Good morning, Myrtle Beach.

Photos shared by a local viewer show that organizers hosted the Sail on Saylor Charity Ride Saturday, Sept.

12, starting from Beaver Bar in Murrells Inlet to Hagley Landing + raise funds for a memorial bench honoring 5-year-old Saylor Hayes. The event helped give her a voice after her death.

Thorny’s (located at 600 S Kings Highway) closed after more than two decades of serving locals.

The owners said they want to spend more time with family and are negotiating with potential buyers.

Conway is turning into a Halloween hub for its fifth year.

Festivities start on Sept. 27 with a Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist Church and continue on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. with 'The Big BOO-ginning' featuring a parade+costume contest+food trucks+live music.

District officials said families are turning to many schooling choices (private and charter schools) and leaving Horry County Schools for different reasons.

They said no single factor explains this shift.

Seven African penguin chicks were born at Ripley's Aquarium this summer, with four joining the colony and the youngest still too fluffy for water (critically endangered species) as they await swim lessons in the coming months.

Atlantic Beach Town Council approved on Sept.

14 an ordinance that lowers vendor fees for the upcoming 2027 Memorial Day Bike Festival (food vendors pay $1,100, beer and wine pay $1,500, and alcohol vendors pay $2,000) if finalized at the October meeting.

Broadway Grand Prix held a ribbon-cutting today in Myrtle Beach as it launched new state-of-the-art batting cages with technology offering 48 pitch options for baseball and softball players.

The venue will offer monthly memberships to boost local tourism and community sports.