Good morning, Myrtle Beach.

City officials approved a 60—day extension for PicklePort Myrtle Beach to secure National Park Service approval for a new pickleball complex near Whispering Pines Golf Course, with the company set to build indoor and covered outdoor courts on city-owned land.

The project will meet growing local demand for the sport and use a parcel originally from Myrtle Beach Air Force Base.

A police chase in Horry County ended when a car crashed into a river Monday night—prompting a rescue operation.

Doc Antle from Tiger King received a 12-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to money laundering and wildlife trafficking—he must also pay a $55K fine, give up three chimps and nearly $200K in assets, and serve three years of supervised release.

Police arrested Michael Wayne Poole, 43, on Tuesday after he purposely ran over a pedestrian at 1705 South Kings Highway—Poole fled to his residence at Ocean Lakes Campground as the injured victim was taken to the hospital.

Myrtle Beach police arrested a man for a hit and run after he allegedly ran over a pedestrian with his truck and fled the scene.

At a Tuesday city council meeting, CCU senior Alex Gaspar urged Myrtle Beach to ban single-use plastic bags, citing environmental concerns and studies showing that plastic makes up 74% of waste.—A city spokesperson confirmed his remarks were public input only, with any decision scheduled for a future agenda.

Myrtle Beach city leaders have approved a curfew that will bar minors from the defined Central Business District from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. during the extraordinary event weekends of July 10-13 and July 17-20 as a response to a rise in juvenile violence (137 juvenile arrests since spring break, with 57 involving violence, drugs, or weapons). Exemptions apply for minors accompanied by a parent or working during curfew hours.

Myrtle Beach officials updated the Vietnam Veterans Memorial project in Warbird Park, which could be complete by Memorial Day 2026.

Councilman Bill McClure—a Vietnam veteran—moved to tears during the update as he learned the memorial will feature QR codes and a quote by President Jimmy Carter while construction drawings are set to be finalized and permits obtained in the next two months.

If Birds Could Fly Concert

6-10 p.m. — Captain Archie's — Check event page for entry details — Experience authentic country music performed by Brittany Carter and her band, capturing the soul-driven vibes of the genre.

ICONIC Kids Free Summer Promotion

7-9 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — Ticket prices from $39.95 — Experience gravity-defying performances and a family-friendly musical journey all summer long.

Tommy James and The Shondells Concert

7-9 PM — The Carolina Opry Theater — Tickets on sale now — Experience iconic hits from a legendary artist with over 50 years in music.

Space Oddity - David Bowie Tribute Experience

7-9 p.m. — The Carolina Opry Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a musical journey through the iconic career of David Bowie in a vibrant tribute show.

ICONIC Kids Free

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — $39.95 to $54.95 for adults; Kids 16 & under FREE — Experience ICONIC with stunning performances and family-friendly music all summer long.

SongQuiz at Putters Pub

6-8 p.m. — Putters Pub — Free entry — Test your music knowledge in a fun quiz atmosphere every Tuesday night.

Chillula

6 p.m. — Captain Archie's — Cost info not provided — Groove to the sounds of funk, hip hop, soul, and R&B.

ICONIC Kids Free

7-9 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — $39.95-$54.95, kids 16 & under free with adult ticket — Experience breathtaking performances and memorable songs for the whole family this summer.

Ron Rodgers Live Performance

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Murphy's Bar & Grill — Cost info not provided — Enjoy live music from Ron Rodgers and Four Buck Shotgun.

The Ultimate Doors Tribute Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — House of Blues Myrtle Beach — Ticket prices vary — Experience the music of The Doors like never before with an authentic tribute performance.