Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Good morning, Myrtle Beach.
🏘️ Community
Today, United Way of Horry County kicks off its 26th annual Day of Caring in Conway where more than 300 volunteers help nonprofits including Waccamaw Youth Center, Sea Haven for Youth, and Habitat for Humanity Restore.
The event begins with a breakfast at Horry Georgetown Technical College.
The fifth annual Boxerpalooza event, organized to benefit By the Beach Animal Rescue, is set for Saturday, Oct.
17. Local voices including Christine + Jennifer Elvis and shelter dog 'Rocket' will energize the event.
This Halloween season brings a busy lineup of *family-friendly* events across the Grand Strand, featuring downtown Fright Nights, Halloween Bash on The Avenue, trick-or-treat walks, and themed shows from Oct.
17 to Nov. 1. Attendees should check with organizers for final details.
🎭 Culture
The Myrtle Beach Greek Festival started today at St. John's Greek Orthodox Church on North 33rd Avenue Extension, offering four days of Greek food, music and culture, local vendors and church tours, with admission at $5 (children 10 and younger free) and some proceeds benefiting local charities.
🏛️ Government
The Horry County Planning Commission will review the HarborTrace 2,000-home project for Murrells Inlet on Oct.
29. Local groups remain divided as some residents oppose the rezoning due to added traffic while others back the scaled plan as a better alternative to unlimited growth.
🏈 Sports
Steve Mays, the new director of Myrtle Beach Classic, said he will build on the tournament’s success despite ONEflight suspending operations and its sponsorship.
The tournament will be held at Dunes Golf and Beach Club from May 13 to 16, 2027.
Banana Ball will return to Myrtle Beach in 2027 at Pelicans Ballpark as it hosts games with the Loco Beach Coconuts and Indianapolis Clowns.
Tickets are available via a lottery with entries closing Oct. 31.
Coastal Carolina will wear '90s throwback jerseys during today's game against App State, and five fans in attendance can win a game-worn jersey; jerseys will be auctioned online starting Thursday, Oct.
15 at noon Eastern.
Cory Hill with Tidewater Golf Club led a Fairway Fix session on hitting a flop shot, offered by Myrtle Beach Golf Passport and Tidewater Golf Club (1400 Tidewater Drive, North Myrtle Beach).
Season passes for 2026-2027 are available online or by calling 843-913-2424.
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