Daily editionWednesday, September 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Socastee.
The 5AM Socastee Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Culture
Every October, Conway rebrands as Halloween SC by the mayor's proclamation with new signage, plastic pumpkins, and a pirate ship drawing record foot traffic in Horry County.
City officials say funding comes from the hospitality fee although water bills remain under Conway.
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Health
More than 200 Myrtle Beach residents attended an Overdose Awareness Day event at Chapin Park on Monday, Aug. 31, where the Fire Department's Opioid Response Team offered free Narcan training (the team, all former addicts, noted a 44% drop in overdose deaths since 2023).
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Sports
Coastal Carolina Football will open its 2026 season on Saturday, Sept. 5 at West Virginia, led by new coach Ryan Beard and a nearly rebuilt roster—featuring an unsettled quarterback room—with a home game on Sept. 12 at Brooks Stadium offering free concessions and a drone show.
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