Photos of the Week Library

The Myrtle Beach Train Depot was a stop on the Polar Express recently, with hundreds of families enjoying an evening of holiday-themed fun.  Riding the train and writing to Santa Claus were just two of many activities available.

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is decked out in more than 100,000 holiday lights, as part of the third-annual Winter Wonderland at the Beach.  The free holiday lighting spectacular runs through January 1.

Eleven World War II veterans were honored during the City of Myrtle Beach’s World War II Memorial Dedication Thursday, November 9, 2023.  The veterans were our celebrities of the day, as many audience members introduced themselves and shook hands with each veteran.

Myrtle Beach’s third annual Fall Fling – a Halloween-themed event for kids – was a big success at General Robert H. Reed Recreation Center.  Kids in costumes enjoyed games, face-painting, candy and more, courtesy of the city’s Parks and Recreation staff. 

Thousands were on hand for the seventh annual Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival.  The crowd packed in around Charlie’s Place on Carver Street to celebrate our musical heritage.

Police and fire department vehicles from two counties were on display Saturday, October 7, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.  The occasion was “Public Safety Day,” a chance to meet the officers and firefighters who protect our communities.

Myrtle Beach’s historic Oak Street Cemetery recently received new fencing, landscaping, benches and signage.  The little-known African American cemetery is adjacent to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.  The city acquired the property in the early 1990s. 

Myrtle Beach celebrated National Night Out on October 3 with a community-wide event at the Convention Center.  Hundreds of residents attended and enjoy a cooking competition among eight of the Neighborhood Watch Groups.  City staff members attended, too, and brought some of their equipment along!  

Myrtle Beach’s youngest football players took to the turf last week, practicing for the day when they might be high school or college teammates and standouts.  Ages seven and eight lined up at Ashley Booth Field, decked out in helmets and uniforms, ready to compete. 

From basketballs to bottle caps, bracelets to blenders, and model cars to motorcycle oil, you could find it at South Carolina’s Largest Garage Sale on Saturday, September 9.  The big sale featured 259 vendors and filled more than 100,000 square feet at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. 

Hundreds gathered Monday, September 11, at Myrtle Beach’s Unity Memorial in Warbird Park to honor and remember all who were affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.  More than 3,000 people died, including many of the first responders who answered the call to serve. 

Myrtle Beach’s Waves of Praise Gospel Festival filled the Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Site in its fifth year.  Thousands came to hear local, regional and national artists perform, live on stage.

Myrtle Beach’s Pepper Geddings Recreation Center has a variety of amenities for most fitness capabilities.  Check out the weight room, gymnasium, playground, swimming pool, indoor walking track and more to see what we have for you!

Myrtle Beach’s World War II Memorial is being created at Warbird Park.  It honors the men and women of the “greatest generation,” along with Myrtle Beach’s role as an Army Air Corps Base for the duration of the war. 

The spirit of Harriet Tubman was in Myrtle Beach this week, when her great-great-great-grand-niece spoke about “Aunt Harriet’s” life and legacy.  Tina Wyatt talked about Tubman’s legacy during a program at the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center. 

From little seagrass sprigs will mighty sand dunes grow!  Hurricane Ian flattened most of the sand dunes last fall, but the city installed new sand fencing this year, and a contractor is currently planting 150,000 sprigs of seagrass to help trap sand and regrow the dunes.  

Myrtle Beach is popular in July, as these photos from Second Avenue Pier attest.  These images look north and south along the coast, and they capture the beautiful blue skies and blue waters that we’ve been enjoying this summer.  Yes, this is Myrtle Beach!

What could be better than Summer Beach Camp, on the sand and in the ocean, in Myrtle Beach?  Twenty youngsters took part in the week-long session, which include surfing lessons, sand-castle-building, beach sports and water safety. 

The Myrtle Beach Fire Department welcomed 25 new firefighters on June 30.  Recruit School 36 completed six months of practical and classroom training.  As part of the graduation ceremony, family and friends pinned on their officials badges. 

The Fire Department's new recruits completed the hands-on training required to join the City of Myrtle Beach team.  These photos show recruits completing F.L.A.G. (Flammable Liquids and Gas) and auto extrication exercises at Fire Station No. 3. 

Myrtle Beach’s annual Juneteenth celebration was hosted by the city’s Neighborhood Services Department on Saturday, June 17.  Hundreds of people gathered along Carver Street for the Unity Parade and participated in Juneteenth festivities at Charlie’s Place, 1420 Carver Street.  The event included fresh food, Gullah Geechee storytelling, vendors, music, dancing and more. 

The Futrell Park splash pad’s grand opening was a slam dunk in Myrtle Beach on Friday, June 1.  The ribbon-cutting featured those who played a role in bringing the vision to life, including Booker T. Washington residents, Habitat for Humanity, the Boys and Girls Club and Myrtle Beach city staff.  Children could not hold back their excitement as the splash pad was turned on for the first time.

Myrtle Beach honored World War II veteran Jack Platt by walking in his name on Ocean Boulevard this Memorial Day.  The annual walk from 16th Avenue North south to the former Pavilion site is in memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedoms.  The walk ends with a Battlefield Cross Ceremony. 

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall was escorted to Myrtle Beach and set-up by hundreds of volunteers ahead of Memorial Day weekend.  With the names of more than 58,000 service members who gave their lives during the Vietnam War, the wall serves as a reminder of the great sacrifices made by those that did not return home.

The cars were the stars – as usual – at the 34^th annual “Run to the Sun” Car and Truck Show in Myrtle Beach last week.  Car-lovers came out in force to admire 3,200-plus vintage vehicles from before 1989.

Spring means track-and-field events at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, with five separate track meets this year.  The Collegiate Championship kicked things off last weekend, with 26 teams, including Coastal Carolina University.

Myrtle Beach’s Neighborhood Services Department hosted the 17th annual Black History Month Celebration at the Mary C. Canty Recreation Center.  This year’s program theme was “In Rhythm with our Roots, A Celebration of Black Musical Heritage,” and musicians and singers from the area were honored.

Myrtle Beach city staff members from multiple departments demonstrated their jobs this week at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.  The Pathways 2 Possibilities Career Expo welcomed eighth-grade students from 10 counties, opening their eyes to future employment opportunities. 

Staff from the Myrtle Beach Fire Department and Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Department hosted a bench dedication this week in memory of Gail Rapp, who passed away in January.  Gail was a Fire Department mother, part-time city employee and active member of Crabtree Memorial Gym. 

Myrtle Beach’s Thunderbolt Park is again the topic, now that the paved asphalt path has been completed around the lake.  Walkers and bicyclists can enjoy access to both sides of the beautiful lake.

Ocean Boulevard was the place to be on Saturday, January 14, for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade.  The weather was chilly, but the parade received a warm welcome from a sizeable crowd lining Ocean Boulevard for the occasion.

Myrtle Beach soon will have a new mural on Broadway Street, and children from an after-school art class are helping to create it.  Local artist Tommy Simpson is bringing the mural to life, with some help from talented youngsters. 

Thousands of people turned out at Myrtle Beach’s Market Common to welcome in the New Year during “A Southern Times Square.”  The annual New Year’s Eve festivities included live music, a ball drop and – instead of fireworks – a laser show.  

The Myrtle Beach Fire Department welcomed eight new firefighters on Friday, December 16.  Members of Recruit School 35 came to the city already certified as EMTs or paramedics, so the class was shortened to eight weeks.  Welcome to our "First in Service" team!

Dozens of Myrtle Beach girls and boys were in awe as Santa Claus visited their neighborhoods in a big red fire truck, Saturday or Sunday, December 17-18.  Most whispered their Christmas wishes to Santa before posing for a picture.  Thanks to our elves at the Myrtle Beach Fire Department for providing ground transportation! 

Thirty youngsters shopped with Myrtle Beach police officers and firefighters last Saturday at the Target on Seaboard Street.  It’s the annual “Shop with a Hero” program, where each child gets to spend $200 on clothes, toys and gifts. 

Santa and Mrs. Claus took time out of their holiday preparations to visit Myrtle Beach for the annual Garden of Hope Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted by the Neighborhood Services Department.  They welcomed dozens of children onto their laps and greeted each with a smile and a gift. 

Myrtle Beach city staffers painted a giant version of the Arts & Innovation District logo on the Downtown Development Office building this week.  The graphic design took about a day to complete.  It’s on Ninth Avenue North, but the design faces the interior parking area which also serves Nance Plaza.

Stroll the boardwalk from Second Avenue North to Plyler Park and enjoy Winter Wonderland, featuring lighted holiday decorations and a Family Fun Zone with giant inflatables and activities.  Park-and-ride, too, with the Holly Trolley!  Look for Trolley signs so that you can enjoy the full experience with ease. 

Hundreds of people gathered at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11.  The Military Appreciation Committee hosted the annual Veterans Day Ceremony inside the Convention Center this year because of expected rainy weather. 

Hundreds of dogs and their humans had a doggone good time during Pooch-a-mania last Sunday in Grand Park.  The annual pooch-centered event featured dog photos, an agility course, vendors, live music, ice cream, bouncy houses and more! 

Myrtle Beach’s Fall Fling last Friday was a big hit among the Halloween crowd!  Kids of all ages enjoyed games, treats, and much more.  As these photos show, the fun began included do-it-yourself s’mores kits and toy-filled pumpkins.

People brought beach chairs and blankets to Charlie’s Place on Carver Street for the Sixth Annual Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival.  Several thousand people attended the three-day event, which also featured food and craft vendors.  

Bathsheba Bowens Memorial Park in Myrtle Beach is getting new educational signs, thanks to a Hometown Community Grant from T-Mobile.  Bowens’ family gathered with city officials and area residents on Friday, October 7, for the check presentation.

This year’s National Night Out celebration was a city-wide event at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, with eight neighborhoods competing in a cook-off to see who had the best dish!  Families turned out to enjoy the picnic and meet their neighbors, city staff and community groups.   

The Arbor Day Foundation and Meritage Homes generously joined forces to donate 400 trees to Myrtle Beach area residents in celebration of its 50th anniversary and the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day.  The event ended early when all 400 pin oak, swamp oak and red maple trees were claimed by 11:30 a.m.

The “Nights at Nance” concert series returned to Myrtle Beach’s Arts & Innovation District last Thursday evening.  Nance Plaza was filled with folks who came to hear Chocolate Chip & Company.  They socialized and danced the night away.

South Carolina’s Largest Garage Sale lived up to its name last Saturday!  Some 7,000 shoppers descended on the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, looking for treasures to take home from the 230-plus booths.

A historic cemetery tucked away behind the Myrtle Beach Convention Center has received a makeover this summer.  The city has been busy removing overgrown bushes and installing new fencing, landscaping and grass.  The work is nearly complete.   

August 19, 2022
Ages six to 17 took part in Myrtle Beach’s 12th Annual Kids’ Triathlon last Saturday, August 13, at Pepper Geddings Recreation Center.  In two age groups, three dozen physically-fit youngsters swam, bicycled and ran a kids’-sized triathlon that would have challenged most grown-ups! 

Here’s your first look at the new sidewalk handrails being installed on Ocean Boulevard, between Seventh and 12th Avenues North.  The million-dollar project defines the space for both pedestrians and vehicles, and it adds some pizzazz to the scenery.

Re-decking of the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is nearly complete, and the results are eye-catching.  A colorful, wood-look composite material has replaced the original southern yellow pine from 2010.  The “new look” includes selfie stations, too. 

The Market at Charlie’s Place event took place on Saturday, July 16, despite an overcast sky and occasional raindrop.  Charlie’s Place, 1420 Carver Street, hosts a variety of small business vendors offering handmade and homemade crafts on the third Saturday of every month.

Myrtle Beach’s Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism crews brought kayaks and volunteers brought buckets and grabbers to help gather trash at Futrell Park.  The clean-up is part of ongoing efforts to revitalize the greenspace and bring the community together.  The city park is located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, 1100 Mr. Joe White Avenue, next to Fire Station No. 1.

The courts were packed this week with tennis and pickleball players who "beat the heat" at Midway Memorial Park.  Many are enjoying the renovated courts and grounds this year, and the park is a favorite among locals.

Myrtle Beach sixth through eighth graders rode waves, flew kites, played beach games, built sandcastles and more during Beach Camp this week.  The annual camp is hosted by Pepper Geddings Recreation Center staff and it is a favorite among locals.

Myrtle Beach celebrated Juneteenth with a Unity March, festival and more at Charlie’s Place on Carver Street.  The annual event recognizes June 19, 1865, when news of the abolition of slavery reached the farthest corner of the United States. 

Children have a chance to practice their reading skills for a friendly (and furry) audience at Chapin Memorial Library this summer.  “Paws for Reading” allows kids to read out loud to a certified therapy dog. 

A little-known cemetery near the Myrtle Beach Convention Center is getting some much-needed attention.  The graveyard dates to the 1930s and has been unkempt for some time.  Here’s an update on the current improvement project.

Myrtle Beach’s veteran community and military heritage were on display last weekend, with a Military Appreciation Days Parade and Picnic and the Jack Platt Veterans March on Ocean Boulevard.  Saturday’s parade through The Market Common – once the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base – featured the Parris Island Marine Corps Band.

Thirteen firefighters just completed 24 weeks of hands-on and in-class training during the Myrtle Beach Fire Department’s Recruit School.  At ceremonies on May 13, friends and family members pinned badges on the new graduates, who also received their official helmets.

One of Myrtle Beach’s historic but well-hidden cemeteries is under the spotlight this spring.  City staff members from Ocean Woods Cemetery are working to make the once-private cemetery off 21st Avenue North presentable by clearing the grounds and righting and cleaning the headstones.

Have you seen the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk lately?  Myrtle Beach’s oceanfront icon is getting a facelift, thanks to a new deck surface from Plyler Park to Eighth Avenue North.  The new, wood-look deck board are more durable and more colorful than the original Southern yellow pine.

Myrtle Beach car-lovers were in heaven last weekend during the 33rd annual Run to the Sun Car and Truck Show.  The event brings 3,000-plus classic cars to the former Myrtle Square Mall site between Kings Highway and Oak Street.

Myrtle Beach’s Garden of Hope received some much needed TLC this week.  Thanks to grants and donations totaling $5,000, volunteers from Home Depot and city staff members measured, cut and installed new wood frames around the garden beds, just in time for spring.

The 25th annual Myrtle Beach Marathon traveled the city streets last weekend, starting on Grissom Parkway at 21st Avenue North.  The race winds through the Market Common District on Farrow Parkway, where these photos were taken.

The running track at Myrtle Beach’s Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium is ready for the upcoming spring break events.  The composite running surface recently was painted and restriped, just in time for two collegiate track meets with 3,000 athletes, coaches and officials from 70 schools and clubs. 

The creations and contributions of African Americans are featured in a unique display at the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center.  From astronauts to artists, poets to politicians and scientists to surgeons, their lives and works are illustrated in the four-room schoolhouse on Carver Street.

Hundreds of people braved the cold Saturday to cheer on the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day parade along Myrtle Beach’s Ocean Boulevard.  Dozens of organizations and businesses marched down Ocean Boulevard and waved to the crowd.

Myrtle Beach police officers and firefighters wore elf headbands and Santa Claus hats to greet children during the annual “Shop with a Hero” event at Target on Seaboard Street.  The Police and Fire Departments raised more than $5,000 in donations to pay for a holiday shopping excursion for three dozen kids. 

Dogs were the stars of the show last Sunday at Myrtle Beach’s Grand Park for the second-ever Poochamania, a dog-themed event.  Pets and their owners took center stage for a second year.  The first Poochamania was held in 2019. 

The first annual Fall Fling at Myrtle Beach’s General Robert H. Reed Recreation Center was a great way to start the Halloween weekend.  Kids and families enjoyed costumes, Halloween games, crafts, fall snacks and photo opportunities on hay bales, surrounded by bright orange pumpkins.  The evening ended with an outdoor movie!

Myrtle Beach’s newly renovated Nance Plaza is the setting for a new concert series this fall.  “Nights at Nance” features local musical groups, along with food trucks and fund for the whole family.

Myrtle Beach neighbors gathered for picnics and parties on Tuesday, October 5, to celebrate National Night Out.  Ten Neighborhood Watches had planned events, but rainy weather forced several of those to cancel.

After a year off due to COVID-19, South Carolina’s Largest Garage Sale returned in September to an eager group of bargain-hunters.  The big sale draws thousands of people from Myrtle Beach and the East Coast, hunting for that overlooked treasure.

Myrtle Beach’s September 11 Unity Memorial has a new home at Warbird Park.  Nearly 1,000 people attended the ceremony on Saturday, September 11, marking the 20th anniversary of the loss of life and the heroism which followed the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.

September 10, 2021
The “Waves of Praise” Gospel Festival returned to Myrtle Beach last weekend, with thousands of people on hand to hear nationally-known singers and groups.  The free event occurred at the Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place on Ocean Boulevard.

The September 11 Unity Memorial soon will have a new, more visible home at Myrtle Beach’s Warbird Park, off Farrow Parkway.  The memorial is being transferred and reinstalled, piece by piece, in time for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania.  Here’s a look at the memorial process so far.

Six new police officers joined the Myrtle Beach Police Department on June 25.  Ceremonies for the six were held at the Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center, where they took their oaths and received their badges after graduating from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

Myrtle Beach recognized Juneteenth with a celebration and festival on Saturday, June 19.  Charlie’s Place on Carver Street was the site for activities to commemorate news that the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed by President Abraham Lincoln. 

A national archery tournament for youth filled the Myrtle Beach Convention Center and John T. Rhodes Sports Center last weekend.  Some 5,000 students took part in the National Archery in the Schools Open Championship. 

Myrtle Beach operates more than 1,000 video cameras to keep an eye on streets, intersections, parks and other public places.  The Seniors Advisory Committee recently toured the Real Time Crime Unit at the Myrtle Beach Police Department.

June 4, 2021
Myrtle Beach honored its military heritage during the Memorial Day weekend with a host of events for Military Appreciation Days.  After taking a year off due to COVID, everyone turned out to support the Military Appreciation Days Parade, Family Picnic, Veterans March and Combat Cross Ceremony. 

Baskets of flowers now greet Myrtle Beach visitors on Ocean Boulevard this spring, thanks to the city’s Parks Division.  In fact, 120 hanging flower baskets are now in place, providing a warm welcome for visitors and residents.

May 7, 2021
Running a marathon is one way to see the city, and that’s what nearly 4,000 people did last weekend during the Myrtle Beach Marathon and Half Marathon.  The annual event was held May 1 due to COVID-19, but will return to the regular March weekend next year.

April 30, 2021
Book-lovers had a field day recently as the Friends of Chapin Library hosted a big book sale in the library meeting room.  Thousands of volumes were available, with proceeds benefitting programs and scholarships sponsored by the Friends at Myrtle Beach's library.

April 23, 2021
Myrtle Beach’s Chapin Park welcomed several hundred last Sunday for Jazz and Music in the Park.  The weather was beautiful, and so were the tunes provided by local performers for an appreciative audience.

April 16, 2021  
The farmers’ market at the corner of Mr. Joe White Avenue and North Oak Street offers homegrown fruits and vegetables, along with a selection of handmade and homemade items, too.  Myrtle’s Market reopened for the season on April 14.   

April 9, 2021
The transformation of Nance Plaza at the intersection of Kings Highway and Ninth Avenue North is complete.  This public space is a key feature in Myrtle Beach’s new Arts & Innovation District.  It now includes turf grass, a stage, additional benches and an outdoor café. 

April 2, 2021
Myrtle Beach has been a favorite vacation spot for generations of visitors, as these vintage postcards show.  Check out the hand-written messages, as well as the images and descriptions on these cards from as far back as 1932.

March 26, 2021
Car lovers had a field day this March, thanks to the Pee Dee Street Rodders’ "Run to the Sun" Car and Truck Show.  More than 3,000 vehicles of all makes, models, miles and ages were on display, drawing thousands of spectators to the Myrtle Square Mall site.

March 19, 2021
Class 41 of Leadership Grand Strand has spent the past few weekends creating a mural on one of the outside walls of the Gay Dolphin Gift Cove.  The final painting will feature a dolphin and an ocean theme, complete with the message, “We belong at the beach.”

March 12, 2021
Industrial-style, overnight studios are part of the new offerings in Myrtle Beach’s Arts & Innovation District.  The former Edwards Five & Dime is home to Grand Strand Brewing Company on the first floor, adjacent to Nance Plaza, while 10 new overnight accommodations occupy the second floor. 

March 5, 2021
Renovations are underway on six city-owned buildings on Ninth Avenue North, with new roofs, facades, mechanical systems and more scheduled to be complete by late summer.  Mashburn Construction is the contractor on this next step in the creation of Myrtle Beach’s Arts & Innovation District. 

February 26, 2021
Myrtle Beach’s Chapin Park has new playground equipment, thanks in part to a state grant.  The new play and climbing structures were installed in late December.  The park is on Chester Street, next to Chapin Memorial Library.

February 19, 2021
Lifelong Myrtle Beach resident Tempe Hughes Oehler celebrated her 90^th birthday on February 16.  A teacher and journalist, Oehler remembers Myrtle Beach in the 1930s, when it was a small seaside town, to the growth years of the 1960s and beyond, when Myrtle Beach became a national vacation destination. 

February 12, 2021
Myrtle Beach has a number of well-known landmarks and destinations, but how many can you recognize from overhead?  Here are 16 aerial photos of some of Myrtle Beach’s most iconic locations and geographic features.

February 5, 2021
The Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center preserves the history of the period between 1932 and 1953, in the days before integration.  The six-room school served as many as 240 students at one point.  Today, the re-created building still serves an educational purpose. 

January 29, 2021
Myrtle Beach’s Nance Plaza is about ready to show off its new look.  Volunteers from the Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors (CCAR), along with city staff, planted dozens of shrubs and grasses on January 29, thanks to a $4,500 grant from the National Association of Realtors.

Progress is underway in Myrtle Beach’s New Arts & Innovation District.  A new business will open next month facing a newly-updated and expanded Nance Plaza.  A new outdoor stage is being added, along with new landscaping, seating and more.

Have you noticed the brightly colored safety messages at various intersections around Myrtle Beach?  Thanks to a $10,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant, 10 local artworks were converted to vinyl wraps which now cover 10 traffic control cabinets at selected locations.

Dedication ceremonies were held this week for a new military memorial at Myrtle Beach’s Warbird Park.  The Grand Strand chapter of the Military Officers Association of America is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

Boy Scouts from Troop 899 gave of their time and muscle last weekend at the Mountain Bike Skills Park on the southern end of Myrtle Beach’s East Coast Greenway.  They created a few new elements, repaired others, mowed the grass and generally maintained the park’s landscaping.

August 14, 2020
Let's paint a mural!  The Neighborhood Services Department held the next Beachside Chat at Chapin Park on Sunday.  This week's activity involved painting a mural, so everyone grabbed a paint brush and went to work.  

The history of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base is preserved in nearly 200 markers scattered throughout the Market Common district.  Myrtle Beach was a military base for nearly 50 years and many times represented the United States on the world stage.

Spring arrived on Ocean Boulevard this week, as Myrtle Beach city crews installed 170 hanging flower baskets from 21st Avenue North to Sixth Avenue South.  The live flowers are ready to welcome visitors – once visitors may finally return. 

The Myrtle Beach Police Department continues to grow.  Police Chief Amy Prock welcomed 13 new officers during oath-of-office ceremonies last Friday at the Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center.

Improved pedestrian safety in Myrtle Beach is the goal of new thermoplastic crosswalk markings being installed by the Public Works Department this winter on Coventry Boulevard.  The work is in response to requests from residents.

Residents of Myrtle Beach who want to learn more about their community can attend MyBeach 101, a course in general government.  Now in its fifth year, the eight-week program offers an in-depth look at city operations, featuring every department.

Myrtle Beach welcomed 2020 with a bang!  Thousands of people enjoyed the New Year’s Eve festivities at Valor Memorial Garden in The Market Common.  The event is known as “A Southern Times Square.

Santa wears a Myrtle Beach uniform, at least when it’s time for “Shop with a Hero” each December.  Our Police and Fire Department staff took three dozen children shopping at Target last Saturday during this annual event.

This year’s Veterans Day Ceremony on the plaza at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center focused on the history and future of military service.  Veterans from every conflict were recognized, including two from World War II, and four US Army recruits took their oaths of office to become new soldiers. 

The Myrtle Beach Seafood Festival drew a large crowd Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2.  In its fourth year, the festival featured great live music and delicious seafood, with thousands on hand to enjoy the event. 

Myrtle Beach’s annual Health Fair gives everyone a chance to learn more about local providers and services.  The October event was held at the Myrtle Beach Sports Center and featured a wide cross-section of the local healthcare community.

Everyone enjoys the annual Fire Prevention Expo and Open House hosted by the Myrtle Beach Fire Department.  The event gives children and parents a chance to see the equipment, learn about fire safety and build a project or two.

The second annual Myrtle Beach Waves of Praise Gospel Festival drew thousands of people to the Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place last weekend.  Everyone enjoyed the sights and sounds, which included local, regional and national performers.

A summer-long exhibit by six artists who took found plastic objects from beaches and oceans around the world is a delight to the eyes and a reminder of how much plastic we use as a society.  The exhibit is called “Can’t You Sea” and is on display through Sunday, September 8, at the F.G. Burroughs-S.B. Chapin Art Museum, 3100 South Ocean Boulevard.

Everyone looks forward to the end-of-summer talent shows by the youngsters attending day camp at our recreation centers in Myrtle Beach.  Here are photos of last week’s extravaganza at Camp Cool Out, held at Mary C. Canty Recreation Center.

Kids attending Camp Friendship at Myrtle Beach’s Pepper Geddings Recreation Center performed their end-of-summer talent show last week, much to the delight of parents and grandparents in the audience.  The high-energy show is always a crowd pleasure, and this year’s costumes were especially fun.

Here are a few historic photos about Myrtle Beach that came to our attention in the past few weeks.  Many of these were shared on the city’s Facebook page, but they are presented here for easy access.  Briefly, these photos include early maps of the area, aerial photos, magazine articles and other glimpses of our history.

Myrtle Beach’s Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium invited recreation center patrons to enjoy a little fun last Saturday.  The occasion was Customer Appreciation Day, and the activities included fun games for all ages.

Seven new firefighters graduated from a strenuous 21-week program as part of Myrtle Beach’s 31^st Recruit School program.  Six of the seven are Myrtle Beach firefighters, while the seventh serves the Midway Fire Department.  They received their badges from friends or loved ones during ceremonies June 14 at the General Robert H. Reed Recreation Center.

Looking for a place to walk and workout with a great view of the ocean?  Check out the Cabana Fitness Trail, where the City of Myrtle Beach has just installed 10 new pieces of equipment.

Farrow Parkway was awash in red, white and blue on Saturday, May 25, as the Military Appreciation Days Parade swept through the Market Common district.  A good crowd was on hand for the parade, which featured Grand Marshal Keni Thomas, a former US Army Ranger, and Honorary Grand Marshal Treva Greene, a World War II US Army nurse.  Other entries included scholarship winners and Corvettes with vets.  The Family Picnic followed in Valor Memorial Garden. 

Myrtle Beach has two off-leash dog parks, both of which are very popular.  We featured Barc Parc South last week, so here are photos from Barc Parc North, which is next to the Claire Chapin Epps Family Y, off 62^nd Avenue North. 

February 1, 2019
Small dogs now have a world of their own to enjoy at Myrtle Beach’s Barc Parc South, off Mallard Lake Drive.  The new Small Dog Area opened this week, much to the delight of owners and pets alike.

January 25, 2019
The weather was chilly for this year’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade on Ocean Boulevard.  Temperatures around freezing couldn’t dampen the participants’ enthusiasm, though. If you missed the parade, here’s a quick look at the entertainment.

January 18, 2019
More than 200 people turned out this week for a preliminary look at ideas to revitalize Myrtle Beach’s central business district.  They saw possible plans and provided helpful feedback to the consultants.

January 11, 2019
Nearly 100 Myrtle Beach residents turned out Tuesday for live jazz music at Chapin Memorial Library.  The free Jazz Café performances continue with different groups through February.

January 4, 2019
A huge crowd turned out Monday, December 31, to welcome in the New Year at The Market Common.  Thousands of Myrtle Beach residents and visitors gathered in and around Valor Memorial Garden. 

December 28, 2018
The Myrtle Beach Police Department welcomed eight new officers right before Christmas.  Oath of office ceremonies were held at the Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center on December 21, 2018.

December 21, 2018
One of Myrtle Beach’s oceanfront parks is decked out for the holidays.  The Gardens by the Sea Park, at the southern end of the cabana section, is a collaboration between the city and the Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club.  Check out these decorations by the club.

December 14, 2018
Christmas Towne at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center was a big success again this year.  The annual holiday event is sponsored by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.  A good time was had by all, as these photos show.

December 7, 2018
Myrtle Beach welcomed the holiday season with the second annual Garden of Hope Community Tree Lighting on Friday, November 30.  A performance by Vocal Edition highlighted the evening, along with Santa’s arrival, of course.  The tree was presented in memory of Julia Spadoni.

Several hundred people attended the city’s Health Fair last week at the Myrtle Beach Sports Center.  Local health care companies and other vendors were on hand to meet with city staff and the public. 

Camp Friendship and Camp Cool Out participants recently performed in the annual summer-ending talent shows.  The shows featured the youngsters' talent and newly formed friendships.

Myrtle Beach’s second annual Food Truck Festival was a three day success, with great food, live music and good times.  The event was held at the Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place on Ocean Boulevard. 

April 20, 2018
Myrtle Beach police officers and firefighters took the field last weekend for some flag football fun with members of the Boys & Girls Club of the Grand Strand.  It’s the fourth annual Blue Lights & Red Stripes Game, to let youngsters meet our public servants.

Chapin Park hosted Jazz in the Park on Sunday, April 8, with great music from local performers.  The weather wasn’t very Spring-like, but the crowd enjoyed the afternoon and the setting.

The Grand Strand Miracle League kicked off its spring baseball season on Saturday, March 17.  As you’ll see in the photos, everyone plays, everyone hits and everyone scores!

Myrtle Beach’s art museum now has a pottery studio!  Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held March 11 for the Lineta Pritchard Pottery Studio at the F.G. Burroughs-S.B. Chapin Art Museum.

Myrtle Beach again hosted the Palmetto Regional FIRST Robotics Tournament, where high school students compete with robots they built themselves, from scratch.  All 11 Horry County high schools took part.

The Myrtle Beach Fire Department hosted a car seat installation event as a service to parents and grandparents.  Installing a car seat properly takes skill and effort, as these photos show.

The trailhead at Thunderbolt Park near The Market Common will be complete by June.  It features an outdoor classroom and overlooks the lake. 

February 9, 2018
Myrtle Beach residents enjoyed meeting city staff and learning about services offered during City Day on Saturday, February 3, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

February 2, 2018
Informational signage was one of the last items on the list for Myrtle Beach’s bicycle and pedestrian trails through the Market Common area, but Nick Golden solved that issue with his Eagle Scout project.  

January 26, 2018
Volleyball was the game in Myrtle Beach during the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday weekend, as hundreds of teams from the Southeast filled both the Myrtle Beach Sports Center and the Convention Center.

January 19, 2018
A sunny day provided perfect weather for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Parade on Ocean Boulevard, Monday, January 15.

January 12, 2018
Myrtle Beach officially welcomed its new mayor and City Council during oath of office ceremonies Tuesday, January 8, at the Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center. 

January 5, 2018
Myrtle Beach residents and visitors braved unseasonably cold weather to ring in the New Year at The Market Common's Southern Times Square on Sunday, December 31.