The Myrtle Beach Sun News
SC-22 Extension public meeting recap
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- SC-22 Extension public meeting recap
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, held a series of public meeting March 2-4 to answer questions and encourage residents' comments about the impacts of the proposed Highway 22 Extension Project.
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- New Murrells Inlet restaurant opens
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Ishan Patel, a manager at Inlet Shipwreck Bar and Grill in Murrells Inlet, describes the concept of the new pirate-themed restaurant that opened recently.
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- A year ago the Carolina Forest area was on fire.
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- In March 2025, the Carolina Forest area near Myrtle Beach, SC was ablaze. More than 400 firefighters from about 30 departments and multiple states came to help fight the wild fire that threatened homes and forced evacuations. It took over 2 months for the fire to be contained. It burned over 2,000 acres but no homes were destroyed.
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- HGTV filming show in Garden City beach this week
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HGTV's "Battle on the Beach" is renovating three homes in Garden City.
The premise of the show is that three teams renovate three identical beach homes. Ty Pennington is part of the show and has been spotted in the area.It is not known when the episode will air, but a source at the scene said it won't be until next year. March 4, 2026.
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- St. James High School near Myrtle Beach, SC on lockdown after stabbing
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- St. James High School on the South end of the Grand Strand, is on lockdown after a student was stabbed in the bathroom according to Horry County School officials.
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- Family suing OnStar over grandmother's death in SC
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Mary Ann Elvington was 80-years-old when she was kidnapped from her home in Horry County SC and forced at gunpoint to drive her own vehicle across state lines before she was ultimately killed. Her family is suing OnStar, the in-vehicle security company, that they claim could have prevented her death but refused to report her location.
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- Beach renourishment project moves into Myrtle Beach
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Grand Strand Beach Renourishment project has begun in Myrtle Beach, SC. Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contractor, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, gave a media tour of the work site and explained the scope of the operation. The work to rebuild the beaches after damaging storms should be complete by early Summer. Feb. 26, 2026.
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- Murrells Inlet restaurant owner shares the impact of oyster recycling
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Peter Haentjens, owner of The Claw House, shares the importance of oyster recycling and restoration for the estuaries along the coast. Horry-Georgetown Technical College's partnership will strengthen the involvement to protect and restore oyster beds and their natural functions.
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- Family Kingdom in Myrtle Beach announces new roller coaster
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- 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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- Georgetown's steel mill is being demolished. What comes next?
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Georgetown Steel Mill is being demolished and a development group has plans to transform the area, but the site will require and extensive clean-up of environmental hazards. Feb. 13, 2026.
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- Sisters charged with threatening witness in child murder and human trafficking case
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- 3:48
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Lakesha Lasha Burnett, 34 and Alantis Armani Thomas, 22, appeared in court Tuesday after they allegedly assaulted and threatened to kill their sibling for the information she provided about brutal beating death and the human trafficking of an 11-year-old girl last year in the Myrtle Beach area, according to police.
The siblings were charged with intimidation of a witness and assault and battery and denied bond.
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- Take a look at latest updates of Inlet Square Mall redevelopment
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Inlet Square Mall site in Murrells Inlet, SC is undergoing phase 2 of redevelopment. Several new stores are planned for the location to include Hobby Lobby, Chipotle, and a new hotel, Home2Suites by Hilton.
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- Residents react to council vote allowing behavioral health facility
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Horry County council voted to settle with Asha Vista Behavioral Institute to allow a behavioral health facility to be built in Murrells Inlet, SC. Some residents were outspoken against the new facility.
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- Horry County in legal fight over the building of a mental hospital in Murrells Inlet
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Horry County is in a legal dispute of the development of a mental hospital in Murrells Inlet, SC. After the county denied re-zoning for the property, the company filed suit on the grounds of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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- Hey y'all, watch this! Myrtle Beach snow day recap
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Myrtle Beach experienced a rare snow day Feb. 1, 2026. A winter storm brought frigid temperatures and up to eight inches of snow fall across Horry County. While road and beach conditions were treacherous, many local residents came out to experience the weather phenomenon. Feb. 1, 2026.
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- Sledding in Myrtle Beach? Watch as residents enjoy rare snow day
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Myrtle Beach residents braved frigid temperatures to enjoy a rare snow day. Adults and kids took their surfboards, boogie boards, tubes, and whatever else they could find to slide down a highway overpass.
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- Watch as snow begins to fall on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Snow began to fall around 6 p.m. on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. Forecasters expect several inches to fall over night and temperatures to fall into the teens as the winter storm they are calling a 'bomb cyclone' moves across the region. Jan. 31, 2026.
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- The Weather Channel is filming as snow starts in Myrtle Beach, SC #myrtle beach #weather #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
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- Take a look at this breakdown of Horry's most dangerous roads
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- There were over 5,000 collisions on Horry County roads last year resulting over 2,000 injuries and 31 deaths. Take a look at the Myrtle Beach area's most dangerous roads.
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- Get an update on the renovation of Myrtle Beach's $23 Million theater
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The renovation of the Myrtle Beach's historic downtown into an Arts and Innovation district is ongoing. A new, 300-seat, $23 Million theater is under construction but has faced delays in completion and has dramatically increased in cost from initial reported estimates. It is now scheduled to be complete by November, 2026.
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- Myrtle Beach road closures will last through summer
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A section of Oak Street in the Arts and Innovation District of Myrtle Beach is expected to be closed for months. The area us undergoing extensive renovation. The road work is aimed at improving the flow of traffic through the new district. City officials say it will take until late Summer 2026 to complete this section. Jan. 23, 2026.
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- Watch as Conway's mall site is brought back to life
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Conway Coastal Centre, once nearly abandoned, is now being completely renovated to include at least 10 new stores and restaurants including several national retail chains. Stores are expected to begin opening in the summer of 2026. Jan. 15, 2026.
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- Watch as protesters and attorneys react to J.P. Miller's appearance in federal court
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Myrtle Beach pastor John-Paul Miller appeared in federal court Monday to face charges related to the death of his wife, Mica Miller. Miller pled not guilty to the two-count federal indictment brought against him for allegedly cyberstalking and making false statements to FBI investigators. He was given a $100,000 bond and made subject to location monitoring with an ankle monitor. Jan. 12, 2026.
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- Take a look inside Brookgreen's new Welcome Center and Conservatory
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The finishing touches are being placed on The Purdy Welcome Center and Conservatory at Brookgreen Gardens. The center, which will serve as a meeting place and the jumping off point for tours of the statuary and botanical gardens, is opening on Monday, January 12, 2026 concluding the two year construction project.
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- Myrtle Beach Pelican Ballpark renovations underway.
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The $20 Million renovation of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans Ballpark is underway. This includes upgrades and renovations to keep the Pelicans as a Cubs affiliate in Myrtle Beach. The new 30-year lease to the Pelicans was agreed to last year with Myrtle Beach paying for 70% of the improvements while Horry County paid a 30% stake.
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- Video shows moments before deadly road rage shooting in Horry County
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- A vehicle accident in the Longs area of Horry County, SC, turned deadly after two men exchanged heated words and one of the drivers shot and killed the other. One man has been arrested.
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- Ten things to do in Myrtle Beach this year.
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Myrtle Beach area has a lot to offer for visitors and locals alike. Here is a reminder of ten things to do to get the full Grand Strand experience this year.
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- Watch as sand is pumped onto the shore in North Myrtle Beach, SC
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Beach renourishment is under way in North Myrtle Beach, SC where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is pumping sand onto the beach from off shore and spreading it to rebuild the coastline after severe storms caused erosion. The Grand Strand Beach Renourishment is moving South beginning in North Myrtle Beach and ending before summer 2026 in Garden City. Dec. 29, 2025.
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- Myrtle Beach area family loses home to fire
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Terry Waters and his daughter, Emily, lost their Forestbrook home in the Myrtle Beach, SC, area to a house fire in November 2025. Now, the community, including businesses, are rallying behind them to help rebuild after it was discovered he didn't have home insurance.
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- Take a look at new development along Hwy. 707 near Murrells Inlet
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Horry County is one of the fastest growing communities in the country. Several new commercial developments are taking place right along Highway 707 near Tournament Boulevard in Murrells Inlet S.C. New restaurants include Taco Bell, Zaxby's, McDonalds, Duncan Doughnuts and Starbucks as well as new apartment buildings.
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- After 'nightmare' house fire, community steps up
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- After a fire severely damaged Terry Waters' home in the Forestbrook neighborhood near Myrtle Beach, he discovered his insurance had lapsed. The community is stepping up to help through social media campaigns. Waters says it has been a "nightmare" but that he is determined to rebuild.
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- Horry County beaches are being rebuilt following storm erosion.
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are beginning work in North Myrtle Beach to start the Grand Strand Beach Renourishment Project. Work will proceed from North Myrtle Beach to Garden City over the course of approximately the next six months. Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and Hurricane Debby in August 2024, are just two of several recent weather events that caused severe erosion to area beaches and dunes. December 17, 2025.
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- Baby, it's cold out there! Myrtle Beach under deep freeze.
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Myrtle Beach area was under a deep freeze on Monday morning with temperatures in the teens and single digit wind chills. Though dry, sprinkler systems created an icy wonderland in spots. A few walkers braved the beaches while dolphins played in the surf. December 15, 2025.
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- Netflix 'Outer Banks' filming again today in Socastee
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Netflix’s “Outer Banks” was filming again today on the Socastee Swing Bridge near Myrtle Beach, SC after three attempts earlier this year were cancelled due to weather. Madelyn Cline, who plays Sarah, and Chase Stokes, who plays John B, run across the Socastee Swing Bridge during filming for the show’s finale’. Fans of the show watched the production from the Swing Bridge Park at the base of the bridge.
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- New hotel construction near Cherry Grove Pier
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A Hampton Inn and Suites is being built on the ocean front at 3600 N. Ocean Blvd., next to the Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach, SC. The more than $26 million development will be a seven-story, 156 unit hotel, according to city permits. December 11, 2025.
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- Watch as popular North Myrtle Beach seafood eatery demolished
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Duffy Street Seafood Shack on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach is being demolished to make way for a new development that will include a new location for the Melt ice cream shop, a new restaurant and retail space. December 8, 2025.
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- Judge hears evidence in Scott Spivey shooting
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A judge listens to a 911 tape from a witness on the night Scott Spivey was shot and killed along an Horry County road in 2023. A hearing was held Monday in a wrongful death lawsuit against North Myrtle Beach businessman Weldon Boyd and his friend Kenneth Williams.
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- Hundreds gather for Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam featuring Halloween events and rides
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam is being held this weekend at the old Myrtle Square Mall site near 25th Avenue North and Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, SC. The event features daily “jeep crawls” along the Myrtle Beach shore line, obstacle courses, classic jeep displays, vendors, and entertainment. Many of the vehicles are elaborately decorated for Halloween. The main event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday, October 31 through November 2. Oct. 31, 2025.
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- Woman arrested for brandishing gun at Myrtle Beach 'No Kings' protest
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mary Moriarty was arrested after brandishing a firearm at the Myrtle Beach “No Kings” protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Video of her arrest shows her wearing a shirt reading “Trump, The Revenge Tour” as officers speak to her and secure handcuffs.
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- Witches Night at Murrells Inlet, SC. Oct. 18, 2025 #shorts #halloween #myrtlebeach #scary #witch
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
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- Mass Shootings Spur Debate Over Police Transparency in SC and NC Communities
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Recent mass shootings in St. Helena Island and Southport, NC, highlight how local officials’ approaches to sharing information shape public trust and transparency after tragedy.
#southcarolina #northcarolina #sthelenaisland #southportnc #sccrime
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- Watch as king tide flooding overtakes Garden City, SC
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- King tides flood the streets of the Garden City community South of Myrtle Beach, SC. The beach town’s low lying streets and businesses flood a few times a year due to the celestial events. Drivers are warned away from driving through flood waters as business owners work to protect their properties.
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- Watch as bikers roar into Myrtle Beach for fall rally
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally roared into the Grand Strand this weekend with motorcyclist cruising Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach and visiting vendors from North Myrtle Beach to Murrells Inlet, SC.
#myrtlebeach #southcarolina #scfallbikeweek #oceanboulevard #northmyrtlebeach #murrellsinlet
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- Bikers roar into Myrtle Beach area for fall rally. #shorts #myrtlebeach #bikerally
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
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- ‘CCU Pisser’ TikTok Mystery Grips Coastal Carolina Campus
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A TikTok user dubbed the ‘CCU Pisser’ has sparked a viral campus mystery at Coastal Carolina, as students and a self-styled ‘detective’ hunt for answers amid the social media frenzy.
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- Myrtle Beach residents share first trip to new Trader Joe's
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Myrtle Beach area residents shared their first trip to the new Trader Joe's that opened today. Long lines circled the shopping market despite rain showers brought on by Hurricane Imelda passing off shore. Video via Face users Rebecca Logan-Brown and Cynthia Cobb.
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- Watch Waccamaw Indian People's fire ceremony for Carson Hatcher
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Family and friends of Carson Hatcher, 17, a member of the Waccamaw Indian People, gathered on the tribal grounds near Aynor on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 to conduct a fire ceremony in tribute to the young man killed in a car crash this summer. Hatcher was known for his grass dancing and his commitment to his heritage.
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- This Myrtle Beach area house looks like a UFO. Here's why.
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A mysterious cylindrical shaped house, known by locals as the “UFO house” on Garden City beach, overlooking Murrells Inlet, has withstood many hurricanes over the years. It was built in 1976 by Walden Graham and Kenneth McDowell based on the design of Miami architect Peter Van Klout. There were only 6 in the world like it.
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- Horry SC jail negligent in allowing homeless inmate death, lawsuit says
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A lawsuit alleges the Horry County Sheriff’s Office was negligent and understaffed when Leonora Russo, a homeless woman with health issues, died in custody at a South Carolina jail.
#horrycounty #southcarolina #leonorarusso
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- Wander through this Myrtle Beach man's fun and wacky collection
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Alan Jones has acquired an eclectic mix of custom cars, marvel superheroes, movie and T.V. memorabilia at his Grande Dunes home in Myrtle Beach, SC. He and his wife Lisa also have a Loris farm that houses an animatronic dragon, a giant octopus and several dinosaurs replicas. “I just want people to enjoy it with me,” he said. August, 2025.
