The Myrtle Beach Sun News
The North Myrtle Beach police are watching. Inside the Real-time Crime Center
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- The North Myrtle Beach police are watching. Inside the Real-time Crime Center
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- See what the North Myrtle Beach police can see inside the Real-time Crime Center where police monitor more than 300 public camera feeds.
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- Retro Myrtle Beach motel is up for sale. Take a look inside the Holiday Shores
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The mid-century Holiday Shores motel on North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach is up for sale. Built in the 1960s the "populuxe style" motel was remodeled in 2020 to pay tribute to an earlier era on the Grand Stand is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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- Plastic is a global issue, here's how a Murrells Inlet project is working against it
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Our Marsh Counts, a three-year federally funded project, is working with Murrells Inlet's business community to reduce plastic waste making its way to the marsh.
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- Plans for dredging Murrells Inlet have faced controversy. Here's why.
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A large scale dredging project that would clear 16 miles of Murrells Inlet, SC creeks and waterways of sediment has recently faced opposition. Learn about the project and why residents are concerned. May 22, 2026.
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- Myrtle Beach considering new regulations for bars along Ocean Boulevard
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The City of Myrtle Beach Planning Commission has been asked to considered a zoning amendment that would limit the occupancy of “nightclubs, bars and other drinking places” to 150 patrons in the Ocean Boulevard area. Here are the details.
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- Myrtle Beach bike rally goers utilize patches to tell their story
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Many bikers at the Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Rally were seen wearing vests and jackets with patches. For some, these patches are a way to express themselves, but for others, they’re proudly representing the club and the places they’ve been to.
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- New North Myrtle Beach brunch spot
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Owners of a popular Myrtle Beach, SC, area breakfast and brunch restaurant are building a new brand, Blueberrys Autograph, that will open in North Myrtle Beach. It is a more modern, upscale spin on Blueberry’s Grill, which offers diners Southern comfort food in a quaint atmosphere.It will be located behind Outback Steakhouse at 1721 Highway 17 N in North Myrtle Beach and is expected to open in the fall.
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- Watch as bikers cruise into the Grand Strand for Atlantic Beach Bike Week
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Bikers began cruising into the Grand Strand area for Atlantic Beach Bike Week and the start of Memorial Day weekend. The weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer and tourist season in Myrtle Beach, SC.
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- Take a look at the hurricanes that had the biggest impacts on the Myrtle Beach, SC area
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Tropical cyclones have had some big impacts on the Myrtle Beach area over the years. Take a look at the hurricanes and tropical storms that had the greatest effect on the Grand Strand.
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- See what the bikers are doing at the Myrtle Beach Spring Rally
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Bikers roared into the Murrells Inlet area on Thursday evening for the 2026 Spring Rally. Myrtle Beach’s bike week runs from May 8-17 with thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts visiting Grand Strand biker bars for live music, vendors and entertainment. May 14, 2026.
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- Watch the debate over the renewal of the Myrtle Beach City Manager's contract
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- 9:16
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- After some debate, the City of Myrtle Beach city council agreed to renew the the City Attorney and the City Manager's contracts without an evaluation. Jonathan "Fox" Simmons, as chief executive since 2021, earns more than $292,000 annually.
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- Watch the highlights of CCU's regular season home finale
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Coastal Carolina baseball played their last home game of the regular season last night at Spring Brooks Stadium in Conway, SC. The Chanticleers rallied to be The Citadel Bulldogs 5-3. The Chanticleers will close out the regular season this weekend with a three-game Sun Belt Conference series in Louisiana.
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- Take a look to the damage that closed the Enterprise Boat Landing near Myrtle Beach, SC
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- An Horry County boat landing has temporarily closed a boating incident apparently damaged the dock. Enterprise Landing, on Bay Road, in the Myrtle Beach area, closed Thursday morning due to “unforeseen circumstances,” Horry County Parks and Recreation said. The U.S. Coast Guard alerted the department about the damage after the Coast Guard responded to the incident. Several dock pilings appear damaged. May 8, 2026
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- Non-native porcupine caught on Conway trail camera
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A porcupine is caught on a Conway trail camera roaming near the woods on Nov. 11, 2025. Porcupines are non-native to South Carolina, but Conway residents have seen at least one near their properties for several months.
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- Federal Lawmakers propose 'Logan's Law'
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- "Logan's Law," a new bill proposed by U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, aims to create a national public database for people who have been convicted of violent crimes.
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- A waterfront tiki bar and marina is opening in Little River, SC. Take a look at the new development.
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Mako’s Marina Bar N Grill in Little River, S.C., is expanding with a new tiki bar and marina, aiming to open the tiki bar by early May 2026 before the Blue Crab Festival. The expansion was made possible by a recent change in South Carolina law allowing food and drink service over water, and is part of a broader effort to make Little River a destination.
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- Watch as celebrities tee off for the Myrtle Beach Classic Pro-Am golf tournament
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic Celebrity Pro-Am event was held on Wednesday at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club. The PGA tournament is being held through the weekend in Myrtle Beach, SC. May 6,2026.
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- Watch as North Myrtle Beach police chase down and tackle suspect
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The North Myrtle Beach Police Department shared a video today that has been circulating on social media of one of their officers involved in a foot chase and capture of a suspect. In a Facebook post the department said, "This is why we PT! Shout out to Officer Scully aka Wheels, he's always giving 110% effort." The event was first circulated by MBScanner News. No credit for the photographer was given.
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- Horry police captain suing his former department. Claims leadership "broken"
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- At a press conference in Myrtle Beach today, Jonny McCoy of Axelrod & Associates announced a lawsuit on behalf of former Horry Police Captain Danny Furr, who's suing the Horry County Police Department, it's Chief, Kris Leonhardt, as well as several other police and county officials. Furr claims he was forced into retirement and alleges corruption, retaliation and wrongful termination after he spoke out against problems within the department. April 30, 2026
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- Beach laws you must know before your Myrtle Beach vacation
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Grand Strand has miles of beautiful beaches but tourists get in trouble every year by not knowing the laws. Here are some beach laws that visitors need to be aware of before that pack for a Myrtle Beach vacation. Laws vary for each municipality so check closely before you do any of these things. April 30, 2026.
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- Sea-level rise is threatening SC salt marshes
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative is leading a regional effort to protect 1 million acres of salt marsh from North Carolina to Florida.
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- Watch the action as the World's Strongest Man championship returns to Myrtle Beach
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The SBD World's Strongest Man 2026 competition has returned to Myrtle Beach, SC with qualifying rounds being held on April 23-24 and the finals this weekend, April 25-26 on the oceanfront at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place. Competitors showed feats of strength on Thursday morning as the event kicked off with the Carry and Climb event.
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- Take a look inside the luxury houseboat rental in North Myrtle Beach, SC
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Palmera, a 53-foot one-bedroom stationary houseboat, is docked at the Barefoot Landing Marina in North Myrtle Beach, SC. The houseboat is equipped for up to four people with a full kitchen and bath as well as a top deck for lounging and is available as a vacation rental.
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- Here's what it looks like inside the Myrtle Beach Bike Rally
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A look inside the Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Rally. An estimated 400,000 take part in the annual pilgrimage each Spring along the Grand Strand with the majority of events taking place at several biker bars in the Murrells Inlet, SC and South strand areas.
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- Hear what residents say about hiring a new police chief in Myrtle Beach, SC
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Myrtle Beach officials are holding several public input sessions as part of a search for a new Myrtle Beach Chief of Police. Area residents spoke out about what they want in a new chief at the Mary C. Canty Recreation Center on Monday, April 21, 2026.
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- Watch the action as the World's Strongest Man championship returns to Myrtle Beach
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The SBD World's Strongest Man 2026 competition has returned to Myrtle Beach, SC with qualifying rounds being held on April 23-24 and the finals this weekend, April 25-26 on the oceanfront at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place. Competitors showed feats of strength on Thursday morning as the event kicked off with the Carry and Climb event.
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- Forest fire forces evacuations in Carolina Forest area near Myrtle Beach, SC
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A forest fire off Red Wolf Trail and in the Carolina Forest area near Myrtle Beach on Tuesday caused evacuations in Black Creek Plantation and in the Breaker's Point multi-unit complex. Horry County Fire Rescue appeared to have the blaze under control by early evening as they continued to soak smoldering hot spots.
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- Myrtle Beach mass shooting 1 year later. What we know.
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A mass shooting involving a Myrtle Beach Police officer and a teen occurred on Ocean Blvd. in April 26, 2025 with 11 people injured and the 18-year-old shooter killed. The incident rocked the downtown tourist district. What we know about the event 1 year later.
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- Emotional moments in bond hearing for accused 'road rage' shooter in Horry, SC
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- 4:24
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A bond hearing got emotional today as the families of both the accused and the victim of a road rage incident spoke up in an Horry County court. Elijaih Thurman Taylor, who is accused of shooting and killing 33-year-old Paul Jones Greenwood, of Nichols, after a dispute following a car accident, was denied bond in an emotional hearing in Horry County court. April 16, 2026.
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- Myrtle Beach nature preserve is home to Venus flytraps and other natural wonders. Take a look.
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area near Myrtle Beach, SC is one of the few places in the world where the Venus flytraps grows natively. Insectivorous pitcher-plants, native orchids, azaleas and other wildflowers, as well as many mammal, bird and insect species reside in the Carolina Bays within this 10,400 acre area of Horry County that is managed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
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- Boulineau's continues to grow family of stores in Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach, SC
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Boulineau's family of businesses operated in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach, SC continues to grow with additional stores being added in the Summer of 2026.
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- Smoke from a wildfire is blanketing the Conway, SC area.
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Smoke from a wildfire in Marion County, SC is blanketing the Conway, SC area prompting officials to issue an air quality alert. The Marion-Woodburry Rd. fire has burned 1,750 acres of swamp land as of Wednesday but smoke and ash continues to blanket a large area and may linger for days. April 15, 2026.
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- Take a look inside Myrtle Beach's newest restaurant and brewery
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The South Coast Beer Project, a family-friendly restaurant and brewery in the Carolina Forest area is nearly complete. The brewery will feature more than a dozen craft brews, outdoor spaces for relaxation, kids play areas, and a restaurant with a full menu. The brewery is expect to open by the end of May, 2026.
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- Watch as parade honors 109-year-old veteran's birthday in S.C.
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Augustine “Gus” Preno, believed to be the oldest living World War II veteran in SC, was celebrated on his 109th birthday today at the River Park Senior Living Center in Little River, S.C. with a parade. April 13, 2026.
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- Exploring Brookgreen Gardens
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Take a stroll through Brookgreen Gardens during peak spring bloom.
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- Highway 501 realignment begins in Myrtle Beach. Former Ed's Hobby Shop demolished
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The realignment of U.S. Highway 501 and 7th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach, SC officially began with the demolition of the former Ed's Hobby shop and several other buildings that were in the path of the new road way. The realignment was approved by voters with the RIDE III referendum in 2016. Ed's Hobby shop relocated to Conway, SC in 2023.
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- New stores and restaurants at Broadway at the Beach this Spring
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Broadway at the Beach, a top tourism destination in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is opening several new retail shops and restaurants this Spring. 2026.
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- Watch as the dunes are rebuilt in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach, SC
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Following beach re-nourishment by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the City of North Myrtle Beach is working to rebuild the eroded dunes that protect the ocean front from storms. The City of North Myrtle Beach is using repurposed sand from the Tide Water Spoilage basin. Beach restoration work is anticipated to run from mid-March to July 2026 in Cherry Grove, with the dune restoration component expected to be completed by May 1, 2026.
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- Watch as dock dogs catch big air at Conway Sportsman's Expo
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Dock dogs compete in the "Big Air Wave" long jump competition on Friday at the 5th Annual Waccamaw Sportsman's Expo in Conway. More dock dog competitions as well as myriad other events focused on the outdoor lifestyle will be held this weekend along the banks of the Waccamaw River in Conway, SC. March 27, 2026.
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- Family Kingdom in Myrtle Beach announces new roller coaster
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Family Kingdom Amusement park in Myrtle Beach, SC officially announced the debut of a new ride, a Raptor Roller Coaster, that will be built on the ocean front. The single rail coaster will be 100 feet tall and reach speeds upwards of 50 miles per hour with three inversions, according to the release. It is expected to be completed in June of 2026.
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- Spring has arrived on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and strand
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The first full week of Spring is here in Myrtle Beach and visitors are enjoying the sunny weather along the Myrtle Beach strand and boardwalk. March 23, 2026.
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- Grand Strand recognized in two national magazines as top golf destination.
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Grand Strand's golf courses were recognized in two national magazines as destinations.
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- Garden City community hosts annual White Elephant Sale
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Ocean Pines community near Garden City, SC conducts a White Elephant Sale each year. They neighborhood of about 600 homes have been hosting the sale for about 25 years. Residents collect items all year long and then sale them at one large sale to raise money for events and area charities. March 18, 2026.
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- Flounder re-stocking a first for South Carolina
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Hatchery-raised southern flounder were released into South Carolina estuaries for the first time as part of SCDNR’s Southern Flounder Stock Enhancement Program, starting with nearly 10,000 juvenile fish at the Murrells Inlet boat landing. The restocking effort aims to rebuild a species that had reached historically low levels. March 13, 2026.
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- Myrtle Beach RV show being held at Pelican's ballpark this weekend.
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The 5th Annual Myrtle Beach RV Show is being held in the Pelican's ball park parking lot this weekend. From March 12th to March 15th over 200 RVs of all types are on display from several area vendors. Admission and Parking is free.
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- Check out these events happening in Spring 2026 in the Myrtle Beach area.
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- From car shows to dance festivals, check out these 2026 Spring events happening along the Grand Strand through Memorial Day weekend.
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- New indoor golf and pickleball facility opens in Little River, SC
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- A new golf simulator and pickleball facility has opened in Little River, SC. The new sports complex is in the same plaza as Gymnastics and More off Highway 90. It offers 9 pickleball courts and 7 golf simulators plus a full restaurant and bar.
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- New stores and restaurants opening on Grand Strand's South end
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- There are several new stores and restaurants openings in the Surfside Beach and Murrells Inlet area on the Grand Strand's South end. Here's a preview of some of the new offerings.
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- New pirate theme restaurant opened on Murrells Inlet waterfront
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The Inlet Shipwreck Bar & Grill, a new pirate-themed restaurant has opened on the Murrells Inlet waterfront in place of the former Sloppy Jose's Cantina. The new eatery opened Feb. 25, 2026 and offers casual seafood and comfort food as well as live music.
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- New ALDI store opening in Murrells Inlet
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Murrells Inlet residents are getting a new grocery spot as an ALDI store is expected to open this year. The ALDI will be located in the former Badcock & More store and the same plaza as Chic-fil-A and Luna Mexican Grill. The discount supermarket chain currently has locations in Conway, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island.
