Wednesday Strand Briefing: Inaugural Songwriters Festival to Bring Artists, Original Music and a Mission…
Here is what moved overnight, chosen for Grand Strand locals, visitors and vacation-rental owners and explained in plain terms. October is shoulder season at its best: warm water, open tables and quieter beaches.
In today’s briefing:
- Inaugural Songwriters Festival to Bring Artists, Original Music and a Mission to Downtown Myrtle Beach
- Surfside Beach OKs open containers at town events, paving way for beer and wine to go
- Community Fights to Keep Loris Airport Open
- North Myrtle Beach roads to close for water line project
- BKFC Fight Night Myrtle Beach: Richardson vs. Oxendine
- Myrtle Beach works to increase property tax credits with reallocation of funds
Inaugural Songwriters Festival to Bring Artists, Original Music and a Mission to Downtown Myrtle Beach
Reported by WFXB, Oct 27 — read the full story.
Why it matters: Big weekends fill fast on the Strand. Book tables, tickets and parking early, and check the concierge for the best times to go.
Surfside Beach OKs open containers at town events, paving way for beer and wine to go
Reported by WPDE, Oct 27 — read the full story.
Why it matters: New openings are what keep the Strand fresh. Add it to your list, and owners, add it to your guest guidebook.
Community Fights to Keep Loris Airport Open
Reported by General Aviation News, Oct 27 — read the full story.
Why it matters: Getting around is half the trip. Leave a little early and reserve parking ahead on busy days.
North Myrtle Beach roads to close for water line project
Reported by WMBF, Oct 27 — read the full story.
Why it matters: The beach is the reason we are all here. Check the day's surf and tide on the live feed before you head out.
BKFC Fight Night Myrtle Beach: Richardson vs. Oxendine
Reported by FightBook MMA, Oct 28 — read the full story.
Why it matters: Small local changes like this add up to a better Strand day.
Myrtle Beach works to increase property tax credits with reallocation of funds
Reported by WPDE, Oct 27 — read the full story.
Why it matters: Worth knowing before your next trip to the beach.
Keep exploring GrandStrand
- Beach rules by season — dogs, tents and umbrellas
- Shoulder season playbook — the best weeks of the year
- Hurricane season renter plan — be ready, stay calm
GrandStrand publishes a new briefing every morning. Stories are summarized with credit and links to the original reporting.
