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Myrtle Beach
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance announced the Zombie Walk fundraiser for Down syndrome will be held Oct. 25th with a pre-walk starting at 1 p.m.—where professional makeup artists transform participants—followed by a family-friendly spooky walk from Nance Plaza to Plyer Park and Fright Night activities until 8 p.m. WPDE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Kingston Joinery in Conway, 77-year-old Denley Caughman uses 200-year-old techniques to craft a Lincoln chair replica that took two years to complete. The working museum, part of the Horry County Historical Society, will host an open house on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m.—2 p.m. to feature the finished chair. The Post and Courier
- ➤ Theatre students at Coastal Carolina University plan a new take on Grease that empowers women — the production opens Friday, Oct. 17 and runs through Oct. 26 at Wheelwright Auditorium. WPDE
- ➤ The Don’t Tell Comedy show will take place Friday at 428 N. Main Street in Conway, where four to seven unknown comedians will perform. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.—tickets cost $27 for those 21 and older. WFXB
- ➤ Force Five Band is set to perform at The Javelina Texas Bar & Grill in Murrells Inlet on Oct. 18 from 8 p.m. until midnight, where they will play rock favorites including hits from Foreigner, AC/DC, and Def Leppard—this local band formed in January and plans to expand their shows to Charleston in the near future. The Post and Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Weekend storms caused erosion issues and washouts along the Grand Strand, and a local professor explained that severe weather poses increasing flood risks to Myrtle Beach—Beach Advisory Committee advises residents to stay alert for further impacts. WMBF News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Myrtle Beach city leaders approved an agreement on Oct. 14 to offer an incentive voucher—worth up to $2 million—to cover licensing and permit fees for a new $230 million oceanfront Hilton resort on 23rd Avenue North. The development will improve public infrastructure and is expected to boost local taxes, with the city set to recoup its investment in about two and a half years. My Horry News
- ➤ South Carolina passed Rio's Law to allow an autism awareness license plate that shows the Just Bee logo and helps law enforcement identify when someone in a vehicle is autistic+ The DMV will issue these plates after receiving completed applications and medical forms, and first responder training will be updated+ My Horry News
- ➤ Horry County has seen a successful boost in hiring at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center since the age requirement dropped to 18 in 2022—allowing high school graduates to start a law enforcement career immediately. The new policy has resulted in fewer vacancies but a larger pool of dedicated, younger applicants who are quickly advancing in their roles. My Horry News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mallory Figura of Carolina Forest is living her dream as a member of the Clemson University Rally Cats dance team—she was selected after years of hard work and now performs at home games and community events. The elite squad competes for a national title and supports school spirit at major sporting events. My Horry News
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Hank Bilal at Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival 2025
4-7 p.m. — Myrtle Beach — Free entry — Experience an outdoor festival filled with jazzy music and diverse vendors.
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Michael W. Smith Live Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Gilmore Entertainment — Tickets Available — Experience an evening of encouragement and inspiration with Michael W. Smith's celebrated music.
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TreeHouse! OctoBear Tour
7-11 p.m. — Molly Darcy's Irish Pub & Restaurant — No cover — Enjoy the high-energy OctoBear Tour with special guest Rockstead in a vibrant pub atmosphere.
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Amada Senior Care Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Time Unknown — Destination North Myrtle Beach Conference Room — Free entry — Celebrate the opening of Amada Senior Care with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Rick Cannon Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Duck Dive Bar and Grill — Cost not specified — Enjoy Americana tunes from South Carolina's own singer/songwriter Rick Cannon.
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Jukebox Bingo Night
7-9 p.m. — Main Street Taphouse — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of Jukebox Bingo with friends in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Rick Cannon Live Music Performance
6-10 p.m. — Flynn's Irish Tavern — Cost Info Unavailable — Enjoy Americana music from talented South Carolina singer/songwriter Rick Cannon.
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Pickleball with the Stars IV
9:30 a.m. — North Myrtle Beach — $10 General Admission — Witness celebrities compete in pickleball alongside music and entertainment fun.
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Hooked on Halloween Celebration
12-3 p.m. — DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront — Free entry — Experience seaside fun with trick-or-treating, costumes, and Halloween-themed treats.
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Mind Games Trivia Night
6:30-8 p.m. — O D Arcade & Lounge — Free entry — Challenge your knowledge with a fun trivia night by the beach.
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