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Missouri man executed for the fatal shooting of a state trooper in 2005
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Missouri man executed for the fatal shooting of a state trooper in 2005

A Missouri man who long maintained his innocence was executed Tuesday for the fatal shooting of a state trooper more than 20 years ago.

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FIRST ALERT: Fall chill arrives late week #scnews

FIRST ALERT: Fall chill arrives late week

We're giving you the First Alert to a fall chill arriving later this week.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 54m

Truck driver charged in deaths of 8 family members on interstate highway

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Samuel Lee Smithers was convicted in 1999 of two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two women.

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Florida carries out record 14th execution this year

Samuel Lee Smithers, 72, was pronounced dead following a lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 2h

Los Angeles County officials approve emergency declaration over immigration raids #usnews

Los Angeles County officials approve emergency declaration over immigration raids

Since June, the Los Angeles region has been a battleground in the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration strategy.

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Missing 6-month-old baby found dead in dumpster, officials say #usnews

Missing 6-month-old baby found dead in dumpster, officials say

The dayslong search for a missing 6-month-old boy ended tragically when his body was found in a dumpster.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 3h

Georgetown County Democratic Party addresses questions about candidate’s eligibility #scnews

Georgetown County Democratic Party addresses questions about candidate’s eligibility

The Georgetown County Democratic Party is calling a request for an investigation into a candidate’s eligibility “nasty.”

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3 hurt after vehicle flips in Horry County crash #scnews

3 hurt after vehicle flips in Horry County crash

A crash sent three people to the hospital in Horry County.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 4h

Deputies investigating after body found in Georgetown County canal #scnews

Deputies investigating after man’s body found in Georgetown County canal

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is working to learn more after finding a body in a canal on Tuesday.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 4h

Myrtle Beach approves first reading of off-season parking amendment #scnews

Myrtle Beach approves first reading of off-season parking amendment

The Myrtle Beach City Council gave initial approval to bring back free parking in key downtown areas during the off-season.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 5h

South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, SC Chamber of Commerce announce merger #scnews

South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, SC Chamber of Commerce announce merger

The governor will be joined by other state leaders for a major announcement.

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Deputies investigating after man’s body found in Georgetown County canal #scnews

Deputies investigating after man’s body found in Georgetown County canal

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is working to learn more after finding a body in a canal on Tuesday.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 6h

HCPD arrested 1 suspect after Socastee area shooting, 1 at large #scnews

HCPD arrested 1 suspect after Socastee area shooting, 1 at large

The Horry County Police Department arrested one of the two suspects after a shooting Tuesday evening that left one person hurt in the Socastee area.

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Child protective services said it currently has custody of the mother's children.

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Lay’s announces biggest rebrand in 100-year history; redesigns chip bags and recipe changes

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 7h

8 people killed in fiery crash after tractor-trailer hits van, authorities say

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Committee advocates limiting rezoning in Horry County with volunteer fire departments

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Committee advocates limiting rezoning in Horry County with volunteer fire departments

Horry County’s Public Safety Committee has voted to bring a resolution to the council that could limit specific rezoning.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 8h

Thousands expected for Georgetown Wooden Boat Show

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Thousands expected for Georgetown Wooden Boat Show

A large crowd is expected to attend the annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 8h

HCPD searching for armed suspects after shooting, 1 critically injured

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HCPD searching for armed suspects after shooting, 1 critically injured

The Horry County Police Department is searching for two suspects after a shooting Tuesday evening that left one person hurt in the Socastee area.

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School bus driver found at fault for crash that killed 12-year-old girl, authorities say

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 9h

Taco kits recalled after hot chocolate packets were found inside

Taco kits have been recalled after hot chocolate packets were found inside.

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Dallas ICE facility shooter feared radiation exposure and practiced shooting, records show

Newly released records reveal details about the gunman who attacked a Dallas immigration facility in September.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 10h

UPDATE: Trump threatens to pull support for Argentina if its politics don’t align with UShttps://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/10/14/trump-welcome-argentinas-president-milei-us-extends-20-billion-lifeline/

Trump threatens to pull support for Argentina if its politics don’t align with US

Argentina’s libertarian leader is sparing no praise for the U.S. president ahead of his first White House meeting with Donald Trump.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 10h

Disability advocates continue to aim towards accessible future in SC

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Disability advocates continue to aim towards accessible future in SC

Disability advocates across South Carolina see more efforts for an accessible future in public spaces statewide.

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WMBF News @wmbfnews.com · 11h

Myrtle Beach motel officially closes after facing several violations #scnews

Myrtle Beach motel officially closes after facing several violations

The Summer Sands Motel has officially closed, and all residents have moved out after facing dozens of violations from the city.

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