Category Archives: Community News

Bojangles to Honor Veterans, First Responders June 5

Semi Truck displaying Rolling Remembrance is parked in front of American flag.

Bojangles welcomes Myrtle Beach area residents to help celebrate veterans on June 5 as they welcome PepsiCo’s Rolling Remembrance to its North Kings Highway location. The event is open the public and aims to honor American veterans while raising awareness and funds for the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, which provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children […]

Grand Strand Beach Renourishment To Begin Late 2025

Beach renourishment is coming to the Grand Strand in late 2025 with anticipated completion by mid-summer 2026. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shared the updated timeline Thursday detailing plans for the federally-funded project that will help repair erosion caused by Hurricanes Ian and Debby in 2022 and 2024, respectively. The beach renourishment will help […]

Myrtle Beach Featured on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ May 5-9 During The Beach Week

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to announce that a national spotlight will shine on the Grand Strand on the beloved gameshow “Wheel of Fortune.” Through a partnership with Visit Myrtle Beach, The Beach Week will air May 5-9, highlighting all that the area has to offer. […]

World’s Largest Rubber Duck Makes a Splash in Myrtle Beach to Promote Water Safety May 8-11

The world’s most iconic and whimsical advocate for water safety — the six-story-tall World’s Largest Rubber Duck — will be floating into Myrtle Beach May 8–11, 2025, as part of National Water Safety Month. Presented by the YMCA of Coastal Carolina in partnership with the City of Myrtle Beach and Visit Myrtle Beach, and sponsored […]

Honoring the Brave Event Planned to Thank First Responders

There’s a special “Thank You” event scheduled for first responders of the Carolina Forest wildfire. “Honoring the Brave” will be held April 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Pelicans Stadium and is free for all first responders and their families. WPDE ABC-15 Chief Meteorologist Ed Piotrowski will serve as master of […]

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB Seeks Feedback from Residents

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB wants to hear from residents in Horry and Georgetown counties! Our resident survey is now open for you to share your opinions. The survey is designed to gather insights on community services, tourism and quality of life in the region. Your input will help guide our […]

Leadership Grand Strand Accepting Applications for Class XLVI

Leadership Grand Strand (LGS) is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for participation in Class XLVI, a 10-month leadership development program beginning in August. LGS, an initiative of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, delivers transformative leadership development through immersive training experiences and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours to key Grand Strand institutions. The […]

Myrtle Beach Holds Second Annual “Cleanin’ for the Season” Event to Beautify City for Spring

Keep Myrtle Beach Beautiful and the City of Myrtle Beach are seeking volunteers for Cleanin’ for the Season, a citywide litter cleanup event. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, March 29, 2025. This event is part of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup. Volunteers are asked to register online […]