Good morning, Myrtle Beach.

WMBF News won the National Edward R.

Murrow Award on Thursday for Excellence in Video for its 'DCI comes to Myrtle Beach' report + the honor builds on recent regional wins, positioning the station among the country's top newsrooms.

On Wednesday (Aug. 11), Pinnacle Bank donated $50,000 to Myrtle Beach to support the Vietnam Veterans Memorial as local groups work to honor veterans.

Pinnacle Bank donated $50,000 to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Wednesday to support local veterans.

The donation will fund planned improvements at the memorial.

A destructive overnight fire in the Loris area left a home heavily damaged and displaced four residents; local rescue teams and the Red Cross are assisting while authorities investigate the cause (near East Highway 9 Business).

Cavender’s marks its first year in North Myrtle Beach with a back-to-school sale as students prepare to return on Wednesday, Aug.

19. Shoppers can look forward to finding new outfit choices in the local store.

B.J. Kinard visited VK Jeweler today in Surfside Beach, a locally owned store offering fine jewelry, repairs, and custom designs.

Customers can call (843) 839-4858 or visit the store at 1778 Highway 17 North.

Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development leaders are planning to cut the area’s heavy reliance on tourism (to boost jobs outside seasonal work) and explore new sectors to broaden the local economy.

The $66 million new St. James Elementary School is on track for a fall 2028 opening, and Horry County Schools will ask the board for an extra $4–5 million to cover additional site costs.

The current building will be demolished after students begin classes.

Tanger Outlets Myrtle Beach is bringing back its TangerKids Grants Program for the 2026-27 school year, allowing educators to apply for funding to improve classrooms from Aug.

17 to Oct. 18. Winners will be honored on TangerKids Day in Jan. 2027.

Two wastewater spills occurred in Myrtle Beach after pipeline failures; one on Southern Trail (Aug.

2) and one on Forestbrook Road (Aug. 12). Repairs are complete and mitigation efforts are underway while GSWSA confirmed that drinking water quality remains unaffected.

A Grand Strand lottery player won $75,000 today after buying a new $3 scratch-off ticket, drawing local interest in the updated game.

Locals see the win as a fresh chance to try their luck with the latest offering.

The annual Play Fore Pink Breast Cancer Benefit Golf Tournament (hosted by Sally Peeples and Ty Hiller) will be held Saturday, Oct.

3 at The Long Bay Club (proceeds support Caring in Our Lifetime in aiding local breast cancer survivors).

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.