Daily editionFriday, October 16th, 2026
Good morning, Socastee.
The 5AM Socastee Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Sports
Today, Coastal Carolina will host Appalachian State at Brooks Stadium in Conway at 8 p.m. on ESPN2 with tailgating, pre-game events, and a 1990s-themed celebration starting at 3 p.m. as both teams aim to boost their season chances amid roster changes.
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Banana Ball will light up Pelicans Ballpark (Mar. 18-20) when the Loco Beach Coconuts and Indianapolis Clowns bring their fast, interactive baseball game to town; local fans must enter the ticket lottery by Oct. 31 to secure a spot.
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ONEflight International is no longer the title sponsor for the Myrtle Beach Classic due to financial and legal issues — Visit Myrtle Beach will sponsor the May 2027 tournament while new director Steve Mays plans to boost the fan experience at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club.
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