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Socastee falls to Gray Collegiate, 61-27, in the Class 5A playoff opener

Socastee's season is over. The No. 10 seed lost 61-27 to No. 7 Gray Collegiate on Friday in the first round of the SCHSL Class 5A playoffs, where it was win or go home for every team.

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61-27Gray Collegiate's final score over Socastee in the Class 5A first round

Socastee entered as the No. 10 seed. Gray Collegiate was No. 7.

Sources: WBTW, WPDE

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GrowthHorry County Planning Commission backs nearly 800 homes in Carolina ForestIf you drive near U.S. 501 in Carolina Forest, this one's close to your road. The Horry County Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday, Nov. 5 to recommend a development agreement for a 472-acre project along Middle Ridge Avenue. No one spoke for or against it at the public hearing.Today’s editionRead Horry CountySouth Carolina's first Wawa may be headed to Little River after a packed planning commission meetingA development group's representative revealed the Wawa brand Thursday, near the end of a contentious Horry County Planning Commission meeting. The commission then unanimously recommended approval of a request to allow gas pumps and a car wash. Chairman Hunter Platt had warned during the hearing, "I will have this room cleared," and officers removed about 300 residents after the vote.Friday’s editionRead Surfside BeachFamous Hamburger Joe's in Surfside Beach will close Nov. 15 as its owners retireIf you've ever stopped in for the wings, now's the time. Tony and Julie Cherney, who've owned the Surfside Beach restaurant for 10 years, announced on Facebook Monday that they're retiring and the doors will close Nov. 15.Wednesday’s editionRead Horry CountyHorry County Council wants more public input on a 372-home plan near S.C. 905If you live near S.C. 905 and Old Reaves Ferry Road, this one isn't settled. Horry County Council didn't approve the development agreement at its last meeting because it wanted to hear more from the community. The Planning Commission has signed off on the rezoning, but council must approve it and the agreement.Tuesday’s editionRead Grand StrandChef JK King earns a second Michelin nod, and nearly 800 homes are planned in Carolina ForestIf you've eaten at O.A.K. Prime on River Oaks Drive, you know the steaks. Now Michelin does too: Chef Jerrett King says the restaurant earned a Recommended designation in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South, announced at a Nashville ceremony on Wed., Oct. 21.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • SC-22 ExtensionMyrtle Beach News reports the Army Corps of Engineers has trimmed 22 possible routes to 14 and will hold drop-in meetings Nov.

    Myrtle Beach News reports the Army Corps of Engineers has trimmed 22 possible routes to 14 and will hold drop-in meetings Nov. 17–19, with three finalists targeted by 2028. The State reports two routes appear to run through the Murrells Inlet home of John and Katie Clairmont.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Myrtle Beach News, The State

  • U.S. 501 bridgeIf you cross the Intracoastal Waterway on U.S.

    If you cross the Intracoastal Waterway on U.S. 501, plan for overnight lane closures for routine maintenance and inspections. The right lane southbound closes overnight Thursday, Nov. 12, and reopens by 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. WPDE reports the northbound right lane closes overnight Friday and reopens at 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WBTW, WPDE

  • Little River WawaDevelopers of a Little River gas station told the Planning Commission Thursday the applicant is Wawa.

    Developers of a Little River gas station told the Planning Commission Thursday the applicant is Wawa. They need amended zoning to permit subterranean fuel storage tanks.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WPDE

  • ChanticleersCoastal Carolina (3-5) hosts Old Dominion at 1 p.m.

    Coastal Carolina (3-5) hosts Old Dominion at 1 p.m. Saturday at Brooks Stadium. The Chants haven't won back-to-back games under first-year head coach Ryan Beard.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: MyHorryNews.com

  • School vapesHorry County Schools confiscated 45 THC vapes and 166 tobacco or alternative vaping items in October.

    Horry County Schools confiscated 45 THC vapes and 166 tobacco or alternative vaping items in October. Vaping remains the leading cause of student disciplinary action across the district.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WBTW

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    Gallery 320 Director Connie Huddle encourages visitors to create their own narrative as they ponder "Rabbit Man's" existence.

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  4. WBTW6 hours ago

    A dry and mild weekend ahead

    MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– Morning temperatures are in the 50s, by the afternoon we warm into the upper 60s to low 70s. Unlike Friday we are dry today with mostly sunny skies. A light north breeze will last us into the evening hours. Increasing clouds tonight with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s.

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    South Carolina spent $1.5M on a New York City takeover. Here’s how it paid off.

    Times Square became an ad showcasing what South Carolina has to offer for visitors. The state spent nearly $1.5 million on the campaign and here’s what the return was.

  6. Post and Courier10 hours ago

    Football teams advance to second round

    As the saying goes, “Two out Three Ain’t Bad.”

  7. WMBF14 hours ago

    Socastee at Gray Collegiate

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Socastee's season ends at Gray Collegiate; 800 homes eyed in Carolina Forest

Plus, SC-22 Extension routes narrow and U.S. 501 bridge lanes close overnight starting Nov. 12.

The TLDR

  1. Socastee falls to Gray Collegiate, 61-27, in the playoff opener
  2. Planning Commission backs nearly 800 Carolina Forest homes
  3. SC-22 Extension routes cut to 14; meetings Nov. 17–19
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