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FootballSocastee falls to Gray Collegiate, 61-27, in the Class 5A playoff openerSocastee's season is over. The No. 10 seed lost 61-27 to No. 7 Gray Collegiate on Friday in the first round of the SCHSL Class 5A playoffs, where it was win or go home for every team.GrowthHorry County Planning Commission backs nearly 800 homes in Carolina ForestIf you drive near U.S. 501 in Carolina Forest, this one's close to your road. The Horry County Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday, Nov. 5 to recommend a development agreement for a 472-acre project along Middle Ridge Avenue. No one spoke for or against it at the public hearing.Horry CountySouth Carolina's first Wawa may be headed to Little River after a packed planning commission meetingA development group's representative revealed the Wawa brand Thursday, near the end of a contentious Horry County Planning Commission meeting. The commission then unanimously recommended approval of a request to allow gas pumps and a car wash. Chairman Hunter Platt had warned during the hearing, "I will have this room cleared," and officers removed about 300 residents after the vote.Surfside BeachFamous Hamburger Joe's in Surfside Beach will close Nov. 15 as its owners retireIf you've ever stopped in for the wings, now's the time. Tony and Julie Cherney, who've owned the Surfside Beach restaurant for 10 years, announced on Facebook Monday that they're retiring and the doors will close Nov. 15.Horry CountyHorry County Council wants more public input on a 372-home plan near S.C. 905If you live near S.C. 905 and Old Reaves Ferry Road, this one isn't settled. Horry County Council didn't approve the development agreement at its last meeting because it wanted to hear more from the community. The Planning Commission has signed off on the rezoning, but council must approve it and the agreement.Grand StrandChef JK King earns a second Michelin nod, and nearly 800 homes are planned in Carolina ForestIf you've eaten at O.A.K. Prime on River Oaks Drive, you know the steaks. Now Michelin does too: Chef Jerrett King says the restaurant earned a Recommended designation in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South, announced at a Nashville ceremony on Wed., Oct. 21.

Around Socastee

From WMBF, Post and Courier and 8 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WMBF3 hours ago

    Road closures for storm drain project continue along Ocean Boulevard, on WMBF

    The road closures continue while crews work on pump station and storm drain project in Myrtle Beach.

  2. Post and Courier4 hours ago

    Myrtle Beach unveils $21,000 anthropomorphic rabbit sculpture as public art portfolio grows, on Post and Courier

    Gallery 320 Director Connie Huddle encourages visitors to create their own narrative as they ponder "Rabbit Man's" existence.

    Also reported byWPDE

  3. Myrtle Beach News7 hours ago

    Horry County Voters in 2026: How the Midterm Stacked Up Against 2022 and 2024, on Myrtle Beach News

    Explore how Horry County Voters in 2026 compare to previous elections, analyzing the impact of the midterms against 2022 and 2024.

  4. WBTW7 hours ago

    A dry and mild weekend ahead, on WBTW

    MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– Morning temperatures are in the 50s, by the afternoon we warm into the upper 60s to low 70s. Unlike Friday we are dry today with mostly sunny skies. A light north breeze will last us into the evening hours. Increasing clouds tonight with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s.

  5. Post and Courier10 hours ago

    South Carolina spent $1.5M on a New York City takeover. Here’s how it paid off., on Post and Courier

    Times Square became an ad showcasing what South Carolina has to offer for visitors. The state spent nearly $1.5 million on the campaign and here’s what the return was.

  6. Post and Courier11 hours ago

    Football teams advance to second round, on Post and Courier

    As the saying goes, “Two out Three Ain’t Bad.”

  7. WMBF15 hours ago

    Socastee at Gray Collegiate, on WMBF

    High School football kicks off week 12 and the first round of playoffs. We are bringing you highlights from the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.

  8. WMBF15 hours ago

    Waccamaw at Marlboro County, on WMBF

    High School football kicks off week 12 and the first round of playoffs. We are bringing you highlights from the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.

  9. MyHorryNews.com15 hours ago

    Conway rolls over May River for long-awaited playoff victory, on MyHorryNews.com

    Jody Jenerette walked off the field at Conway High School Friday night doused with Gatorade.

  10. MyHorryNews.com15 hours ago

    FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Horry County high school football Postseason Round 1 scores, on MyHorryNews.com

    Here are the Horry County high school football scores from the first week of the playoffs of the 2026 season.

  11. WPDE17 hours ago

    Week 11 Endzone High School Football Scoreboard, on WPDE

    The first round of the SCHSA Playoffs is complete! Here's how our local teams faired.DARLINGTON:LORIS:FINAL---------------------------------MAY RIVER:CONWAY:FIN

  12. WMBF17 hours ago

    Myrtle Beach woman credits golf for longevity during 105th birthday, on WMBF

    A Myrtle Beach woman gathered with friends and family to celebrate her 105 years of life.

  13. MyHorryNews.com21 hours ago

    CCU can become relevant in Sun Belt with win over Old Dominion, on MyHorryNews.com

    The Chants have won two of their last three games and can improve to 3-2 in the Sun Belt Conference's East Division with a win over the struggling Monarchs.

  14. WPDE22 hours ago

    SCDOT to close lanes overnight on US 501 bridge for maintenance, inspections, on WPDE

    Drivers who use U.S. 501 over the Intracoastal Waterway should plan for overnight lane closures starting Thursday, Nov. 12, as the South Carolina Department of

  15. WMBF23 hours ago

    Detained person released following Ripley’s Aquarium evacuation in Myrtle Beach, on WMBF

    A person was released after accusations of making false claims at a Myrtle Beach aquarium.

  16. WMBF23 hours ago

    “Is She OK?” Police Tell Myrtle Beach Man His Missing Girlfriend Is Dead, on WMBF

    In a Sept. 29, 2024 audio recording, police tell a Myrtle Beach man that the missing person they had been searching for was dead—and that he was being charged.

  17. WMBF23 hours ago

    FIRST ALERT |Fall weather settles in for the weekend, on WMBF

    As a cold front pushes off shore this evening, cooler conditions settle in for the weekend and week to come.

  18. WMBFYesterday

    Extra Point Scoreboard: Week 12, on WMBF

    High School football kicks off week 12 and the first round of playoffs. We are bringing you highlights from the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.

  19. WBTWYesterday

    The Blitz – Playoff Edition Week 1, on WBTW

    COLUMBIA, SC (WBTW) – The high school football playoffs begin on Friday across the region. It’s now win or go home for all our schools. Below are the first round matchups with the bottom team being the home team. SCHSL Class 5A first round: (10) Socastee(7) Gray Collegiate SCHSL Class 4A first round: (9) Dreher(8)

  20. WMBFYesterday

    1 hurt after crash in Conway, on WMBF

    One person was hurt after a crash in Conway on Friday.

  21. WBTWYesterday

    Highway 501 lane closures scheduled for next week, on WBTW

    HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Drivers traveling along Highway 501 in Horry County can expect overnight lane closures next week as crews conduct routine maintenance and inspections on the bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway. The South Carolina Department of Transportation said the right lane of Highway 501 Southbound will close overnight Thursday, Nov. 12, and

  22. Myrtle Beach Sun NewsYesterday

    4 Horry police chases end in a fatality. What policies say about high speed pursuits, on Myrtle Beach Sun News

    A Conway man died this week after he attempted to evade Horry County police. This is not the first time in 2026 a fatality from a police chase has happened.

  23. WFXBYesterday

    Former Myrtle Beach Police Detective Pleads Guilty To Lesser Charge, on WFXB

    During the confrontation, 46-year-old Michael DeBiase drew and pointed his department-issued handgun at the patrolman.

    Also reported byWPDE

  24. WMBFYesterday

    Exhibits, events and more at the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum, on WMBF

    We visited the North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum to explore exhibits that bring local history to life.

  25. WPDEYesterday

    VOTE: City of Myrtle Beach set to unveil 'Rabbit Man' statue, on WPDE

    The statue was $21,000 and said $4,959 of the Public Art Fund was used for installation, which includes pavers around the statue, according to Meredith Denari w

  26. Myrtle Beach NewsYesterday

    White Tract Will Be Permanently Protected — and Why the Grand Strand Should Pay Attention, on Myrtle Beach News

    Discover why the protection of White Tract is crucial for the Grand Strand community and what it means for Myrtle Beach's future. White Tract

  27. WBTWYesterday

    South Carolina VA partners with food banks to host 5th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, on WBTW

    MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs is partnering up with Harvest Hope Food Bank and Lowcountry Food Bank to host their 5th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. The organizations are coming together for the community-driven initiative designed to support veterans and their families in need during the holiday season and

  28. Myrtle Beach NewsYesterday

    SC-22 Extension Routes Are Narrowing. Scores of Horry County Homes Could Be in the Path., on Myrtle Beach News

    Learn how the narrowing of SC-22 Extension Routes may impact scores of Horry County homes in this latest Myrtle Beach News update.

  29. MyHorryNews.comYesterday

    Shelley Estates: 68-home development on Highway 90 moves forward, on MyHorryNews.com

    After two deferrals of a proposed development on Highway 90, the Horry County Planning Commission approved the recommendation for a proposal that will bring about 60 new homes to a neighborhood on Highway 90. During its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5, the commission voted unanimously to arrive a texting request to change a 65-acre track of land from SF 20 and CFA to a Planned Development District (PDD) that will feature 29 single family homes, nine cottages and 30 townhomes. The proposed neighborhood called Shelley Estates is located adjacent to the Wild Horse subdivision near the intersection wi

  30. WFXBYesterday

    WonderWorks Myrtle Beach Goes All Out for National STEM Day, on WFXB

    WonderWorks is leading the charge of observing National STEM Day on November 8, 2026. There will be exciting live events that will help guests dive into the worlds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Visitors can catch special hands-on experiments and even get the opportunity to chat with a local celebrity. Locals can also score a discounted ticket for...

  31. WPDEYesterday

    Horry Co. may hold SC's first Wawa, but not if Little River neighbors have their say, on WPDE

    A request to rezone a piece of land at this week's Horry County Planning Commission revealed a beloved gas station and convenience store chain may finally move

    Also reported byPost and Courier

  32. The StateYesterday

    SC-22 routes narrowed to a few choices. It could displace scores of Horry residents, on The State

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has narrowed the South Carolina Highway 22 Extension Project to three reasonable alternatives. Here’s where they are located.

  33. WBTWYesterday

    Color the Weather: Waverly Fennel, on WBTW

    Here is the latest Color the Weather from Waverly Fennel. You can color one, too, and you may see it on the News13 morning show! Each weekday, during News13’s morning show, WBTW will show a drawing from the Color the Weather entries. Send weather drawings to: Color The Weatherc/o WBTW News13101 McDonald CourtMyrtle Beach, SC

  34. WBTWYesterday

    Color the Weather: My’eria, on WBTW

    Here is the latest Color the Weather from My’eria. You can color one, too, and you may see it on the News13 morning show! Each weekday, during News13’s morning show, WBTW will show a drawing from the Color the Weather entries. Send weather drawings to: Color The Weatherc/o WBTW News13101 McDonald CourtMyrtle Beach, SC 29588

  35. WMBFYesterday

    “She Just Went Missing”: What a Myrtle Beach Man Told Police, on WMBF

    In a June 12, 2022 body-camera recording, a Myrtle Beach man told police his girlfriend came to collect belongings with a man he believed was her brother.

  36. WMBFYesterday

    Gavin Adcock joins CCMF 2027 lineup, on WMBF

    Carolina Country Music Fest 2027 has revealed a sixth headliner.

  37. Myrtle Beach Sun NewsYesterday

    Looking for an affordable nonstop flight? Here are some options in Myrtle Beach, on Myrtle Beach Sun News

    Flights have started to become even more expensive in 2026. Here’s how you can fly non-stop to and from Myrtle Beach International Airport at a lower rate.

  38. WPDEYesterday

    Horry Co. booking website to be temporarily unavailable Nov. 9-13, on WPDE

    TheJ. Reuben Long Detention Center's booking website will betemporarily unavailable beginning at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, through 6 a.m. Friday, November 13J. R

  39. Charleston Business MagazineYesterday

    PNC Bank Expands Branch Buildout Across Southeast, on Charleston Business Magazine

    PNC Bank has announced it will broaden its branch expansion to more than 370 total new locations by 2031, including more than 70 branches already opened since announcing its original expansion strategy. The additional branches will strengthen...

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Socastee’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • SC-22 ExtensionMyrtle Beach News reports the Army Corps of Engineers has trimmed 22 possible routes to 14 and will hold drop-in meetings Nov.

    Myrtle Beach News reports the Army Corps of Engineers has trimmed 22 possible routes to 14 and will hold drop-in meetings Nov. 17–19, with three finalists targeted by 2028. The State reports two routes appear to run through the Murrells Inlet home of John and Katie Clairmont.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Myrtle Beach News, The State

  • U.S. 501 bridgeIf you cross the Intracoastal Waterway on U.S.

    If you cross the Intracoastal Waterway on U.S. 501, plan for overnight lane closures for routine maintenance and inspections. The right lane southbound closes overnight Thursday, Nov. 12, and reopens by 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. WPDE reports the northbound right lane closes overnight Friday and reopens at 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WBTW, WPDE

  • Little River WawaDevelopers of a Little River gas station told the Planning Commission Thursday the applicant is Wawa.

    Developers of a Little River gas station told the Planning Commission Thursday the applicant is Wawa. They need amended zoning to permit subterranean fuel storage tanks.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WPDE

  • ChanticleersCoastal Carolina (3-5) hosts Old Dominion at 1 p.m.

    Coastal Carolina (3-5) hosts Old Dominion at 1 p.m. Saturday at Brooks Stadium. The Chants haven't won back-to-back games under first-year head coach Ryan Beard.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: MyHorryNews.com

  • School vapesHorry County Schools confiscated 45 THC vapes and 166 tobacco or alternative vaping items in October.

    Horry County Schools confiscated 45 THC vapes and 166 tobacco or alternative vaping items in October. Vaping remains the leading cause of student disciplinary action across the district.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WBTW

  • HarborTraceHarborTrace, a proposed 2,000-home development on 1,426 acres off Highway 707 next to St.

    HarborTrace, a proposed 2,000-home development on 1,426 acres off Highway 707 next to St. James High School, heads to the Horry County Planning Commission in December. It would include 1,529 single-family homes, 471 townhomes, commercial space and conservation areas.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: MyHorryNews.com

  • Highway 501The Highway 501 widening, which began in fall 2024, has been pushed back to next year from a Nov.

    The Highway 501 widening, which began in fall 2024, has been pushed back to next year from a Nov. 30, 2026 finish. Construction could soon pause for the winter.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: WPDE

  • PlayoffsEight of the ten Horry County SCHSL teams made the playoffs.

    Eight of the ten Horry County SCHSL teams made the playoffs. Class 4A's Myrtle Beach and St. James missed out under the new format, where only the top two region placers get automatic bids.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: MyHorryNews.com

  • ConwayConway hosts May River in the first round of the 4A playoffs Friday at 7:30 p.m.

    Conway hosts May River in the first round of the 4A playoffs Friday at 7:30 p.m. It's the Tigers' first home playoff game since 2017, and running back Gabe Williams has run for close to 1800 yards this season.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: WBTW

  • Market CommonOcean Blue Prime Steak House holds its grand opening Mon., Nov.

    Ocean Blue Prime Steak House holds its grand opening Mon., Nov. 9 in The Market Common, in the Deville Street storefront that was home to Crepe Creation Cafe. It's the second concept on the block from the operators of Travinia Italian Kitchen.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Myrtle Beach News