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'Operation Tidal Wave' leads to 9 arrests in online child predator sting
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office and the South Carolina Attorney General's Office Internet Crimes Against Children Division spearheaded an operation called "Operation Tidal Wave" to capture nine men seeking to exploit and abuse children through online platforms. Operation Tidal Wave was finalized after extensive...
Arrest made after shots fired into vehicle in Sumter, sheriff says
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — A suspect has been arrested after a weekend shooting into an occupied car in Sumter County, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say they received a call reporting shots fired into an occupied vehicle at 9:39 p.m., Sunday evening, July 21, 2024, and they responded to a business on North Main Street.
Florence Co. drug bust uncovers counterfeit pills, firearm at Lake City home
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — On Monday, the Florence County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Investigators executed a search warrant for illegal narcotics at 207 Wilcox Street in Lake City. The Florence County SWAT team assisted. During an undercover narcotics investigation, officials located a quantity of Roxicodone pain pills, over a...
Fairways for Warriors is providing hope, healing, and camaraderie for combat wounded veterans and their families
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Fairways for Warriors’ mission is to reduce the number of veteran suicides and to provide mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual rehabilitation to combat veterans and their families. The Grand Strand Chapter was founded in January 2023. The camaraderie and challenges of golf aids...
American Idol alumna Mariah Faith to film music video at Conway ice cream shop
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Former American Idol contestant and local Conway resident Mariah Faith is filming a music video Tuesday night that’s open to the public. It’s for her newest upcoming release “Sweet Carolina.”. It will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Stella’s...
Shop ladies fashion with us at The Market Common
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - If you’re looking for late summer fashion or getting a jump on Fall essentials, check out The Market Common. We did a lot of shopping in today’s show. Throughout the day, we checked in with some retailers, taking you through unique items and...
New vegan cafe officially opening Tuesday in Columbia on North Main Street
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities announced that More Vegan Cafe, is set to officially open downtown on North Main Street this week. The new vegan eatery is located at 4622 North Main Street and will offer plant-based dishes infused with Italian, Caribbean, American, and Asian influences. More Vegan Cafe has been open since March; however, city officials have scheduled its official grand opening and ribbon-cutting press conference at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
4-star defensive back surprisingly removes South Carolina football from upcoming commitment ceremony
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and his program are in the midst of an important stretch of the summer on the recruiting calendar. From July 20th until August 3rd, the Gamecocks will have had at least 9 targets announce their college commitments. So far, 4-star EDGE Bryce Davis and...
Pawleys Island welcomes Andomiro with grand opening and prizes
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — Andomiro is holding their grand opening and ribbon cutting event for their new restaurant on Pawleys Island Friday the 26. The new restaurant was founded by Jamaican natives Shemoi and Taneshe Coley in partnership with culinary expert Chun. They boast a distinguished Asian-inspired menu with...
Myrtle Beach program hosts surf, bike weekend for visitors with muscular dystrophy
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Over the weekend, visitors with muscular dystrophy from across North America traveled to Myrtle Beach for a weekend of surfing and biking. The Adaptive Surf Project used specially designed surfboards and bicycles to let these participants ride some waves and bike paths as part of their visit to the Grand Strand.
Myrtle Beach to install new waterline
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Crews in Myrtle Beach will soon begin installing a new water line in the city. The city said the installation will begin in September at the “Mama Canal” located near Broadway Grand Prix. The new line will also replace an almost 40-year-old waterline. Officials added that the work would mainly begin at the corner of 29th Avenue North and Old Bryan Drive.
Rainy week ahead could ease our drought
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Happy Monday!. We're kicking off the work week with morning lows in the 70s with partly cloudy skies. Following rains on Sunday night, we anticipate more possibilities of rain throughout the week. Our area will see a weak frontal boundary, which is expected to increase the...
Six must-win games on 2024 South Carolina football schedule, including Clemson
COLUMBIA — After a 5-7 season for South Carolina football last year, coach Shane Beamer is trying to return the Gamecocks to a winning record in 2024. It might be difficult for South Carolina with a new quarterback, key players gone to the NFL or transfer portal and an offensive coordinator in his second season.
Yes, Chef: Myrtle Beach native to cook for homeless vets
Renowned chef and third-generation restaurateur Sam Diminich beat homelessness and addiction — 10 years and counting without drink or drugs. He beat the COVID-19 pandemic, opening the Your Farms Your Table gourmet meal delivery service in Charlotte when the virus made dining out unpalatable. The American Culinary Institute alumnus...
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