-- 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.
May 15, 2025 - The upcoming beach renourishment project along the Grand Strand is scheduled to begin late fall 2025, with completion anticipated by mid-summer 2026. With this schedule, the renourishment will avoid taking place during peak hurricane season and complete on schedule.
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB wants to hear from residents in Horry and Georgetown counties! Our resident survey is now open for you to share your opinions.
Join us for this Special Thank You Event celebrating the Carolina Forest Wildfire 1st Responders on April 14, 2025 at Pelicans Stadium.
Fans can follow the PGA TOUR on the new PGA TOUR app and PGATOUR.COM, and on social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram (in Spanish, Korean and Japanese), LinkedIn, TikTok, X (in English and Spanish), WhatsApp (in English and Spanish), WeChat, Weibo, Toutiao, Douyin and LINE.
Ryan Fox accepted the winner’s trophy at the 2025 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, but he wasn’t the only winner at the area’s second-year PGA TOUR event, which again showcased the Dunes Golf and Beach Club as a worthy host site. In addition, nine local charities shared $225,000, with seven of those receiving at least $26,750.
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is honored to announce its nomination in two categories of the prestigious USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Small Airport and Best Resort Airport. Public voting is now open, and supporters can cast their votes once per day in each category through Monday, October 6, 2025, at 11:59 a.m. EDT.
Eight talented creators have arrived in South Carolina ready to unlock their creativity and step over the threshold into "Matador House: Creators in Residency Myrtle Beach.” This first-of-its-kind, monthlong creator residency is a production of Matador Network, the world’s No. 1 media brand for modern adventurers, in partnership with Visit Myrtle Beach, the official destination marketing organization for South Carolina’s Grand Strand.
The first-ever comprehensive economic impact study of the Myrtle Beach area golf market, known as The Golf Capital of the World®, illustrates that golf is a powerful economic driver to the region. According to the report based on 2024 data, golf is a $1.6 billion industry, supporting 13,340 jobs, generating $482.9 million in wages and benefits and producing $134.8 million in state and local taxes.
Filming has just wrapped on “Ice Shaker Beach Games Season 3,” a high-energy YouTube competition series starring four Gronkowski brothers, all of whom are well-known for their athletic careers. The sun‑soaked showdown is produced in partnership with Ice Shaker and Visit Myrtle Beach, and features Rob, Chris, Glenn and Gordie Jr. Gronkowski competing in strategically designed beach relays that interweave Olympic-style competition with signature humor.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—On Aug. 4, 2025, nearly 300 international exchange visitors from more than a dozen countries were honored during the annual Exchange Day celebration at Myrtle Waves Water Park. The visitors are spending the summer in the Grand Strand under the U.S. State Department’s J-1 Summer Work and Travel program.
As August approaches and the Grand Strand prepares to celebrate National Family Fun Month, Visit Myrtle Beach invites residents and visitors to explore the destination’s newly opened and recently enhanced attractions. Along with adrenaline-pumping experiences like new VR arcades and racing simulators, families can discover attractions that highlight the region’s coastal wildlife, offer hands-on learning and provide sensory-friendly fun for all ages.
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.
The PGA TOUR’S ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic will again be played in early May in 2026, with the competition dates set for May 7-10 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club. The field size for the coming year will be slightly smaller, with 120 players competing, 12 fewer than in the past two years. Ryan Fox captured the 2025 Classic with a dramatic chip-in to win a three-way playoff over Harry Higgs and Mackenzie Hughes.
-- 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.
