Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Meals on Wheels of Horry and Georgetown counties is serving homebound seniors after a rent hike forced them out of a longtime kitchen.
The nonprofit received donated kitchen space from Horry-Georgetown Technical College and farmland from a local farmer, and announced a facility in Georgetown this week to improve services.
Grady Campbell from The Arc of Horry Inc. announced a PB&J Competition Fundraiser for MLK Day of Service, running from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at Horry Georgetown Technical College (Café 1100).
HGTC and Coastal Carolina University will compete to make 1,000 sandwiches for hunger relief.
Conway’s Parks and Recreation opened one of Horry County’s largest single-piece playgrounds today at 1515 Mill Pond Road (Hop N’ Wich and The Grumpy Monk donated the equipment), featuring climbing and exploring exercises.
Food truck operators at a Myrtle Beach festival are working on new plans as gas prices rise.
They say changes to routes and pricing will help keep their trucks running amid increasing fuel costs.
🎭 Culture
The 14th annual Socastee Heritage Festival is held today from 10am to 4pm at the Sarvis House on Peachtree Road near the Socastee Swing Bridge.
The event features local vendors, food trucks, kids activities, live music, and a classic car show celebrating the area's history and culture.
🎓 Education
Horry-Georgetown Technical College and Francis Marion University have set up a 2+2 transfer partnership that lets forestry students move from an associate to a bachelor’s degree while FMU adds 8,500 acres along the Great Pee Dee River for conservation and education.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College launched its first sanctioned sport, Gators Gaming, in Conway on April 2.
The college clarified that no football program will be added + it will only host a Madden NFL 26 event while Carolina Spots recruits players for an unsanctioned NJCPFL team.
🏛️ Government
Horry County Council will hold a first reading on April 21 for a proposed ordinance requiring a 15-foot buffer from wetlands for developments.
Local advocates say the measure offers needed protection for flood-prone habitats and nearby properties in a county where wetlands cover 38% of the area.
📰 Lifestyle
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! will host the Eat a Cricket, Get a Ticket challenge from April 16 to 18, 2026, inviting locals to try eating a cricket to win free admission.
The limited time offer gives residents a unique chance to test their bravery and explore the museum.
🎉 Myrtle Beach Events
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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.
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.
The Carolina Opry
7-10 p.m. — Gilmore Entertainment — Ticket prices vary — Experience a high-energy blend of music, comedy, and dance with a talented cast in a luxurious setting.
Wed Open Mic Night
10:30 PM – 2:00 AM — 693 Main St, North Myrtle Beach, SC — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of local talents in a beloved community setting.
Music and Memories
7-11 p.m. — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre — Tickets from $146 — Experience an unforgettable evening filled with music and cherished memories.
Music and Memories
7-11 p.m. — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre — Tickets from $146 — Experience an unforgettable evening filled with music and nostalgia.
Mother Tucker's Pour House Gathering
6-9 p.m. — Mother Tucker's Pour House — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of community vibes at a local favorite bar.
Spring SOS!
2-6 p.m. — Fat Harold's Beach Club — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of music and community spirit at a beloved local venue.
Joe and Bro Music Bingo
6-8 p.m. — Crooked Hammock Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy themed music bingo and win exciting prizes like concert tickets and gift cards.
Iconic Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable live show at the iconic Alabama Theatre.
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