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2 days ago | 
myhorrynews.com | Tommy Cardinal |Joe Wedra
James Winebrake will begin his tenure as the president of Coastal Carolina University on Monday, July 7. He will be the fourth president of the university, which was founded as Coastal Carolina Junior College in 1954. “It is a tremendous honor to be selected as Coastal Carolina University’s next president,” said Winebrake. “The foundation of Teal Nation is strong, and I am eager to reach new heights as we build on the progress already made.
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2 weeks ago | 
myhorrynews.com | Mike Duprez |Joe Wedra
Aynor softball coach Tony Mills didn’t address whether his team was looking to make a statement Monday night, May 19. The Blue Jackets had already answered that with their play. Maddie Johnson blasted a walk-off grand slam, Alivia Hess tossed a three-hitter and the Blue Jackets overwhelmed Oceanside Collegiate Academy, 13-1, in a five-inning winners’ bracket game in the Class 3A Lower State tournament. “We try to tell them we’ve played 28 important games this year,” Mills said.
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Mar 2, 2025 | 
myhorrynews.com | Joe Wedra
As runners prepare for the 2025 Myrtle Beach Marathon on March 1, commuters will need to prepare for potential travel delays around the Horry County area.
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Feb 24, 2025 | 
myhorrynews.com | Hannah Strong Oskin |Joe Wedra
From the coast to the mountains. Coastal Carolina University President Michael T. Benson has been selected as West Virginia University's 27th president, the university confirmed in a release Monday, Feb. 24. He will begin his new job in July. West Virginia news media outlets began reporting about WVU selecting Benson on Friday, Feb. 21. The by Hoppy Kercheval, a veteran radio broadcaster in the area. The WVU Board of Governors selected its next president on Thursday, Feb.
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Feb 22, 2025 | 
myhorrynews.com | Joe Wedra |Mike Duprez
In a jam-packed Shark Tank that featured two loud and spirited student sections, Myrtle Beach got the better of their in-county rival. The Seahawks matched up with region foe St. James in the second round of the Class 5A-Division II playoffs on Friday night, Feb. 21, ultimately winning a 36-35 instant classic.
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Feb 21, 2025 | 
myhorrynews.com | Joe Wedra |Hannah Strong Oskin
Coastal Carolina University President Michael T. Benson has been selected as West Virginia University's next president, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. West Virginia news media outlets began reporting about WVU selecting Benson on Friday, Feb. 21. The by Hoppy Kercheval, a veteran radio broadcaster in the area. The WVU board of governors selected its next president on Thursday, Feb. 20, The Dominion Post reported.
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Feb 19, 2025 | 
myhorrynews.com | Mike Duprez |Joe Wedra
White Knoll pitched a shutout nearly the entire game against Myrtle Beach forward John Simmons. But when his team needed him most, Simmons was Johnny-on-the-spot. The 6-foot-5 senior forward scored all six of his points and blocked three shots down the stretch, enabling the Seahawks to hold on for a 52-47 victory in the first round of the Class 5A-Division II state playoffs Tuesday night, Feb. 18.
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Feb 18, 2025 | 
myhorrynews.com | Joe Wedra |Tommy Cardinal
Myrtle Beach leaders have approved a resolution that could keep the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in the area for 20 more years. In a statement released Friday afternoon, Pelicans President Ryan Moore said they were enthused about the council's proposed resolution and were grateful for community support. "We are enthused by City Council's proposed resolution and grateful for the community's support for keeping the team in Myrtle Beach," Moore said.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
myhorrynews.com | Joe Wedra
The third annual “Boost at the Beach” esports tournament is coming to The Hangout at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, and tournament organizers are excited about the impact it could have for both video game lovers and esports newcomers alike.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
myhorrynews.com | Joe Wedra
The Horry County Board of Education will soon vote on adding a new Safety and Security committee to help ensure commitment to safety issues across county schools. At a board meeting on Monday, Jan. 13, board chairman David Cox shared that the proposed committee would help provide transparency and oversight to the district’s efforts in the area of safety and security.
