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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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PGA TOUR's Myrtle Beach Classic Supports Local Community Charities

By Marlane White  If there were ever a story about how tourism works for the Grand Strand, here's one that […]

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The Cooking Channel Will Feature 14 Grand Strand Chefs In Cook-Off Show

By Marlane White  The Grand Strand's culinary scene is on fire! With over 2,000 restaurants, the area offers international flavor […]

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Frontier Airlines Adds New Flight From MYR To Cleveland

We'll soon have another option for reaching the Buckeye State thanks to new nonstop flights to Cleveland, OH (CLE) on […]

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Celebrate Black History Month With Thriving Culture Across The Grand Strand

By Marlane White  February is Black History Month and the Grand Strand region of South Carolina has a rich African […]

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Getting To Hartford, Three Other Cities Now A 'Breeze'

There's exciting news out of our wonderful Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) about traveling to and from Myrtle Beach and […]

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Restaurant Week Runs Jan 11-21 With Specialty Dishes For Locals

Nothing beats the winter chill like a warm bowl of French Onion Soup or a hearty Bratwurst sandwich. Those are […]

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The World's Strongest Men Make Their Mark In Myrtle Beach

Next spring will be an exciting time for sports in the Grand Strand. Not only will the first PGA Tour […]

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Get Geared Up For The Fourth Annual Myrtle Beach Bowl

Those of you who are college football fans know that bowl season is an exciting time of year. For the […]

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Basketball Tournament Provides Economic Win For Grand Strand

The Myrtle Beach Invitational college basketball tournament resulted in a championship title for Liberty University (go "flames") and a big […]

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Myrtle Beach Named Top Fall Tourism Destination, Expects Robust Season Ahead

Myrtle Beach once again made TripAdvisor’s annual list of “Top 10 U.S. Destinations for Fall Travel,” showing that U.S. travelers […]

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