Category Archives: Community News

LGS Class XLVI Raising Funds for Legacy Project with Barnabas Horse Foundation

Members of Leadership Grand Strand (LGS) Class 46 are coming together to advance critical improvements to Barnabas Horse Foundation, enhancing the nonprofit’s equine-assisted therapy facilities and increasing its capacity to serve the community. The 32-member class selected Barnabas as its Legacy Project partner after assessing local needs and recognizing the significant impact the organization has […]

Winter Wonderland at The Beach Illuminates Myrtle Beach Boardwalk for 30-Plus Days of Holiday Fun

The holiday season in Myrtle Beach is magical with festive lights, live entertainment and fireworks to ring in the New Year. The fifth annual Winter Wonderland at The Beach runs nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 4, 2026, illuminating the iconic Myrtle Beach Boardwalk into a magical oceanfront wonderland the entire family will enjoy. Produced […]

Volunteers Needed as ‘Substitutes for Santa’ on December 2

Volunteers interested in providing a holiday experience for local children on Dec. 2, 2025, are encouraged to register for Substitutes for Santa, an annual charity event hosted by Grand Strand Young Professionals (GSYP) in partnership with SOS Care. During the special event, 150 Horry County children will enjoy an afternoon of fun and games at the […]

Accessing and Supporting Local Food Distribution

Local nonprofits are springing into action to support local food distribution following the temporary suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Waccamaw Community Foundation (WCF) created an online giving hub where donors can contribute in three ways: Give directly to trusted local food distribution nonprofits through links to their websites. Contribute through Waccamaw Gives, […]

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 […]