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Thieves turn to AI voice-cloning technology to steal your money
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Thieves want to steal your money, and now they’re using your voice or the voice of someone you might know to get it. Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars in what’s known as an AI voice scam. It involves using voice cloning to get people to send them […]
Golf cart rental business says temporary suspension of license by Mrytle Beach will lead to financial ruin
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A golf cart rental business facing a 45-day ban in Myrtle Beach wants a judge to step in, saying the city’s decision to suspend its franchise license could cost it nearly $500,000. Rent Me Superstore is barred from doing business through July 26. The company, which has three stores in […]
Man accused of breaking into Myrtle Beach-area apartment, choking victim while sleeping
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was arrested after police said he broke into a Myrtle Beach-area apartment and assaulted a woman while she was sleeping. Edgar Guadalupe Cruz Velasco is charged with assault and battery first-degree, kidnapping and burglary. On June 30, an officer responded to a...
BBB Shares Consumer Tips To Avoid Scams Ahead of Independence Day
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (July 2, 2024) – As we approach Independence Day, the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Carolinas (BBB) wants you to be prepared for potential scams that could affect your celebration. “Travel, rental and online shopping scams are always prevalent in the summer,” said Mallory Wojciechowski, president...
What are the dangers of swimming without a lifeguard
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 4,000 accidental drownings annually in the United States and according to the Spartanburg County Coroner's Office, the number of accidental drownings in the Palmetto State has increased since 2020.
Graves Pools & Spas was voted WMBF’s Best of the Grand Strand for Pool & Spa
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Graves Pools & Spas is Myrtle Beach’s leading pool and hot tub company. You guys voted them WMBF’s Best of the Grand Strand for Pool & Spa. They bring nearly 50 years of experience and offer a range of services covering residential and commercial pools.
Homeless artist to display work at downtown Myrtle Beach art walk
It’s sometimes said that great pain leads to beautiful art, and Alex “Leon” Young has been through it. “From 2005 to 2007, I was pallbearer about 14 times for my best friends one after the other and then three of my brothers. Two of them shot themselves and the youngest got cancer,” Young said. “It was someone who looked pretty much just like me turn into a skeletor in three months. Diagnosed in February, died in May. Before my son was born, I’d trade about anything to get my youngest brother back. My religion died a little bit when he died.”
Clyburn says he plans to talk to Biden to give assessment
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said in an interview that aired Tuesday he plans to talk to President Biden soon to give him an assessment of his “standing” with Americans in the wake of the president’s rough debate performance. “I did plan to … talk with him later today or … tomorrow morning,” Clyburn said in…
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