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Two popular grocery chains are opening new locations just across the North Carolina state line from Horry County. The new Publix Super Market at 9770 Ocean Highway W. in Calabash opened Wednesday morning, the latest retail offering in the Commons at Carolina Shores plaza. Nearby at 9700 Ocean Highway W., a new Walmart Supercenter is set to celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 4 after its originally announced Oct. 7 opening was delayed. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m. will feature appearances from Wheel of Fortune co-host and North Myrtle Beach native Vanna White and country music artist Niko Moon. Afterward, the store will host a community celebration in the parking lot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a fall fashion showcase from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Significant development in the Calabash area The Calabash area has seen significant development this year, with the two new grocery stores and a CVS store. Developers also plan to bring in well-known dining chains like Firehouse Subs, McDonald’s, Eggs Up Grill and Dunkin’, as well as a new River Oaks Pizzeria restaurant and the relocated Cutty’s Pizza. The plaza will also be home to Chase Bank, 7-Eleven, Heartland Dental, Nail Eden,
CONWAY — South Carolina's first Wawa may be headed to a busy Little River intersection, a project developer announced Nov. 5. The news came near the end of a contentious Horry County Planning Commission meeting shortly before commissioners supported amending the River Grand Planned Development District to allow a convenience store with gas pumps and a car wash on 14 acres at the corner of Water Grande Boulevard and S.C. Highway 9. Planning commission records didn't disclose any details about which company was behind the request, but a representative for the development group revealed the Wawa ...
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
Picture a quiet street of single-story homes where the beach sits about a mile and a half away, close enough to reach by golf cart. That is daily life at Del Webb North Myrtle Beach, a 55+ community on the South Carolina coast. Moving in retirement is a big choice,...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A proposed 372-home development near S.C. 905 and Old Reaves Ferry Road is drawing renewed scrutiny from neighbors as Horry County officials consider whether to approve a rezoning and development agreement needed for the project to move forward. Horry County Council did not approve...
When President Donald Trump traveled to Myrtle Beach in August to stump for Sen. Darline Graham, he told supporters he would return for a golf trip if the Republican senator won her election. If the president returns to the Grand Strand, it won’t be to make good on that promise. Despite support from Trump and other notable conservative politicians in and out of South Carolina, Graham failed to sway South Carolina voters at the ballot box. For the first time in decades, South Carolina elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate. Did the Myrtle Beach area flip blue for Dr. Annie Andrews or hold for Graham? Darline Graham’s run for office The late Sen. Lindsey Graham comfortably won his Republican primary in June. After his death in July, Gov. Henry McMaster appointed his sister, Darline Graham, to finish her brother’s term. For the Aug. 11 special Republican primary election, Sen. Darline Graham announced her intent to run for a full term. Graham took the lead in that initial primary, with 109,881 votes – roughly 32.75% – but failed to garner a majority. In Horry County, Graham took second place behind Republican U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, but the senator still secured
There are restaurants that look impressive from the outside and disappoint you on the inside, and then there’s Scott’s Bar-B-Que in Hemingway, South Carolina, which looks like a cinderblock building and delivers one of the best meals you’ll ever eat. The gap between the exterior and the...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Drivers traveling along Highway 501 in Horry County can expect overnight lane closures next week as crews conduct routine maintenance and inspections on the bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway. The South Carolina Department of Transportation said the right lane of Highway 501 Southbound will close overnight Thursday, Nov. 12, and […]
More than two million Christmas lights transform a South Carolina sports complex into a glowing holiday attraction, with over 500 displays and decorations reaching an impressive 55 feet tall. Families can enjoy the spectacle from their cars along a two-mile illuminated route. The 2026 event begins November 23 and continues...
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The subject of accessory dwelling units vexed North Myrtle Beach City Council for the second meeting in a row on Monday, Nov. 2. Feelings were mixed both on council and among the several members of the public who commented. Council voted unanimously to postpone...
Republican U.S. Rep. Russell Fry will continue representing South Carolina’s 7th congressional district after voters reelected him for a third term. With all counties reporting, the incumbent congressman garnered roughly 56.71% of the votes with 172,308 ballots, based on preliminary results. “America’s future belongs to the people who show up with ideas,” Fry said in a statement. “The Democrat party has spent a lot of time telling America what’s wrong with it. They embraced socialism with open arms, an idea that has failed everywhere it’s been tried. Tonight, our district resoundingly rejected that.” Retired U.S. Navy Command Master Chief and small-business owner John Vincent, who represented the Democratic Party in South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District race, received an estimated 43.22% of votes, according to preliminary results. Fry first took office in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022 after serving seven years in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was reelected in 2024 with roughly 71.4% of the vote. This election cycle, Fry bested Vincent to keep his congressional seat. Challenger John Vincent “The message really is that no one party really owns a district or a state, and the sooner we get away from letters after names, and
Horry and Georgetown counties won’t see a change in the court system’s top prosecutor after Tuesday’s elections. Jimmy Richardson won another term as solicitor for the 15th Circuit after running unopposed. In Horry County, the Republican incumbent candidate garnered 101,261 votes with 71% precincts reporting. Richardson was appointed as solicitor for Horry and Georgetown counties by then Gov. Nikki Haley in 2012. Republican Allen Beverly also won another term as probate judge. He, too, was unopposed, securing 100,465 votes out of 71% precincts reporting. He was first elected to the office in 2022.
When the summer crowds pack up and the beach towels go back in the closet, Horry County settles into its real rhythm. That is when the locals reclaim their favorite booths, coffee mugs, and breakfast counters. The six diners on this list keep the regulars coming back with hearty plates,...
The newest Walmart in Brunswick County announced its presence with authority. "Bull Durham" quotes aside, the grand opening of the retail giant off U.S. 17 in southern Brunswick County on Nov. 4 came with fanfare, including giveaways and special appearances from "Wheel of Fortune" co-host Vanna White and country music star Niko Moon. Days before the opening, Walmart gave the StarNews a sneak peek inside its next Brunswick County location. Here's how things went with the new Walmart. Walmart first look On Nov. 2, Walmart employees were putting the final touches on the store located near Carolina Shores with a Calabash address. A week earlier, the shopping complex's other main store, Publix supermarket, opened. Inside Walmart, there were several displays to show off for the Nov. 4 opening. Christmas trees were already on the floor for sale. Employees were also stocking grocery items and beach wear. The store also has a pharmacy and car repair shop. Grand opening Hours before the doors opened at 7:30 a.m., a long line formed outside of the store. One group sitting in chairs said they had been there since 3:19 a.m. Refreshments were on hand to keep people in good spirits during a foggy
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCSC) - Georgetown County is preparing to open a new $65 million detention center that will more than double the county’s inmate capacity and bring several law enforcement operations under one roof. The 85,000-square-foot facility will increase capacity from 130 inmates to exactly 267, while also providing...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The J. Reuben Long Detention Center's booking website will be temporarily unavailable beginning at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, through 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, according to the Horry County Sheriff's Office. Officials said this is due to scheduled maintenance. Booking operations and bond...
It’s trash day in your neighborhood, and you have your can sitting along the curb waiting for pickup. Then along comes a neighbor walking their dog and throws their pet’s bag of feces into your trash can. Putting aside the fact that the act is not very neighborly, is it against the law? South Carolina law says that a person cannot “dump, throw, drop, deposit, discard, or otherwise dispose of litter or other solid waste upon ... private property in the State for which he is not the legal owner or a person otherwise granted permission by the legal owner.” Horry County has separate solid-waste rules , and using someone else’s bin without permission could still prompt a complaint. The law also states that “garbage” that is placed in trash cans for pickup “shall not include human or animal feces.” There are other city ordinances with rules about picking up and disposing of your pet’s waste. Myrtle Beach and pet poop Myrtle Beach’s ordinance says that it is unlawful to "fail to promptly remove and properly dispose of all feces left by the animal on any public property or any private property not owned by the owner.” It goes as
The Rabbit Man Statue, a bow-tied rabbit-and-man hybrid called with a cane and a cardinal on its wrist now stands in Myrtle Beach's Arts & Innovation District, home to a monthly art walk.
The State Board of Elections is meeting right now to determine whether to extend hours at South Williams Precinct (Tabor City Courthouse). We’ll bring updates online and social media as soon as more information becomes available. Polling places in Columbus, Gates, Lenoir, Wilkes and Hertford counties will be in...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. - (WPDE) — If you drive Highway 501, you’ve likely seen the construction cones that have lined the road for months. The work on the widening project began in 2024 and was originally expected to be completed this month. However, the timeline has been pushed...
