Good morning, Myrtle Beach.

Myrtle Beach native Army Staff Sgt. James Jamie Santos was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday—joining family members already interred there.

Army Chaplain Timothy Stokes said Santos showed pride in his service, including his role in the Persian Gulf War.

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened a new location in Myrtle Beach on March 31 with the first Chipotlane drive-thru pick-up for digital orders without leaving the car.

The restaurant at 8006 N. Kings Highway is hiring and offers competitive benefits along with a limited-time Chipotle Honey Chicken option.

Myrtle Beach Police reported that crime dropped nearly 50% since 2015 when incidents fell from over 4,900 to fewer than 2,600 and the department is adding officers and new cameras to handle a record 133,000 calls for service—details shared at its 2024 review.

Brandon Strickland resigned as deputy chief of the Horry County Police on March 11 after learning he was under investigation for policy violations and facing a pending criminal probe, and his attorney said he will return to law enforcement once cleared—official records confirm he was not involved in a 2023 shooting investigation.

Lawrence Sinclair Grant, 36 from North Myrtle Beach, pleaded guilty to drug and gun charges after officers arrested him in September 2023 when officials found crack cocaine, a handgun, a scale and cash during a traffic stop—he was sentenced on Monday to 10 years for the drug offense and five years for the firearm charge.

NMB Fire Rescue Brush 4 headed back home at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 1 after assisting with the Table Rock Complex Fire in Pickens County—its crew completed three deployments from Wednesday to Tuesday while supporting upstate firefighting efforts.

South Carolina recorded 2,157 overdose deaths in 2023, a 6.1% drop from 2,296 in 2022—the first decline in over a decade as noted by public health officials.

However, 15 counties saw increases, with some reporting over a 100% rise and fentanyl involved in 1,550 deaths.

Sharon Hedrick from Conway, a top Paralympic athlete who won the first US Paralympic Olympic gold medal, is a finalist for the US Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame.

Voting on her induction will close until (April 14) as her career inspires the next generation of athletes.

Boombox Bingo Night at Putters Pub

6-9 p.m. — Putters Pub — Free to play — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of music bingo with chances to win prizes.

Root 65 Duo Performance

6-9 p.m. — Duck Dive Bar & Grill — Enjoy a night of Roots-Country, Bluegrass, & Classic Rock in a lively bar atmosphere.

All-Day Wine Tasting

12-9 p.m. — Wine Therapy Tasting Room & Shoppe — No Reservations Needed — Enjoy a custom-made wine tasting experience every day of the week.

MCAH 2025 Annual Meeting

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM — Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes — Visit for networking and discussions on affordable housing solutions.

Stan Gregory at Martini Classic Food

5-9 p.m. — Martini Classic Food — Free entry — Enjoy live music from renowned singer-songwriter Stan Gregory in a vibrant atmosphere.

A Nickel Bag of Funk Concert

6-10 p.m. — Captain Archie's — Check venue for details — Groove to a high-energy fusion of funk, R&B, and soul music from Savannah's finest.

Scott Rice Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — LuLu's North Myrtle Beach — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music with local singer and guitar player Scott Rice.

Ryan Holcomb Acoustic Performance

6-9 p.m. — 39th Ave. Bar & Grille — Free entry — Enjoy a night of acoustic pop rock in a friendly local venue.

Rick Cannon Music Performance

7-11 p.m. — Deckerz — Free entry — Enjoy Americana tunes from South Carolina's own Rick Cannon as he takes you on a musical journey.

Live Music: Thomas Road

6-9 p.m. — Boardwalk Billy's — Enjoy a night of live music with the Thomas Road series.