Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
Good morning, Myrtle Beach.
The annual Myrtle Beach Spring Fest will be held at a new location—ball field three at the Colonel Thomas 'Buddy' Styers Athletic Complex—today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features Easter egg hunts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where kids trade empty eggs for Bunny Money to shop for candy and 75 new food trucks and vendors add more fun for families.
Crews reported critical injuries in an overnight Highway 501 crash—one involving a tractor-trailer—in Horry County.
On April 16, South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics planted a rare second-generation Moon Tree grown from a loblolly pine seed that orbited the Moon on NASA’s Artemis I mission— the tree now stands at the campus entrance to encourage STEM education and discovery.
South Carolina participated in Two Lights for Tomorrow on April 18—led by the American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission—to honor the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride that warned colonists of the British advance.
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources announced that changes to recreational crabbing will begin July 1—fishermen will face a daily limit of one bushel per person or two per boat and must use escape rings on their crab traps with an option to fish with five traps for an extra $5 endorsement. One local commercial crabber said he lost his license renewal after failing to meet a crab quota that cost him $600 a month and urged the department to consider a soft shell crab shutdown to better protect blue crabs.
On April 17th, 50 doctors and nurses from Grand Strand Medical Center joined a guided walk at Myrtle Beach State Park—learning about local dangers and proper patient care.
City and county leaders will meet on April 22 to discuss a lease deal that may keep the Myrtle Beach Pelicans playing here by funding much-needed stadium upgrades—officials say the plan would raise rent from $150,000 to $750,000 and spend $20 million on improvements.
Easter Brunch at Avista Resort
10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Avista Resort — $35.95 for adults, $19.95 for kids ages 4-10 — Enjoy a festive Easter Brunch with delicious buffet options and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny.
Janko Winehart Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Dick's Last Resort — Free entry — Enjoy eclectic live music from Nashville's own Janko Winehart in a vibrant beachside setting.
Sweet Sweet Concert
6 PM-12 AM — Chimichanga llama — No cover charge — Experience the folk melodies of Myrtle Beach's own Sweet Sweet duo.
Josh Brannon Band Live
5-9 p.m. — Wahoo's Fish House — Free entry — Experience high-energy live performances blending country and rock from the Josh Brannon Band.
Lance Caines Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Salty Brews Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a night of acoustic rock and country vibes by local musician Lance Caines.
Crooked Hammock Acoustic Show
5 p.m. — Crooked Hammock Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back evening with live acoustic tunes at the brewery.
Jefferson Starship in Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — Tickets from $47.95 — Celebrate 50 years of rock with Jefferson Starship's 'Runaway Again Tour'.
Root 65 Duo Performance
6-9 p.m. — Salty Brews Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a blend of Roots-Country, Bluegrass, & Classic Rock tunes.
Steve & Susie Pethel Rockin' the Classics
5-9 p.m. — Martini Classic Food — Free entry — Enjoy a night of classic rock tunes at a premier local venue.
SONGQUIZ at Putters Pub
6-8 p.m. — Putters Pub — Free entry — Test your music knowledge in a fun quiz format every Tuesday evening.
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