New sentencing set for S.C. zookeeper from ‘Tiger King’ 483g2u
Updated: Jun. 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
A new sentencing date has been scheduled in the Myrtle Beach Safari owner’s federal animal trafficking case.
Sentencing delayed for S.C. zookeeper from ‘Tiger King’ 28334o
Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The sentencing date has been pushed back for the owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, who was also featured in the Netflix series, Tiger King.
Lawsuit claims bobby pins found in soup at popular S.C. seafood eatery 2h43v
Updated: Sep. 18, 2024 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Kevin Buddington istered the Heimlich maneuver on his wife, which caused her to spit out a metal bobby pin. Another one had to be surgically removed.
Missing woman’s remains found near Myrtle Beach home, man charged with murder 4o4o1y
Updated: Aug. 29, 2024 at 11:39 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Julia Richardson
Authorities arrested a man connected to the murder of a woman who was reported missing in May 2022.
Accused of running over beachgoer, S.C. patrol officer retires 1j184t
Updated: Aug. 4, 2024 at 7:03 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
In June, the South Carolina Highway Patrol said Julian "Duke" Brown was driving a Horry County Police pickup truck when he struck 66-year-old Sandy Schultz-Peters on the beach.
Federal sentencing set for S.C. zookeeper featured in ‘Tiger King’ 28733j
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 6:11 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Doc Antle pleaded guilty back in November 2023 to conspiracy to violate a law protecting wildlife as well as conspiracy to launder money.
‘Sandlot’ star pleads guilty to throwing dumbbell at neighbor’s Jeep 6jr5f
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 12:07 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Debra Worley
One of the stars of the cult classic movie, “The Sandlot,” entered a guilty plea Monday after being charged earlier in the month with assault.
‘Sandlot’ star accused of throwing dumbbell at neighbor’s Jeep 1x123b
Updated: Jun. 20, 2024 at 2:38 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Debra Worley
According to records, Thomas Guiry, who played Scotty Smalls and who is the namesake of the quote “You’re killing me, Smalls,” is accused of damaging a Jeep’s windshield.
Woman dies after being hit by police truck on S.C. beach 5z1a4c
Updated: Jun. 14, 2024 at 5:05 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
A woman has died after being hit by a Horry County Police Department truck on the beach Thursday afternoon, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol and witnesses.
Final goodbye: Community rallies to fund funeral for teen beaten to death 712r3w
Updated: May 17, 2024 at 9:43 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson, Ale Espinosa and Jordan Gartner
Authorities in South Carolina say a 13-year-old boy died after he was severely beaten.
Suspects in cross-burning no longer live at South Carolina home wa1f
Updated: Mar. 21, 2024 at 12:56 PM EDT
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By Makayla Evans and Kristin Nelson
A judge heard arguments over whether to evict an allegedly cross-burning couple from a Conway-area home, but found they'd already moved out.
Injunction sought against S.C. couple accused in cross-burning 3v1s3j
Updated: Jan. 31, 2024 at 1:55 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson and Eric Richards
A couple accused of burning a cross just feet from the home of their Black neighbors could be forced to leave their home.
‘Her life was just starting’: Fire departments mourn death of firefighter killed in crash 4v6w29
Updated: Jan. 12, 2024 at 8:06 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson, Ashley Listrom and Jordan Gartner
Two fire departments are mourning the death of a firefighter killed in a crash earlier this week.
FBI searches home of couple accused of burning cross in yard facing neighbors’ property 193s1c
Updated: Dec. 21, 2023 at 2:01 AM EST
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By Makayla Evans, Kristin Nelson and Ashley Listrom
Federal agents searched the home of a couple accused of burning a cross in their yard near Conway, South Carolina.
FBI searches home of S.C. cross-burning suspects 2685p
Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 1:54 PM EST
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By Makayla Evans and Kristin Nelson
Federal agents on Wednesday searched the home of a couple accused of burning a cross in their yard in the Conway area.
To S.C. native Darius Rucker, Hollywood star is dream come true 2x3f68
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 5:13 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson
Darius Rucker received a Hollywood star in the category of Recording, and it’s the 2,766th star along the Walk of Fame in California.
‘He’s an exceptional person’: S.C. deputy saves driver’s life 2a6h6z
Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 2:02 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson
“If it had not been for Deputy Kostanek, it would’ve ended badly for me and the other drivers on the road. I get choked up just thinking about it,” Kenneth Halloran says.
Safari owner highlighted in ‘Tiger King’ series pleads guilty in federal case 6q4i3x
Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 1:10 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson and Gray News staff
He faces sentencing for offenses involving endangered animals.
Change of plea hearing scheduled in Myrtle Beach Safari owner’s federal case b6d1s
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The Myrtle Beach Safari owner who gained fame from the Netflix series, Tiger King, may change his plea in his federal case.
Country music star, SC native Darius Rucker honored with humanitarian award q431y
Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 11:55 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
South Carolina’s favorite son received a huge honor for his work when it comes to helping others.
Legendary actor, comedian Bill Murray stops at Georgetown restaurant 426y2j
Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 4:32 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Bill Murray stopped by for dinner at Root along Front Street in downtown Georgetown.
Report: Victim ended up under car after vehicle crashed through Myrtle Beach post office 1x6529
Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 6:29 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and WMBF News Staff
An incident report is providing more information on what caused a car to crash through a Myrtle Beach post office.
1 person hurt after car crashes through post office in South Carolina 4p4a64
Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 1:17 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Amanda Alvarado
It is not clear what caused to car to go through the post office.
8-foot albino boa constrictor startles car technicians working on engine 242f70
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 1:48 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Debra Worley
An eight-foot albino boa constrictor startled technicians at a car dealership in Myrtle Beach when they looked under the hood of a car Tuesday morning.
Judge postpones Myrtle Beach Safari owner’s sentencing on wildlife trafficking convictions 2e4aj
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 3:25 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and WMBF News Staff
A judge postponed Doc Antle’s sentencing on his convictions out of Virginia until October 3.
S.C. trooper pulls snake out of woman’s car ‘like it was cute little kitten’ 1b4v5k
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Two South Carolina troopers came to a woman’s rescue when she noticed a snake in her car while she was driving down the interstate.
Trooper pulls snake out of car ‘like it was a cute little kitten,’ driver says 241n3w
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:12 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Gray News staff
She was headed down I-20 in South Carolina when she saw a snake on the floorboard of the enger seat, authorities said.
Newborn baby girl found abandoned in bushes, police say 44454i
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson, Dylan Leatherwood and Andrew McMunn
Officials said 21-year-old Britney Wheatle was charged with person who had charge/custody of child places child at risk/harms or abandons.
Pilot hurt after banner plane crashes into ocean in Myrtle Beach, police say 2v5y3q
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:09 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Officials said the single-engine PA-18 went down around 11:30 a.m. Monday at 40th Avenue North.
Pilot injured after banner plane crashes into ocean near beach 1i4yw
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Andrew McMunn
Witnesses said bystanders rushed to the plane to help the pilot to safety.
Officer saves kidnapped woman who mouthed ‘help me’ during traffic stop 5n2i24
Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:58 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson, WMBF News Staff and Gray News staff
Police are praising the officer for her quick thinking when it came to taking a shooting and kidnapping suspect into custody.
Rescuers save stray cat with head stuck in soup can 4y6r3i
Updated: May 10, 2023 at 8:44 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Jordan Gartner
Animal rescuers in South Carolina were able to free a kitten that got its head stuck in a soup can.
Brittanee Drexel’s killer files handwritten note in response to lawsuit l6i67
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 6:24 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Ale Espinosa
The mother of Brittanee Drexel filed the lawsuit against Raymond Moody in January for intentional infliction of emotional distress and outrage.
Judge grants motion to modify Myrtle Beach Safari owner’s bond conditions in federal case 5b644
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, who was also featured on Netflix’s Tiger King, will be allowed to leave his home.
Dog spends 730 days at animal shelter waiting for loving home 7241p
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 2:24 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Andrew McMunn
The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach said Fireball has reached her two-year anniversary at the shelter.
Slain woman’s estate sues OnStar alleging refusal to give location during kidnapping 4c5s17
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson and Gray News staff
The estate of Mary Ann Elvington filed a wrongful death lawsuit on March 1 against OnStar and Dominique Brand, the man convicted of kidnapping and killing the 80-year-old.
Families confirm names of Mexico kidnapping survivors; both back in U.S. 2v1d3u
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:21 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson, NBC News and Associated Press
All four people kidnapped are Lake City natives, according to family and a spokesperson.
Report: Police chase reached 135 mph; suspect drove on wrong side of S.C. highway 1k583p
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 7:51 AM EST
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By Kristin Nelson, Eric Richards and Gray News staff
Dashcam video showed a dangerous situation that unfolded on Monday afternoon.
Brittanee Drexel’s mother sues daughter’s killer for emotional damages 5o103x
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 8:09 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson, Ashley Boles and Andrew McMunn
The mother of a teenager whose body was found more than a decade after she disappeared in South Carolina is suing the man who itted to killing her daughter.
Brittanee Drexel’s mother files lawsuit against her daughter’s killer 1k5t5
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:02 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson and Ashley Boles
She is suing Moody for intentional infliction of emotional distress/outrage.
Most South Carolina workers could see more money in their paychecks next year, here’s why 1a2c2b
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 5:14 PM EST
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By Kristin Nelson
The size of the change will depend on a variety of factors, including how much each worker makes and how often they are paid.
Cross stands strong amid destruction caused by Hurricane Ian 694v4w
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 3:52 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Ian slammed into the coast of South Carolina with hurricane-force winds and unrelenting storm surge Friday.
Prosecution: Suspect broke into 80-year-old Horry County woman’s home before kidnapping, ate frozen pizza 4k1h67
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:51 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Ale Espinosa
The trial started on Wednesday morning for a man accused of kidnapping an 80-year-old woman from her home in Nichols and then killing her.
Student loan forgiveness will not be taxed in South Carolina, SCDOR says 1o1z6f
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 1:38 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The South Carolina Department of Revenue stated that student loan forgiveness is not subject to being taxed in the Palmetto State.
‘Doc’ Antle accused of trying to sell Myrtle Beach Safari during federal case, documents state 6jq5a
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 5:26 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, the owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, is at the center of a federal case, where he is accused of federal wildlife trafficking and money laundering.
Elementary school principal found shot, killed in South Carolina 2l606y
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 4:01 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Emily Van de Riet
An elementary school principal was shot and killed in South Carolina over the weekend, according to officials.
Myrtle Beach Safari owner featured in ‘Tiger King’ pleads not guilty in federal wildlife trafficking case 3y1w52
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 11:13 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Ian Klein
One of the stars of Netflix’s “Tiger King” pleaded not guilty to several federal charges.
Dept. of Public Safety offers $5K sign-on bonus to help recruit new S.C. troopers 2x6r2x
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 11:09 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Ale Espinosa
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is hoping some new incentives will help put more troopers on the roads.
GRAPHIC: Witnesses, police lift car after motorcyclist becomes trapped under vehicle along Ocean Boulevard 6r5x4u
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 11:08 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
Witnesses and police officers jumped into action to help save a motorcyclist that was trapped under a vehicle along Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach.
GRAPHIC: Police, witnesses lift car off motorcyclist trapped under car in S.C. 5922
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 9:19 AM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The enger on the back of the motorcycle is thrown off the front while the driver of the bike is trapped underneath the car.