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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Ole Irish Pub on Withers Drive in Myrtle Beach faces a federal lawsuit for playing copyrighted songs such as "Family Tradition" without a proper license—Broadcast Music Inc. and eight other companies seek an order to stop the public performance and recover damages. BMI said it contacted the pub over 50 times since May 2022 to explain the legal requirements. The Post and Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 29-year-old man named Marquise Williams was arrested on April 21 after allegedly firing multiple rounds in the parking lot of the South Bay Inn on April 2, with witnesses reporting he ran toward Kings Highway and police later recovering shell casings at the South Bay Inn and neighboring Days Inn as well as a firearm behind the Summer Sands motel—Williams faces charges of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon with a $50,000 bond. WMBF News
- ➤ North Myrtle Beach police arrested 27-year-old Gerzon Lainez on Sunday after he led a high-speed chase on Highway 17—he hit a curb and traffic cone, fled through a pancake house lot and a dirt road near Grand Strand Airport, and was stopped with a Taser, facing charges for DUI, driving under suspension and resisting arrest. WMBF News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 13th Annual Socastee Heritage Festival will be held Saturday April 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Peachtree Road from the Sarvis House property to Hwy 707/Socastee Blvd—entry is free—and it is organized by the Socastee Heritage Foundation to support community events. WFXB Fox TV
- ➤ North Myrtle Beach High School Drama Department will present Grease this spring with performances on May 2nd, May 3rd, May 4th, May 9th, May 10th, and May 11th (show times include 7 p.m. and 2 p.m.), as Manny and Reilly previewed the production in a studio interview. WFXB Fox TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials said Horry County bought over 3,500 acres in 2018 for controlled burns but had not burned any of the land until a wildfire in early March spread over 2,059 acres, including 1,100 of county land. Firefighters slowed the blaze with work breaks and rainfall—and county leaders now plan to burn the remaining land to better manage wildfire risks. The Post and Courier
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services will begin seasonal water quality monitoring on May 1 and will test water samples weekly or bi-weekly from SC beaches until Oct.30. Officials will issue short-term swimming advisories if tests detect high Enterococci bacteria levels — a measure to protect public health. WMBF News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Emery Combs, a 14-year-old from Conway, went 5-0 at the international qualifier in Montreal and helped Team USA beat Mexico, Canada and the Dominican Republic. The team earned a berth in the finals in Prague — they will face the defending champion Czech Republic. My Horry News
- ➤ Golf courses in Myrtle Beach are joining the Golf with Us program—launched last week by Bank of America and Youth on Course—to offer juniors ages 6-18 $5 rounds. The program will run over the next year to attract young players and build a long-term customer base. My Horry News
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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'.
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Root 65 Duo Performance
6-9 p.m. — Salty Brews Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a blend of Roots-Country, Bluegrass, & Classic Rock tunes.
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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.
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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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Stan Gregory Performance
5-9 p.m. — Martini — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music from singer-songwriter Stan James Gregory, blending roots from North Carolina and Nashville.
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Seth Thomas Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Duck Dive Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an acoustic country performance in a vibrant beach setting.
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Jimmy Roca Live Music Performance
5-9 p.m. — LuLu's North Myrtle Beach — Free entry — Enjoy a live performance by multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Roca, featuring a diverse range of songs from the 50's to today.
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Soulja Boy Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — House of Blues Myrtle Beach — All Ages — Enjoy a night of hip-hop with Soulja Boy and surprise supporting acts.
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City Lights Concert
6-9 p.m. — Boardwalk Billy's — Cost Info — Enjoy a talented band playing hits from the 80s to today.
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City Lights Live at Taco Mundo
6-9 p.m. — Taco Mundo Kitchen y Cantina — Free entry — Experience a talented band playing hits from the 80s to today.
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