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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.
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A section of N.C. 211 will close overnight for three nights this week while crews work on a new bridge in Brunswick County, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Crews will install girders for a bridge that will carry N.C. 906 over N.C....
If you're looking for coastal Greek cuisine or Thai specialties, or maybe fresh New York-style bagels or tropical cocktails, there's good news. All of these and more have been added to the Wilmington-area dining scene in recent weeks. They include fresh new concepts and locations of up-and-coming brands. But the month also brought several notable departures, with longtime businesses and popular neighborhood gathering spots closing their doors. They include a business that got its start selling boozy pastries, a popular spot for sunset watching, and a hidden gem Indian eatery. Here's a look at the latest restaurant and food business openings and closings in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. Restaurant openings Opa by Giorgios Restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias officially opened his newest restaurant at 14 Harnett St. in downtown Wilmington at the end of October / early November. The two-story space has a coastal Greek menu from Chef Renato Mekolli, and a plan for music and entertainment at night. Bagel Boss Wilmington Also in the Marina District, the Wilmington location of this bagel brand held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 19 at 28 Harnett St. in the Pier 33 Apartments. The menu includes New York-style bagels, schmears and coffee. Mr.
A 27-year-old man is facing murder and kidnapping charges after a man was found with traumatic injuries and later died, according to police.
A former Myrtle Beach police detective has agreed to plead guilty to a reduced charge after allegedly pointing his department-issued handgun at a fellow officer during an argument that started over microwaved fish. Michael DeBiase, 46, reached an agreement to plead guilty on October 23 and entered the plea on October 30, resolving a case that cost him his badge and, under the terms of the agreement, requires him to surrender his police certification and never seek reinstatement.
In a Sept. 29, 2024 audio recording, police tell a Myrtle Beach man that the missing person they had been searching for was dead—and that he was being charged.
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...
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Alexandria Thomas, the sister of Camisha McGaskey, appeared in court Monday for sentencing after pleading guilty to unlawful conduct toward a child. Thomas agreed to testify against McGaskey as part of her plea deal. Thomas was sentenced to 10 years in prison, suspended to...
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
The holiday season will be brought to life over at Barefoot Landing on Saturday, Nov. 21. The waterway shopping, dining and entertainment venue will host its annual Lighting of the Landing with a show that kicks off at Barefoot’s Pepsi Stage at 6 p.m. WPDE’s Ed Piotrowski and Jennifer...
BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick Community College (BCC) Nursing student Sarah Long has been named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar. She’s joining 200 students nationwide recognized for their academic achievement and commitment to pursuing careers in high-demand fields. The Chime Workforce Scholarship, funded by the Chime Scholars Foundation...
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) – Attorney Jeff Jackson says that his office has followed up on 51 consumer complaints about gas stations since launching N.C. Fuel Check. North Carolina’s 41-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and diesel is suspended from Oct. 10 through Nov. 30 under a law signed by Gov. Josh Stein in October.
