Eric Richards

Myrtle Beach, United States

Anchor and Reporter at WMBF-TV (Myrtle Beach, SC)

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Burky’s Grill owners provide update on restaurant reopening after fire

2 weeks ago | wmbfnews.com | Eric Richards

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Burky’s Grill is preparing to reopen by the end of this month. The over 4-decade-old Myrtle Beach restaurant has been closed since a fire caused extensive damage to the building in December 2023. Now, a year and four months later, enthusiastic owner Wayne Burkart says for longtime customers, the wait is almost over. “It’s been the big guessing game. We’ve done what we could to make this as quick as possible,” said Burkart.
Florence County Sheriff’s Office details street crime unit progress three years in

1 month ago | wmbfnews.com | Eric Richards

The Florence County Sheriff’s Office collaborative partnership with the Florence City Police Department on a street crimes task force is showing progress nearly three years in.
Study: Myrtle Beach losing over $7 million due to long-term housing rentals

Oct 1, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Eric Richards

A new report shows Myrtle Beach is losing millions of dollars due to long-term rentals.
Carolina Forest residents frustrated with school pick-up line congestion

Aug 20, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Eric Richards

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - In Carolina Forest, day two of the new school year signaled more of the same congestion traffic around Carolina Forest High School. Regular dismissal for the school is 3:20 p.m. but vehicles started lining up around 1 p.m.Connor Snyder was one of the first people to stage in the driveway of CFHS and says he has to come early to avoid the long line to pick up his younger brother. “It’s awful.
Cherry Grove crowd gathers to check out boat washed ashore

Aug 17, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Eric Richards

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - It’s something you don’t see everyday, a boat washed ashore on the beach. The boat named Fantasea experienced a mechanical issue, while off the coast near Cherry Grove around 10:30 p.m. Friday, according to the owner of the boat. The owner, who did not want to give his name, told WMBF News the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and North Myrtle Beach Police responded to the location and checked him and his friends out.
‘It’s so bad and so heartbreaking’: River flooding affecting Pee Dee homeowners after Debby

Aug 12, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Eric Richards

MARION COUNTY, SC (WMBF) -The town of Nichols continues to cope with the aftereffects of Tropical Storm Debby. The Lumber River has crested, sending the overflow of water into Nichols, which has forced town leaders to close some roads into and out of the area. “Regardless of if it’s minimal or major flooding, the first thing we do is get with our Hydrologist and our Emergency Operations Center.
Myrtle Beach, Conway businesses prepare for Debby

Aug 6, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Eric Richards

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Businesses in Myrtle Beach and Conway spent the better part of Tuesday preparing for Tropical Storm Debby. “Just making sure everything is waterproof and jelly-tight. When you’ve got electronics in the store, you don’t want water getting into it or anything,” said Jay Molnar, manager of Pixel Fixer. Molnar says his store has been in the Arts and Innovation District of Myrtle Beach for nearly five years, so they placed sandbags down ahead of time.
Myrtle Beach Police Department provides positive update on take-home vehicle program

Jul 22, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Eric Richards

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Myrtle Beach Police Department launched its vehicle take-home program in December 2023 and since then they have seen a boost in recruitment and response times to calls. “It’s been going really well, and we’ve received a lot of good feedback from our officers,” said Randolph Angotti, department spokesperson. Angotti says they are now in phase two of the program, which means “longevity officers” are now being assigned a take-home vehicle.
City council unanimously approves new reassessment tax for Cherry Grove residents

Jul 16, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Eric Richards

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - North Myrtle Beach city leaders unanimously approved a new reassessment tax for Cherry Grove property owners. The updated annual assessment rate will go towards the nearly decade-old Cherry Grove improvement district and will continue to cover the cost of dredging canals in the area. “For every resident with the assessment, the rate has gone down for them,” said Mayor Marilyn Hatley.
Former Myrtle Beach daycare worker pleads guilty to shoving children

Jul 12, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Kristin Nelson |Eric Richards

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – A former Myrtle Beach daycare worker has admitted to hurting children under her care. Katherine Coleman pleaded guilty to two counts of cruelty to children on Wednesday, public records show. The judge ultimately sentenced Coleman to pay for court costs and required her to register for the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry. Myrtle Beach police first opened an investigation into Coleman in August 2022 when she was a daycare worker at Ocean View TLC.