Community UpdatesUpcomingHappening 31 August 2026South Paw Rescue Secures First Permanent Building in Surfside BeachSouth Paw Rescue has secured its first permanent building in Surfside Beach, with plans to open an adoption center, community hub, and pet pantry in September 2026.Community brief · from WMBF News — Grand Strand
Local NewsUpcomingHappening 10 August 2026Special Republican Primary Election Set for Aug. 11 to Fill U.S. Senate SeatHorry County voters prepare for an Aug. 11 special Republican Senate primary featuring 12 candidates and a potential Aug. 25 runoff.Community brief · from MyrtleBeachSC News
Local NewsUpcomingHappening 3 August 2026News 13 and Nexstar to Host GOP U.S. Senate Debate Ahead of PrimaryWBTW News 13 and Nexstar will host a statewide televised debate for South Carolina Republican U.S. Senate candidates on Tuesday, Aug. 4, ahead of early voting.Community brief · from WBTW News 13 — Myrtle Beach
EventsYesterdayConway Hosts Tobacco Heritage Day to Honor Horry County Farm HistoryTobacco Heritage Day at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm in Conway honored Horry County's agricultural past and childhood memories of farm life.Community brief · from MyHorryNews / Myrtle Beach Herald
Business OpeningsYesterdayLoca Luna Cantina opens dining location in ConwayLoca Luna Cantina has opened in Conway, offering traditional Mexican cuisine with modern presentation.Community brief · from MyHorryNews / Myrtle Beach Herald
Community UpdatesYesterdayConway Living History Museum Demonstrates Traditional Tobacco FarmingThe L.W. Paul Living History Museum in Conway demonstrated traditional tobacco planting and harvesting to help preserve Horry County's agricultural history.Community brief · from MyHorryNews / Myrtle Beach Herald
Waterway & BoatingUpcomingHappening 2 August 2026Small Craft Advisory Issued for Grand Strand Coastal Waters Through MondayThe National Weather Service has issued a Small Craft Advisory through Monday evening for coastal waters along the Grand Strand, warning of rough seas and strong wind gusts.Community brief · from NWS Coastal Waters Advisories (AMZ250)
Traffic & Roads2 August 2026Three Hospitalized After Highway 90 Crash in LongsThree people were hospitalized following a three-car crash near Highway 90 and West Shore Drive in Longs on August 2.Community brief · from WMBF News — Grand Strand
Weather ImpactsYesterdayHigh Humidity and Pop-Up Storm Chances Continue Across the Grand StrandHigh humidity is fueling scattered storms across the Grand Strand this Sunday, with muggy conditions and pop-up rain chances expected to persist into the workweek.Community brief · from WMBF News — Grand Strand
Waterway & Boating31 July 2026High Humidity and Thunderstorm Chances Return to the Grand Strand This WeekendRising humidity and returning thunderstorm chances are expected across the Grand Strand area over the August 1–2 weekend.Community brief · from WBTW News 13 — Myrtle Beach
Waterway & Boating29 July 2026North Myrtle Beach Announces August Daycation Trip to Murrells Inlet and GeorgetownNorth Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation announced a new Daycations trip to Murrells Inlet and Georgetown scheduled for August 25, 2026, with registration opening August 3.Community brief · from City of North Myrtle Beach
Waterway & Boating29 July 2026Unexploded Ordnance Discovered During Garden City Beach RenourishmentAn offshore dredge working on the beach renourishment project in Garden City recovered unexploded ordnance just south of the Garden City Pier on July 29.Community brief · from WBTW News 13 — Myrtle Beach