Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of July.
Good morning, Myrtle Beach.
Dozens of community members voiced concerns about the proposed Grande Dunes Tennis Club redevelopment at a Myrtle Beach City Council meeting on Monday.
City officials said they do not have the authority to intervene & the matter remains under review.
Myrtle Beach was named the No.5 Best Small City in America by Resonance Consultancy and hotel occupancy reached 93.2% on July 4 amid a rise in upscale tourism.
Visit Myrtle Beach presented data showing fewer midscale visitors while spending increased.
Residents in Tree Top Court in Island Green have spent months raising fire safety concerns over overgrown vegetation — they warn that the unchecked growth poses risks in their neighborhood.
On Tuesday, the North Myrtle Beach Fire Department said it was adding a new station to cut response times, as officials look to serve the community faster.
Horry County officers are enforcing Operation Southern Slow Down today to target aggressive speeding during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer.
Additional traffic officers in North Myrtle Beach and new Ford Mustangs in the fleet add focus to keeping roads safe.
On Tuesday, city council discussed New Directions of Horry County’s plan for a women's shelter that would nearly triple current shelter beds for homeless women; the organization is waiting on a permit + mayor Mark Kruea expects a broader county meeting in the coming weeks.
Horry County leaders are finalizing a deal to extend Highway 31 and let Pulte Home Co. build up to 2,000 homes near Socastee and Burgess.
The agreement includes a $5,800 per-home fee and will add a roundabout within seven years.
Myrtle Beach local Baluck Deang was chosen as one of 30 nationwide for an initiative that supports women entering tennis coaching.
Deang will join future virtual sessions and an in-person event at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida to build on her college tennis career and mentoring work.
Legends in Concert Tribute Show
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Legends in Concert Theater Myrtle Beach — Ticketed event — Experience unforgettable musical tributes to icons like Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson.
Island Night
8-9 p.m. — Big Chill Island House — Cost not specified — Enjoy island-inspired drinks and a stunning Hula & Fire Show as the sun sets over the waterfront.
Brian Scott Roessler Live at Blue Drum
6-10 p.m. — Blue Drum Waterfront — Enjoy great food and drink while listening to live music along the Intracoastal Waterway.
Fearless - Taylor Swift Tribute
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Alabama Theatre — Kids $32.95, Adults $44.95 — Experience an award-winning tribute to Taylor Swift with high-energy performances and audience participation.
Fireworks Rooftop Viewing Party
8-10 p.m. — Big Chill Island House — Rooftop cocktails available — Enjoy live music and stunning fireworks over Barefoot Landing.
Tap That Trivia
6-8 p.m. — Crooked Hammock Brewery — Free entry — Test your trivia skills while enjoying craft brews and exciting prizes.
Time Warp Concert: Hits of the 60s, 70s, and 80s
7-8 p.m. — The Carolina Opry Theater — Tickets from $162 — Experience a nostalgic musical journey through iconic decades of hits.
Yung Miami Concert at House of Blues
Unspecified time — House of Blues Myrtle Beach — Ticket price varies — Experience the vibrant energy of Yung Miami live on stage in Myrtle Beach.
Lyfe Jennings Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — House of Blues Myrtle Beach — Reserved seating available — Experience the soulful sounds of Lyfe Jennings live in concert.
Legends in Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Legends in Concert Theater Myrtle Beach — Tickets starting at $246 — Experience an unforgettable live performance at this renowned Myrtle Beach venue.
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