Beach renourishment in Myrtle Beach is scheduled to begin next week, with work expanding to include the Arcadian Shores area just north of the city. The project remains on track for completion by Memorial Day, and the beach will stay open throughout construction with only small sections temporarily closed.
-- How did a Black man in the 1940s Jim Crow South open a club where Black and White people danced side by side to the tunes of music's legendary entertainers? The answer lies in a story as unforgettable as the music that turned a nightclub into a place of unity.
Beginning Monday, July 21, 2025, CHARLIE'S PLACE, a new five-episode, documentary-style podcast series hosted by filmmaker Rhym Guissé, uncovers the unbelievable true story of a revolutionary Myrtle Beach juke joint that brought communities together through the power of music.
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Visit Myrtle Beach have announced the volunteer community members who will serve on their 2026 Board of Directors and Advisory Boards. These individuals provide governance over the organizations, guiding strategic initiatives that support regional economic prosperity to enhance quality of life across the Grand Strand.
Our new foundation, Partnership Grand Strand, has four job openings, including Director, Business Retention and Expansion Manager, Transportation/Infrastructure Policy Manager, and Workforce Talent Manager.
This is a great opportunity to join a new foundation as it sets out to accelerate the economic prosperity and enhance the quality of life for all businesses and residents across Horry and Georgetown counties.
Learn more about the following positions:
Learn more about Partnership Grand Strand Foundation’s mission here and watch the video below.
As spring begins to bloom and the sun lingers a bit longer each day, Visit Myrtle Beach strives to make it easy for travelers of all interests, ages and abilities to take a much-needed getaway.
Myrtle Beach is home to 14 unique communities and 60 miles of sandy beaches, exciting attractions, lush golf courses, shopping and thousands of restaurants all across the Grand Strand. While we are known for our attractions and adventure, we also welcome our visitors to relax and soak in the salty air and inviting southern hospitality. Whether you are looking for an action-packed family vacation, a golf paradise, or a romantic getaway, you’ll find where you belong at The Beach!
After a nationwide search by the executive recruitment firm Searchwide Global, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has named Stuart Butler Chief Marketing Officer of the CVB. Butler, a 20-year resident of Myrtle Beach and former chamber board member, joins with an immediate understanding of the organization.
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of Randall (Randy) McKeel Jr. as the executive vice president of finance. McKeel will be responsible for leading the financial division of the organization in all day-to-day functions as well as assisting the many facets of the organization with resource planning to meet goals.
