Good morning, Myrtle Beach.

A teen hurt in a downtown Myrtle Beach officer-involved shooting held a news conference yesterday—he shared his account of the incident.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.