Good morning, Myrtle Beach.

Today, the 44th Annual Dickens Christmas Show & Festival continues at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center with over 400 vendors offering handcrafted gifts and tech devices.

The event benefits local nonprofits — including Ground Zero — and features photo opportunities with Santa and Ms. Claus.

An Horry County family is searching for answers after their beloved horse Slick was shot at their Gilbert Road farm on Sunday morning around 9 a.m.—local police are investigating and no camera captured the incident.

Police responded to a bear sighting near Baywatch Resort on Wednesday night and safely directed the 130-pound animal away from a busy area—warning residents to secure trash and avoid feeding wildlife after notifying the South Carolina DNR.

On Wednesday, the Historic Preservation Commission unveiled a historic marker at the corner of Green Sea and Mitchell Sea roads near Loris to honor William Norton's 1784 land grant that led to the county's first meeting building and a key mill area + the commission plans to add more markers in the future.

Myrtle Beach’s only Renaissance festival will return this weekend at RH Acres on Socastee Boulevard from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will raise money for Caleb’s Dragonfly Dreams and will feature games, a fire show, a fairy forest, medieval combat and more while guests are encouraged to wear Renaissance costumes.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster visited USS Yorktown at Patriots Point on Wednesday and celebrated completing a toxic waste removal project that spent $31.6M to clean the ship.

Officials said the two-phase cleanup removed hazardous materials and prevented risk to Charleston Harbor’s environment—protecting local industries and natural resources.

Christmas on Main

1:30-3:00 p.m. — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre — Tickets starting at $170 — Celebrate the festive season with a delightful Christmas-themed event in North Myrtle Beach.

Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — Tickets from $39.75 — Experience laughter with comedian Henry Cho at his Empty Nest Tour.

Christmas on Main

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre — Tickets start at $176 — Celebrate the holiday spirit with an unforgettable evening of Christmas-themed performances.

Preschool Storytime

11 AM – 12 PM — Horry County Memorial Library - North Myrtle Beach — Free entry — Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts to prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten.

Comedy Night with Will O'Donnell

7-8:30 p.m. — Comedy Cabana — Prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising star, Will O'Donnell, fresh off winning St. Louis’ Funniest Person Contest.

The Carolina Opry Christmas Special

1-2:30 p.m. — The Carolina Opry Theater — Tickets on sale — Experience the enchanting holiday spirit with music, dance, and comedy in a winter wonderland setting.

Tim Elliott Live Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Local on the Water — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy a night of live music with Tim Elliott at this beautiful waterfront venue.

Lighting of the Landing

Evening — Barefoot Landing — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with an annual fireworks and tree lighting ceremony.

Signal Fire: Friendsgiving Celebration

5-9 p.m. — The Landing at The Boathouse — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening of reggae vibes with Signal Fire at this Friendsgiving gathering.

The Carolina Opry Christmas Special

7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Carolina Opry Theater — Early reservations recommended — Experience the magic of the holidays with live music, dance, and festive cheer at this Myrtle Beach Christmas tradition.