From Little River to Pawleys Island, the Grand Strand changes by the hour: the tide, the wind, the crowds and what is on tonight. The new GrandStrand app keeps all of it in your pocket, on your iPad and on your wrist. Open the app and Today shows live Myrtle Beach weather and the tide, followed by the latest Strand Briefings: new restaurants, festivals, flights, real estate and the news locals talk about. Explore puts the whole coast on one…

I have gathered the stories that matter most to Grand Strand locals, visitors and vacation-rental owners this morning, with a note on why each one counts. October is shoulder season at its best: warm water, open tables and quieter beaches.In today's briefing:Surfside Beach allows beer and wine in hand at town-sponsored eventsSurfside Beach OKs ordinance allowing open containers of alcohol at town-sponsored eventsSurfside Beach Town Council Approves Open Container OrdinanceDUI checkpoint coming to this busy road in North Myrtle Beach…

The Grand Strand's tourism machine is adjusting to a more careful traveler, according to the latest marketing update from Visit Myrtle Beach. Where the numbers stand Occupancy: hotels have generally beaten forecasts this year but are still running below 2025. Two-speed demand: higher-income travelers are keeping upscale properties busy, while tighter budgets are weighing on economy and midscale hotels. Spending: domestic visitor spending is up, though the figures aren't adjusted for inflation. International visitors remain a soft spot. 2027: the…

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 BeachSurfside Beach OKs open containers at town events, paving way for beer and wine to goCommunity Fights to Keep Loris Airport OpenNorth Myrtle Beach roads to close for water line projectBKFC Fight…

Below is today's briefing, written for Grand Strand locals, visitors and vacation-rental owners, with links to every original report. October is shoulder season at its best: warm water, open tables and quieter beaches.In today's briefing:All-you-can-eat sushi restaurant opens in Myrtle Beach area. Here’s how it worksPopular rooftop bar on Myrtle Beach boardwalk opens new space. What to knowMyrtle Beach property taxes are changing after a local credit dropped nearly 15% (Video)‘My own style’: How a former Myrtle Beach-area basketball star…

November is one of the Grand Strand's best-kept secrets: highs in the mid-60s, quieter beaches, lower rates and a calendar that builds into the holidays. Here's the month at a glance. Early November Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam (Oct. 30–Nov. 1), 2501 N. Kings Highway. Spectators $10 a day; kids under 12 free. F1rst Friday ArtWalk (Nov. 6), downtown Myrtle Beach. Free. Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast (Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.), Wicked Tuna parking lot. Mythical & Medieval Fest (Nov. 7–8…

A few things changed since yesterday. Below are the ones I believe Grand Strand locals, visitors and vacation-rental owners should hear about first. October is shoulder season at its best: warm water, open tables and quieter beaches.In today's briefing:New Myrtle Beach area restaurants, one Michelin nod. 5 bites of dining newsNearly 800 homes planned for new subdivision in Carolina Forest area of Horry County9th annual Grand Strand Kite Festival draws flyers from across the countryNorth Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad continues…

The Grand Strand does not wind down after Labor Day so much as change costume. The final week of October stacks three of the fall's biggest draws into one long weekend. Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 Thousands of Jeeps roll into town for shows, beach crawls and vendor rows. Expect heavy traffic along Kings Highway and around Broadway at the Beach, and book parking ahead if you are staying downtown. Conway, City of Halloween, all month…

If you are on the north end of the Strand this weekend, look up. The Grand Strand Kite Festival returns to The Point at Cherry Grove on Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. What to expect Professional show kites, the giant inflatable kind that look like whales and octopuses drifting over the inlet. Open flying space for families who bring their own. Admission is free. Parking at The Point is limited,…

The first rain-free weekend of October arrives on the Grand Strand on Oct. 24-25 with afternoon highs near 70, gusty north winds, morning high tides above 6 feet at Springmaid Pier and a Halloween calendar that runs from a $5 BOOnanza in Little River to free movie nights and outdoor wrestling in Conway. The forecast: cool mornings, breezy afternoons, no rain The National Weather Service forecast for Myrtle Beach, issued Thursday, Oct. 22, calls for sunny, breezy conditions Saturday with…

Breeze Airways flew its first nonstop between Myrtle Beach International Airport and Atlantic City on Thursday, Oct. 22, nine days after announcing 11 new routes for 2027 that the carrier says will make it the largest airline at MYR by seats and destinations, filling much of the hole left when Spirit Airlines shut down in May. The new route The Atlantic City service runs Thursdays and Sundays with fares starting at $79 one way, according to WMBF News, which reported…

I have gathered the stories that matter most to Grand Strand locals, visitors and vacation-rental owners this morning, with a note on why each one counts. October is shoulder season at its best: warm water, open tables and quieter beaches.In today's briefing:With December Opening Planned in Myrtle Beach, Smoothie King Eyes Carolina Forest NextBreeze Offers $79 Flights to Myrtle Beach From Atlantic CityMyrtle Beach area girl ‘tortured,’ expert says. One video shows she was hit 44 timesCheaper homes, pricier loans.…