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Myrtle Beach
Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Horry County Search and Rescue—a volunteer group that trains K-9s and first responders to help police with about six missing person calls each day— has been preparing its team for over four months. K-9 Cain, who has already located a woman with Alzheimer’s and two minors— the organization will be fully operational by May— leads efforts to bring lost people home. WMBF News
- ➤ Car enthusiasts are gathering in Myrtle Beach for the annual Run to Sun Car Show featuring classic and custom vehicles. The event began on March 14th, 2025 and will continue through Sunday while one long-time owner noted car counts grew from 2,800 last year to 3,200 this year—awards will be presented on the final day. WPDE
- ➤ BJ's Wholesale Club donated over $45,000 to the Lowcountry Food Bank to support its fresh express program. The donation will allow five partner pantries in Myrtle Beach to receive monthly fresh produce for a year—BJ's will also donate produce, meat, and dairy each week. WPDE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new florist shop called Blushing Blooms by Under the Oaks, located at 2609 Shoffner Drive in Conway, opened last month and had a busy Valentine’s Day rush as four generations of a family worked together. Owner Angie Porter, who recently retired from Conway Medical Center, and her daughter Ashley Rouhselang plan to expand the cutting garden to meet local demand — with relatives handling sales, deliveries, and online work. My Horry News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Horry County man named James Cox was arrested on Thursday for failing to stop for blue lights and driving on a suspended license after a long motorcycle chase near Myrtle Beach—he crashed into a ditch on Highway 9 in Longs and was taken to a hospital before going to jail—records show he has faced similar charges twice in the past 10 years. WMBF News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Coastal Carolina University will debut 'The Black Pearl,' a play that celebrates Atlantic Beach history, Friday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at its Edwards Black Box Theater—commissioned to highlight local heritage and directed by Cezar Willams with a 20-actor cast. My Horry News
- ➤ Flynn’s Bar in North Myrtle Beach serves Irish beer and features 1,000 pounds of corned beef today for the 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival — the parade starts at 9 a.m. and the festival runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WPDE
- ➤ Wild Wing Cafe in Barefoot Landing will host a St. Patrick’s Day event on March 17th when Mike Hilton and Patti serve Irish favorites like corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash — orders can be placed by calling 843 361 9464. WFXB Fox TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A U.S. Court of Appeals on Friday reversed a lower court decision in a federal lawsuit by the ACLU against a North Myrtle Beach nightclub, ruling that the ban on music with vulgar language played above 30 decibels violates free speech. The ruling means the city’s noise ordinance, which targeted language content, is unconstitutional—limiting future enforcement of this provision. WPDE
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Rise Partners bought Coastal Centre in Conway for $14 million in October and plans to redevelop the old mall into more than 245,000 square feet of retail space with Marshalls, HomeGoods, Ulta Beauty, Five Below and PetSmart — alongside the existing Belk. City staff are reviewing proposals for over 1,000 parking spots and five anchor buildings, and the Conway City Council will consider incentives for the project at a meeting on March 17. The Post and Courier
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Steve Dennis Live Music Performance at Goodfellas
Enjoy an evening of acoustic rock and country hits performed live at Goodfellas on 2nd Avenue.
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Steve & Susie Pethel Performing Classic Hits at Martini
Enjoy an evening of classic rock music performed by Steve & Susie Pethel at the Martini venue in North Myrtle Beach.
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Live Performance by Stan Gregory at Martini Classic Food
Stan James Gregory, a singer-songwriter with roots in North Carolina and Nashville, will perform live at Martini in North Myrtle Beach.
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Randy Atwood Duo Live Performance
Randy Atwood, frontman of Randy Atwood and the Renegades, delivers an authentic country music experience at Boardwalk Billy's.
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Rick Cannon Live Music Performance
Rick Cannon, a singer-songwriter from South Carolina, will perform Americana music at Flynn's Irish Tavern.
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Frankie Moree Live at 39th Ave. Bar & Grille
Enjoy an evening of acoustic country music performed by Frankie Moree at the 39th Ave. Bar & Grille.
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Double Vision: A Foreigner Tribute Concert
Double Vision is a tribute band performing the iconic hits of Foreigner for the first time in North Myrtle Beach, featuring world-class musicians and a record deal with Frontiers Music SRL.
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Horizon Theory Concert featuring Sevendust
The event features a performance by Sevendust along with Horizon Theory and is open to all ages at the House of Blues Myrtle Beach.
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Weekly Knitter's Group at Horry County Memorial Library
A weekly gathering for needlework enthusiasts to share projects and tips in a welcoming environment for all fiber arts.
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Stan Gregory Live at Martini
Stan Gregory, a singer and songwriter from Myrtle Beach, performs live at Martini, bringing his musical roots from North Carolina and Nashville to the local scene.
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