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Awards & Accolades

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How Hometown Celebrity Darley Newman Continues To Shine A Spotlight On Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach continues to gain national attention thanks to one of its own, Emmy Award–winning TV host and producer Darley […]

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Pauline Frommer Recommends Myrtle Beach On "Live With Kelly & Mark"

Pauline Frommer of Frommer’s, a long-standing travel media brand known for practical travel advice, recently published the article, "How to […]

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Surfside Beach Celebrates 10 Years As First Autism-Friendly Certified Destination

Surfside Beach recently marked its 10th anniversary of being the first city in South Carolina and one of the first […]

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ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic Wins 'Best-in-Class Event' Governor’s Cup

Congratulations to The Golf Capital of the World with a big win for the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic. Myrtle Beach’s […]

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Golf Digest Ranks Myrtle Beach’s Dunes Club Among Top PGA TOUR Venues

Golf Digest Once More Ranks Myrtle Beach’s Dunes Club Among Top PGA TOUR Venues It made a splash when it […]

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Myrtle Beach Chef Jordan Heyd Named SC Chef Ambassador

There's more exciting culinary news from the Grand Strand. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster named three chefs to represent South […]

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Myrtle Beach Chef Advances As Semifinalist For James Beard Foundation Award

Congratulations to Heidi Vukov of Hook & Barrel in Myrtle Beach is a semifinalist for Best Chef Southeast by the […]

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Myrtle Beach Stands Out with Growing List of Accolades, Setting Stage for Successful 2026

2025 recognitions reinforce the Grand Strand’s position as one of America’s most desirable coastal regions Those of us who love […]

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Myrtle Beach Bowl Draws National Attention as Western Michigan Defeats Kennesaw State

Western Michigan defeats Kennesaw State 41-6 at the 6th annual Myrtle Beach Bowl presented by Engine Playing under sunny blue […]

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Visit Myrtle Beach Racks Up Industry Awards In 2025

2025 Awards & Recognitions  As the official destination marketing organization for the Grand Strand, Visit Myrtle Beach plays a critical […]

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8 Interesting Things You May Not Know About Myrtle Beach

When people think of Myrtle Beach, they often picture sun, sand and summer vacations. But there’s far more to The […]

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Hospitality Excellence Recognized at the 2025 Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Awards

The Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association (MBAHA), in conjunction with the South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA), recently hosted […]

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Country Superstar Kenny Chesney’s New Book Recalls His Love For Myrtle Beach

Recreate Myrtle Beach Moments that Inspired the “No Shoes Nation” Leader Country music icon Kenny Chesney has long made the […]

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Myrtle Beach's O.A.K. Prime Recognized in Inaugural MICHELIN Guide American South

Myrtle Beach’s culinary scene is earning prestigious recognition on the national stage. The MICHELIN Guide has released its inaugural American […]

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Prestwick Country Club in Myrtle Beach Named 2025 S.C. Golf Course of the Year 

Prestwick Country Club, the acclaimed Pete and P.B. Dye design located in Myrtle Beach, has been named the 2025 South […]

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MYR Earns Top National Rankings In 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

It's wonderful to have our home airport one of the best in the country and more exciting improvements are on […]

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Myrtle Beach Chefs Featured At Southern Living Test Kitchen

Congratulations to Kinsey Muller and Jess Sagun of Winna’s Kitchen, who recently had the opportunity to demonstrate their culinary skills […]

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Myrtle Beach Remains a Top Summer Hot Spot Despite Economic Headwinds

Tourism Sustains Local Jobs and Enhances Community Well-Being The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Visit Myrtle Beach […]

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Community Achievements Recognized During Myrtle Beach Area Chamber's Annual Meeting

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) held its 86th annual meeting on […]

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Grand Strand Chef Darren Smith Named A South Carolina Chef Ambassador

We're so proud of Chef Darren Smith of Conway for being selected as one of three chefs to represent the […]

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