Ian Klein
Video journalist
Ian Klein is a Reporter at WMBF News. He started in September 2017. He comes to us from Raycom's sister station, KAUZ, in Wichita Falls, Texas where he was a Reporter/Producer/Weekend Anchor.
Born and raised in Northeast Ohio, Ian is excited to be in Myrtle Beach, a place he has been vacationing with his family for nearly 25 years. He is also excited me be closer to his friends, family and of course the beach.
Ian graduated from Kent State University in 2016, majoring in Broadcast Journalism. There he served as TV2 News Director his senior year.
Ian is a huge Cleveland sports fan, loves WWE and hopes to one day host his own late-night talk show. He is very excited to be back in a place he calls home and continue telling the stories of others along the Grand Strand.
The pastor of Socastee Worship Center is celebrating a life-saving miracle.
The 75th running of the Cook Out Southern 500 may have some of the biggest stakes seen at Darlington Raceway in quite some time.
A historical landmark in Lake View is in jeopardy because of floodwaters brought on by Tropical Storm Debby.
Crews began tearing down part of Inlet Square Mall this week as part of a project to redevelop the area.
Horry Co. leaders look to break the cycle of drug use, crime with mental health outreach initiatives
Horry County leaders received an update on their new mental health outreach initiative Wednesday afternoon.
The shop is the latest addition to Myrtle Beach’s Arts and Innovation District.
North Myrtle Beach Police will have their hands full during Memorial Day Weekend, keeping tourists and bikers safe over the holiday weekend.
It’s a blast from the past when you step into one Myrtle Beach area golf store.
Darlington Raceway is getting set to wave the green flag on its first races under new leadership.
The Grand Strand is getting ready to welcome thousands of golf fans to the PGA Tour event.
With summer soon approaching, Myrtle Beach safety leaders have been working on traffic plans for 2024 since last year.
A busy street in Horry County needs major repairs, but determining who will foot the bill is causing some roadblocks.
A hotel in the Garden City area is now set to close for nearly a month after being evacuated Thursday.
A new Amazon facility could help people living in Horry County get their packages faster.
Conway High School Principal Dr. Tanika McKissick said student parking spaces are available and passes are $30 for the school year.
The rezoning request will still go before Horry County Council with the planning commission’s “disapproval” recommendation.
Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign on Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination.
Fans will be welcomed back to the course at one of the nation's biggest Pro-AM events.
The agency hopes the proposed improvements will reduce crashes.
A night out in downtown Myrtle Beach could soon become more common as the city continues to invest in the Arts and Innovation District.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is coming to make her case to Grand Strand voters in the days leading up to the Palmetto State’s GOP primary.
An ordinance to rezone hundreds of acres near Carolina Forest for a new hospital could get the green light it has been waiting years to receive.
For the past two months, residents have voiced their opinions at RIDE 4 public input meetings throughout Horry County.
A handful of parents are raising concerns after a gun was discovered at Myrtle Beach Middle School last week.
It was once one of the most popular Mexican restaurants in town but has slowly become an eyesore.
New developments continue popping up in Horry County, some off busy two-lane streets like Forestbrook Road.
Myrtle Beach is making sure the first responders who keep you safe are well-paid and well-staffed.
The presidential candidates vying to be the Republican nominee have set their sights on the Palmetto State.
Horry County is looking to help enhance the water quality in the South Strand.
A new pay method could help kick-start some much-needed Horry County road improvement projects.
Santee Cooper is expecting to add roughly 30 more charging stations in 2024
Phase 1 will start next year which is primarily just engineering.
The town of Surfside Beach has a new mayor after Mayor Bob Hellyer decided to not run for re-election.
A veteran-founded non-profit organization that broke ground in January is moving forward after a few construction delays.
Once constriction starts in late 2024 they expect the project to take 18 months to complete.
Once the right-of-way acquisition is complete construction can get started, which is expected to get underway in Fall 2024.
Horry County is considering a change in the way they fund future infrastructure projects heading into 2024.
A multi-million dollar project to improve roads and stormwater in Garden City may not get underway as soon as anticipated.
The City Council does plan to help residents in Wild Wing find a solution and hopes the plant will operate as a good neighbor to the community.
Voters can head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Noise, smell and quality of life were the biggest concerns brought up by nearby residents.
The Grand Strands’ next big venture will be welcoming in the PGA tour next spring for the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic.
Fontana said the city of North Myrtle Beach is working on beach renourishment plans with the Army Corp of Engineers, but nothing is finalized.
Coast RTA is celebrating four decades of transportation service, helping thousands of passengers travel millions of miles over the years.
September 14 marks five years since Hurricane Florence made landfall over the Carolinas, bringing with it record rainfall and flooding.
Captain Evans said the fire training is free for any business or even communities who’d like to meet with the Myrtle Beach Fire Department.
WMBF News is taking a special look at the rich, seven-decade history of Darlington Raceway ahead of Sunday’s Cook Out Southern 500.
WMBF News takes you behind the history and tradition that has helped the iconic Darlington Raceway stand the test of time for over 70 years.
The ordinance was last updated in 2017 before short-term rental companies like Airbnb and VRBO became popular.
Surfside Beach town council suspended its pier committee this week just as construction on the pier nears completion.
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