supplies from federal government
The Strategic National Stockpile distributed more than 300,000 medical supplies to South Carolina to help health professional combat COVID-19 on March 26-27. Here's how the supplies were allocated by county. → Read More
Grand Strand fishing industry adjusts amid coronavirus impacts
Some fishermen were out at sea last week when sweeping changes were implemented across the state to combat coronavirus. → Read More
WMBF Investigates: S.C. lawmakers seek to protect future pool buyers
Multiple consumers across the Grand Strand and state have spent thousands of dollars for a pool project that was never finished, now some state lawmakers want to stop that. → Read More
DHEC: 2,000 COVID-19 tests available in S.C. as virus spreads
As officials from across the United States point to the need for more coronavirus test kits, South Carolina officials report they have supplies to test 2,000 samples. → Read More
Starbucks may only keep drive-thrus open during coronavirus pandemic
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson said the company may take precautions to protect its employees and customers during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
WMBF Investigates: Fact checking claims around the coronavirus
Wear a mask, shave your beard, the flu is deadlier...these are all things you may have heard about coronavirus, but how much is true and really keeps your family safe? WMBF sorts out facts from fiction. → Read More
WMBF Investigates: Trapped in a timeshare
The couple has owned their timeshare for nearly 20 years and said they've run into multiple roadblocks, even lost money, in their attempts to get out of their timeshare contract. → Read More
Georgia bill would send convicted porch pirates to prison for at least a year
A bill in the Georgia General Assembly would toughen penalties for people convicted of stealing packages from doorsteps. → Read More
WMBF Investigates: Potholes costing drivers and state of S.C.
Potholes are more than just a bump in the road for South Carolina drivers; the road hazard can cause major damage to cars and injuries to drivers. → Read More
U.S. Rep. Tom Rice visits flooded Horry County communities
The South Carolina congressman visited the Rosewood area in Horry County to discuss what the state is doing to address flooding concerns. → Read More
Crooked Hammock Brewery set to open in May in North Myrtle Beach
A highly-anticipated brewery in North Myrtle Beach has announced is expected to open in just a few months. → Read More
Horry County ranks top in the state for HOA complaints
Complaints from Horry County accounted for 22% of total statewide complaints, according to a new report released by the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs. → Read More
Without Warning: Why the Loris High School tornado took everyone by surprise
Tornadoes touching down without warning is rare in South Carolina. WMBF Investigates dives into the January 13 tornado to answer why no warning was issued and what officials can do to better prepare residents the next time disaster strikes. → Read More
CCU seeks to expand campus into downtown Myrtle Beach
The proposed plan would generate millions of dollars for economic development and the Myrtle Beach mayor is already calling it a 'win-win,' → Read More
It’s Your Money: S.C. bill would allocate millions of dollars for flood victims
A proposed bill in South Carolina would establish the Resilience Revolving Fund to assist communities who participate in FEMA buyout programs. → Read More
Dad uses backpack to rescue 3-year-old son from mountain lion attack
A 3-year-old boy was attacked by a mountain lion in California. His father saved him with a backpack. → Read More