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Myrtle Beach
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Atlantic Beach known as The Black Pearl has deep roots as a safe haven for Black families built during segregation and now is seeing efforts to revitalize historic 30th Street by welcoming new businesses (a move to preserve its cultural legacy and boost local economic empowerment). WPDE
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire rescue crews responded around 11:30 a.m. Thursday to a home on the 5000 block of Krystal Lane, which left five residents displaced and the American Red Cross ready to offer help (Horry County police are investigating the cause). WFXB Fox TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Carolina Country Music Fest runs June 4 to 7 at Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place in downtown Myrtle Beach with headliners Post Malone, Riley Green, Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton + over 40 country acts. Officials expect the event to boost spending by $50 million and attract tens of thousands. The Post and Courier
- ➤ African American road trippers once relied on the Negro Motorist Green Book to locate safe Black-owned establishments along the Grand Strand and Pee Dee before GPS changed travel (the guide, published from 1939 to 1967, listed 200 businesses that shaped local culture during the Jim Crow era). WMBF News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Canine Companions is donating 30 copies of its new children’s book "Andy - A Dog’s Tale" to every Horry County elementary school today to promote reading and show how service dogs help people. WPDE
- ➤ Students in grades seven through twelve can explore career choices at a free career fair held today at HGTC’s Conway campus. Organized by the Conway Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the event features admissions reps from local colleges & military recruiters and provides lunch. WFXB Fox TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials remind residents that texting 9-1-1 is an option when speaking is unsafe. The service, in use since 2019, lets dispatchers text back + forth for location and emergency details, though calling remains the preferred method. WMBF News
- ➤ Rain delayed the planned road closure on Park View Road in downtown Conway; barricades will now be installed Monday morning. The project will include stormwater improvements, new water lines, pavement, sidewalks, landscaping and street trees, and will close the road until late May—Main Street will serve as a detour. WMBF News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Shawn Norton leads Celebrate Recovery at Beach Church, helping locals overcome addictions and personal struggles — the program started in 2001 and will mark 25 years on March 6. Weekly meetings continue on Friday nights, supporting those across the Grand Strand. WPDE
- ➤ CDC data released Friday shows 1,136 measles cases across 28 jurisdictions including South Carolina, with most linked to outbreaks. Health officials urge local residents to get vaccinated since measles can cause serious illness (especially in young children or those with weak immune responses). WPDE
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Family Kingdom in Myrtle Beach will debut Southeast’s first single-rail coaster this summer & the innovative ride will offer park-goers a fresh thrill. WPDE
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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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Legendary Happy Hour
4-7 p.m. — Big Chill Island House — Free entry — Experience epic networking with great drinks and free realtor headshot photos.
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