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Myrtle Beach
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chesterfield Missionary Baptist Church will host its annual community cancer benefit, A Night in the Garden: Sapphire Nights Draped in Diamonds and Pearls, on October 25th at 6:00 p.m. at The Conference Center at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach— the event will aim to raise $75,000 for local funds and Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital with all donations tax deductible. WFXB Fox TV
- ➤ Holy Lamb Lutheran Church will host a Fall Festival on October 25th from 10am to 2pm at 2541 Forestbrook Road, Myrtle Beach—attendees can enjoy pumpkins, baked goods, concessions, and free kids’ games, crafts, and fun activities. WFXB Fox TV
- ➤ The Downtown Myrtle Beach Alliance will host the Myrtle Beach Zombie Walk on Saturday, October 25th starting at 1:00 p.m. at Nance Plaza with live entertainment and professional make-up artists. The event will continue with a Zombie Walk beginning at 4:00 p.m. + Fright Nights from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Plyler Park to benefit the Grand Strand Down Syndrome Society. WFXB Fox TV
- ➤ Myrtle Beach will host its fifth annual Fall Fling on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium (located along 33rd Avenue North). The free family event (also part of the Halloween weekend) will include a Dracula Dash Fun Run, vendors, a movie on the jumbotron, a haunted trail, a costume contest and a pumpkin hunt. WFXB Fox TV
- ➤ Surfside Beach is set to host Halloween festivities on Saturday. The day will begin with a Halloween Car Show from 9am—2pm at Surfside and Yaupon Drive, then a Best of the Beach Balls Meatball Challenge from 11am—2pm in the parking lot, followed by a Halloween Golf Cart Parade from 3—4pm with judging at Sundown Restaurant while kids enjoy a bounce house and pumpkin decorating. WFXB Fox TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A commercial flight landed safely at Myrtle Beach International Airport on Oct.22 after detecting possible smoke in its cockpit—emergency units responded at 11:30 a.m. but found no smoke and the plane will undergo extra inspections before returning to service. The Post and Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman accused of sparking a wildfire that burned 2000 acres in Carolina Forest agreed to enroll in a diversion program. WMBF News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Oct. 20, the Horry County Schools Board of Education reviewed the spring survey results on school climate—parents, teachers, and students showed high safety ratings, with 94% of parents, 99% of teachers, and 91% of students saying they felt safe. The survey also revealed that only 78.6% of students agreed that adults prevented bullying, and a drop in parent responses led Superintendent Clifford Jones to urge more participation in future surveys—promising that the district will use these findings to improve conditions. My Horry News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The State Department of Social Services warned that if the government shutdown continues, South Carolina will pause SNAP benefits in November, putting over 250,000 families at risk. Officials advised current recipients to budget their funds and secure their cards+local food banks are ready to provide aid. WPDE
- ➤ Santee Cooper has sent a letter to state senators—saying it will choose a private company to finish the power project at the V.C. Summer 2 and 3 sites that was cancelled years ago. State officials say the plan will lower bills and create jobs while providing carbon-free energy if it succeeds. WPDE
- ➤ Downtown Conway has seen record crowds this October with visits up 46.2% from last year, leading to severe traffic as officials plan changes for next weekend. Officials will limit left turns on Main Street and restrict non-local traffic on select avenues—steps intended to ease congestion—while advising visitors to use U.S. Highway 501 Bypass. The Post and Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Public Health will host Bat Week from Oct 24 to 31 to help locals learn how bats control mosquitoes while warning that bats may carry rabies—residents should call professionals to safely remove any that enter their homes. WPDE
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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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Tap That Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Crooked Hammock Brewery — Free entry — Engage in a fun trivia competition with exciting prizes every Tuesday.
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Big Chill Music Bingo
6-8 p.m. — Big Chill Island House — Free to play — Enjoy themed music bingo with chances to win exciting local prizes.
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Jukebox Bingo Night
7-9 p.m. — Main Street Taphouse — Free entry — Enjoy a fun evening of bingo with great music and community vibes.
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Trick or Treat at Barefoot Landing
5-7 p.m. — Barefoot Landing — Free entry — Bring the kids in their favorite Halloween costume for a delightful trick-or-treat experience.
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Nirvani - A Nirvana Tribute Experience
7-8:30 p.m. — House of Blues Myrtle Beach — Ticketed event — Experience an authentic Nirvana tribute show that resonates with fans of the iconic band.
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Tidewater Plantation Annual Craft Show
4 p.m. — Palmwood Estates — Free admission — Discover unique handmade crafts and enjoy complimentary snacks at this vibrant local event.
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