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Thursday, November 5, 2026

Medieval fest opens Saturday at RH Acres in Socastee

Plus, Horry County Council wants more public input on a 372-home plan near SC-905.

The 5AM Socastee team6 sources3 min read

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Festival

If you want a weekend in the Renaissance, the 13th Annual Mythical & Medieval Fest runs Nov. 7, 8, 14 and 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at , 3833 Socastee Blvd. It raises money for , and tickets are online or at the door (cash only). WFXB

Mythical & Medieval Fest runs two November weekends

Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at RH Acres

November 2026

  • Festival days

Tickets are online or at the door, cash only.

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Festival daysNov. 7–8 and 14–15

Development

If you live near SC-905 and Old Reaves Ferry Road, Horry County Council did not approve a 372-home development on around 180 acres and said it wants to hear more from the community. The Planning Commission has signed off on the rezoning, but council must approve the rezoning and development agreement for the project to move forward. WFXB

Dining

Ocean Blue Prime Steak House celebrates its grand opening Nov. 9 in the former Crepe Creation spot in . The menu offers prime steaks, fresh seafood and handcrafted cocktails, and it's a sister restaurant to Travinia Italian Kitchen across the street. WFXB

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Temperatures are dropping across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee, so we suggest turning off space heaters and candles before you leave the room. WMBF has more ways to prevent house fires this holiday season. WMBF

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Dogs get their own big day Sunday, Nov. 8, at the 9th Annual Pooch-A-Mania at Grand Park at the Market Commons. It's a pet and family friendly event with live music, vendors, food, a free dog obstacle course and a kid zone. Tails will be wagging.

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Medieval fest opens Saturday at RH Acres in Socastee

Plus, Horry County Council wants more public input on a 372-home plan near SC-905.

The TLDR

  1. Mythical & Medieval Fest opens Saturday at RH Acres
  2. Horry County Council wants more input on 372 homes
  3. Ocean Blue Prime Steak House opens Nov. 9
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