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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

Horry County Council wants more input on a 372-home plan

Plus, Chef Jerrett King's O.A.K. Prime earns a second Michelin recommendation.

The Morning Myrtle Beach team2 stories15 sources5 min read

Horry CountyTop story

Horry County Council wants more public input on a 372-home plan near Conway

The developer's choice is 372 homes or 243 homes

Source: WPDE

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Value
With development agreement372 homes
Without council approval243 homes

If you live near Conway, mark Dec. 8. Horry County Council didn't approve the for a 372-home project at its last meeting, saying it wanted to hear more from the community. Council members say they've scheduled more public input for that date.

Developer attorney Shep Guyton says the choice is the 372-home plan, with added environmental buffers, or a plan that would allow 243 homes without County Council approval. The project sits on roughly 180 acres. Guyton says the agreement would put a traffic light in up front instead of waiting on the state.

  • : signed off on the 372-home rezoning
  • Council: must still approve rezoning and development agreement
  • Nearby schools: between 70 and 86 percent capacity
  • Nov. 5: Planning Commission recommendation on Carolina Forest-area rezoning

In exchange for the rezoning, the developer has offered a package of concessions. Neighbors worry about traffic and floodwater, and a traffic analysis projects daily trips on area roads would jump by nearly 3,000.

The developer's offer is worth about $5 million

$5 million
combined worth of the offered package, about
$200,000
toward a traffic light at S.C. 905 and Old Reaves Ferry Road
$5,800
per-home fee for the county
1.21 acres
donated to the county for a fire station

Source: Post and Courier

Dining

O.A.K. Prime's Chef Jerrett King earns a second Michelin recommendation

O.A.K. Prime is the Grand Strand's only honoree in the 2026 Michelin Guide. The restaurant at 4210 River Oaks Drive kept its Recommended distinction, according to Executive Chef Jerrett King, who attended the unveiling. The Post and Courier reports the guide highlighted its angus beef, grilled with a Pittsburgh-style charred crust.

265restaurants honored across 44 culinary categories

King says O.A.K. Prime was the only restaurant representing the Myrtle Beach area.

Source: myhorrynews.com

  • Ceremony: Oct. 21 at the Pinnacle in Nashville
  • Guests: more than 4,500
  • South Carolina: 28 recommendations, three with stars

“Now it’s time to put the pedal to the metal and take the next step to earn a MICHELIN star.”

Chef Jerrett King

King worked his way up from Dirty Don's Oyster Bar to Fire & Smoke and has co-owned O.A.K. Prime since 2022. He says he'll keep working with local farmers, ranchers, fishermen and other purveyors rather than big food supply companies.

King's restaurant has now won the honor two years running

  1. 2022King becomes co-owner of O.A.K. Prime.
  2. 2025O.A.K. Prime earns its first Michelin recommendation.
  3. Oct. 21O.A.K. Prime repeats the honor at the Nashville ceremony.

Sources: Post and Courier, myhorrynews.com

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News Notes

Election Day

If you're voting today, polls open at 7 a.m., and more than 88,000 people in Horry County have already cast their ballots. We suggest checking your precinct before you leave home, since you can't vote at just any location. WPDE

Hamburger Joe's

If you're a Hamburger Joe's regular, you have until Nov. 15. Famous Hamburger Joe's at 1410 U.S. 17 Business in Surfside Beach will serve its final customers that day as owners Tony and Julie Cherney retire. The family said in a statement that they've loved serving Surfside for the last ten years. The contents are headed to auction, and the North Myrtle Beach location stays open. WMBFmyhorrynews.comMyrtle Beach News

Playoffs

The SCHSL and football playoffs begin Fri., Nov. 6, with the 5A and 4A games kicking off at 7:30 p.m. In 5A, Socastee heads to Gray Collegiate; in 4A, North Myrtle Beach goes to Lucy Beckham and May River goes to Conway. Carolina Forest has a first-round bye and will host the winner of Summerville and Blythewood on Nov. 13. WBTWWPDEPost and Courier

Grand Strand and Pee Dee teams open the football playoffs Friday

ClassFri., Nov. 6 game
5ASocastee at Gray Collegiate
4ANorth Myrtle Beach at Lucy Beckham
4AMay River at Conway
3ADarlington at Loris

Sources: WBTW, WPDE

Chanticleers

Coastal Carolina's men fell 71-70 to Eastern Michigan in Monday's season opener at the HTC Center, as Eastern Michigan made six free throws in the final 23 seconds. Trey Perry scored 20 points in his Coastal debut, and DaJohn Craig hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer. WBTW

Schools

Horry County Schools' superintendent has a contract extended through 2030, with a pay raise. MyHorryNews.com

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“You initially stopped for one piece of candy, came back a minute later, apologized to the camera, and then decided to take our entire candy bucket. We hope you enjoyed Halloween, but we'd appreciate getting our bucket back. There's no need to make a big deal out of it, but please don't take advantage of people putting…”

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The Wrap

Ask a Grand Strand musician what people shout at gigs and you'll hear "Margaritaville!" and "Wagon Wheel!" Murrells Inlet songwriter Melissa Joiner is launching the inaugural Myrtle Beach Songwriters Festival to put original music on stage and show the area is "more than just a cover-song town." Time to hear something new.

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Morning Myrtle Beachto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Horry County Council wants more input on a 372-home plan

Plus, Chef Jerrett King's O.A.K. Prime earns a second Michelin recommendation.

The TLDR

  1. Horry County Council wants more input on a 372-home plan Dec. 8
  2. O.A.K. Prime earns a second Michelin recommendation
  3. Polls open at 7 a.m.; check your precinct first
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