Myrtle Beach
Coastal city in South Carolina known for tourism
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'Owe my life to you': NC girl saved from Myrtle Beach rip current describes her rescue, gives thanks
A 10-year-old girl from Greensboro rescued from a rip current at Myrtle Beach recently described the frightening ordeal and her gratitude for the man who saved her.
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Jellyfish stings on the rise across the Grand Strand
Beach patrol is flying purple flags at lifeguard stands as jellyfish sightings and stings are increasing in the Grand Strand.
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6-year-old boy from NC found dead in pool at Myrtle Beach resort
A child is dead after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a Myrtle Beach resort.
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Emergency over Myrtle Beach: Flames shoot from engine of Charlotte-bound plane after bird strike
181 people were onboard American flight 1760, which was originally headed to Charlotte, the pilot told air traffic control. Patrick Gotwalt was a passenger on the flight and recorded a video showing flames coming from the engine as the flight appears to be flying over water.
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Did Myrtle Beach hero save two people before losing his life?
WRAL is learning more about the circumstances surrounding the death of Georgia resident Derrick Moore. The 47-year-old was found dead Saturday morning in Myrtle Beach, after police say he saved a girl from a rip current, Friday night.
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Man dies saving young girl from rip current at Myrtle Beach
On Friday night, 45-year-old Derrick Moore from Georgia tragically lost his life while rescuing a young girl from a rip current at Myrtle Beach. The incident occurred after lifeguards had finished their shift.
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Family identifies man who jumped into Myrtle Beach rip current to save swimmer
A swimmer who rescued a young girl caught in a rip current has been found dead Saturday morning in Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach police make nearly 400 arrests during Memorial Day weekend
WMBF reports Myrtle Beach police made nearly 400 arrests during Memorial Day weekend as thousands of visitors packed the Grand Strand.
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Smoking ban considered for public beaches in North Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach City Council is one step closer to a potential smoking ban on public beaches.
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Smoking ban considered for public beaches in North Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach City Council is one step closer to a potential smoking ban on public beaches.
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Former Myrtle Beach pastor indicted for cyberstalking estranged wife up until her death
John Paul Miller faces a maximum of five years in prison for cyberstalking and two years for providing false statements. His arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 12, 2026 in federal court in Florence, S.C.
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Road closures reported due to flooding in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach is feeling the effects of a storm bringing rain, gusty winds and overwash to the Outer Banks.
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Record cleared for North Carolina pastor charged with child sex crime in North Myrtle Beach
A court has expunged the record of a North Carolina pastor arrested for third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor in North Myrtle Beach.
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Search resumes for missing swimmer in Myrtle Beach, be aware of rip currents for July 4th weekend
The search for a missing 21-year-old swimmer in North Myrtle Beach is set to continue Thursday morning. Beachgoers are urged to exercise caution as tropical development looms, increasing the risk of hazardous conditions.
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‘This is a societal issue’: Myrtle Beach leaders issue stricter curfew following deadly shooting
In response to a deadly shooting at a popular Myrtle Beach restaurant, city officials implemented a stricter curfew for minors for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.
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One person dead, another arrested after shooting at popular Myrtle Beach restaurant
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at Peaches Corner in Myrtle Beach that left one person dead.
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'In shock': 11 people injured, 1 killed in Myrtle Beach shooting
WMBF reports one person was killed and 11 people were injured Saturday night in an officer-involved shooting in Myrtle Beach.
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Crews battle massive wildfire near Myrtle Beach
A wildfire in South Carolina has grown to 1,600 acres and is only 30% contained, according to the state's Forestry Service.
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Crews work around the clock to battle wildfires across Carolinas
Two Harnett County fires were part of the hundreds that broke out across North and South Carolina this weekend.
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Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds
Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina on Sunday amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to evacuate in some areas.
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Suspect arrested in Myrtle Beach in connection with 2023 missing person case
Authorities have arrested Bryan David Griffin Jr. in Myrtle Beach in connection with the 2023 disappearance and death of Dana Leigh Mustian. Griffin is charged with concealment of a death.
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View from above: Drone video of snow in Myrtle Beach
Drone video shared by WMBF in Myrtle Beach shows a snowy scene along the Grand Strand.
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Feds arrest Myrtle Beach man for 'hate-based threats' to kill news reporter
The Southern District of New York said 35-year-old Austin Suman was arrested after he "made a series of violent and hate-based threats to a news reporter, threatening to kill her and her family, as well as blow up her house."
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Myrtle Beach pastor at bond hearing for assault charge
A Myrtle Beach pastor is facing an assault charge. This comes just days after the FBI searched the pastor's home following the death of his wife.
