Daily editionTuesday, October 6th, 2026
Good morning, Socastee.
The 5AM Socastee Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of October.
Community
MyrtleBeachSC News rebranded as Myrtle Beach News effective October 5 — the new website MyrtleBeachNews.com will continue to deliver the same independent local reporting covering Horry and Georgetown counties.
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Education
Horry County Schools discussed student vaping during a board work session on Monday, Oct. 5 and reviewed 45 THC vape cases and 166 tobacco incidents from middle and high schools.
Superintendent Clifford Jones said the new task force will meet monthly to focus on the root causes of the issue.
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Horry County Schools reported over 160 student disciplinary incidents for tobacco and vape use early this academic year and formed a task force to educate parents and students.
District leaders will hold monthly meetings to explore stricter vape shop zoning near schools — aiming to better protect local kids.
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