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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 …

At a Friday press conference, S.C. Governor Henry McMaster stated he would allow S.C. restaurants to resume indoor dining this Monday, May 11th. The governor said he’s starting Phase 2 of reopening restaurants. The new mandate allows indoor dining at bars and restaurants, but only at a 50% occupancy of …

Mike Roberts is a dear friend. The Roberts are long time Conway natives. Mike even tried his hand at politics once, running for Horry County Council District 7. It was heartbreaking news to hear Mike’s voice crack on the phone today. It’s just not his nature. Mike was informed that …

In a morning “conference call” City Hall meeting, Myrtle Beach City Council voted to follow the cities of North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Pawleys Island and Horry County in re-opening the town to tourist reservations. The city will open itself up for tourists beginning tomorrow, May 1st. Dine-in restaurants and …

Melissa Martin, Self-syndicated columnist                                                             Wheelersburg, Ohio  melissamartincounselor@live.com Dear Editor: ### Is it time to reopen the beaches and oceans? Humans are missing beaches. No matter what country or what coastline, people love ocean waves and sunny days. What mysteries abound in salty waters? What induces the desire to stroll along in …

A huge “Open Up S.C.” rally was held today in Columbia. This, after Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune went on CNN on April 21st stating she worried about a second wave of infections. In that interview, Mayor Bethune said the city remained closed. Today, however, the Myrtle Beach Advisory committee …

UPDATE: At 5 p.m. April 20, the City of Myrtle Beach announced that they will keep public beach access and parking closed for now??? ? South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-28, which removes previous restrictions on public access points to the state’s beaches, public piers, docks, and …

In a letter sent to city staff, Myrtle Beach City Manager John Pedersen states 92 employees have been quarantined as a result of coming into contact with persons infected by Covid 19. 48 of those quarantined have now returned to work. Letter to city staff from John Pedersen Good afternoon.  …

Projections from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation show that, not only has Horry County past the peak of the virus, but also the entire United States as well. The U.S.A. peaked three days ago The peak for the U.S.A. happened three days ago with 2481 deaths on April …

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 …