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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 · 1d

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Long After Beach Season Ends, Horry County Locals Fill These 6 Comfort Food Diners

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,...

Horry County, SC · 6d

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Retirees Are Finding Their People At This South Carolina 55+ Community Near North Myrtle Beach, Where The Sand Is A Golf Cart Ride Away

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,...

North Myrtle Beach, SC · 5d

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SC's first Wawa may be headed to Horry County, development group reveals

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.

Horry County, SC · 3d

Star News

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New Walmart brings big crowd and Vanna White to Brunswick County

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

Brunswick County, NC · 3d

Star News

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Major doughnut-and-coffee chain delays expanding in Brunswick

(This story has been updated to add new information.) A Massachusetts-based donut and coffee company has some delays in opening new locations in Brunswick County . With one location in Leland and another in Shallotte, three more Dunkins are slowly making their way to the area. There are only two existing Dunkin' locations operating in the county, one standalone Dunkin' in Leland and an in-store counter inside the Walmart Supercenter in Shallotte. County planning staff previously approved a standalone Dunkin' location at 4875 Long Beach Road SE, commonly known as N.C. 133, and another at 28 Blanton Road, Supply. The town of Carolina Shores approved plans for a third new location as well, to be constructed near the new Publix site. Construction is currently underway on the Long Beach Road location between a Food Lion-anchored retail area and Hampton Inn & Suites. The walls are up, but it is running behind schedule. Previous coverage: Major doughnut-and-coffee chain to open two more Brunswick stores Both the Supply and Southport area locations are owned by Dunkin' franchisee George Ross and will be completely new builds, former Senior Public Relations Specialist Julia Voutour previously told the StarNews. Approved plans for the Southport area

Brunswick County, NC · 3d

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Born 94 Years Ago Today in the Tar Heel State, the Golden-Era Honky-Tonk Star Mentored by Ernest Tubb Who Made Grand Ole Opry History

On this day (November 6) in 1932, Stonewall Jackson was born in Tabor City, North Carolina. Stonewall wasn’t a nickname or stage name. Instead, he was named after the famed Confederate General. However, his name is far from the least interesting thing about him. He was the first artist to join the Grand Ole Opry without a record deal. Jackson also toured with his mentor, Ernest Tubb, until he landed his first chart hit. Decades later, he sued the Opry for discrimination and won.

Tabor City, NC · 2d

The Post and Courier

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'Behave': Horry County planning officials approved a Wawa. Chaos followed.

CONWAY — Since news broke that famed Pennsylvania gas station chain Wawa plans to open its first South Carolina store in Horry County, hundreds of people cheered on social media. "It would be mobbed! You could not go near it for months," Julie Hendricks said on The Post and Courier's Facebook page. "It's the one store I've been missing for 14 years," Diane Furst Costello said. "Now I want a hoagie!" But dozens of property owners near the Bridgewater subdivision in Little River aren't as hungry for the concept, roaring in disapproval Nov. 3 after the county's planning commission authorized a la...

Horry County, SC · 20h

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 · 3d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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Is it legal to throw your pet's poop in neighbor's trash can? What SC law says

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

South Carolina · 3d

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Horry County shifts Republican as Greenville, York flip in historic Senate win

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Democrat Annie Andrews won the U.S. Senate Seat Tuesday, ending a 28-year stretch without a Democratic victory in a South Carolina Senate election. The last Democrat to win was Fritz Hollings in 1998, and to understand how counties voted in the race, ABC15 compared...

Greenville County, SC · 3d

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Warren Perry released, charges against Pawleys Island church employees dismissed

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — All charges against the defendants in the Pawleys Island Community Church and Academy case have been dismissed, according to defense attorney Erin Bailey. This includes Pastor Don Williams, his wife Ginny Williams, school director Niki Howard and the director of operations and missions, Michael...

Pawleys Island, SC · 2d

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$26,000 rabbit sculpture sparks debate over public art in downtown Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A new piece of public art in downtown Myrtle Beach is drawing attention — and criticism — over its cost and the decision to bring in an out-of-state artist. The 8 1/2-foot-tall metal sculpture, called “Rabbit Man,” depicts a rabbit in a...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 2d

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Horry Co. booking website to be temporarily unavailable Nov. 9-13

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...

Horry County, SC · 3d

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Audit finds Loris misused hospitality tax funds

LORIS, SC (WMBF) - The town of Loris misused $1.3 million from its hospitality tax fund. The fund’s intended use was for tourism-related purchases, according to audit findings presented to Town Council. Findings show the money was used for more than tourism-related purchases. Auditor reads findings to council. Auditor...

Loris, SC · 3d

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SCDOT explains delays for HWY 501 widening delay before Winter season

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...

Horry County, SC · 3d

WBTW News13

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Highway 501 lane closures scheduled for next week

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 […]

Horry County, SC · 2d

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Historic 12th Circuit solicitor-elect Susan McGill targets case backlog, juvenile reform

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Susan McGill, the first Black woman elected solicitor of the 12th Judicial Circuit, says tackling a backlog of criminal cases and overhauling the juvenile department will be among her top priorities when she takes office in January. McGill, a Democrat, defeated Republican Ryan White...

Florence County, SC · 3d

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Two African American women make history in Pee Dee elections

PEE DEE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Two African American women made history in the Pee Dee on Tuesday, winning elections to political offices that have never been held by African Americans. Democrats Cynthia Ford and Susan McGill broke longstanding political barriers with victories in the races for South Carolina...

Pee Dee, SC · 4d

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Shelley Estates: 68-home development on Highway 90 moves forward

CONWAY, S.C. — After two deferrals of a proposed development on Highway 90, the Horry County Planning Commission approved the recommendation for a proposal that will bring about 60 new homes to a neighborhood on Highway 90. During its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5, the commission voted unanimously to...

Horry County, SC · 3d