Daily editionWednesday, October 14th, 2026
Good morning, Socastee.
The 5AM Socastee Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Community
Regional leaders are planning a task force and housing strategy to address rising homelessness and expect recommendations by spring.
Eastern Carolina Housing Organization will hold community meetings from Nov. 10 to March to engage the public on the need for more shelter space.
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Business
Breeze Airways announced it will add 11 flights from MYR in 2027, offering locals nonstop service to 25 destinations and a 70% seat increase.
Fares start at $49 one way and most routes launch in May + one begins in February.
My Horry NewsRead more
DoorDash named Toffino’s Italian Bakery & Deli on its 2026 Top Pizza Spots list, making it the only South Carolina pizzeria on the national slate.
The family bakery on Farrow Parkway has been a local favorite since 1992 and is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Culture
Days before the Oct. 16 Chef’s Table food festival, organizers moved the event to Ellie Beach Resort near Market Common to allow alcohol service after state law prevented drinking at ICI; the food event still features ICI students and top chefs from the region in a wine + dine celebration.
Post and Courier Myrtle BeachRead more
Education
Horry County high schools earned good + excellent ratings on the SC State Report Cards released this week by the South Carolina Department of Education, with HCS Scholars Academy achieving a top score of 100 and other schools celebrating strong performance.
My Horry NewsRead more
Ellen Weaver released the 2026 South Carolina School Report Cards today, showing historic progress with more Excellent school ratings and a record 87.5% timely graduation rate—improvements credited to increased teacher salaries, enhanced safety funding, and focused school support statewide.
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Health
A recall has been issued for 8 oz packages of Starfish Seafood Trio, a mix of cold smoked salmon, halibut and trout, due to possible listeria risk – consumers in our area should return the product for a refund.
The packages expire Dec. 1.
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Sports
Atlantic Collegiate's game was moved to Ashley Booth Field on Oct. 10 after Myrtle Beach High raised concerns over Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium despite a signed contract.
The charter academy (opened in 2023) won 39-12 and will host Hartsville on Oct. 23.
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