Beach Conditions

The 2 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center has Tropical Storm Isias re-organizing into a Category 1 hurricane. Isias is currently moving 9 miles per hour and is expected to make a 2 a.m. direct landfall somewhere between Winyah Bay (in Georgetown, S.C.) and Little Rivers, S.C. Myrtle Beach …

Tropical Storm Isias is expected to reach the Myrtle Beach area on Tuesday at 2 a.m. The National Hurricane Center predicts the storm will not strengthen back into a hurricane. Heavy rains are expected which typically causes flooding in areas like Conway, S.C., Socastee, S.C. and Longs, S.C. Residents in …

We like to think of the beach as a place to relax and let go of our worries. For the most part, that’s exactly what it is! However, there are often a number of different ways in which beaches can be somewhat hazardous. While we’re not at all suggesting that …

The North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety photographed a nest of just hatched sea turtles on their way to the ocean yesterday. Sea Turtle hatchlings make their way to the sea. Local children connect with nature Headed for a long swim MyrtleBeachSC News wishes all our sea turtle friends …

After ongoing violence in the downtown City of Myrtle Beach, S.C., MyrtleBeachSC News advises American tourists to visit the cities of: North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, and Pawleys Island Beach. All beaches along the Grand Strand are safe and family oriented, with the exception of the 9.9 …

In a 4 p.m. press conference, S.C. Governor Henry McMaster lifted the “Work or Home” mandates effective May 4th. “Stay at home” will be on a voluntary basis. The governor also stated he will allow outdoor dining for all restaurants in S.C. starting Monday as well. As hot spot areas …

On Tuesday, Horry County, Georgetown County, North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach governments voted to allow short-term rentals beginning this Friday, May 1st. Myrtle Beach City Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting about short-term rentals on Thursday. With the beaches in Pawleys Island, Surfside Beach and North Myrtle Beach …

BEACHES REMAIN CLOSED INDEFINITELY At a press conference today, S.C. Governor Henry McMaster announced the state will open up boat ramps for fishing and outdoor activities right away. Beaches remain closed. The Governor also shared some “broad strokes” of how the state’s economy will ramp back up. McMaster said he …

In response to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Governor Henry McMaster closed public access to all S.C. beaches today. “As a result of behavior observed this past weekend by the Department of Natural Resources and SLED, it has become necessary to close public access to our state’s beaches, and to close …

2019 data provided by the N.Y. Times and Pew Research Center show American trust in government and media at historical lows. Trust in state, local, and federal government stood at 24% in 2014. Polls do show trust in government has rebounded to 26% in 2019, however, 74% of Americans currently …