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Neighbors express concern about problematic intersection in Horry County


Neighbors express concern about problematic intersection in Horry County

LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) – Imagine taking 20 minutes to get two-tenths of a mile from your house. For some in Little River, that’s reality. This is due to the intersection of SC 9 and SC 57, which is now considered the most accident-prone in the county. Data from the South Carolina Highway Patrol shows […]

FBI agents arrest suspect in Horry County in connection with January 6 riot


FBI agents arrest suspect in Horry County in connection with January 6 riot

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Federal agents arrested a man in Horry County Wednesday morning who they say was involved in the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. The FBI confirmed that it took Jason Barrett into custody after executing a federal arrest warrant at a home on Burcale Road. He is […]

Customers are relieved and excited as the Longs Post Office officially reopens


Customers are relieved and excited as the Longs Post Office officially reopens

LONGS, SC (WMBF) – After three years, the Longs Post Office is officially back open at full capacity and now serving customers. “This is a great day. Our thanks go to Russell Fry and all the other people who work for him and made this possible,” said Vincent Bruno. Bruno has lived in Longs for […]

Horry County Police Department responds to lawsuit over fatal beach accident


Horry County Police Department responds to lawsuit over fatal beach accident

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Horry County Police want to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit related to a fatal beach accident in June. In documents filed on August 21, the HCPD claims it was not the direct cause of the accident that killed 66-year-old Sandy Schultz-Peters. These documents are a response to Schultz-Peters’ lawsuit against […]

Family mourns Horry County mother shot dead outside daughter’s home


Family mourns Horry County mother shot dead outside daughter’s home

LONGS, SC (WMBF) – Family members need your help finding the man at the center of a complicated family affair that has now turned deadly. On Friday, the family announced that the search had begun for the man accused of shooting their mother, 58-year-old Diana Osborne, outside her daughter’s home. “The hunt has begun and […]

80 arrests by Horry County violent crime task force


80 arrests by Horry County violent crime task force

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Authorities in Horry County have released the full list of names of the 80 people arrested in a recent crackdown on violent crime. The Horry County Police Department announced that a task force arrested 80 people, including 40 gang members, and seized 58 illegal weapons in two weeks. The task […]

Horry County Schools welcomes students on the first day of the new school year


Horry County Schools welcomes students on the first day of the new school year

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The first day of school for Horry County Schools students is officially set for 2024-2025. “It was a very busy day, a great day and the weather was beautiful,” said Lisa Bourcier, district spokeswoman. Almost 50,000 students visited 56 university campuses today to restart their education. “It’s great to see […]

First day of school affected by flooding in Horry County


First day of school affected by flooding in Horry County

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Although Monday was the first day of school for many in Horry County, it started out differently than they expected. “I was nervous for days, not knowing how we were going to get to the bus. I wasn’t sure how we were going to get him out of the neighborhood […]

Several boat docks in Horry County closed due to flooding from Debby


Several boat docks in Horry County closed due to flooding from Debby

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Horry County officials said Saturday that at least a dozen boat launches were closed due to flooding from Tropical Storm Debby. THE LATEST | Road closures due to heavy rainfall, flooding from Debby In a Facebook post, Horry County Police said they are working with other local agencies to conduct […]