National and regional media coverage in June spotlighted Myrtle Beach as a vibrant coastal destination offering something for everyone—from exciting summer events to culinary highlights, historic charm, and new travel access points. The Carolina Country Music Fest continued to make national headlines as a marquee event drawing major attention, while Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines announced expanded flight service into the destination, making Myrtle Beach more accessible than ever. Myrtle Beach also earned praise as an affordable and welcoming beach town, ideal for family travel, retirement, and budget-friendly getaways. Coverage extended to Myrtle Beach’s culinary scene, with readers naming the region’s best shrimp and grits spots and outlets like Yahoo Lifestyle and The Takeout highlighting local flavor. The destination’s charm was recognized by publications including Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Southern Living, Rolling Stone, and USA Today.
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6/1, WorldNews Network, Carolina Country Music Fest closing streets in Myrtle Beach. What to know
6/1, Sasee Magazine, Cover Artist: Christine Vernon
6/1, TrentonDaily, Frontier Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service from Trenton-Mercer Airport to Myrtle Beach, SC
6/1, Anderson Independent-Mail, HGTV recognizes Greenville for charming downtown
6/2, Islands, Nestled Between Charleston And Myrtle Beach Is A Friendly South Carolina Town With Old-Fashioned Charm
6/2, Associated Press, Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show
6/4, WorldNews Network, Spirit Airlines adds more flights to Florida, South Carolina from Atlantic City airport
6/4, Yahoo Lifestyle, The 55 Best Small Towns in America
6/4, StarNews, Best bites; These are the top restaurants for shrimp and grits, according to readers
6/5, www.whiteville.com, Madden is a finalist for North Myrtle Beach manager
6/5, Brunswick Beacon, UCAN, town of Atlantic Beach announce historic partnership for 2025 Freedom Ride & Juneteenth Celebration
6/5, Press of Atlantic City Online, Spirit Airlines adds more flights to Florida, South Carolina from Atlantic City airport
6/5, The News Reporter, Madden is a finalist for North Myrtle Beach manager
6/5, Goldsboro News-Argus, UCAN, town of Atlantic Beach announce historic partnership for 2025 Freedom Ride & Juneteenth Celebration
6/5, Small Business News Today, Tariff impact varies in city's large tourism economy
6/5, The Press of Atlantic City, Spirit Airlines adds more flights to Florida, South Carolina from Atlantic City airport
6/5, The Brunswick Beacon, UCAN, town of Atlantic Beach announce historic partnership for 2025 Freedom Ride & Juneteenth Celebration
6/6, Melange, Accessible Escapes Newsletter
6/6, Events' Realm, Carolina Country Music Festival
6/6, www.whiteville.com, North Myrtle Beach considers Madden before promoting manager from within
6/6, Yahoo! News, North Myrtle Beach votes on their next city manager. Here's what happened
6/6, The News Reporter, North Myrtle Beach considers Madden before promoting manager from within
6/6, Flipboard, Fox & Friends is coming to coastal South Carolina. Here's when & where
6/7, AOL.com, I Asked ChatGPT The Cheapest Vacation Destinations for Summer 2025, Here's What It Said
6/8, Events' Realm, Carolina Country Music Festival
6/8, Biloxi Local News & Events, Pilots To The Rescue flies animals from SC to new beginnings up north
6/9, Country Music Nation, Opry Member Chris Young Leaves Generous $2,000 Tip At Bar In Myrtle Beach
6/9, Asheville Citizen-Times, Ready for a beach trip? See the top 10 beaches in NC, 3 closest to Asheville
6/9, Times-News Online, Ready for a beach trip? See the top 10 beaches in NC, 3 closest to Asheville
6/9, New American Funding, Craving Surf and Sand? 12 Budget-Friendly Beach Towns to Buy a Vacation Home
6/9, Biloxi Local News & Events, Local restaurant talks sales on CCMF final day
6/10, My Carolina Life, Inside the medical tent at Carolina Country Music Fest
6/11, Tabor-Loris Tribune, LGC stays busy during National Garden Week
6/11, Tabor-Loris Tribune, Madden considered for NMB post, assistant gets manager's job
6/11, North Augusta Star Online, Aiken women exhibit artwork at Brookgreen Gardens
6/11, Biloxi Local News & Events, NMB seeks resident input on short-term rental ordinance changes
6/12, ABC News, Hammerhead shark falls from sky onto disc golf course in South Carolina
6/12, Rolling Stone, Myrtle Beach: The Beach That Helped Shape Music
6/12, United Press International, Escaped tortoise found wandering S.C. neighborhood
6/12, Yahoo! News, Look: Escaped tortoise found wandering S.C. neighborhood
6/12, Hartford Business Journal Online, Spirit Airlines launches flight from Bradley Airport to Detroit; Nashville is next
6/12, The Bulletin, 2 nonstop destinations will be added at Bradley this summer. Here's where you can go.
6/12, Press of Atlantic City Online, Spirit Airlines adds flights to Miami from Atlantic City starting in August
6/13, AOL, Is it Really Raining Sharks in Myrtle Beach?
6/14, Travel And Tour World, U.S. Vacationers Embrace Myrtle Beach in 2025 for Its Mix of Relaxation and Entertainment, from State Park Trails to Vibrant Boardwalk Experiences on the Atlantic Coast: New Update You Need Know
6/14, Unagiya Okayama, Accepting The Joys Of Moving Day In Myrtle Beach SC
6/15, WORLD ATLAS, 9 Most Hospitable Towns In The Southern United States
6/15, Explore, The Trendy City With A Vintage Boardwalk Has To Be The Best On North Carolina's Coast
6/15, Yahoo Lifestyle, This SC coastal city named one of most affordable beach towns to buy a home
6/16, Becker's Hospital Review Online, 705 hospitals patients would highly recommend
6/16, Lighting & Sound America Online, Concert Stuff Celebrates Ten Years of Carolina Country Music Fest Collaboration - Lighting&Sound America Online News
6/16, WGHP-TV Online, Carolina governors team up in push to keep offshore drilling ban in place
6/16, BLOX Digital, Protecting the Grand Strand: Area leaders push to uphold offshore drilling ban
6/16, WRDW-TV Online, S.C. best friends with Down syndrome reflect after first year of college
6/16, Travel Daily News, Spirit Airlines launches service from Bradley Airport to Detroit
6/17, The News-Times (Danbury, Connecticut), Spirit launches daily flight from Bradley International Airport, with plans to expand this summer
6/17, CTADVCT, Spirit launches daily flight from Bradley International Airport, with plans to expand this summer
6/17, Times Union, Amazon Prime Day returns in July, expands to four days
6/17, Record Online, When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Official dates just dropped, here's what to know
6/17, USA Today Online, When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Official dates just dropped, here's what to know
6/17, Burlington Free Press Online, When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Official dates just dropped, here's what to know
6/17, The Milford Mirror, Spirit launches daily flight from Bradley International Airport, with plans to expand this summer
6/17, Connecticut Post Online, Spirit launches daily flight from Bradley International Airport, with plans to expand this summer
6/17, The News Journal/Delaware Online, When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Dates, early deals and what to expect during the sale
6/18, The Kingstree news, Elks Lodge Murrells Inlet donates $10,000 to support cancer care at Tidelands Health
6/18, Journal Inquirer, Spirit launches daily flight from Bradley, plans to expand
6/18, Myrecordjournal, Spirit launches daily flight to Detroit from Bradley, with plans to expand this summer
6/18, The Takeout, Vintage Southern Foods We Desperately Want Back In Our Lives
6/18, Yahoo Lifestyle, Vintage Southern Foods We Desperately Want Back In Our Lives
6/18, Yahoo Lifestyle, Did someone say tacos? Best cheap spots in Myrtle Beach area for popular Mexican dish
6/18, Yahoo Lifestyle, Viral Dubai chocolate in Myrtle Beach area. Where you can find the pricey treat
6/20, Secret Los Angeles, Spirit Airlines Adds 3 Ultra-Low-Cost Routes - Including A Daily Flight Connecting OC With This Midwest City
6/20, QSR Online, PrimoHoagies to Debut in Myrtle Beach
6/20, Retail Customer Experience, Parker's Kitchen expanding in South Carolina's Grand Strand
6/21, Newser, 10 Cities Where Americans Are Moving
6/22, Flipboard, South Carolina's Coastal Escape Wedged Between Myrtle Beach And Ocean Isle Is All Sand, Salt, And Serenity
6/22, Forbes Online, South Carolina Ranks No. 1 In Top Hidden Beaches, A New Study Says
6/22, Yahoo Lifestyle, These 5 spots offer some of the most secluded beaches along the Grand Strand
6/22, Richmond Times-Dispatch, A Sensory-Friendly Vacation in Myrtle Beach
6/23, Travel Industry Today, Us Travel Interviewed Me And This Is What I Told Them
6/23, PhillyBite Magazine, South Carolina's Best Buffets: A Guide to Top All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants
6/23, Yahoo Lifestyle, Heading to Myrtle Beach? Here's where to find NY-style bacon, egg & cheese
6/24, The Tourist Checklist, 17 Best Breakfast In Myrtle Beach
6/24, Press & Sun-Bulletin, Planning summer vacation? These airports near Binghamton offer direct flights
6/25, Travel + Leisure Online, This Is How Much You'll Need to Retire Rich in the Most Popular Destinations in the U.S.
6/25, Hotel News Resource Mobile Edition, voco The Shelby – Myrtle Beach Hotel Opens in South Carolina
6/25, Country Central, Ella Langley Reveals Final Dates For "still hungover" Tour
6/25, The Delmarva Now, Need a cheap summer getaway? Here are some options on Avelo
6/26, wcti12.com, Towns and cities prepare for 4th of July celebrations
6/26, Hotel Resource, voco The Shelby - Myrtle Beach Hotel Opens in South Carolina
6/26, The Hotel Magazine, IHG Hotel's & Resorts' 'voco' brand opens 100 properties worldwide
6/26, GOBankingRates, Savings Needed To Be Rich in America's Most Popular Retirement Destinations
6/26, Yahoo Lifestyle, This Is How Much You'll Need to Retire Rich in the Most Popular Destinations in the U.S.
6/26, Country Insider, Ella Langley Adds Headlining Dates, Sets Ryman Debut.
6/26, AOL.com, This Is How Much You'll Need to Retire Rich in the Most Popular Destinations in the U.S.
6/27, Biloxi Local News & Events, Conway pizzeria heads to Rome for Pizza World Cup
6/27, Yahoo Lifestyle, Can you eat it all? Food challenges to try in the Myrtle Beach, SC area
6/28, The Manual, America's best-kept beach secrets revealed - South Carolina leads the way
6/28, Palm Beach Daily News Online, When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? See official dates, here's what to know
6/28, Huntingtonbeach, 5 Best Coastal Towns for a Cheap Vacation
6/28, Yahoo Lifestyle, Downtown Myrtle Beach does not have to be expensive. 6 places to eat cheap
6/29, Huntingtonbeach, This Underrated Coastal Region in South Carolina Has Pristine Beaches and Tasty Local Seafood-but It's Still Uncrowded and Affordable
6/29, Times Union, Amazon Prime Day returning for four days in July
6/30, BLK ALERTS (Black Alerts), BLK ALERTS - Here's What It Really Costs To Retire Rich In America's Most Popular Destinations
6/30, JobAdvisor, Once known as 'Dirty Myrtle,' Myrtle Beach is now the fastest-growing US metro for seniors
6/30, Seed Magazine, 14 Facts About Peaches Corner
6/30, Lodging Online, voco The Shelby - Myrtle Beach Opens - LODGING
6/30, WTVR-TV Online, Everywhere You Are: Myrtle Beach