Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Myrtle Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Myrtle Beach Grand Market, hosted by the Me Through Christ Foundation, will take place on Dec. 23 at 3071 Waccamaw Blvd, Unit 201—offering family fun with face-painting, a bounce house, music, raffles and food trucks. WFXB Fox TV
- ➤ A $50,000 Powerball double play ticket was sold in Myrtle Beach at Food Lion on North Kings Highway; the winning numbers were 25, 33, 53, 62, and 66 with a Powerball of 17, and winners have 180 days to claim their prize. WFXB Fox TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen will open Monday, Dec. 22 on Highway 501 near Carolina Forest High School, Walmart and Freddy’s Frozen Custard in Conway. Owned by Impeccable Restaurant Group, it will serve food from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and until 11 p.m. on weekends. My Horry News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Experience a back-in-the-day Christmas at L.W. Paul Living History Farm (Conway) today from 9 a.m. to noon, where the farmhouse hosts historic cooking, tree decorating, live church music, and children’s activities to show local seasonal traditions. WFXB Fox TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ City officials said construction at the AESC Battery Plant will resume soon after a temporary pause as they address the issues that halted progress. The planned restart supports local development and keeps community projects on track. WPDE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 12, CCU’s Board approved adding 21,000 sqft to the new Conway Medical Center College building at Coastal Carolina University on Chanticleer Drive West — its final size will be 85,000 sqft with a budget near $75 million — which will host nursing, public health, and other health programs. My Horry News
- ➤ A new program at Oak Tree Farm is teaching adults with autism and other disabilities how to use buses, paratransit and ride-sharing services with $35,000 in funding (from Horry County and Coast RTA). Residents are learning route and ticketing skills to get to work independently. WMBF News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Horry County is replacing plastic piping with larger box culverts along Highway 19 near Nichols to reduce flooding; the $175,000 stormwater project is expected to finish early 2026. WMBF News
- ➤ Congresswoman Nancy Mace reintroduced the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025 to boost federal safeguards for coastal fishing and shore the industry against foreign competition. The bill would expand federal aid for regions facing economic harm from market distortions. WPDE
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Tai Chi at the Park
9-10 a.m. — McLean Park — Free entry — Recharge your body and calm your mind with a gentle Tai Chi session perfect for beginners.
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Jukebox Bingo at Taco Mundo Kitchen y Cantina
5-7 p.m. — Taco Mundo Kitchen y Cantina — Free entry — Spin the hits and win prizes during this fun bingo night with a musical twist.
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Mind Games Trivia Night
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Main Street Taphouse — Check for entry details — Test your trivia skills in a friendly beachside competition.
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Trivia Tuesday
7-9 p.m. — North Myrtle Beach — Reservations required — Test your knowledge with a fun night of trivia provided by Sounds Good Entertainment.
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Jukebox Bingo Night
7-9 p.m. — Main Street Taphouse — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of Jukebox Bingo with good food and music in North Myrtle Beach.
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James Stephens III Comedy Show
7 p.m. — The Asher Theatre and Conference Center — Cost info not specified — Enjoy a night of laughter at Myrtle Beach's newest venue, showcasing top-notch comedy.
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Hardwired - A Tribute to Metallica
7-9:30 p.m. — Gear Shop at House of Blues Myrtle Beach — Tickets required — Experience the electrifying energy of Hardwired as they bring the magic of Metallica to life.
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Christmas Dumpling Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Savannah Bee Company — No refunds — Craft festive Christmas dumplings and fill the holidays with cheer.
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Jukebox Bingo Night
5-7 p.m. — Taco Mundo Kitchen y Cantina — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of bingo with a musical twist at this local hotspot.
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Mind Games Trivia Night
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Main Street Taphouse — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun trivia night with friends by the beach.
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