Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
Good morning, Myrtle Beach.
🏘️ Community
The Horry County Animal Care Center in Conway is offering free treatment for heartworm-positive pets and six months free preventative for other adoptions before Dec.
31 + hosting its annual Home for the Pawlidays fostering event to ease shelter overcrowding.
On Dec. 4, Make-A-Wish SC partnered with HTC — granting 12-year-old Scarlet Samaha from Conway a wish to visit Legoland as she celebrated courage after battling Hodgkin's lymphoma.
The collaboration is set to continue in 2025 to support local children’s wishes.
💼 Business
TBonz Gill & Grill (a local staple for over 30 years) will close on New Year’s Day at the corner of U.S. Highway 17 Bypass and 21st Avenue North, and a new breakfast restaurant will open in its place in 2026.
Olive Branch Homestead in Myrtle Beach offers a range of tallow-based products including soaps, candles, and deodorants, as well as hand sewn items and wood working products; visit their website or follow *Instagram* for orders.
🎭 Culture
Dr. Charles Evans of Carolina Master Chorale described Celebrations of the Season performances — the concerts will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in North Myrtle Beach on Saturday, Dec.
13 at 4:00 p.m. and at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4:00 p.m.
📰 Economy
Atlas Van Lines' study found that South Carolina ranked 10th for outbound moves between Nov.
2024 and Oct. 2025. The study recorded 56% leaving the state and 44% moving in, with factors like an aging population possibly influencing the trend.
🎓 Education
A new Head Start Center is open on the Grand Strand to provide free, high-quality early childhood education for local families (offering resources for young learners).
On Monday, Dec. 8, the Horry County Board of Education approved holiday bonuses for eligible Horry County Schools employees by granting full-time staff $896 and part-time employees $448 at a total cost of $6.48 million following its record graduation rate.
🌲 Environment
Beach renourishment in North Myrtle will begin on Monday, Dec.18.
The $72 million project funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will restore 26 miles of sand—including the North Strand—with dredging starting Dec.11 and work expected to finish in February.
📰 Real Estate
RISE Partners is redeveloping Coastal Centre Shopping Center to add businesses—Walmart Neighborhood Market, Chipotle, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Ulta Beauty, PetSmart, Five Below and Burlington—with tenants expected by the end of 2026.
Parker’s Kitchen will replace a former vape shop at a key location.
🏈 Sports
Myrtle Beach Fire Ice Hockey team is set to face CCU next month in a charity game to help fund cancer screenings.
The annual event will take place at a local rink where fans can support a vital cause + community health.
🎉 Myrtle Beach Events
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Wed Night Open Mic
7-11 p.m. — 693 Main St, North Myrtle Beach, SC — Free entry — Hang out with Luke for a fun-filled night of open mic entertainment.
Pick Your Project Workshop
7-10 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio — Pre-registration required — Create a unique wood sign while enjoying a fun evening with friends or family.
Holiday Themed Candle Class
6-7 p.m. — Cafe de Paris — Pastries and coffee sold separately — Create your own festive candle and enjoy a seasonal experience.
The Great Christmas Light Show
5:30-9:30 p.m. — North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex — Free entry — Experience a dazzling display of festive lights in a fun family atmosphere.
Mind Games Trivia Night
6:30-8 p.m. — OD Arcade & Lounge — Free entry — Test your knowledge at a lively trivia night by the beach.
Mind Games Trivia at Main Street Taphouse
7-8:30 p.m. — Main Street Taphouse — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun trivia night with friends in North Myrtle Beach.
Ultimate Game Show Night
6-8 p.m. — 810 Entertainment – North Myrtle Beach — Free entry — Challenge your friends in a fun-filled trivia game show experience.
Jukebox Bingo Night
7-9 p.m. — Main Street Taphouse — Free entry — Enjoy an exciting evening of music and bingo with friends at the beach.
The Great Christmas Light Show
5:30-9:30 p.m. — North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex — Free entry — Experience a dazzling display of holiday lights in a festive atmosphere.
Nor'Eastah Live Music Event
7-11 p.m. — Sugrue's Pub & Eatery — Enjoy the tunes of Nor'Eastah as the party kicks off in North Myrtle Beach.
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