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‘A disaster’: Myrtle Beach business owners say slow summer has them on edge
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - As tourist season begins winding down in Myrtle Beach, some business owners say the typically busy summer has been a financial struggle. Many owners said they hope this Labor Day weekend will give them the boost they need. “Business-wise, it’s a disaster,” said Ron Mousa,...
Dreher High student qualifies for National American Miss Competition
Dreher High School sophomore Elizabeth Wise has qualified to compete in the junior teen division of the National American Miss (NAM) competition. The beauty pageant emphasizes the importance of developing real-world skills and shaping the future leaders of tomorrow. Wise was named a junior teen division state finalist during the...
Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce hosts sold-out Women in Commerce luncheon
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The second Women in Commerce luncheon was held Thursday at the Florence Center. The sold-out event hosted by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce featured mocktails, networking and special hospitality visits, according to the chamber’s Facebook page. Keynote speaker Julie Janson, executive vice president and chief executive officer for Duke Energy […]
Darlington Raceway dedicates PA booth to longtime announcer Dan E. Lockemy
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WMBF) - Longtime Darlington Raceway PA Announcer Dan E. Lockemy is now linked with The Track Too Tough To Tame forever. Track officials announced Thursday that the PA booth will now be known as the “Dan E. Lockmey PA Booth.” The honor comes as Lockemy marks his 30th year as the track’s PA announcer.
NASCAR announces dates for 2025 races at Darlington Raceway, will return to Rockingham
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Ahead of Sunday’s Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, NASCAR announced its full 2025 schedule on Thursday that includes changes at The Track Too Tough To Tame. FULL GUIDE | What to know ahead of the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
About Half of SC’s 3rd to 8th Graders Read on Grade Level. Math Scores are Worse
COLUMBIA — Fewer than half of South Carolina third- through eighth-grade students can do math as expected for their grade level, according to test scores released Friday. State education officials hope to improve scores with a new $10 million program to hire math tutors, improve training and pay for resources. A similar program has helped […]
South Carolina agency heads could see pay raises as subcommittee approves most requests
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Pay raises could be on the way for the heads of dozens of state agencies after a subcommittee today considered 25 requests for increases and approved 22 of them. The larger committee is tasked with approving or denying requests for salary increases for the heads of...
1 hurt in Myrtle Beach shooting; police investigating
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A shooting in Myrtle Beach sent one person to the hospital Thursday night. Myrtle Beach police officers were called around 9:30 p.m. to the 3000 block of U.S. Highway 17 Bypass for the shooting. That’s right between Harrelson Boulevard and Farrow Parkway. At the...
HIGHLIGHTS | WMBF Extra Point: Week 1
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - High school football rolls on as teams kick off the season with Week 1. Our Maguire Law Firm Game of the Week takes us back to Horry County for a battle between Conway and Loris. This story will be updated with final scores throughout the...
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