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Vote for the Grand Strand’s Beaches in USA TODAY Readers’ Choice Awards

As we already know, the Grand Strand’s beaches are the best in the state and now your vote can solidify […]

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Myrtle Beach’s Sun Fun Festival Kicks Off Summer Fun May 1-3 with

Myrtle Beach’s longest-running event returns May 1–3, 2026, as the 71st Annual Sun Fun Festival brings three days of free, […]

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Top Golf Pros, Celebrities Coming To Myrtle Beach's PGA Tour Event on May 7

As if living in the "Golf Capital of the World" isn't fantastic enough, Grand Strand residents also have the opportunity […]

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National Travel & Tourism Week Celebrates the People & Industry Driving the Local Economy

National Travel and Tourism Week will be celebrated across the country on May 3–9, 2026, and this is a wonderful […]

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Two Grand Strand Residents Receive Awards During SC's Hospitality Day

On April 22, hospitality industry leaders gathered at the South Carolina State House in Columbia for Hospitality Day and among […]

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Celebrity Lineup Grows for Wednesday Pro-Am at ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic

Star power will once again take center stage at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, led by Academy Award-winning actor Kurt […]

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Myrtle Beach Leads East Coast Summer Travel as Visitors Seek Value and Ease

As Americans plan their summer getaways, Myrtle Beach is emerging as a top choice for travelers seeking an affordable, accessible […]

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World’s Strongest Man Competitor Charmed by Penguins at Ripley's Aquarium

By Marlane White Myrtle Beach is once again stepping into the global spotlight as the World’s Strongest Man competition returns […]

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World’s Largest Rubber Duck in Myrtle Beach May 1-2 for Water Safety Month

The world’s most iconic and whimsical advocate for water safety — the six-story-tall World’s Largest Rubber Duck — will be […]

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Conway Earns National Spotlight as All-America City Finalist, Creates Special Logo

Congratulations to the City of Conway, which was recently named one of just 20 finalists nationwide for the prestigious 2026 […]

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World's Strongest Man Returns To Myrtle Beach April 23-26

Back by popular demand, competitors will test their strength at The Beach. Global sports marketing agency IMG is thrilled to […]

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“Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative” Unveiled as Enterprise Identity for Myrtle Beach Area Chamber, Visit Myrtle Beach

Pictured: The Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative was officially launched on April 16 during the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s […]

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Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach Welcomes Nintendo's Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour Through August 11

Video gamers who love Animal Crossing on Nintendo Switch, listen up. Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is the first stop […]

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Myrtle Beach International Airport Breaks Ground On Six-Gate Terminal Expansion

The Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) held a Terminal Expansion Project Groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, to commemorate the […]

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8 Free Events To Enjoy Endless Summer Fun Along The Grand Strand

On June 4, officials with Visit Myrtle Beach shared news about the eventful summer expected along the Grand Strand, calling […]

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Tourism’s Positive Impact on Local Community Celebrated During National Travel & Tourism Week May 19-25

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) join tourism destinations from across the […]

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Myrtle Beach Classic Celebrates Successful Inaugural PGA Tour Event

The first-ever Myrtle Beach Classic, a PGA Tour event sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach, concluded on May 12, 2024, after […]

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Thirty Strongmen to Battle it Out at World’s Strongest Man May 1-5 in Myrtle Beach

In partnership with Visit Myrtle Beach, the 47th edition of the World’s Strongest Man competition returns to the Myrtle Beach oceanfront […]

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Myrtle Beach Classic Golf Tournament To Host Horry County Students For Career Day

Our local students have a great opportunity coming up on April 22. The Myrtle Beach Classic will host Horry County […]

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63rd Annual Can-Am Days Welcomes Canadian Visitors March 9-17

Mid-March means trees and flowers are blossoming across the Grand Strand and Canadians are in town to enjoy the change […]

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Myrtle Beach's Annual Esports Competition Doubles In Size

Myrtle Beach's second annual collegiate esports competition, Boost at the Beach, was held March 8-10, 2024, at The Hangout in […]

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PopStroke Myrtle Beach Opens at Broadway At The Beach

By Marlane White  Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand is the "Golf Capital of the World," home to more than […]

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