Surfside Beach renourishment shifts work zone, revises sand placement plan
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A beach renourishment project in Surfside Beach is bringing new closures and a shift in where crews will be working as the effort continues. Work began in early July, and town officials said crews will now continue from the Garden City line to just before the Third Avenue South swash, inst
Horry County Department of Airports looks to close Loris-Twin City airport
LORIS, SC (WMBF) - Horry County may soon be losing one of its airports. In a statement to WMBF. The Horry County Department of Airports said they have intentions of closing the Loris-Twin City Airport. The decision follows an evaluation of “the airport’s activity levels, financial sustainability, future infrastructure
Surfside Beach still waiting on missing money investigation
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. — Surfside Beach town administrator Gerry Vincent said the fate of the missing half a million dollars is still up in the air. Vincent told the town council Tuesday, July 14 the town was still waiting on a final SLED investigation into what happened to $545,000 that allegedly went to a bogus account
Development ordinance raises affordability concerns among residents and county council
CONWAY, S.C. — Horry County leaders approved an ordinance Tuesday allowing the county to charge impact fees on new developments, though some warned the additional costs could make housing less affordable. The Horry County Council unanimously passed the third and final reading of an ordinance allowing the county to...
Moving to Myrtle Beach With Pets: Beaches, Parks and Local Favorites
Moving to Myrtle Beach with a pet can make coastal life even more enjoyable. Morning walks near the water, afternoons at the dog park and patios that welcome four-legged guests make it easier to include pets in everyday plans. Living here with a pet is still different from vacationing here...
Myrtle Beach is getting a new website. Here’s why, what it costs and when...
After more than 10 years at its current domain, Myrtle Beach’s online presence is getting an overhaul with a new website. “Everything about the new website will be different from the current,” Director of Communications and Creative Services Meredith Denari said in an email. “We are starting from scratch.” Transferring
Pub International Grows With 4,000-Square-Foot Expansion
Myrtle Beach’s go-to destination for global-inspired flavors and entertainment is expanding this summer. Pub International, owned by Justin Decker, will take over the neighboring 4,000-square-foot space, according to an Facebook post. “When it’s finished, Pub International will have TWO completely different vibes under
Back-to-school event to provide free school supplies at Conway Elementary
Local families can mark their calendars for a back-to-school event held at Conway Elementary, which will provide school supplies at no cost for students. Select Health of South Carolina's First Choice will host a community event on Saturday, July 25, providing back-to-school information and other community resources at
‘It’s a shame’: Conway IGA to close in early September
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Conway IGA grocery store, a long-standing staple in the community, is scheduled to close in early September, according to a spokesperson with IGA’s corporate. The grocery store has been a fixture in Conway since the 1960s, and its impending closure has saddened many...
The 10 Cities Where Young Adults Have the Hardest Time Becoming Homeowners
Buying a first home has always been a major financial milestone, but for many young adults, that goal is becoming harder to reach. A Clever Real Estate analysis of 20 years of U.S. Census data found that homeownership among Americans under 30 dropped from 18.5% in 2005 to 11.8% in 2024, a 36% decline.
