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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 11m

Warrant issued for woman accused of cutting man’s testicle during break-in

The suspect allegedly kicked open the victim's front door then assaulted him by cutting one of his testicles.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 41m

Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza #usnews

Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza

Uncertainty remains about some of the thornier aspects of the plan advanced by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 1h

Drug arrest renews push for “nuisance” home in Myrtle Beach
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/09/drug-arrest-renews-push-nuisance-home-myrtle-beach/

Drug arrest renews push for “nuisance” home in Myrtle Beach

A Myrtle Beach home has been a hot spot for trouble in recent years, and neighbors say they fear nothing will change unless their elected officials take charge.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 1h

FIRST ALERT: Breezy wind, developing coastal storm this weekend #scnews

FIRST ALERT: Breezy wind, developing coastal storm this weekend

Breezy winds and cooler temperatures arrive for the end of the work week. All eyes are focused on the upcoming coastal storm for the weekend.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 2h

Jury says Johnson & Johnson must pay nearly $1 billion in latest talcum powder verdict

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/09/jury-says-johnson-johnson-must-pay-nearly-1-billion-latest-talcum-powder-verdict/

Jury says Johnson & Johnson must pay nearly $1 billion in latest talcum powder verdict

A jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $966 million in the latest talcum powder verdict.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 2h

Man posts bond, charged for 3 separate incidents in Pee Dee

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/08/pee-dee-man-facing-multiple-charges-3-separate-incidents/

Man posts bond, charged for 3 separate incidents in Pee Dee

Authorities in Florence say a man is facing several charges from three separate incidents, including assaults.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 3h

The Trump administration announced the fee, arguing that employers were replacing American workers with cheaper talent from overseas.

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/08/trumps-100000-h-1b-visa-fee-threatens-rural-schools-hospitals-reliant-immigrant-workers/

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals reliant on immigrant workers

The new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas spells trouble for rural parts of the U.S. that rely on immigrants to fill vacancies in skilled professions.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 3h

Man charged in crash that killed husband, wife in Darlington County posts bond

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/08/man-charged-crash-that-killed-husband-wife-darlington-county/

Man charged in crash that killed husband, wife in Darlington County posts bond

A Man charged for a crash that killed a married couple earlier this year in Darlington County is now out of jail on bond.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 4h

Police say things quickly escalated between the driver and a group of teen girls.

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/08/uber-driver-accused-shooting-girl-outside-waffle-house-argument-over-passengers/

Uber driver accused of shooting girl outside Waffle House in argument over passengers

An Uber driver is behind bars after he allegedly shot a teenage girl outside a Waffle House in Georgia.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 4h

Couple on ‘road trip of a lifetime’ find 2.71-carat diamond at state park #usnews

Couple on ‘road trip of a lifetime’ find 2.71-carat diamond at state park

A couple found a 2.71-carat white diamond during their second visit to Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 5h

Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisoners #usnews

Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisoners

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 5h

Warrant issued for woman accused of cutting man’s testicle during break-in #usnews

Warrant issued for woman accused of cutting man’s testicle during break-in

The suspect allegedly kicked open the victim's front door then assaulted him by cutting one of his testicles.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 6h

Good Samaritan carjacked at gunpoint after stopping to help man waving him down #usnews

Good Samaritan carjacked at gunpoint after stopping to help man waving him down

A man is accused of committing an armed carjacking before ditching the car and hiding in mangroves in the river.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 6h

Homes damaged after nearly 50 shots fired in Horry County, report says #scnews

Homes damaged after nearly 50 shots fired in Horry County, report says

Longs-area homes were damaged after police say around 50 shots were fired Tuesday night.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 7h

North Strand first responders aim to prevent lithium battery fires #scnews

North Strand first responders aim to prevent lithium battery fires

Specifically, in North Myrtle Beach officials are recommending once you have finished charging the battery you should immediately remove it from the charger.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 7h

Librarians, students sue SC superintendent over school book rule #scnews

Librarians, students sue SC superintendent over school book rule

A new federal lawsuit is challenging South Carolina’s recent restrictions on books in schools.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 8h

‘Really nervous’: 2 schools in Spartanburg Co. confirm measles cases during outbreak #scnews

‘Really nervous’: 2 schools in Spartanburg Co. confirm measles cases during outbreak

An outbreak is defined as three or more cases of the same infectious disease that are linked to a common exposure.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 8h

Health officials confirm schools linked to SC measles outbreak #scnews

Health officials confirm schools linked to SC measles outbreak

More cases of measles have been confirmed in South Carolina after an outbreak in the Upstate.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 9h

Robert Roberson said he was placing his hopes for another execution stay after it was previously delayed last year.

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/08/execution-date-approaching-man-convicted-killing-daughter-shaken-baby-case/

Execution date approaching for man convicted of killing daughter in shaken baby case

Robert Roberson is scheduled to be executed in Texas on Oct. 16 for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter Nikki Curtis.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 9h

Police say the camera was still linked to the owner’s cellphone.

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/08/burglary-suspect-caught-after-being-identified-pictures-he-took-stolen-camera-police/

Burglary suspect caught after being identified from pictures he took on stolen camera: police

A man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly stealing a camera from a storage facility and unknowingly photographing himself.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 10h

Deaf-blind student’s family sues over ‘horrific abuse’ from school district https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/08/deaf-blind-students-family-sues-over-horrific-abuse-school-district/

Deaf-blind student’s family sues over ‘horrific abuse’ from school district

The family of a blind and deaf student in Indiana is suing the schools they attend after they said the child experienced ‘horrific abuse.’

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 10h

Here's what to do if your flight is canceled during the shutdown
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/08/what-do-if-your-flight-is-delayed-or-canceled-during-us-government-shutdown/

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown

The situation may well get worse if the shutdown continues and employees start to miss paychecks.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 11h

‘You lose part of the family’: Grand Strand fishermen react to boat fire in Cherry Grove

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/09/you-lose-part-family-grand-strand-fishermen-react-boat-fire-cherry-grove/

‘You lose part of the family’: Grand Strand fishermen react to boat fire in Cherry Grove

Fishermen in the Grand Strand are uniting to support one of their own after a shrimp boat caught fire and sank near Cherry Grove early this week.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 11h

New data presented at this week’s City Council meeting shows retail and restaurant business is up 98% compared to this time last year.

Conway businesses see major boost as spooky season kicks off

One full week into the spooky season, the city of Conway is already seeing a surge in business.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 12h

Community talks impact of Fred Nash Boulevard construction as project progresses

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/08/community-talks-impact-fred-nash-boulevard-construction-project-progresses/

Community talks impact of Fred Nash Boulevard construction as project progresses

Construction continues on the Fred Nash Boulevard project, and the Myrtle Beach community shares how they’ve been impacted.

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