Good morning, Myrtle Beach.

Water rescue officials are urging residents to be cautious near the water after several incidents occurred along the Grand Strand.

They advise checking safety guidelines and staying alert to water conditions (more details may follow).

Archaeologists are searching for the Capitana — the 1526 Spanish flagship linked to the first European settlement — in the coastal area between Winyah Bay and the Santee River near Georgetown.

Researchers Dr. Chester Depratter and James Spirek are scanning a 15-square-mile area with drones to seek clues about our early past.

The new SC Ready tests from the 2025 to 2026 school year showed that local middle school math scores were very low in Marion and Lee counties, while Horry County students performed above state averages in math and English.

At a city council meeting Monday, Aug.

17 at Conway City Hall, local conservation leaders raised concerns about potential environmental impacts from future data centers, and Mayor Barbara Blain said she is open to a moratorium—though no proposals currently exist.

The FDA upgraded the recall of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries sold at Publix to Class I due to potential E. coli contamination; the CDC reported 12 infections with four hospitalizations.

Myrtle Beach consumers should check their freezers and avoid using any recalled product.

EmergeOrtho’s Coastal Division has launched an orthopedic urgent care center to treat injuries like sprains, strains, fractures and more in Myrtle Beach.

Walk-in patients can access on-site X‑ray imaging, diagnostics, casting and bracing services at 1205 38th Ave N.

American Legion baseball commissioner David Corriher announced tryouts for young players, ages 13 to 19, at NMB High School in the spring of 2027 — the program aims to shape future community leaders through character and citizenship.