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Myrtle Beach
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 13, 16-year-old Chance Huggins of Green Sea and 17-year-old Carson Hatcher of Aynor-Nichols died when their car overturned and struck a house on SC Highway 19 near Myrtle Beach—officials are investigating the incident. The Post and Courier
- ➤ Two teenagers—a 16-year-old from Green Sea and a 17-year-old from Aynor—died early Sunday morning in Loris when their car overturned and crashed into a house; the South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the collision. My Horry News
- ➤ A two-vehicle crash on Highway 17 in the Atlantic Beach area sent 7 people to the hospital on Sunday at 10:30 p.m.—traffic was briefly blocked but has now cleared. WMBF News
- ➤ Three people were hurt in a watercraft crash near Bull Creek on Sunday at 7 p.m.—Horry County Fire Rescue took them to a nearby landing before sending them to a hospital—South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident. WMBF News
- ➤ Authorities in Pawleys Island recovered a body after they were called to reports of swimmers in distress on Sunday. WMBF News
- ➤ Critical injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash near Conway Sunday night when Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 9:30 p.m. to Highway 378 and Oak Grove Road—rescue crews used hydraulic tools to remove a trapped person. WMBF News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Horry County deputy coroner Christopher Dontell was sentenced on July 14 to 20 years in prison for criminal conspiracy—5 years for that charge and 15 years for being an accessory after the fact—in connection with the murder of Gregory Rice after his former lover Meagan Jackson shot him, and he admitted to helping dispose of Rice’s body. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting July 21, the South Carolina Department of Transportation will close lanes on Hwy 544 over the Intracoastal Waterway from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. until July 24—crews will inspect the bridge while drivers are asked to slow down near the work zone. WPDE
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Chillula
6 p.m. — Captain Archie's — Cost info not provided — Groove to the sounds of funk, hip hop, soul, and R&B.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Post Yoga Tech Hang - Brunch Edition
10:30 a.m. — Crooked Hammock Brewery — Cost varies — Enjoy brunch while networking with fellow tech enthusiasts in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Pick Your Project Workshop
1-4 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio — Pre-registration required — Unleash your creativity by crafting a personalized wood project with guidance and all materials provided.
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Triple Crown Softball Tournament
All Day — North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex — Cost info not provided — Compete in a thrilling softball tournament alongside local and regional teams.
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Pick Your Project Workshop
6-9 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - North Myrtle Beach — Pre-registration required — Craft your own unique wood sign while enjoying a fun DIY atmosphere.
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U4ia - Tribute to U2
7-8:30 p.m. — House of Blues Myrtle Beach — All Ages — Celebrate the iconic music of U2 with U4ia at this thrilling tribute concert.
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FAKE HAPPY: A Tribute to Paramore
6:30-9 p.m. — House of Blues Myrtle Beach — All Ages — Celebrate Paramore's hits with an energetic tribute performance by Fake Happy.
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