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Myrtle Beach
Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Myrtle Beach officials held the first community session on short-term rentals last Tuesday, gathering input from over 200 residents who do not own or manage these rentals. Key concerns—such as enforcement, zoning limits, neighborhood caps, noise, and safety—were noted, and a second session is scheduled for Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center. WMBF News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Connecticut man convicted in a 2023 Carolina Forest Planet Fitness shooting filed an appeal—he seeks to overturn his murder conviction. WMBF News
- ➤ Myrtle Beach pastor JP Miller dropped his civil lawsuits against three church protesters on June 18—court records show he filed 20 complaints after his wife’s death. He still faces one pending case, and details of the agreement were not released. The Post and Courier
- ➤ A driver is suing the sheriff’s office after a car crash killed a Pee Dee deputy and injured one person in Horry County—lanes were blocked as authorities investigated the incident. WMBF News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Surfside Beach Planning Commission approved new rules for vape shops, smoke shops, and tobacco stores to help keep the town family friendly. The rules require businesses to get special permits, stay a safe distance from schools and homes, ban self-service displays and sales to minors, and let current shops adjust within 180 days—town officials will review the changes with the police chief and town attorney before sending them to the full council. WPDE
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coastal Carolina superfan Gray Bray is in Omaha today supporting the Chanticleers in the College World Series—he stands out in his unusual hockey jersey. The recent graduate recalls the 2016 win and now cheers live as his team chases another trophy—reflecting deep ties to the university. My Horry News
- ➤ Legendary former coach Gary Gilmore watched Coastal Carolina play in Omaha in the College World Series and said he will return this weekend to cheer the team as they face LSU in a three-game championship series. Gilmore (who tallied over 1,100 wins and led CCU to its first national championship in 2016) noted that LSU has yet to present a game plan to stop his former team under new head coach Kevin Schnall. WMBF News
- ➤ Nine players from South Carolina—six from Coastal Carolina and three from LSU—will compete in the College World Series finals in Omaha. Coastal Carolina rides a 26-game win streak, and local coaches praised players such as Hayden Johnson and Colby Thorndyke for their strong roles on the team. The Post and Courier
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One Vision of Queen Featuring Marc Martel
7-9 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — $49.95 to $79.95 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of Queen through the incredible voice of Marc Martel.
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Led Zeppelin II Live Experience
7-11 p.m. — House of Blues Myrtle Beach — Cost Info TBA — Experience the legendary Led Zeppelin in a live concert re-enactment with improvisation and onstage interaction.
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Matt Parker and the Deacons Acoustic Show
6-9:30 p.m. — Wahoo's Raw Bar & Marina — Free entry — Experience a dynamic trio blending bluesy alternative, funk, and melodic rock.
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SongQuiz at Putters Pub
6-8 p.m. — Putters Pub — Free entry — Test your music knowledge and enjoy a fun quiz night with friends.
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Self Service Wine Tasting Experience
12-9 p.m. — Wine Therapy Tasting Room & Shoppe — No reservations required — Create your own custom wine tasting experience any day of the week.
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Paul Grimshaw Duo
6-9 p.m. — Filet's Waterfront — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music by the Paul Grimshaw Duo as you relax by the water.
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ICONIC Kids Free Summer Special
7-9 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — $39.95, $49.95, $54.95 — Experience gravity-defying performances and a family-friendly musical journey this summer.
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The Carolina Opry
7-9 p.m. — The Carolina Opry Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a high-energy musical variety show featuring top talent and stunning production values.
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Rick Cannon Music Event
2-8 p.m. — Drunken Parrot Tiki Bar — Free entry — Enjoy the Americana sounds of South Carolina's own Rick Cannon as he takes you on a musical journey from Carolina to California.
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ICONIC Kids Free Summer Event
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — $39.95-$54.95 adult tickets — Enjoy a family-friendly production with breathtaking performances and 2 kids getting in free all summer with an adult ticket.
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