Thursday, May 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A teen hurt in a downtown Myrtle Beach officer-involved shooting held a news conference yesterday—he shared his account of the incident. WMBF News
- ➤ Horry County Police Chief Kris Leonhardt said Wednesday morning that seven mislabeled dashcam videos have been turned over to SLED—leading to a review for possible misconduct—and three officers may face disciplinary actions as part of the ongoing Internal Affairs investigation into the Camp Swamp Road shooting in September 2023. WPDE
- ➤ Serenity Malloy, a 15-year-old shot near a pizza place on Ocean Blvd during spring break in Myrtle Beach, said she will not return as her mother seeks answers after a five-day hospital stay while the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigates the officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 26—she said she heard officers fire first. WPDE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carolina Forest High School student Stephanie Watts won the state contest as a Mock Trial sketch artist and will travel to Phoenix in May for the national competition — her drawings capture key courtroom moments. My Horry News
- ➤ Governor Henry McMaster signed the Educator Assistance Act during Teacher Appreciation Week, which requires districts to include a projected minimum salary in annual teacher contracts starting with the 2025-26 school year & streamlines certification with automatic renewal for current teachers and lifetime status for retirees. WPDE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina residents were required to have REAL ID on their licenses as of May 7—licenses now either show a gold star for travel, entry to federal buildings, and military bases or are marked Not for Federal Identification and cannot be used for those purposes. WPDE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, actor Kevin Costner arrived by helicopter at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club for the OneFlight Myrtle Beach Classic Pro-Am tournament and said his first thoughts of Myrtle Beach were 'like hitting the beach in a war'—noting that everyone is friendly. Other stars like Bill Murray, Vanna White and Kurt Russell also joined the event, and play will run through Sunday with nightly concerts. WPDE
- ➤ On May 7, 2025, celebrities including Kevin Costner, Kurt Russell, Rob Riggle and Bill Murray played a pro-am round at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club ahead of the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic. The tournament kicks off today and will see golfers competing through Sunday. My Horry News
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Daily Wine Tasting Experience
12-9 p.m. — Wine Therapy Tasting Room & Shoppe — No reservations needed — Enjoy a custom-made wine tasting at your leisure.
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Sara Evans Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Carolina Opry Theater — Tickets available — Experience captivating performances from one of country music's leading vocalists with chart-topping hits.
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Thunderstruck: A Tribute to AC/DC
7:00-8:30 p.m. — House of Blues Myrtle Beach — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of Thunderstruck, bringing the energy of AC/DC to life.
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Casual Lunch Gathering
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Greg Norman Australian Grille — Free — Enjoy a casual meal while discovering more about life at Wesley Commons.
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Nightrain - The Guns N' Roses Tribute Experience
7-9 p.m. — House of Blues Myrtle Beach — Ticket required — Experience a high-energy recreation of a legendary Guns N' Roses concert.
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Rob Cole Concert
6-10 p.m. — Duck Dive Bar and Grill — Check venue for details — Experience the soulful sounds of Rob Cole, blending Country with Southern Rock influences.
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MMC Live Music Event
7-10 p.m. — Boardwalk Billy's — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music with local talent in a vibrant setting.
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Prince Project - Tribute to Prince
5-6:30 p.m. — Local on the Water — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant tribute performance to the iconic Prince at this lively waterfront venue.
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Rob Cole Live Performance
2-8 p.m. — Drunken Parrot Tiki Bar — Free entry — Enjoy the soulful sounds of country music blended with Southern rock by local talent Rob Cole.
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Wine Tasting All Day Every Day
12-9 p.m. — Wine Therapy Tasting Room & Shoppe — No reservations needed — Enjoy a custom-made wine tasting experience in a cozy setting.
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