Makayla Evans
Multimedia journalist
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Makayla Evans joined the WMBF News team in May 2022 as the morning reporter on WMBF News Today.
Makayla is a Carolina girl at heart, born and raised in the small town of Belton, South Carolina.
She recently graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in broadcast journalism. During her time at UofSC she covered a variety of stories in Columbia, SC area and even gained experience producing for Carolina News and Reporter.
Makayla interned for NBC News the TODAY Show as a virtual production intern where she got the opportunity to shoot video for a segment on the Third Hour of TODAY. Her favorite part about the internship was developing a great connection with the nine other interns and receiving valuable advice from Today Show anchor Craig Melvin.
In Makayla’s spare time, you more than likely won’t find her out and about as she loves to stay inside watching movies, but if you do see her anywhere it’ll probably be at Dairy Queen getting a chocolate chip cookie dough blizzard.
Makayla is no stranger to the Grand Strand as she grew up visiting quite frequently with family, but she is so excited to now call it her home sharing stories that matter to you.
If you have any tips or news stories, be sure to email Makayla.
Several condo owners in Carolina Forest woke up to troubling news Friday morning: their cars had been broken into overnight.
A Mullins mayoral hopeful is looking forward after officially withdrawing his name from the race because he is not eligible to run.
An old lawsuit has the new PALM Charter High School principal under the microscope.
Most of the time you’ll see flashing lights and “reduce speed” signs when approaching a school, but you won’t find one along Highway 707 in front of Socastee Elementary.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College has record enrollment this year with more than 7,900 students and hopes that number will continue to grow as it expands and introduces new programs.
PALM Charter High School has a new principal in charge despite some outrage over the last principal’s sudden exit.
Horry County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state, and some schools are feeling the pressure.
Horry County School District said it is in a better position than last year with filling teacher vacancies.
There are currently several alternate bus stops for students due to the ongoing river flooding, but state troopers said while pick-up spots may change, rules of the road to keep kids safe remain the same.
Horry County students are heading back to class with an extra layer of protection.
High school football teams are giving you a taste of Friday night lights at the annual Conway National Bank Kickoff Classic.
Coastal Carolina University is set to welcome new students moving in over the next four days ahead of the new academic year.
Certified travel agents are offering some advice following a WMBF News investigation into three Grand Strand womens’ vacation nightmare.
You’ll see construction signs, traffic barrels and demolition on your next trip to the Arts and Innovations District as crews prepare for the 501 realignment project.
The roads in North Myrtle Beach are clear Wednesday morning, a stark contrast to the waterfilled streets the city saw Tuesday.
Threats, hoax calls and a loaded gun, the Georgetown County School District saw it all last year and is trying to avoid a repeat when students return on Thursday.
It’s the first day of school for some Pee Dee students. While navigating a new grade, students are also adjusting to new safety precautions.
A plan to build new homes in Myrtle Beach could literally ruffle some feathers.
Imagine paying thousands of dollars for your dream vacation, only never to leave the couch. That’s the reality for three Grand Strand women who all booked through the same travel agent.
A North Carolina man is searching for the strangers who helped save his life in North Myrtle Beach.
A quick drive to the store may sometimes seem like a trip around the sun. However, that could be because you’re sharing the road with thousands more drivers than just a few years ago.
One nonprofit is working to make sure no child goes hungry even while they are home for the summer.
You’ll hear the sound of drills and hammers before music and monologues fill the air in downtown Myrtle Beach.
A worldwide technology outage is impacting flights at the Myrtle Beach International Airport.
The search is on for a new Horry County School District safety coordinator.
Jack Sigsworth is just one of nine newly graduated North Myrtle Beach Junior Lifeguards diving headfirst into the full-time role, but he has some big shoes to fill following in his dad’s footsteps.
Two Georgetown County high schools are starting the sports season without key players on the field.
Smelly and bad-tasting water has some Little River residents avoiding the tap.
Horry County Schools is paying a firm thousands of dollars to launch a national search for its next superintendent.
Bulldozers are tearing down the Town Green in downtown Conway, but only to pave the way for major improvements.
Hackers are taking over Facebook accounts and posting fake listings.
Sedans and minivans are replacing the race cars at the old Myrtle Beach Speedway with plans to turn the property into a massive townhome community.
The Myrtle Beach Fire Department said the Fourth of July is one of its busiest days of the summer, and there are a few things they want you to know to help keep you safe.
Roadblocks are keeping some crime-fighting technology from being installed, but law enforcement agencies are finding creative ways around the issue.
The Horry County Sheriff’s Office is replacing a decades-old practice with new technology.
Almost half a billion dollars is being set aside for roads and bridges across the state, and those who work and live in the Grand Strand are weighing in on where they’d like to see that money go.
As thousands of eyes watched Georgetown native Melissa Jefferson punch her ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics, one special person was glued to the TV.
Starting in the fall, Horry Electric Cooperative is adjusting its rates changing how members will be billed.
Lapels Cleaners is helping unemployed workers get back on their feet by making sure they step into an interview room with confidence.
Some local police agencies in Horry County and across the Grand Strand are adding dollars to their police officers’ checks, causing concern for smaller agencies that fear they can’t keep up.
Carolina Country Music Fest is over, and some played an important role in the cleanup effort.
While gates at Carolina Country Music Fest won’t open until Thursday afternoon, that didn’t stop some country music fans from camping out hoping to get in first.
A popular star from “The Voice” is sitting down with WMBF News before his Carolina Country Music Fest debut!
Once Carolina Country Music Fest ends each night and the crowd disappears, crews get straight to work, making the grounds look like it’s day one all over again.
Carolina Country Music Fest kicks off in two days, and crews are making sure the stage is set for some of country’s biggest music stars.
Carolina Country Music Fest kicks off this week, and new and old businesses in downtown Myrtle Beach are preparing for thousands flooding in for the big event.
May is Foster Care Awareness month, and a Myrtle Beach couple is sharing how becoming foster care parents turned their grief around.
A Myrtle Beach couple is bringing a life-changing neurotherapy treatment to the Grand Strand.
PALM Charter High School’s board of directors is investigating its principal for alleged misconduct.
One of the Grand Strand’s biggest events is revving up in the small town of Atlantic Beach with a brand new police chief at the helm.
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