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Myrtle Beach Extends Stormwater Offshore as Horry County Turns to Oyster Reefs

July 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Regional Infrastructure: Two Paths to Cleaner Water Horry County, SC — Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach continue installing deep-water ocean outfalls that push stormwater more than 1,000 feet offshore, while Horry County is preparing […]

Fall Youth Sports Registration Opens; North Myrtle Beach

July 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Fall Youth Sports Registration Opens Soon in North Myrtle Beach City Parks & Recreation preparing for soccer, softball, baseball, volleyball, and flag football programs NMB, SC — It is hot and sticky outside, however The […]

Sunset Beach Enacts Immediate Ban on Outdoor Fire Pits Amid Drought

July 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer Sunset Beach, NC — Effective immediately, the Town of Sunset Beach has enacted a temporary, town‑wide ban on all outdoor fire pits, chimineas, smokeless stoves, and similar combustion devices […]

The OKI Dutchman Dinghy Dash Returns for 5th Year

July 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Cardboard‑boat derby brings friendly competition, community spirit and support for a local cause By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer OAK ISLAND, NC — Big announcement out of Oak Island, the Dutchman Creek Park will once again […]

Lake Waccamaw in Columbus County Initiates New Dam Survey Phase

July 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Town officials move forward with technical surveys for dam maintenance By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer LAKE WACCAMAW, NC — The Town of Lake Waccamaw has advanced to the second phase of its engineering review […]

Offshore Landmark Changes Hands, But Its Future Stays Foggy

July 15, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Offshore landmark enters private ownership with no public plans announced July 15, 2026 Oak Island, NC — The future of the iconic Frying Pan Tower remains unclear following a recent transfer of ownership that has left […]

Three Swing Bridges Mark Horry County’s Intracoastal Waterway Heritage

July 15, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Socastee, Little River, and Barefoot Landing each maintain a distinct role in the county’s waterway identity By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer Horry County’s stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway is defined by three swing bridges […]

Lightning Confirmed as Cause of Shallotte Wildfire, Despite Online Rumors

July 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

NC Forest Service cites verified strike data and drought‑driven “holdover fire” behavior as residents question the cause on social media Shallotte, NC — The NC Forest Service has confirmed that the wildfire near Quarry Road […]

State Seeks Input on Multi-Million Dollar Flood Strategy for Lumber River Basin

July 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer WHITEVILLE, NC — As the state moves to lock in its long-term flood mitigation strategy, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is turning to residents of the […]

Armadillos Now Established Across Brunswick, Columbus, and Horry Counties as Expansion Continues

July 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Wildlife officials confirm the species is now a permanent part of the eastern Carolinas, with residents reporting nighttime activity, lawn damage, and burrows across the tri‑county region. By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer SHALLOTTE, NC […]

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Myrtle Beach Extends Stormwater Offshore as Horry County Turns to Oyster Reefs

Fall Youth Sports Registration Opens; North Myrtle Beach

Sunset Beach Enacts Immediate Ban on Outdoor Fire Pits Amid Drought

The OKI Dutchman Dinghy Dash Returns for 5th Year

Lake Waccamaw in Columbus County Initiates New Dam Survey Phase

Offshore Landmark Changes Hands, But Its Future Stays Foggy

Three Swing Bridges Mark Horry County’s Intracoastal Waterway Heritage

Lightning Confirmed as Cause of Shallotte Wildfire, Despite Online Rumors

State Seeks Input on Multi-Million Dollar Flood Strategy for Lumber River Basin

Armadillos Now Established Across Brunswick, Columbus, and Horry Counties as Expansion Continues

County Finalizing Development Agreement for Highway 31 Southern Extension