Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Residents of Myrtle Beach attended the final drop-in meeting to share ideas on enhancing the city's family-friendly and walkable layout — welcoming both long-term residents and tourists.
City planner Cameron Armstrong said the feedback from previous meetings and surveys will be presented to the planning commission and used when the next update of the comprehensive plan focuses on land use.
Mobile Meals of the Grand Strand has delivered free, hot meals daily since 1976 — serving Myrtle Beach and nearby areas while welcoming volunteers into its family.
💼 Business
Trader Joe's will open its first Myrtle Beach area store on September 30 at 115 Sayebrook Parkway in Sayebrook Plaza (near S.C Highway 544 and U.S. 17 Bypass) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:55 a.m. and store hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; local fans who previously traveled to other cities will now shop closer to home.
A new sawmill will open in Horry County to help support local loggers after the Georgetown mill closures—investing over $10 million and creating 18 new jobs at a facility outside Aynor that has been under construction for nearly a year.
🎭 Culture
The Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre at 701 Main Street in North Myrtle Beach will host shows starting on September 20th with Symphonic Sinatra starring Brian Duprey, followed by Ruben Studdard’s My Tritue to Luther on October 4th and Always Celine on October 12th — call 843.663.3600 for more details.
NEEDTOBREATHE will add a show at the Alabama Theater in North Myrtle Beach on February 15 as part of their expanded Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour amid high demand—pre-sale tickets are now available with all tickets going on sale Friday at 10 a.m. and the band released a live studio video of its new song Momma Loves Me featuring The Red Clay Strays.
As Halloween nears, Fright Nights will take place at Plyer Park on N.
Kings Highway starting the first week of October and running every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm, and on Sundays from 1-4pm — offering live entertainment, wandering zombies and family fun. Nights at Nance will also host live concerts every Wednesday and Thursday from 6-8pm.
🎓 Education
Enrollment in Horry County Schools has dropped since school began a month ago—2,541 students left for charter, private, virtual schools or homeschooling.
Officials said they will review the decrease and look at options as the Board of Education works to address the enrollment shortfall.
South Carolina lawmakers met with state universities to review campus security in response to shootings and swatting hoaxes.
Representative Tim McGinnis said schools will boost security at large events and partner with SLED—local law enforcement—to protect students.
🏛️ Government
South Carolina’s recreational shellfish season for clams and oysters will begin one-half hour before sunrise on Oct.
1 and run until May 15, 2026, weather permitting. The season is open on public and state shellfish grounds with approved water quality and requires a Saltwater Recreational Fishing License—official maps help harvesters verify open areas.
🏥 Health
A raccoon near Highway 17 and Pavilion Drive in Little River tested positive for rabies after being submitted for testing on Sept.
11 and confirmed on Sept. 12—one person was exposed and referred for follow-up care as reported on Monday, Sept. 15.
🎉 Myrtle Beach Events
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Myrtle Beach Water Lantern Festival
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Water Lantern Festival, 1011 Crabtree Ln, Myrtle Beach, SC — Tickets on sale now — Celebrate love and dreams as floating lanterns illuminate the water.
Bob Seger Tribute by Hollywood Nights
7-10 p.m. — The Carolina Opry Theater — Tickets available — Experience the iconic sounds of Bob Seger with an authentic tribute band.
Control Freak Trio Performance
6-9 p.m. — Boardwalk Billy's — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of music with the Control Freak Trio in a vibrant beachside venue.
Tap That Trivia
6-8 p.m. — Crooked Hammock Brewery — Free entry — Test your knowledge for a chance to win exciting local prizes at this fun trivia night.
Big Chill Music Bingo
6-8 p.m. — Big Chill Island House — Free entry — Enjoy themed music bingo with exciting prizes every Wednesday evening.
Thursday Night Music Bingo
11 PM - 2 AM — 693 Main St, North Myrtle Beach, SC — Win house cash while grooving to great tunes.
Rob Cole Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Boardwalk Billy’s — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music in a vibrant beachside venue.
18th Annual Irish Italian International Festival 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Main Street Taphouse — Free entry — Experience traditional Irish music and dance with The Byrne Brothers in North Myrtle Beach.
The Drunken Parrot Tiki Bar Solo Show
2-5 p.m. — Drunken Parrot Tiki Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a solo performance by The Renegade Jason Ray Welsh Band in a tropical setting.
Jimmy Roca Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Boardwalk Billy's — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of lively music with Jimmy Roca in North Myrtle Beach.
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