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Myrtle Beach
Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brass at the Beach will return to Myrtle Beach on July 29 at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium where six marching bands will compete in a judged show. Bands will arrive on July 28 to rehearse for a 7:45 p.m. performance Tuesday — local high schools and a Brunswick County school will host the groups. My Horry News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Horry County Police are investigating a road rage shooting in the Longs area after reports indicate that shots were fired. WMBF News
- ➤ On July 16, the South Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a jury decision that Lack’s Beach Service must pay more than $20 million to the family of Zerihun Wolde, a 2019 drowning victim whose lifeguards lacked proper training—focusing on selling concessions instead of warning about rip currents. My Horry News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bassist Marc Serio of the Paul Grimshaw Band performed at Dead Dog Saloon on July 23 from 7-10:30 p.m.—he will perform at Brookgreen Gardens on July 26 from 6-10 p.m. as part of the ongoing Summer Light: Art by Night series. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An interim police chief was named for the Surfside Beach Police Department on July 23rd. Officials say the appointment will keep the department running + a search for a permanent chief is underway. WMBF News
- ➤ City officials opened a canal on July 23 for public use on 800 acres of former Santee Cooper land as part of a plan to transform a former power plant site into a 150-acre recreational hub. Leaders will spend the next 18 to 24 months adding an inland beach, a 100-slip marina, and a 3.5-mile Riverwalk extension — key steps to boost outdoor activities. The Post and Courier
- ➤ The Socastee Swing Bridge will close on July 29 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.—Netflix’s Outer Banks crew will film in the area and drivers will face detours on Dick Pond Road. The Post and Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Theresa O’Quinn now volunteers to drive patients from the American Cancer Center to treatment appointments (as part of the Road to Recovery Program) to ease their stress during cancer care. She was moved to help after her own family faced long battles with the disease (her father fought for 20 years and her mother needed transportation for care). WPDE
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic will be held May 7-10 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club with 120 players competing; discounted tickets are available for military and first responders - children 15 and younger will be admitted free. Tournament director Darren Nelson said the event is part of a four-year commitment by the PGA TOUR and that the course layout will remain unchanged from last year. WPDE
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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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Coastal Sounds Live Music Event
6-9 p.m. — LandShark Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy live music on the patio in the heart of North Myrtle Beach.
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Journey From the Heart Tribute Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Carolina Opry Theater — Tickets on sale now — Experience the best of Journey and Heart with Nashville’s top tribute performers.
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Firework Watch Party
8:30-11 p.m. — Big Chill Island House — Varied drink prices — Experience a tropical evening with live music and stunning fireworks over Barefoot Landing.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Time TBA — Sunset Slush of North Myrtle Beach — Free entry — Celebrate new ownership with refreshments and community camaraderie.
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ICONIC Kids Free
7 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — $39.95-$54.95 for adults, 2 kids free — Celebrate summer with the spectacular ICONIC show featuring family-friendly music and breathtaking performances.
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Music on Main - Six Piece Suits
Live music performance — Evening — Main Street, North Myrtle Beach — Free entry — Experience the delightful sounds of a live band in downtown North Myrtle Beach.
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Ron Rodgers Live Performance
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Murphy's Bar & Grill — Enjoy a night of live music with Ron Rodgers and Four Buck Shotgun.
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Brooks Herring Live Performance
6:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. — Murphy's Bar & Grill — Ticket Info Unavailable — Experience an evening of original songs and diverse music by singer-songwriter Brooks Herring.
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Condensed Collection Workshop
3-5:30 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - North Myrtle Beach — Pre-registration required — Create a unique wood project while enjoying a classic workshop atmosphere.
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