Morning
Myrtle Beach
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New Directions unveiled plans to build a 20,000-square-foot women’s shelter on Mr. Joe White Avenue at a city council meeting on Tuesday (Feb. 24) that will add 92 beds including 22 for emergencies. The nonprofit seeks council backing to combine parcels and move forward with the $7.6 million project. My Horry News
- ➤ Neighbors Helping Neighbors hosted a give-back event on Thursday in Loris, providing food and clothing to support those affected by rising homelessness in the area. The group will continue its support until a new shelter solution is found. WMBF News
- ➤ City leaders finalized the second phase of restoring Marion Avenue Cemetery using a geophysical team and ground-penetrating radar (to map the site), and the survey supports further preservation efforts. WMBF News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Back Again Bookshop has opened its second location in Surfside Beach along Highway 17 Business (behind Los Cabos) and offers new and used books along with educational games and puzzles. The store has upcoming book clubs and local author new releases. WFXB Fox TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local mystery author Caleb Wygal will release his novel Death in Surfside on Mar. 3 with launch events at Surfside Beach Library (Feb. 28, 11:00 a.m.) and Bohemian Bull in Garden City (Mar. 1, 3:00 p.m.), followed by a book signing at Back Again Bookshop. WFXB Fox TV
- ➤ Myrtle Beach Spring Fest dates have been announced and the annual festival will return to the Grand Strand this spring; further event details will be shared soon. WMBF News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in South Carolina are set to climb over the coming weeks as spring spurs increased demand — local stations in Myrtle Beach may charge more at the pump. WMBF News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Myrtle Beach is restoring its shoreline by pumping sand from the Atlantic (at 80 cubic yards per minute) to rebuild dunes and protect coastal property through a renourishment project that is slated to finish by Memorial Day. WPDE
- ➤ A local conservationist has turned her backyard into a sanctuary to protect monarchs and other butterflies by growing milkweed plants. Richardson (known as the butterfly whisperer) shares tips on Facebook and Instagram to help preserve coastal wetlands that nurture breeding monarchs. WMBF News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Horry County are urging officials to install a traffic light at the busy Highway 90 and Highway 22 intersection after the fatal crash that took 15-year-old Ava Holland's life, as 18-year-old Emercin Smith started a petition after witnessing dangerous close calls during daily school runs. WPDE
- ➤ Coastal Carolina University Board of Trustees approved new plans to build a pedestrian walkway over Highway 544, which will boost safe access between campus and nearby areas. WPDE
- ➤ The South Carolina House passed a bill in an 84 to 31 vote that will require classrooms and colleges to display the Ten Commandments with a historical statement + allow schools to add volunteer chaplains and optionally display other founding documents. The measure now heads to the Senate for a vote. WFXB Fox TV
- ➤ South Carolina bars & taverns must adjust to new liquor liability rules taking effect March 2; the law requires $1 million insurance and a new test for staff who handle alcohol, with fines for missing certificates. WPDE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Green Sea Floyds High School named Ty Sutherland as its new head football coach, and he was introduced to the team on Wednesday. He served as an assistant at East Florence and as head coach at Woodmont and will focus on building both team performance and personal accountability. WMBF News
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Mitchell Tenpenny Live
5:30-9 p.m. — Gear Shop at House of Blues Myrtle Beach — Tickets Required — Enjoy a night filled with the captivating sounds of country music by Mitchell Tenpenny.
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Tai Chi at McLean Park
9-10 a.m. — McLean Park — Free entry — Enjoy a calming Tai Chi session in the serene setting of the park.
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SongQuiz Night at Putters Pub
6-8 p.m. — Putters Pub — Free entry — Test your music knowledge at this fun trivia night by the beach.
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PMI-ACP® Agile Certification Training
2-10 p.m. — Myrtle Beach Classroom — Varies by participant count — Enhance your career with hands-on Agile certification training from expert instructors.
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Trivia Night at The Grumpy Monk
6:30-8 p.m. — The Grumpy Monk North Myrtle Beach — Free to play — Test your knowledge with fun trivia challenges every Thursday evening.
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Surfside Beach BBQ Festival
4-7 p.m. — 10 S Yaupon Dr, Surfside Beach — Entry details not specified — Savor the best local barbecue alongside crafts, vendors, and live music at this delicious annual festival.
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Get The Led Out - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin
7-9 p.m. — Gilmore Entertainment — $ — Experience the epic sound of Led Zeppelin's music brought to life on stage by Get The Led Out.
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Jukebox Bingo Night
5-7 p.m. — Taco Mundo Kitchen y Cantina — Free event — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of Jukebox Bingo with great food and drinks.
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SongQuiz at Putters Pub
6-8 p.m. — Putters Pub — Free entry — Test your music knowledge at this fun trivia night by the beach.
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Ultimate Game Show Night
6-8 p.m. — 810 Entertainment — Free entry — Engage in an exciting trivia showdown at the Ultimate Game Show event every Wednesday.
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