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wmbfnews. com > 04/09/2026 > grand-strand-advocacy-group-shares-water-safety-risks-people-with-autism

Grand Strand advocacy group shares water safety risks for people with autism

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (472+ words) MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A Grand Strand autism advocacy group says people with autism and their families should be aware of unique water safety risks ahead of spring and summer vacations. Children with autism are 160 times more likely to die…...

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wmbfnews. com > 03/27/2026 > ccu-francis-marion-university-recognized-military-friendly-schools

CCU, Francis Marion University recognized as Military Friendly" schools

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (255+ words) MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Two South Carolina schools have gained recognition for supporting military-affiliated students. Both Coastal Carolina University and Francis Marion University have been recognized as Military Friendly" Schools due to their work with military veterans, service members, and…...

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wmbfnews. com > 03/12/2026 > nicotine-pouches-grow-popularity-among-young-people-doctors-warn-unknown-risks

Nicotine pouches grow in popularity among young people; doctors warn of unknown risks

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (496+ words) HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Nicotine pouches have surged in popularity in recent years, but physicians say the risks associated with the products are not fully understood " particularly among young people. The products, which include brands such as Zyn and Velo,…...

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wmbfnews. com > 03/09/2026 > champion-autism-network-organizes-sensory-friendly-celebration-myrtle-beach-attraction

Champion Autism Network organizes sensory-friendly celebration at Myrtle Beach attraction

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (276+ words) MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Champion Autism Network held a celebration Saturday at a Myrtle Beach attraction. The celebration was held at Broadway Grand Prix and was a sensory-friendly event. The attraction was reserved for families with children on the spectrum,…...

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wmbfnews. com > video > 03/09/2026 > deputies-teen-dead-after-robeson-county-house-party-shooting

Deputies: Teen dead after Robeson County house party shooting

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (52+ words) WMBF Deputies: Teen dead after Robeson County house party shooting Man facing charges in connection with Georgetown shooting Pedestrian killed in Darlington County crash, SCHP says Coroner identifies man killed in Lake City shooting 3rd arrest made in deadly shooting of…...

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wmbfnews. com > 03/05/2026 > horry-county-literacy-council-marks-50-years-service

Horry County Literacy Council marks 50 years of service

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (210+ words) MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Horry County Literacy Council celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday at the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. The council provides resources and tutoring to people struggling with reading. Executive Director Teresa Burns said the council has…...

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wmbfnews. com > 03/02/2026 > virginia-mother-delivers-surprise-baby-she-didnt-know-she-was-carrying

Virginia mother delivers surprise baby she didn't know she was carrying

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (368+ words) (Investigate TV) " A Virginia woman who gave birth to her second child in August 2024 went to the emergency room months later complaining of back pain and left with a third baby girl she had no idea she was carrying. Becca…...

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wmbfnews. com > 03/03/2026 > they-need-this-national-nonprofit-eyes-horry-county-expansion-support-foster-children

They need this: National nonprofit eyes Horry County expansion to support foster children

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (525+ words) HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A national nonprofit is looking to expand into Horry County to help children in foster care. Isaiah 117, a national nonprofit, aims to support children as they enter the foster care system. On Monday, the nonprofit spoke…...

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wmbfnews. com > 02/24/2026 > grand-strand-author-empowers-kids-with-glasses-through-new-childrens-book

Grand Strand author empowers kids with glasses through new children's book

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (96+ words) MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A new children's book following the adventures of a young superhero boosting kids' confidence. Join us as we sit down with local optician and author John D. Sumter to learn about his exciting series, Optic Kid Adventures…...

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wmbfnews. com > 12/05/2025 > school-kansas-is-ending-individual-chromebook-assignments-push-cut-screen-time

A school in Kansas is ending individual Chromebook assignments in push to cut screen time

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (292+ words) MCPHERSON, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - A middle school in Kansas is making a shift in how students use technology, moving away from assigning each child a personal Chromebook to limit screen time. What used to be loaded into every student's…...