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Myrtle Beach & Area Hot Spots Earn Wave of National Recognition This June

In the month of June alone, Myrtle Beach and several neighboring communities along the Grand Strand received a wave of […]

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Summer Staycation Ideas: 5 Grand Strand Traditions Every Family Member Will Love

With the start of a new school year around the corner, many Grand Strand families are looking for easy, affordable […]

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50 Years of Unbelievable: Ripley's Believe It or Not! Continues to Shape the Myrtle Beach Experience

Happy 50th Anniversary to Ripley's Believe It or Not! Myrtle Beach! For half a century, Ripley's Believe It or Not! has […]

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90 Years Later, Myrtle Beach State Park Still Benefits the Entire Community

When Myrtle Beach State Park opened in 1936, its purpose was simple: protect a special piece of South Carolina's coastline […]

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20 Years of Ripken has Helped Transform Myrtle Beach into a Sports Tourism Leader

This summer marks a major milestone for one of the Grand Strand's most recognizable sports venues. The Ripken Experience® Myrtle […]

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Lower Gas Prices & Record Holiday Travel Are Good News for Grand Strand's Busiest Weekend

As millions of Americans prepare to hit the road for Independence Day travel, recent declines in gas prices are providing […]

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Tourism Works for the Grand Strand Sponsors Statewide Debate at Coastal Carolina University

Tourism Works for the Grand Strand was proud to sponsor the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial runoff debate at Coastal Carolina […]

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New Research Confirms People Love Myrtle Beach, Reveals Opportunities to Strengthen Community

A new national report is providing fresh evidence of something residents and visitors have known for years: the Myrtle Beach […]

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Find 50-Plus Free Firework Shows Across The Grand Strand This Summer

Celebrate a spectacular summer across the Grand Strand with more than 50 free fireworks displays throughout the summer and over […]

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Chamber Legislative Update Highlighted Policies Supporting Tourism & Economic Growth

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed business leaders and community members on June 10 for a Legislative Update […]

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New Coast RTA Service Improvements Benefit Residents, Workers & Visitors

Good news in the transportation front. Coast RTA, the regional transportation authority for the Grand Strand and Horry County, has […]

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Lakewood's Theater By The Sea Kicks Off 50th Season of High Steppin' Country

High Steppin’ Country, the longest-running live show on the Grand Strand, returns for its 50th season at Lakewood’s Theater By […]

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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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