Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
Good morning, Myrtle Beach.
The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic broke attendance records and boosted local business while raising $225,000 for nine local charities—Ryan Fox from New Zealand won the tournament.
Marshall — a 5-month-old German Shepherd mix with a heart full of love — is staying at Tidal Paws Animal Rescue and is available for adoption.
Volunteers joined a citywide cleanup in Myrtle Beach after Memorial Day weekend, with support from local groups (Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful, PalmettoPride, Keep America Beautiful, the Chamber of Commerce, the city, and police) to improve community spaces.
Jeremy Evans recounted that on Sunday night a shooting on a party boat with 124 people docking at the pier in Little River left 11 injured—he suffered a bullet to his ankle and police have not yet arrested a suspect believed to be on board.
Authorities responded to a carjacking call on Luster Leaf Circle when three unknown individuals took a victim’s rental car at gunpoint and later found it disabled on Carver Street—no arrests have been made while a suspect is also accused of removing the victim’s gold grills.
The April Teacher of the Month award went to Jessica McKever—a dedicated eighth grade history and social studies teacher at Ten Oaks Middle School—who has taught in Horry County for 19 years and also coaches students in the National History Day competition.
She was selected for her passion, strong advocacy, and effective teaching methods in classroom and extracurricular activities.
Governor Henry McMaster signed a new state law today that requires children under 12 riding in golf carts on public streets and highways to be buckled up.
The law also lets local governments set golf cart rules (such as limiting where carts can operate) and requires drivers to be 16 or older (with a valid driver’s license).
A nonprofit is repurposing an old school building in Conway to offer new support for people with addiction.
The project will open soon and aims to provide essential treatment—improving access for those in need.
The Barnabas Horse Foundation will hold its first Pickle 4 Ponies Pickleball Tournament on June 7th and 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Waccamaw Regional Recreation Center in Pawleys Island — players of all levels can register to compete while spectators will enjoy food trucks, raffles, and more.
Jimmy Roca Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — LuLu's North Myrtle Beach — Free entry — Enjoy an evening with a talented multi-instrumentalist showcasing cover tunes and original music.
Sarga Bodywork 101 Course
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Myrtle Beach, SC — Tuition fees apply — Learn the therapeutic Sarga Bodywork techniques for deep relaxation and client care.
Ron Rodgers Live Performance
4-8 p.m. — The Marina Bar and Grill at Barefoot Resort — Ticket details not provided — Enjoy an evening of live music with Ron Rodgers and Four Buck Shotgun.
Owen Reeves Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Boardwalk Billy's — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music with Owen Reeves at a vibrant local venue.
Rob Cole Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Duck Dive Bar and Grill — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy country music with a Southern rock twist from Pembroke's own Rob Cole.
Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6:30-10:30 p.m. — House of Blues Myrtle Beach — Ticketed event — An interactive comedy 'who dunnit' dinner show where every guest is a suspect.
Anybody's Guess: AGB Lite Trio
7-11 p.m. — Joe's Bar & Grill — Live entertainment — Enjoy a night of variety music with the party band, Anybody's Guess, in North Myrtle Beach.
Tidal Wave Live Music Series
7-10 p.m. — Boardwalk Billy's — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music at the vibrant Boardwalk Billy's venue.
City Lights Live Music Event
6-9 p.m. — Boardwalk Billy's — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of vibrant live music in a lively beachside venue.
Seth Thomas Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Boardwalk Billy's — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music with Seth Thomas at this popular local venue.
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