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Myrtle Beach's Savannah’s Playground Reopens After $2M Renovation

Enhancing its ability to be a place where every child can play, Savannah’s Playground at The Market Common in Myrtle […]

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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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ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic Volunteers Receive Golf Discounts

Adult volunteers who work at least 24 hours at the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, scheduled from May 7-10 at […]

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Family Kingdom To Add New Raptor Coaster

Family Kingdom Amusement park will debut a new high-thrill Raptor Coaster in (Late) 2026, making one of the largest ride […]

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Free Admission To Annual Surfside Beach BBQ Festival March 6-7

The Town of Surfside Beach invites residents and visitors to bring their family and friends for two fun-filled days of […]

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'Play It Forward' To Support State Parks Along The Grand Strand

Play It Forward in the Grand Strand South Carolina’s state parks have always been more than destinations on a map, […]

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Myrtle Beach Celebrates 65 Years Of Can-Am Days On March 13-22

Visit Myrtle Beach, the City of Myrtle Beach and area hospitality partners are welcoming Canadian visitors back for the 65th […]

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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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Business Advocates Praise Court Decision Allowing For Additional Energy Supply To Grand Strand

Following the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Jan. 28 opinion upholding the Administrative Law Court’s decision, Dominion Energy South Carolina’s (DESC) has […]

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Do You Serve Alcohol? Training Deadline Approaching

If your business serves alcohol for on-premise consumption, a new law applies to you. A new South Carolina law requires […]

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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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Celebrate 2026 Exploring Myrtle Beach’s Rich History & Exciting Milestones

There is so much to celebrate in 2026 as America prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary. At the same time, […]

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SC Restaurant Week Returns Jan. 8-18 With Grand Strand Culinary Celebrations

The tastiest time of the year begins Thursday, January 8! Food lovers will want to claim a spot at the […]

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Grand Strand Freedom Week Celebrates Special Events Jan. 16-20, 2026

Myrtle Beach Area Community Comes Together to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy The Carolina African American Heritage Foundation […]

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'Tis The Season For Bargain Shopping For Sophisticated Brands To Surprise Treasures

The holiday shopping opportunities along the Grand Strand continue through Christmas and into the New Year. In fact, after Christmas […]

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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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Ring in the New Year with Fireworks Over the Atlantic Ocean

Downtown Myrtle Beach Fireworks - 9 p.m. Everyone is invited to welcome the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display […]

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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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“Chef Swap at the Beach” Christmas Special Brings Local Food Scene to Cooking Channel Dec. 20

Restaurants from every season can be experienced year-round with the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass “Chef Swap at The Beach,” […]

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Marching Bands Bring High-Energy Performances to Myrtle Beach Bowl Presented by Engine

Fight songs, rally chants and high-powered halftime shows will join football on the center stage during the 6th annual Myrtle […]

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