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Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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BJ's Wholesale Club eyes a new location in Horry County. Here's what we know

A popular northeastern wholesale supermarket chain is looking to expand into North Myrtle Beach after opening its first Grand Strand location last year. BJ’s Wholesale Club submitted development plans to the City of North Myrtle Beach for a new location between Champions Boulevard and South Carolina Highway 90. The proposal comes after the company opened its first Horry County store in Myrtle Beach in February 2025. The warehouse chain uses a club system where only members shop in its stores, similar to Costco or Sam’s Club. BJ’s is based in Massachusetts and, according to its website, BJ’s has 8.5 million members across its 270 stores in 22 states. The Sun News was unable to reach the company for comment, but preliminary plans submitted to North Myrtle Beach reveal some details about the proposed location. The building would be around 106,628 square feet, including a 3,400-square-foot tire service area, with 381 parking spaces. The rendering also describes signage for a gas station.

Horry County, SC · 5d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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What to know ahead of tonight's episode of Guy Fieri at North Myrtle Beach restaurants

Food Network star Guy Fieri is again putting the Grand Strand on the national culinary map. Two North Myrtle Beach eateries will appear on an upcoming episode of “Diners Drive-Ins and Dives,” filmed during Fieri’s recent trip to the Grand Strand. Here are key takeaways: When will show air? Krave Bagels and Brisket Saloon will be featured in a “Diners Drive-Ins and Dives” episode titled “Northwest, Southeast,” premiering at 9 p.m. Nov. 13 on Food Network . What did Guy eat? Krave made scratch bagels including the Everything and French Toast varieties. He also sampled Krave’s honey cinnamon cream cheese and chicken salad, which was placed on top of an Everything bagel. Brisket showcased its Texas-style smoked meats, burnt ends mac and tacos. Why was Guy here? Fieri’s Grand Strand filming trip coincided with the September grand opening of his second Downtown Flavortown, a 50,000-square-foot restaurant, arcade and bowling alley at Myrtle Beach Mall. Where else did he go? In addition to Brisket, Fieri filmed at several area spots including Toffino’s Italian Bakery, Seasons by 10/Fold, J-Mike’s Flavor Station and Old Town Crepes. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The

North Myrtle Beach, SC · 2h

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Wawa Eyes First South Carolina Location in Little River

A Pennsylvania-born gas station and convenience store chain is eyeing Little River for its first South Carolina location. Wawa is proposed for the vacant lot at Water Grande Blvd. and Hwy. 9 E. On Nov. 5, the Horry County Planning Commission approved the zoning request, clearing the way for a...

Little River, SC · 2d
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Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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Wawa could be coming to Horry County-but some residents aren't happy about it

Wawa could be coming to Horry County. The Planning Commission unanimously approved Thursday plans to allow a new gas station convenience store to open in Little River – but residents aren’t happy. The request, brought by WW LLC as an agent for Baytree SC LLC, sought to amend a 3.14-acre parcel at Water Grande Boulevard and Highway 9 East for a convenience store with gas pumps and a car wash. Although the lot is currently zoned for commercial use, developers needed permission to install gas pumps at the site. The Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain has something of a cult following, particularly for its sandwiches and other fast foods. A new Horry County store would mark the first location in South Carolina. But not everyone’s pleased with Wawa’s plans. Hundreds of residents showed up at the Planning Commission meeting in opposition to the proposed convenience store. Several residents shared public comments expressing concerns that increased traffic would strain infrastructure, endanger public safety and displace wildlife. None of the comments shared as public input were supportive of the plans for a new Wawa. “That intersection is one of the highest collision intersections … I’m already taking my life in my hands trying

Horry County, SC · 6d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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SC-22 routes narrowed to a few choices. It could displace scores of Horry residents

John and Katie Clairmont moved to their dream, log cabin-style home on 2 acres in Murrells Inlet six years ago. But that dream may vanish when the South Carolina Highway 22 Extension Project undergoes construction. The project, which has been in the works for nearly two decades , is in the public scoping stage where the initial 22 potential routes have been narrowed down to three. Two of which appear to run directly through the Clairmont’s home should they move forward. “I recognize the fact that Horry County is growing and needs infrastructure improvements. But that being said, they have to take into consideration the families that live in this area,” John Clairmont said. Formerly titled the Southern Evacuation Lifeline project (SELL), the highway intends to improve hurricane evacuation and traffic congestion while aiding services across the Waccamaw River. It’s currently slated to cost $1.56 billion for environmental mitigation and construction funded through Horry County’s RIDE 4 program . But the Clairmonts and other residents in the area are not convinced the project would serve the stated purpose and would increase traffic and development. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is administering a series of studies before authorizing a permit

Horry County, SC · 6d

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North Myrtle Beach Panel Clears 123 New Homes at Grande Dunes North

Water Tower Rd. — Approximate Site of Approved Preserve Development. North Myrtle Beach's Planning Commission unanimously signed off on two new housing phases at Grande Dunes North this week, clearing the way for 111 townhouses and a dozen single-family houses to join the sprawling coastal community. The vote came during the commission's meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

North Myrtle Beach, SC · 19h

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Planning commission OKs Grand Dunes North expansion to add 111 townhomes, 12 houses

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The North Myrtle Beach Planning Commission gave approval to two new phases of housing at Grande Dunes North during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Phase 4 at Grande Dunes North creates lots for 111 townhouses, three open space lots and private rights-of-way. There...

North Myrtle Beach, SC · 1d

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Meet the lovable dogs and cats at Kind Keeper Animal Rescue

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - We visited Kind Keeper Animal Rescue in North Myrtle Beach to learn about the rescue’s mission and its plans for a new expansion. We also met some of the sweet adoptable cats and dogs looking for their forever homes. If you want to help...

North Myrtle Beach, SC · 2d

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This South Carolina Kitchen Serves Fried Chicken, Collard Greens And Peach Cobbler In A Cozy Southern Dining Room And Belongs On Your 2027 List

The peach cobbler here is made by the owner’s wife. That’s the kind of detail I want to know before picking a restaurant. This is family cooking, not some kitchen trying to reinvent Sunday dinner. The collard greens are cut fresh every morning, and the daily specials arrive...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 3d

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Habitat for Humanity of Horry County ReStore’s biggest sale of the year is this month

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - We visited Habitat Horry’s ReStore in Socastee, where we browsed Christmas decorations and even spotted a boat someone donated. We also learned about volunteer opportunities and how the organization helps build homes for local families. Don’t forget to shop their Black Wednesday Sale, happening...

Horry County, SC · 18h

The US Sun

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Wawa takes on Buc-ee’s in new US state with plans for 6,300-square-foot convenience store with attached car wash

WAWA is bringing another new location to a US state soon as it continues its multi-year expansion plan, with 100 arriving in 2026. The popular chain is taking on giants like Buc-ee’s, which has already opened several mega locations and is days away from another. Several Wawa stores are...

Nashville, TN · 16h

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The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet At This South Carolina Restaurant Has Locals Coming Back Every Week

If you want to understand why certain restaurants develop the kind of loyal following that borders on devotion, Simply Southern Smokehouse in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a very good place to start your research. This is the all-you-can-eat buffet that has locals rearranging their weekly schedules, not because they...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 4d

Parent Diaries

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Keith and Katherine Hamm, in Their Late 60s, Have Adopted Three Children From Foster Care in Calabash, N.C., Years After Losing Their Son and Daughter-in-Law

Keith and Katherine Hamm of Calabash, N.C., lost their son and daughter-in-law in 2016. In their late 60s, they have adopted three children from foster care. The post Keith and Katherine Hamm, in Their Late 60s, Have Adopted Three Children From Foster Care in Calabash, N.C., Years After Losing Their Son and Daughter-in-Law appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

Calabash, NC · 2d

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Eight South Carolina Seafood Buffets Where Crab Legs Keep Coming Long After Beach Season

The beach towels are packed away, the traffic on Highway 17 has calmed down, and the crab legs along the Grand Strand are still piling up on plates. South Carolina’s coast has a buffet tradition that does not take a break when summer ends. Many of these dining rooms...

South Carolina · 3d

The Post and Courier

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Horry County cuts ties with fire chief, stays silent on reason

CONWAY — Longtime Horry County Fire Rescue Chief Joseph Tanner is no longer with the agency as of Nov. 10, but officials remain silent on the circumstances surrounding his departure. HCFR spokesman Tony Casey told The Post and Courier Tuesday night that Deputy Chief Mike Norket will take over the agency amid a search for Tanner's permanent replacement. Casey declined to elaborate when asked whether Tanner was terminated. Tanner's exit came on the same day Horry County Council's public safety committee met behind closed doors for over an hour to discuss what county attorney David Jordan describ...

Horry County, SC · 2d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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Horry County man placed on ‘most wanted list' for overgrown grass, lawsuit says

A Conway area man claims he was wrongfully arrested by Horry County Police officers because his grass was too tall, according to a new lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed in Horry County on Nov. 5, names Horry County, HCPD Police Chief Kris Leonhardt, Deputy Chief Justin Wyatt and several other officers, who Kevin Hobbs accuses of making false accusations against him in order to obtain an arrest warrant. The allegations stem from a series of alleged interactions between HCPD officers and Hobbs from August to October 2024. Hobbs claims that he was arrested for “declining to discuss an alleged overgrown grass-complaint” near his front door, according to the lawsuit. The complaint also states that Hobbs was placed on Horry County’s most wanted list, put in jail and then prosecuted for 13 months. The Sun News has requested the documents relating to Hobbs’ arrest. A spokesperson for Horry County and HCPD each wrote that the county and police department does not comment on any ongoing litigation in text messages to The Sun News. Hobbs is seeking punitive and actual damages to be determined by a jury. Dispute over grass On Aug. 30, 2024, Hobbs had been at his home on Lesia Lane

Horry County, SC · 21h

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Meet Pirate from Kind Keeper Animal Rescue!

Britney Hauser of Kind Keeper Animal Rescue was in the studio with Pirate!. She’s one of many dogs and cats looking for their forever home. To view the available animals and get more information about adopting or fostering, visit KindKeeper.org. Their upcoming Tail Gate Party will be held at...

North Myrtle Beach, SC · 1d

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Myrtle Beach Clears Path For $90M Margaritaville Resort, Eyes December Groundbreak

Myrtle Beach City Council gave initial approval to an agreement trading city-owned alleyways along Ocean Boulevard for land tied to a proposed $90 million Margaritaville-branded resort, pushing the oceanfront project closer to breaking ground near 17th Avenue North. The deal isn't final yet — it still needs a second council vote before anything can move forward.

Myrtle Beach, SC · 1d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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Myrtle Beach restaurant moving after decades in yellow building. Where is it going?

A chicken restaurant that’s been in the heart of downtown Myrtle Beach for decades is moving. Maryland Fried Chicken , located in its yellow building at 939 N. Kings Highway adjacent to another longtime restaurant, Mammy’s, is planning to relocate at the beginning of the year, workers said. It is unclear why the fried chicken restaurant is moving or what will happen to the building. The building is owned by the First United Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach. Messages left with a restaurant manager and a church official were not returned before publication. The restaurant’s new location will be at 1803 N. Kings Highway, which is the former location of Bistro B restaurant . The restaurant, which opened in April 2025, combined a dining establishment with the popularity of pickleball by having three pickleball courts in the back of the building where diners or others could play. The former owner, who declined to provide his name, said on Wednesday that the restaurant closed on Sept. 1 because he planned to retire. Before Bistro B, the building hadn’t had a business located there in about 15 years.

Myrtle Beach, SC · 1d

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Family member describes sinking of shrimp boat by SCDNR as 'bittersweet'

LITTLE RIVER, S.C. — The Miss Sandra Gail sat quietly along a pier in nearby Calabash, North Carolina as the sun set late Sunday afternoon. It was to be her last night afloat. On Monday morning, Nov. 9 the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources took the rusting, former...

Little River, SC · 2d