He ‘had a right to resist’: Lawyers say SC trooper’s killing of man in Horry unlawful
Lawyers for Tristan Vereen brought up misconduct from the South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper who shot and killed him and repeated claims of an unlawful traffic stop at a press … Click to Continue »
SC schools can make students wear masks after judge blocks ban, superintendent says
South Carolina school districts are free to require students wear masks in school to slow the spread of COVID-19, the state’s education chief said in a letter to districts Wednesday. … Click to Continue »
A grocery store in Myrtle Beach sold $10K Mega Millions ticket
A $10,000 lotto ticket was sold at a grocery store in Myrtle Beach. A customer at the Food Lion at 3501 Belle Terre Blvd. missed winning the Mega Millions jackpot … Click to Continue »
Overnight fire causes substantial damage to beloved Horry County bar
A two-alarm fire has caused substantial damage to a popular pub in Little River Wednesday morning. The overnight fire appears to have caused the roof of Windjammer Pub to collapse. … Click to Continue »
South Carolina reports nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases, 114 deaths
South Carolina reported nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases and 114 more deaths on Wednesday, according to the state Department of Health and Environmental Control. Since the start of the pandemic … Click to Continue »
Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival gets approval from city council. Here’s the details
The Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival is returning in October after the city approved the event during a meeting on Tuesday. Crossroads Event Productions is putting on the event from Oct. … Click to Continue »
Horry County delays I-73 funding plan, approves millions for Highway 90
The latest push to put local tax dollars toward the long-planned Interstate 73 has encountered another delay. Though a handful of local leaders are attempting to raise $250 million from … Click to Continue »
Horry County school board votes to sue e-cigarette company Juul for ‘vaping epidemic’
The Horry County Board of Education unanimously voted Monday to file a lawsuit against a popular e-cigarette company for its part in the “vaping epidemic.” The Horry County school board … Click to Continue »
SC Sen. Hembree, Horry County school board spar over nuances of mask mandate proviso
South Carolina State Sen. Greg Hembree told Horry County school board members Monday they could vote to impose a mask mandate without violating state law, sparking a debate about how … Click to Continue »
Here’s what properties are selling for in the Myrtle Beach area
May 23-29 Tabor City, N.C. 28463 Home 12019 Swamp Fox Hwy. E, $49,000 Calabash, N.C./Carolina Shores, N.C. 28467 Home 27 Lighthouse Cove Loop, $354,500 1456 Creek Ridge Lane, $342,050 697 … Click to Continue »
Myrtle Beach’s Russell Fry says he’s challenging Tom Rice in 2022, joining crowded primary
South Carolina state Rep. Russell W. Fry says he plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Tom Rice for his seat in Congress next year, Fry told The Sun News Friday morning. … Click to Continue »
These are some of the best restaurants with grouper near Myrtle Beach, our readers say
This summer, The Sun News has been on a hunt for the best seafood dishes in the Myrtle Beach area. Reporters used the best method around to find great hidden … Click to Continue »
Myrtle Beach-area birth announcements
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital O’Neal Johnson and Amber Linen of Georgetown, a daughter, Brielle Marie Johnson, July 26 Jackson Marsh and Sierra Deyton of Georgetown, a daughter, Lilliana Skye Marsh, … Click to Continue »
With dangerous temps in Myrtle Beach, here’s how to stay cool during a heat wave
Temperatures in the Myrtle Beach area are expected to reach the high 80s and low 90s, and the area’s heat index could mean potential health complications for residents and visitors. … Click to Continue »
Judge orders large payment to family of woman who drowned in Horry County Sheriff’s van
A judge has ordered that a $1 million payment be made to the family of a woman who drowned in the back of a flooded Horry County Sheriff’s Office van … Click to Continue »
Surfside Beach Town Council looks to address hole digging on beach
Beachgoers in Surfside Beach might see more hole digging rules if the town council adopts a new proposed ordinance. On Tuesday, council members voted 4-2 for an ordinance that would … Click to Continue »
With delta on the rise, school outbreaks could pose a serious problem for SC districts
If South Carolina fails to tamp down the latest surge in coronavirus cases before most school districts resume classes in mid-August, the state risks greatly exacerbating the outbreak, according to … Click to Continue »
Playing this week in area theaters
What’s New: Jungle Cruise | Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his ramshackle boat. Together, they search for … Click to Continue »
Nominate your favorite local businesses for Best of the Beach 2021
From your go-to seafood restaurant to your favorite clothing store, we want you to nominate your favorite local businesses from around the area for Best of the Beach 2021 today. … Click to Continue »