Morning
Myrtle Beach
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Myrtle Beach police officer was named Officer of the Year for his community work — he said he feels blessed to serve local residents. WMBF News
- ➤ The Lowcountry Food Bank announced Monday that it received a grant from The Boeing Company to improve food security for rural communities; the grant will let the organization buy over 110,000 pounds of locally produced nutritious food and support child feeding programs at more than 12 School Markets—helping children, seniors, and veterans access healthy meals. WPDE
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Matthew Halliday, a 4-year-old local boy, drowned in a community pool at Cape Landing on May 8 — he died at Grand Strand Medical Center around 9 p.m. two days later while police continue to investigate the incident. The Post and Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Carolina Country Music Fest will reveal its daily line-up and release a limited number of extra tickets on Monday at 10 a.m.—tickets sold out in April. The festival will take place June 5—8 at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place in Myrtle Beach. WMBF News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy's survey of 3,028 stations shows gas in South Carolina dropped 7.1 cents per gallon in the past week to about $2.66 even as oil prices jumped over $4 per barrel—marking a decline of 6.3 cents from a month ago and 50.9 cents from a year ago. WPDE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the return of the PalmettoBaby Grant Program in celebration of National 529 Day, which gives South Carolina parents $529 college savings grants and a Future Scholar goody bag for babies born on May 29. Parents must open a Future Scholar account and apply by Sept. 2 to get the grant. WPDE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tidelands Health marked 75 years of serving the region on Monday, May 12th by celebrating its legacy and offering scholarships to local high school seniors interested in health care. The non-profit system began as a small hospital on May 11th, 1950 and now operates four hospitals — over 70 outpatient locations that serve Myrtle Beach and nearby communities. WPDE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coastal Carolina University announced that Gray Bray, who served as Chauncey for four years, has graduated and will now lead key game day events while starting his master’s in Sports Management. He learned the role through hard work and even traveled to places like London and Hawaii—demonstrating his dedication to the school and its fans. WPDE
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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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DIY Wood Sign Workshop
6-9 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio — Pre-registration required — Create your own unique wood sign while enjoying a BYOB experience with friends or family.
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Evening Social at Sugrue’s Pub & Eatery
5-8 p.m. — Sugrue’s Pub & Eatery — Free entry — Enjoy a casual evening with friends at one of North Myrtle Beach's favorite local pubs.
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Stringwood Concert
5-8 p.m. — Barefoot Landing Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of Rock, Buffett, and Blues tunes in a beautiful venue.
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Wine Tasting All Day Every Day
12-9 p.m. — Wine Therapy Tasting Room & Shoppe — Walk-in basis — Enjoy a custom-made wine tasting experience at your leisure.
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