Samuel J. Shelton

Mar 10, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Samuel J. Shelton

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A Myrtle Beach-area nonprofit made sure those who served our country got a warm welcome home on Saturday. “I’m trying to not bawl my eyes out,” said Rayni Newman. It was an emotional return home for Newman, who serves with the Army National Guard.

Mar 5, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Samuel J. Shelton

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A man admitted in court to being the one that pulled the trigger, ending the life of a Dillon County elementary school principal. Kyle Church pleaded guilty to murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime on Tuesday at the Chesterfield County Courthouse. The charges stemmed from the shooting and killing of Stewart Heights Elementary School principal Dr. Wendy Cook in August 2022.

Mar 3, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Samuel J. Shelton

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - This weekend, a nonprofit supported caregivers of amputee veterans across the U.S. here in Myrtle Beach. WMBF News got an inside look at how the Sunday event was a much-needed outlet for those helping give back to the ones who fought for freedom. “I’ve been caregiving for my husband since he was injured in 2012,” said Stephanie Trost, a caregiver through the Semper Fi & America’s Fund. Trost said she’s filled the role of caregiver medically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Feb 6, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Kristin Nelson |Samuel J. Shelton

FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) – The former Marlboro County sheriff accused of excessive force made an appearance in federal court on Tuesday. Charles Lemon pleaded not guilty at the McMillan Federal Building in Florence to one count of deprivation of civil rights. During the hearing, the federal judge determined that Lemon was not a flight risk so she issued him a personal recognizance bond which means he was released pending trial.

Jan 17, 2024 | wmbfnews.com | Samuel J. Shelton

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - Crews are hard at work to complete one of the newest buildings on Coastal Carolina University’s campus. WMBF News told you about CCU breaking ground on the new Thompson Library back in May of 2022. As the building comes to life, students can expect the finished product to offer more open space, tons of natural light, and more technology.