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Mercy Baptist Church in Conway clarified it has no connection with JP Miller after receiving hateful messages linked to a Netflix documentary about his case.

Church leaders said the backlash has also reached businesses that support its child ministry.

Casey's CookieWorx is featuring fall flavors such as pumpkin and apple today at local farmers markets & coffee shops, and is showcasing her treats on Instagram, Facebook and Cookieworx.com.

A longtime eatery in North Myrtle Beach will close on Oct.

15 after serving the community for 27 years in Barefoot Landing (the owners said operating a premium seasonal restaurant has become unsustainable and all gift cards will be honored until the final day).

Myrtle Beach Fall Home Show will run from Sept.

11 to Sept. 13 at the Convention Center at 2101 N Oak Street and feature Mister Sparky & Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offering trusted electrical and plumbing services. Local attendees can visit the booths to learn expert solutions.

Local children's author Bri Thomas will host a book signing at The Crazy Mason Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. and visit schools to mark International Literacy Day on Sept.

8.

A completed beach renourishment project has led to more fossils + shark teeth being uncovered along the Myrtle Beach shore.

Residents and visitors note that the finds reveal a deeper look at the area’s ancient natural history.

City leaders and Visit Myrtle Beach are discussing a new Tourism Development Fee split that would give the city sixty percent rather than twenty percent to boost funding for upcoming projects in Myrtle Beach.

The change is being considered before the current legislation expires in 2029.

Drivers in Conway face delays as the Highway 501 widening from Hwy 544 to Myrtle Ridge Drive, which started in Sept.

2024 to add two lanes, is now set to continue until spring 2027 — work will proceed with nighttime lane closures once summer limits end.

Myrtle Beach is easing its beach rules after Labor Day.

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 8, dogs will be allowed on the beach and boardwalk any time (with leashes required), bicycles gain extended access at varying times, and tents up to 12-by-12 sqft and shading devices are permitted after the holiday.