Morning
Myrtle Beach
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sam's Corner in Garden City is celebrating 50 years of operation with meal specials, music, and merchandise from Thursday through Sunday at its location on Atlantic Avenue and Waccamaw Drive across from the Garden City Pier. The anniversary event honors a longtime local favorite. WMBF News
- ➤ A Myrtle Beach golf cart company is reminding drivers to obey road rules as warmer weather increases cart use. The guidelines ban carts on highways with speed limits over 35 mph and require them on public roads only from sunrise to sunset with specific seatbelt rules for young riders. WMBF News
- ➤ Barnabas Horse Foundation will host its Afternoon Tea with Equines event on Saturday, Apr. 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at a scenic farm where guests can enjoy tasty bites, refreshments, a private guided tour, live demos and a silent auction with prizes for best fascinator and bow tie. WFXB Fox TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The second annual Spring Conscious Soul Festival will be held this weekend at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach—Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.—featuring music, art, yoga, flow arts, vendors, kids' activities, and workshops on breathwork and mindfulness. WPDE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Horry County Schools held a board meeting on Thursday and set a 90-day timeline to fill the District 5 board vacancy so officials can maintain oversight, and they will begin a transparent process to identify a replacement. WPDE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists say the hurricane season will likely be quieter as El Niño brings high wind shear to the Atlantic & limits tropical cyclone development. The season starts on June 1 & residents should remain prepared in case a storm nears. WPDE
- ➤ At a SCDES meeting held Thursday, residents voiced concerns over a proposed Horry County landfill expansion that may fill over 100 acres of wetlands near Sterritt Swamp. Officials said public comments will be sent to the Army Corps for review, with a decision expected within 280 days (nearly a year). WPDE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ SouthPaw's Boxing Academy opened in Surfside Beach as a donation-based gym focused on boosting mental health and well-being. The gym hosts classes Monday, Wednesday, and today from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.—welcoming anyone looking to enhance both fitness and wellness. WMBF News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Myrtle Beach Pelicans announced they will charge a $10 parking fee for home games this season, except for residents with a city decal and season ticket holders with 22-game packages. Their first home game against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers is on April 14. WFXB Fox TV
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North Myrtle Beach Farmers Market
9-11 a.m. — North Myrtle Beach Farmers Market — Free entry — Enjoy fresh local produce and support community health initiatives at this vibrant market.
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Annual Easter Egg Dash
12-2 p.m. — LuLu's North Myrtle Beach — Free entry — A fun-filled family event featuring an egg dash, live music, and special promotions.
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Joe and Bro Music Bingo
6-8 p.m. — Crooked Hammock Brewery — Free to play — Engage in four rounds of themed music bingo with exciting prizes up for grabs.
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Song Quiz Night at Putters Pub
6-8 p.m. — Putters Pub — Free entry — Test your music knowledge in a fun trivia game every Tuesday evening.
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Wed Open Mic Night
6:30-10 p.m. — Main Street Taphouse (Tap & Grill) — Free entry — Experience a lively showcase of local talent at this beloved community gathering.
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Music and Memories
7-11 p.m. — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre — Tickets starting at $146 — Experience an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia.
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Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers in Concert
7-11 p.m. — Murphy's Bar & Grill — No cover charge — Experience the award-winning Southern-fried blues rock sounds of Derrick Dove and his band live.
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Britain's Finest - The Complete Beatles Experience
7-8:30 p.m. — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre — Ticket costs vary — Experience a high-energy, nostalgic journey through The Beatles' iconic music and humor.
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Alvarado Road Show Concert
5-9 p.m. — LuLu's North Myrtle Beach — Free entry — Experience live music from the Texas-based brother duo Alvarado Road Show.
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Alvarado Road Show
5-9 p.m. — LuLu's North Myrtle Beach — Check website for entry details — Enjoy a lively evening with the Nashville-by-way-of-Texas brother duo performing their original music.
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