Eric Richards

2 weeks ago | wmbfnews.com | Eric Richards

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Two people are hurt in a Myrtle Beach area shooting. Horry County police responded to the Waccamaw Center Mall along Waccamaw Boulevard around midnight Sunday Morning. The two people hurt have been taken to hospitals for treatment. Details are limited at this time. Stay with WMBF News for updates. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WMBF. For more free content like this, download our apps. Have feedback that can help us improve? Click here. Copyright 2025 WMBF.

3 weeks ago | wmbfnews.com | Eric Richards

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - New data released by the Myrtle Beach Police Department suggests the controversial traffic pattern in place along Ocean Boulevard during the summer has led to faster police and emergency response times. During Tuesday’s city workshop meeting, Assistant Police Chief Chris Smith presented the findings from information gathered during the 2024 season. According to the data, the average “waterfront” response has decreased by 20 seconds since 2023.

4 weeks ago | wmbfnews.com | Eric Richards

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - A Conway businessman said another company by the same name is leading to confusion on social media with potential customers. Fresh Air Solutions owner Dylan Deatley says a non-local company is using his business name and promising deals to customers who think they’re booking with his company. “What they’re doing is stealing my company name, going on Facebook and running ads for very low prices as far as like $99 air duct cleanings,” said Deatley.

1 month ago | wmbfnews.com | Eric Richards

FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - Half a decade after her son was murdered while on duty, a mother is speaking out following the sentencing of her son’s murderer. On Tuesday, James Bell pleaded guilty to the shooting death of Florence Regional Airport police officer Jackson Winkeler. RELATED COVERAGE:In January 2020, Winkeler pulled Bell over in the airport parking lot. Bell now admits to being the man who fired several shots, killing Winkeler and stealing his service weapon.

1 month ago | wmbfnews.com | Eric Richards

Eric Richards will have more on this story starting at 4 p.m. on WMBF News. ATLANTIC BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Fights that broke out at the Atlantic Beach Bike Fest this past weekend led to panic at the event and online. Atlantic Beach Interim Police Chief Carlos Castillo spoke to WMBF on Monday and called this an unfortunate event with people at the wrong place and the wrong time.