Murrells Inlet is set to host Christmas events this weekend. The town’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held at Morse Park Landing next to Hot Fish Club along Highway 17 Business. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present and there will be crafts as well as music to enjoy. That will take place from 4-6pm. Then on Sunday, the…
The city of Myrtle Beach is set to break ground on a new fire station. Station No. 1 is currently located on Mr. Joe White Avenue and has served the city since 1999. However, there is a need for another station due to lack of space. The new two-story, six-bay facility will be built off Robert Grissom Parkway. It will…
Latta Councilman Marcus McGirt has been elected as the town’s new mayor. Unofficial results recorded revealed McGirt took 197 votes over challenger Rick Watson’s 137. McGirt is set to become the first African-American to serve as mayor in town history.
Federal authorities are offering a reward for information regarding a theft in Horry County. On Oct. 25, authorities responded to a break-in at the Hunters Outpost along Bashor Road. A vehicle drove through the wall of the business and surveillance footage showed several people exit the vehicle and flee on foot after taking multiple firearms from the business. The vehicle…
Florence County authorities are asking for help locating a wanted man. On Nov. 14, 26-year-old Jakawmee Littles allegedly attacked a victim with a glass bottle at the Baymont Inn and Suites. Littles has been charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Details are limited but anyone with information is urged to contact the Florence County Sheriff’s…
Thursday is National Cookie Day and several eateries have deals to celebrate. Dairy Queen is offering a free Mini Frosted Sugar Cookie Blizzard with the purchase of a Signature Stackburger Combo or a 6-piece Chicken Strip Basket. Crumbl is giving customers who buy a 6-pack in-store a free 7th item. Insomnia Cookies loyalty members can get a free Snowball Classic…
Spotify has officially revealed it’s users yearly wrap. Near the end of the year, the service releases a summary for it’s users’ listening history throughout the year, revealing their most listened to songs, artists, albums, podcasts, and more. The wrap also reveals how much time was spent on the app. In honor of the wrapped frenzy, Jimmy John’s launched a…
Over one million bags of shredded cheese has been recalled. Great Lakes Cheese Co. placed the recall on low-moisture part-skim mozzarella shredded cheese, individually packaged in plastic bags. It was placed due to possible contamination with metal pieces. The cheese was sold under many names including Great Value, Happy Farms by Aldi, Publix and others. The products were sold in…
The 8th Rivertown Regatta Christmas Boat Parade is set to be held in Conway. The event is a festive boat parade in which participants deck out their vessels for the holiday season. They will travel along the river from Savannah Bluff, past the Conway Marina, around the railroad trestle, and end back at the Conway Marina. It does cost $30…
The city of Conway is set to host next year’s state Special Olympics. The games are expected to bring thousands to the area with all games taking place at the Billy Gardner Sports Complex. The Parks and Recreation Department said the community is honored to welcome the athletes, families, volunteers, and fans. The games are scheduled to take place from…
