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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 2m
Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time
Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time
The repetition of votes on the funding bill has become a daily drumbeat in Congress.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 32m
The player realized they won on the way to church the morning after the drawing.
Number mistake led Powerball player to win half of $1.8B jackpot
A lucky Powerball winner in Texas has claimed the second half of a nearly $1.8 billion jackpot.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 1h
Deputies allege the teenager even shot himself in the leg in an attempt to keep up the ruse.
Deputies arrest 17-year-old accused of faking kidnapping he blamed on Hispanic men
Deputies arrested a 17-year-old boy who they say faked his own kidnapping and blamed four imaginary Hispanic men.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 1h
The missing woman was last seen nearly two weeks ago while leaving work at an assisted living facility.
Man charged with kidnapping after 23-year-old woman vanishes, police say
Authorities say the 21-year-old suspect was the last person in contact with the missing woman.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 2h
The Supreme Court heard arguments on a redistricting case that could weaken the Voting Rights Act.
Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act
A ruling for Louisiana could boost Republican electoral prospects by eliminating majority Black and Latino districts, particularly across the South.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 2h
Convenience store worker uses gun to disarm man threatening to kill someone deputies say #usnews
Convenience store worker uses gun to disarm man threatening to kill someone deputies say
A store employee took matters into her own hands when an armed man entered the store and ordered people out at gunpoint.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 3h
Woman buys knives, stabs another woman for taking too long in checkout line, police say #usnews
Woman buys knives, stabs another woman for taking too long in checkout line, police say
Authorities say a dispute in a checkout line at a Marshalls store led to a violent attack.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 3h
Grand Strand Trader Joe’s traffic concerns persist two weeks after opening

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Grand Strand Trader Joe’s traffic concerns persist two weeks after opening
Two weeks after Trader Joe’s opened its doors in Myrtle Beach, shoppers are reporting mixed experiences with traffic and parking challenges.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 4h
59-year-old Charles Crawford received a lethal injection after more than 30 years on death row.

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/16/mississippi-executes-man-convicted-raping-killing-college-student/ 
Mississippi executes a man convicted of raping and killing a college student
A Mississippi man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 20-year-old community college student was put to death Wednesday evening.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 4h
Diane Keaton’s family reveals her cause of death, reports say

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Diane Keaton’s family reveals her cause of death, reports say
Loved ones of Diane Keaton are reportedly sharing how the award-winning actress died at the age of 79.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 5h
Remains of missing woman found after boyfriend admits to killing her, burying body, police say

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 5h
The group deployed hundreds of police in attempt to restore law and order in areas where Israeli troops have withdrawn for the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

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Hamas reasserts control in a chaotic Gaza, posing a risk to the fragile ceasefire
Hamas has deployed hundreds of police and clashed with armed groups in Gaza.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 6h
FIRST ALERT: Chilly nights, pleasant weekend ahead #scnews
FIRST ALERT: Chilly nights, pleasant weekend ahead
Chilly nights arrive behind the cold front. Everyone will want the extra layer these next couple of mornings.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 6h
FIRST ALERT: Cold front arrives tonight, cooler weather to end the week #scnews
FIRST ALERT: Cold front arrives tonight, cooler weather to end the week
We're giving you the First Alert to a fall chill arriving later this week.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 7h
‘I cannot tell you that you are safe’: Beaufort Sheriff calls for leads in mass shooting #scnews
‘I cannot tell you that you are safe’: Beaufort Sheriff calls for leads in mass shooting
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is set to answer questions regarding their investigation into a mass shooting that killed four and injured 20.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 7h
Possible downed plane in Pee Dee, officials say #scnews
No injuries from downed plane in Pee Dee, officials confirm
Dillon County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that nobody was hurt from the plane that went down near Highway 38 on Wednesday night.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 8h
Possible downed plane in Pee Dee, officials say #scnews
No injuries from downed plane in Pee Dee, officials confirm
Dillon County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that nobody was hurt from the plane that went down near Highway 38 on Wednesday night.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 8h
Coastal Carolina baseball extends head coach Kevin Schnall through 2030 #scnews
Coastal Carolina baseball extends head coach Kevin Schnall through 2030
Head baseball coach Kevin Schnall has signed a new agreement extending his contract through the 2030 season.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 9h
Almost 70 units of blood collected during Red Cross, WMBF blood drive #scnews
Almost 70 units of blood collected during Red Cross, WMBF blood drive
Here’s the First Alert on the results of our blood drive with the Red Cross on Monday.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 9h
Man accused of operating Murrells Inlet jewelry store without retail license #scnews
Man accused of operating Murrells Inlet jewelry store without retail license
A Horry County man is in jail after being accused of running a jewelry store without a retail license.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 10h
No injuries from downed plane in Pee Dee, officials confirm #scnews
No injuries from downed plane in Pee Dee, officials confirm
Dillon County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that nobody was hurt from the plane that went down near Highway 38 on Wednesday night.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 10h
At 101 years old, she still runs her own business with her daughter and granddaughter.
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/15/if-i-retire-i-would-die-woman-101-still-works-jeweler-6-days-week/
‘If I retire, I would die’: Woman, 101, still works as jeweler 6 days a week
A 101-year-old jeweler who has been working nearly all her life is still going strong, running her own business.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 11h
Lake City residents call for change following latest deadly shooting

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Lake City residents call for change following latest deadly shooting
The latest deadly shooting in Lake City has many in the community calling for change and programs to get teens away from guns and into fun.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 11h
The advisor reportedly stored more than 1,000 pages of highly sensitive government records at her home.

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/15/state-department-adviser-charged-with-illegally-retaining-classified-records/ 
State Department adviser charged with illegally retaining classified records
A senior adviser at the State Department is accused of printing out classified documents and storing more than 1,000 pages of highly sensitive government records.
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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 12h
The homeowner said he started the sunflower garden to remember a loved one.

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/15/judge-rules-against-mans-sunflower-garden-memorial-after-complaints-neighbors/ 
Judge rules against man’s sunflower garden memorial after complaints from neighbors
A judge in Missouri has ruled against a homeowner‘s sunflower garden after receiving neighbor complaints.
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