Weather ImpactsUpcomingHappening 30 November 2026El Niño to Bring Wetter Winter Weather to Grand StrandNOAA projects a wetter-than-average winter for the Grand Strand from December 2026 through February 2027 due to a strengthening El Niño pattern.Community brief · from WMBF News — Grand Strand
Local News30 October 2026Grand Strand High School Football Teams Compete in Week 11 SlateHigh school football teams across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee regions competed in Week 11 matchups on Friday, Oct. 30.Community notice · from WMBF News — Grand Strand
EventsUpcomingHappening 23 October 2026Barefoot Hootenanny Brings Music and River Adventures to Longs Oct. 23–25River Island Adventures in Longs will host the three-day Barefoot Hootenanny Music Festival from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, 2026, featuring live music, river paddling, wellness sessions and outdoor challenges.Community brief · from MyrtleBeachSC News
Local News22 October 2026Horry County High School Football Teams Prepare for Week 10 MatchupsNine Horry County high school football teams play crucial Week 10 regular-season games with playoff positioning on the line on Friday, Oct. 23.Community brief · from MyHorryNews / Myrtle Beach Herald
Events16 October 2026Coastal Carolina Hosts Appalachian State Friday Night at Brooks StadiumCoastal Carolina University will host Appalachian State at Brooks Stadium in Conway on Friday night in a nationally televised Sun Belt matchup.Community brief · from MyrtleBeachSC News
Events15 October 2026Major Fall Festivals Set Across Horry County for Oct. 16–18 WeekendHorry County hosts three major fall events Oct. 16–18, 2026, including the Loris Bog-Off, Conway Coffin Races, and Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival.Community brief · from MyrtleBeachSC News
Community Updates15 October 2026Conway Defeats North Myrtle Beach 23-6 in Friday Night Regional MatchupConway High School handed North Myrtle Beach a 23-6 defeat on Friday night, relying on a strong rushing attack and timely defensive stops.Community brief · from MyHorryNews / Myrtle Beach Herald
Weather ImpactsUpcomingHappening 30 October 2026Cooler, Cloudy Weather Expected for Grand Strand Halloween WeekendCooler temperatures and cloud cover will settle over the Grand Strand for Halloween weekend, but conditions will stay dry for trick-or-treating and outdoor plans.Community brief · from WMBF News — Grand Strand
Weather Impacts5 August 2026Recent Rainfall Brings Minor Relief as Historic Drought Persists Across Grand StrandRecent downpours have brought minor relief to the Grand Strand, but Horry and Georgetown counties remain in an extreme drought following the second-worst start to a year in 132 years.Community brief · from WMBF News — Grand Strand
Traffic & Roads29 October 2026Crews Repair Utility Pole Following Friday Crash Near ConwayHorry County Fire Rescue responded to a crash near Highway 65 and Satellite Circle in Conway on Oct. 30 that damaged a utility pole but left no one injured.Community notice · from WMBF News — Grand Strand
Waterway & Boating28 October 2026Dead Whale Washes Ashore on North Litchfield BeachOfficials investigated a dead whale that washed ashore at North Litchfield Beach on Oct. 29, 2026, prompting safety reminders for beachgoers.Community brief · from MyrtleBeachSC News
Weather ImpactsUpcomingHappening 25 October 2026Grand Strand Forecast: Sunny Week and Mild Halloween with High Coastal TidesHorry County will see mild, sunny weather and high 70s through Halloween week, though residents should plan for coastal high tides, breezy winds, and a weekend time change.Community brief · from MyrtleBeachSC News
Weather ImpactsUpcomingHappening 25 October 2026Grand Strand Forecast Brings Warm and Dry Weather for Halloween WeekThe Grand Strand is set for a week of sunny skies and mild temperatures warming into the upper 70s by Halloween weekend.Community brief · from WMBF News — Grand Strand
