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Myrtle Beach
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Conway is launching its Rec On The Go program in June to bring mobile sports and games to children. The four sessions will run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on June 8, 15, 22, and 23 at local parks. My Horry News
- ➤ The 71st Annual Sun Fun Festival kicks off today and runs through Sunday at the Grand Strand. The event features live music, family activities, local art, vendors and the display of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck to mark water safety month. WFXB Fox TV
- ➤ The 30th Annual Blessing of the Inlet is set for this weekend in Murrells Inlet as community leaders host the event to celebrate local traditions and give back to residents. WPDE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ R.W. Wood’s on Sea Mountain Highway near North Myrtle Beach High School began as a 1956 general store and became a restaurant in 2001 that now displays NFL helmets and signed jerseys (including local team items) to honor decades of sports history. My Horry News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Horry County Schools officials are considering new guidelines to limit screen time for younger students and increase paper assignments. A task force led by Chief Academic Officer Lee James will gather feedback to propose changes by next school year. The Post and Courier
- ➤ At a Board of Education retreat Wednesday, Horry County Superintendent Clifford Jones proposed raises for new teachers and support staff. His plan would boost new teacher salaries from $52,562 to roughly $54,138 and support staff wages from $15.77 to $16.50, with a future goal of reaching $18 per hour. WPDE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An extreme drought is affecting 5 counties across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee (according to the U.S. Drought Monitor). Officials intend to monitor water supplies and plan actions if conditions worsen. WPDE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Forestry Commission will lift the statewide burn ban for all counties effective at 7:00 a.m. today, allowing residents to resume controlled burns under state guidelines (safety measures remain in place). WPDE
- ➤ Crews began a stormwater improvement project near Highway 90 in Longs on Apr. 30 to ease flooding risks, and they plan to continue the work to protect local roads and properties. WMBF News
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace highlighted amendments in the House-passed farm bill last Thursday that, if approved by the Senate, will codify the Office of Seafood and extend protections to shrimpers + fishermen, aiming to support the local industry. WPDE
- ➤ A nonprofit group called on Myrtle Beach's new leadership to reinstate the beach wheelchair program after a recent council meeting raised accessibility concerns. The Arc of Horry (in partnership with The Arc of South Carolina) urged officials to schedule another session with the Adaptive Surf Project to plan a path forward. WPDE
- ➤ The South Carolina Forestry Commission announced the statewide burn ban will soon be lifted for all counties. Residents should check local updates for when outdoor activities can resume safely — details may vary by area. WMBF News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Claire Chapin Epps YMCA in Myrtle Beach offers Parkinson's-specific classes to help participants maintain and improve mobility. Michelle Herring and Leslie Gluchowski demonstrated exercises during Parkinson's Awareness Month + check the YMCA website for the full schedule. WFXB Fox TV
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Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival
10 AM – 6 PM — North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex — Free entry — Enjoy a day filled with live beach music at this vibrant local festival.
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Beach Themed Candle Class
1-2 p.m. — Cafe de Paris — Check ticket price on event — Create your own coastal candle to welcome summer vibes.
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Mind Games Trivia Night
6:30-8 p.m. — O D Arcade & Lounge — Free entry — Test your knowledge with a fun night of trivia by the beach.
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Mind Games Trivia Night
7-8:30 p.m. — Main Street Taphouse — No cover charge — Test your trivia knowledge with themed questions and enjoy a fun night out.
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Ultimate Game Show Night
6-8 p.m. — 810 Entertainment — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening testing your trivia skills at the Ultimate Game Show.
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Iconic Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable live performance at the Alabama Theatre.
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Movies at McLean Park
Evening — McLean Park — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy movie night under the stars with family-friendly films.
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Bowties & Pearls Garden Party
All Day — McLean Park — Free entry — Celebrate spring in style at this elegant garden party for the community.
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Jimmy G Standup Comedy Show
7-11 p.m. — Beach Cove Resort — Tickets available — Experience laughter with Jersey-born comic Jimmy Gallagher as he shares his unique journey from golf pro to comedy pro.
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Thunderstruck: A Tribute to AC/DC
7-10 p.m. — Gear Shop at House of Blues Myrtle Beach — Cost info not specified — Experience high-voltage rock with the thrilling tribute to AC/DC at a local favorite venue.
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