Surfside During the Holidays
By Emily Smith There’s plenty of festivities to enjoy in Surfside Beach this holiday season. The Holiday Markets at Surfside Beach will run every Thursday until December 16, weather permitting….
The Holiday Season Returns to North Myrtle Beach
by Emily Smith The time of year for holiday celebrations has arrived, with few areas of the Grand Strand lighting up quite like North Myrtle Beach does. This strip of…
The 16th Annual Little River Shrimp Fest
by Emily Smith This October, the second seafood festival that earned Little River the moniker of seafood capital of South Carolina returns to the Grand Strand. The other, which is…
The Return of Festival Season
by Emily Smith Myrtle Beach is the place to be this September, with both new as well as long-favored festivals dotting the calendar. Whether you prefer the roar of a…
A New and Improved School Year for Horry County Schools
by Emily Smith This August, our community is grateful to be able to look forward to a new, and this year, more familiar school year. As it stands now, Horry…
Celebrating the Fourth of July in Pawleys Island
by Emily Smith This year, Pawleys Island will celebrate Independence Day with their 54th Annual 4th of July Parade. Everyone is welcome to attend this community event that begins at…
COVID Vaccines and Blood Donations: What You Need to Know
by Melissa LaScaleia As the Coronavirus vaccine becomes more readily available to everyone across the state, the American Red Cross is receiving many queries about blood donation eligibility. “One of…
Broadstep Behavioral Health
The therapeutic foster care program, in which adults provide children and teens with support, acceptance, and nurturance, is an integral part of the Broadstep South Carolina program. (Photo Broadstep Behavioral…
CAN Champion Autism Network
Becky Large (left) and assistant, Stephanie Olson (right) pose with CAN’s signature golf cart in Surfside. Surfside Beach was designated America’s first Autism-friendly travel destination. (Photo Meganpixels Parker/Latoya Grayson) Come…
Celebrating Easter In North Myrtle Beach
by Emily Smith Here on the Grand Strand, our community is celebrating spring with a series of events in North Myrtle Beach that extend all month long. LuLu’s in Barefoot…
Remembering Susan
Susan Chandler King was a friend, teacher, an inspiration, and more than anything, a great mom & wife. The community lost a very special woman this past January. Join us as we celebrate the life of Susan Chandler King.
The Expansion of Carolina Forest
Carolina Forest is set for some big changes in the future. One of which to include a brand new shopping center, the Marketplace at the Mill. Read more about what’s to come in the Featured Community section of our March edition.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day All Day Long in the Market Common
by Emily Smith The Market Common in Myrtle Beach has always been a popular destination for a night out, and it’s easy to see why. There are a variety of…
The Hammock Shops of Pawleys Island
by Emily Smith Pawleys Island is a lovely coastal area, whose scenery is only outshone by the friendly faces who call it home. The Hammock Shops Village is a perfect…
Festive Surfside: Holiday Events to Celebrate the Season All Month Long
The Town of Surfside Beach has been known throughout the years as being an especially festive part of the Grand Strand during the holiday season, and this year is no exception.
Holiday Festivities in North Myrtle Beach
This year’s Great Christmas Light Show in North Myrtle Beach runs from November 23 through December 30, at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. Millions of lights will sparkle through the nights this year just as they have in years past, shining brightly in the face of trying times.
Fresh From The Farm
All throughout the summer and now into fall, The Market Common opens its doors, so to speak, to an outdoor Farmers Market up and down Deville Street. Written by Ashley Daniels.
The Seat of South Carolina’s Most Haunted Restaurant
The creaking of an old house is usually just the building settling. But at the Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro in Little River, odd noises could be tidings from generations past. Considered to be the most haunted restaurant in South Carolina, the Brentwood has been a part of the Little River community since 1994, although the house itself was built in the early 1910s. Written by Emily Smith.
Updates to the Solid Waste Management Ordinance
by Melissa LaScaleia In July, the Myrtle Beach City Council updated a number of rules in the Solid Waste Management ordinance. These revised rules took effect August 1, but many…
American Red Cross Military Resources
by Melissa LaScaleia Most of the time, when people think about American Red Cross, they think blood donation drives for accident victims, and capable volunteers who offer disaster relief services….
Resource Support For Parents and Children in the Covid Age
Online Resources Courtesy of The Horry County Memorial Library by Emily Smith In the age of Covid-19, online resources have been providing parents and guardians nationwide the support they need…
EdVenture’s Virtual Learning
EdVenture offers museum experiences plus afterschool programs and camps that inspire children of all ages to learn the joy of hands-on education – as individuals, as a family, and as…
The New Fly Guy
Chris Wait is the new manager at The Market Common’s cornerstone store Orvis. But he’s in no way new to retail— he has a career in the industry that tracks…
All4Paws Animal Rescue Reopens to the Public with Plans to Expand
All4Paws Animal Rescue has reopened to the public and volunteers following the lifting of South Carolina’s “Work-or-Home” order. To adhere to current guidelines to help slow the spread of Covid-19,…
Navigating Our New Normal
As we’re all learning to navigate the new normal, caution and cleanliness remain foremost in the minds of many. So much of our economy, both local and state, is dependent…
Surfside Beach— Way More Than a Pier
It’s official—Surfside Beach has way more to offer than just a pier. For locals, this time of year means longer days, morning walks on the beach (now with fur babies…
State Law Governs Golf Carts on Public Roads
Many residents love the convenience of hopping in the golf cart to go to the beach or grocery store, but rules exist for using golf carts to get around. State…
North Myrtle Beach Fitness Goals for Summer
Summer is nearly here which means fitness is once again on the top of everyone’s mind. What are your fitness goals for this summer? Rather than letting your bathing suit…
Shop Local in Little River
We are getting back to business and figuring out what our new normal is. Many things have changed and we are all in a learning process together. As we begin to…
Business As Un-Usual
The Little River Chamber has been working hard, diligently vetting all of our information and resources throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, to be your trusted resource for timely and accurate information…