Julia Richardson

3 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Kristin Nelson |Julia Richardson

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – A man who killed two people and raped a young girl in Horry and Georgetown counties 20 years ago will be executed. The South Carolina Department of Corrections received an execution order for death row inmate Stephen Stanko and it was served to him on Friday. Steven Stanko(Source: SCDC)His execution date is set for June 13, which is set by law for four Fridays from the date the Department of Corrections receives the order.

4 weeks ago | wistv.com | Julia Richardson

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A historical marker recognizing an important figure to the Florence County community has been destroyed for the third time, leaving community members asking, Why? Alfred Rush has a marker at the intersection of John Paul Jones Road and Cummings Road in Effingham, and just a few weeks ago, people noticed it had been destroyed yet again.

1 month ago | wistv.com | Julia Richardson

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Although the first official day of the Myrtle Beach Classic featured a pro-am with a lot of favorite celebrities, some familiar faces in South Carolina politics also stopped by the Dunes Club. Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon, joined by other local and state leaders.

1 month ago | wmbfnews.com | Julia Richardson |Kristin Nelson

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – A North Carolina man admitted to killing his girlfriend at a motel in the Loris area before he headed to trial. William Perritt pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in 19-year-old Brooke Akins’ death on Tuesday. He was initially charged with murder in the case. He entered an Alford plea before his trial was set to start on Monday, May 12. An Alford plea is when the defendant does not admit guilt, but acknowledges there is enough evidence to convict him.

1 month ago | wmbfnews.com | Julia Richardson

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A group of state senators is racing against the clock to get a piece of legislation passed that could help catch child predators. Senator Greg Hembree, representing Horry County, is among a group of sponsors hoping to pass an administrative subpoena bill, which would make it easier for prosecutors to get information about potential online child predators. “If you’re interested in government efficiency, you should be in favor of this bill,” said Hembree.