Kristin Nelson

Murrells Inlet

Digital Content Manager at WMBF-TV (Myrtle Beach, SC)

TV Producer that has gone digital, Auburn University fanatic, slowly turning into a Murrells Inlet beach bum

Articles

Ryan Fox takes home trophy at ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic

3 days ago | wmbfnews.com | Kristin Nelson

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Ryan Fox is the official winner of the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic tournament. Fox finished the tournament 15 under but went into a sudden-death playoff against Mackenzie Hughes and Harry Higgs. SPECIAL SECTION | Myrtle Beach Classic CoverageAll three players teed off the 18th hole in the playoff, but Fox was able to sink his ball in just 3 shots at the Par 4 hole.
Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Rally kicks off with new Welcome Center for bikers

5 days ago | wmbfnews.com | Julia Richardson |Kristin Nelson

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – The sound of revving engines will fill the Grand Strand next week. The Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Rally begins on Friday, and bikers will notice something new. For the first time in the bike rally’s 80-year history, there will be a Welcome Center for bikers.
CCMF concert line-up, extra tickets expected to be released on Monday

6 days ago | wmbfnews.com | Kristin Nelson

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF)—Carolina Country Music Fest will kick off next week with some big announcements. CCMF will announce the daily line-up at 10 a.m. Monday. On top of announcing the line-up for the four-day country music festival, CCMF will also be releasing a limited number of tickets at 10 a.m. Monday. CCMF announced in April that it was all sold out. Country music fans can sign up to be on the waitlist on the CCMF website.
1 charged after deadly N.C. crash, troopers say

1 week ago | wmbfnews.com | Kristin Nelson

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WMBF) – A crash over the weekend took one woman’s life in Robeson County. The North Carolina Highway Patrol responded around 6:30 p.m. Saturday to McGirt and Juanita roads near Maxton for a two-car crash. Investigators determined that a Honda CR-V was heading down McGirt Road when it crossed the line and collided with a Chevrolet Impala that was heading in the other direction. Troopers said Ethel Locklear, a passenger in the Impala, died in the crash.
Pee Dee mayor issues emergency curfew order for teens

1 week ago | wmbfnews.com | Kristin Nelson

LAKE CITY, S.C. (WMBF) – Teenagers in Lake City can’t stay out late this weekend unless they have an adult with them. Lake City Mayor Yamekia Robinson issued an emergency curfew order on Friday, lasting from Saturday until Monday morning. It comes after the mayor said there has been a . She said there have been verbal confrontations and disorderly conduct that have taken away from events.
‘Disrespectful, unsafe’: Pee Dee mayor threatens teen curfew during city-wide events

2 weeks ago | wmbfnews.com | Kristin Nelson

LAKE CITY, S.C. (WMBF) – Teenagers in Lake City may soon face a city-wide curfew during events. Mayor Yamekia Robinson issued a statement on Tuesday to parents and teens, asking young people to respect the city and themselves. The mayor said recently that there has been unacceptable behavior from groups of teens during city-wide events.
Horry County police investigating after shots fired at man inside car

2 weeks ago | wmbfnews.com | Kristin Nelson

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – An investigation is underway into who fired shots at a man while he was sitting inside his car in the Longs area. Horry County police responded around 3:15 p.m. Friday to the 200 block of Gore Road off Highway 57 for a shots fired call. When officers arrived, a police report shows they met with the victim, who said that someone fired two shots at him before he was able to drive away to safety.
Bulldozer causes power outage in Horry County

2 weeks ago | wmbfnews.com | Kristin Nelson

LONGS, S.C. (WMBF) – Over 1,000 Horry Electric customers in Longs are without power because of a bulldozer. The utility company says a bulldozer broke a power pole on Thursday morning, causing the power outage. The company’s website shows the outage is in the area of Crown Park Golf Course off Highway 9 West. Horry Electric said crews are responding to fix the power pole, but the replacement could take a minimum of four hours.
3 animals from now-closed Myrtle Beach area roadside zoo moved to sanctuaries

Oct 28, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Kristin Nelson

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – Three animals have a new place to call home after being moved from a shuttered Myrtle Beach area roadside zoo. A cougar was transferred to Carolina Tiger Rescue in Pittsboro, North Carolina and a coatimundi and pot-bellied pig are on their way to Lions Tigers and Bears in California, according to PETA. The animal rights organization said the two sanctuaries are accredited.
HCFR: Cooked chicken spill causes delays along Highway 501

Sep 26, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Kristin Nelson

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – There is an unusual reason as to why traffic was backed up on Highway 501 on Thursday afternoon. Horry County Fire Rescue crews had to block lanes heading toward the beach due to a “large amount of greasy, cooked chicken” being spilled on the road. The agency responded to the spillage just before 3 p.m. in the area of Highway 501 and Legends Drive.

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