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Myrtle Beach
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Casey’s Cookieworx is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and Easter by offering festive treats at local coffee shops + Farmers Markets. Visitors can find her booth at spots like Caspin Coffee, Rustic Roast, Badass Coffee, The Daily Grind, and HiFi Coffee Bar or reach out via Cookieworx.com. WFXB Fox TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Slime Kitchen will open on April 10 at Broadway at the Beach. The new business offers an interactive slime-making experience (its first South Carolina location) with the first 50 guests receiving a free slime surprise. WFXB Fox TV
- ➤ Golfluent is a locally owned golf lounge in Little River offering Trackman simulators, expert fittings, lessons, a stylish pro shop & lounge seating where visitors can sip beer or wine at 1763 US-17. WFXB Fox TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After an armed attack at a Michigan synagogue, Rabbi Shlomo Elharhar said Beth El Sephardi in Myrtle Beach has increased security by adding police during services and installing new cameras. WMBF News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Myrtle Beach will hold the 36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival this Saturday at 9 a.m. The celebration will cause road closures from Ocean Boulevard to Main Street and 1st Ave South (with free parking and shuttle service available) to help prepare for the festivities. WMBF News
- ➤ Award-winning country singer Clay Walker will perform his Doin' What I Love headlining tour tomorrow at The Carolina Opry Theater. He is set to showcase hits like If I Could Make A Living and She Won't Be Lonely Long during the evening show. WFXB Fox TV
- ➤ The Different Drum in Surfside Beach launches a youth drumline that will offer drumming lessons and weekly sessions for local kids; the program aims to build musical skills and community spirit. WPDE
- ➤ HTC and Stella's Ice Cream in Conway and Murrells Inlet have teamed up for National Girl Scout Day to create limited edition Girl Scout Cookie flavors that local fans can enjoy starting today. WPDE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santee Cooper reported mylar balloons disrupted power for over 4,000 homes along Highway 17 between North Myrtle Beach and Atlantic Beach early Thursday morning - service resumed before 7 a.m. WMBF News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors at Conway Medical Center have warned that nicotine pouches may still harm young people even though they are marketed as a tobacco-free option. Local school resource officers at Loris High School are monitoring students for hidden use (in shoes and pencil boxes) to keep them safe. WMBF News
- ➤ Today, Severe Weather Awareness Week focuses on tornado safety by explaining how tornadoes form in severe storms and urging residents to seek sturdier shelter—especially in mobile homes—and use multiple alert systems to protect themselves. WPDE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A Myrtle Beach e-sports tournament is offering college athletes scholarship opportunities as it shows how a simple arcade pastime has grown into organized collegiate competition. The local contest is expected to boost participation and expand new pathways for student athletes. WMBF News
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Echoes of The Street: The Doo Wop Project
7-8:30 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — $44.95 - $64.95 — Experience America's premier doo wop group reimagining classic and contemporary hits in a vibrant live show.
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South Carolina Environmental Conference 2026
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. — Sheraton Myrtle Beach — Registration fees apply — Explore innovative solutions and best practices in environmental protection at this annual event for water and wastewater professionals.
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Prospective Student Event at Topgolf
6:45-8:45 p.m. — Topgolf Myrtle Beach — Free entry — Explore your future in health care while enjoying friendly competition and great food.
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3rd Shot Drop Concert
6:00 p.m. — Captain Archie's — Free entry — Enjoy a lively mix of Motown, beach, and pop tunes performed by Myrtle Beach's favorite party band.
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Mick Thomas Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Comedy Cabana — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of hilarity with Irish comedian Mick Thomas as he shares his unique perspective on life.
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Mind Games Trivia Night
6:30-8 p.m. — The Grumpy Monk North Myrtle Beach — No cover charge — Test your knowledge with exciting trivia games every Thursday night.
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Mick Thomas Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Comedy Cabana — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with the rising star of stand-up comedy, Mick Thomas.
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Pick Your Project Workshop
4-7 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio — Pre-registration required — Create a unique wood sign while enjoying time with friends or family in a fun, DIY atmosphere.
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Cory Leutjen & The Traveling Blues Band Performance
4-8 p.m. — Captain Archie's — Cost not specified — Experience the soulful sounds of a two-time blues challenge winning band that's a local favorite.
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Grand Strand Softball Classic
March 23-27 — North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex — Details to be announced — Witness the excitement at this multi-day softball event.
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