Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
Good morning, Myrtle Beach.
Fords at the Shore (organized by CD Rozsa) will run from Sept.
5 to Sept. 13 along the Grand Strand with an anchor show at Broadway at the Beach on Sept. 12. The event aims to boost local revenue and provide a family-friendly alternative after Mustang Week's departure.
Whispering Pines reopened on Sept.
1, 2025, after a $1.5 million renovation that led to nearly 45,000 rounds and rising revenue. City leaders and course management plan to discuss extending the partnership to support future upgrades & expansion.
A company tied to Doc Antle seeks return of four chimpanzees to a 50-acre preserve near Myrtle Beach.
Former HGTC president Marilyn 'Murph' Fore withdrew from her interim role at a Pee Dee college — citing health concerns — and a local home won a national award for coastal design.
On Friday night, Myrtle Beach police began a search for a swimmer who went missing after rescuing a distressed ocean-goer near 10th Avenue South, and the U.S. Coast Guard is assisting as officials confirmed the rescued swimmer is safe.
Grand Strand author Kelly Capriotti Burton released her fourth Surfside Beach novel, The Best of Them, on June 9; the book follows familiar characters as they navigate grief, family changes, and forgiveness and features a Local Love section with area landmarks.
South Carolina’s tax-free weekend runs through Sunday, Aug.
9 and offers shoppers a chance to buy qualifying items without state sales tax. Consumers are advised (by the Department of Consumer Affairs) to make a shopping list and review store return policies (to avoid overspending) before buying.
West Shore Home donated 13K school supplies to Black Water Middle School in Horry County to prepare for the upcoming school year + boosting teachers' efforts as students gear up for classes.
Atlantic Collegiate Academy has named Douglas Leichner as its new director of athletics, bringing over 30 years of sports leadership experience to help student-athletes excel at the school in Conway (he aims to build a championship culture).
Horry County Schools will offer breakfast and lunch for free to every student from Aug.
19 under the CEP program. Meals meet USDA nutrition standards and are available even if students bring food from home + aim to reduce food insecurity.
Horry County Schools held a media day at Pine Island Elementary on Friday and urged parents to update their contact info in the Parent Link system.
Officials also announced strong staffing rates, pay raises, and capital improvements as the district prepares for classes starting Aug. 19.
Myrtle Beach Police Department Junior Police Academy cadets graduated today after completing their week-long program.
The graduation marked a key milestone in their training for community service.
Horry County Schools has installed the Centegix Crisis Alert System in all schools ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
All employees will receive a badge (which triggers both individual and full campus lockdown alerts) while beacons pinpoint the alert location for quick emergency response.
On Aug. 6, the Horry County Planning Commission voted 5+4 to move ahead with an Industrial Corridor Plan outlining zones for light and heavy industrial use to attract high-paying jobs.
It will be reviewed by the county council’s Infrastructure and Regulation Committee on Aug. 11.
Developers propose a 65-foot-tall building with retail + a rooftop pool and kitchen at Highway 544 and Buccaneer Cove to provide 560 student beds for Coastal Carolina's growth; the planning commission tabled the proposal on Aug.
6 to review traffic, stormwater, and environmental impacts amid local concerns over density.
Music and Memories Concert
7-11 p.m. — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre — Tickets from $152 — Experience a night of unforgettable music and cherished memories in North Myrtle Beach.
Music and Memories
7-11 p.m. — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre — Tickets from $152 — Experience an unforgettable night filled with live music and cherished memories.
Music and Memories
7-11 p.m. — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre — Tickets from $152 — Experience a can't-miss live show that celebrates music and nostalgia.
Music and Memories
7-11 p.m. — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre — Tickets start at $152 — Experience an unforgettable night filled with music and nostalgia at this highly-rated venue.
Magical Mystery Doors
7-10 p.m. — Gilmore Entertainment — Ticket prices vary — Experience a tribute to The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors in a vibrant show.
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