Morning
Myrtle Beach
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Conway Medical Center (CMC) released its 2025 baby names list that showed Liam as the most common boy name and Emma, Mia, and Olivia tied as the most popular for girls; the center recorded 1,778 births, with 861 unique names and Sept. 18 as its busiest day. WPDE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Loris Fire Department announced that 2025 was its second busiest year on record (reflecting a notable rise in call volume) as the department managed more emergencies than ever before. WPDE
- ➤ Horry County Fire Rescue handled 90,281 emergency calls in 2025 & set a new record, surpassing last year's total. The achievement shows the agency's busy commitment to community service. WPDE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Conway Medical Center recorded 1,778 births in 2025 — a jump from 1,535 in 2023 — and confirmed Liam as the top boy name for a third consecutive year. The busiest delivery day was Sept. 18 with 12 births while summer saw 489 babies born. My Horry News
- ➤ Tomika Wheeler in Myrtle Beach uses social media to raise awareness about POTS—a rare condition she has managed since age 13—that is often misdiagnosed; she urges patients to seek multiple opinions as she hopes local help will soon be available to others in the Grand Strand. WPDE
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CAPM Certification In-Person Training
2-10 p.m. — 1000 2nd Ave S, North Myrtle Beach, SC — From $1,493.12 — Pass your CAPM exam on the first try and kickstart your project management career with expert-led training.
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Jukebox Bingo Night
7-9 p.m. — Main Street Taphouse — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of lively Jukebox Bingo with great music and community fun.
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Live Music Featuring Peyton Benton
7-9:30 p.m. — Main Street Taphouse — Free entry — Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with captivating performances by talented indie musician Peyton Benton.
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Pick Your Project Workshop
6-9 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - North Myrtle Beach — Pre-registration required — Create a unique wood sign while enjoying a fun DIY experience with friends or family.
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Rick Cannon Music Performance
1-5 p.m. — LuLu's North Myrtle Beach — Free entry — Enjoy Americana music from South Carolina's own Rick Cannon as he takes you from Carolina to California.
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SongQuiz at Putter’s Pub
6-8 p.m. — Putter’s Pub — Free entry — Test your music knowledge in a fun trivia challenge on Tuesday nights.
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Ultimate Game Show
6-8 p.m. — 810 Entertainment — Free entry — Test your knowledge and compete in the ultimate trivia showdown every Wednesday night.
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Tony Rosales Jazz: The Piano
5-9 p.m. — Rapone Original Brick Oven — Call for details — Experience an enchanting evening of jazz piano in a cozy venue.
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Make & Take Workshop
4-5 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio — Pre-registration required — Create a unique piece for your home or as a gift in a fun, guided workshop.
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Sarga 101 Course
Sarga 101 — Jan 17-20 — Essence Day Spa — Check out this unique barefoot massage workshop exploring therapeutic techniques.
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We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
~ Seneca
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