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3 days ago | 
postandcourier.com | Nic Napier
MYRTLE BEACH — The bullet that pierced a 17-year-old's back on Ocean Boulevard in April was fired by a Myrtle Beach police officer, his mother now says. Kristy Flow said her son was shot by city police during the downtown incident when an officer — identified last week as Brandon O’Rourke — was shooting at an armed 18-year-old who had just fired into a crowd, according to a June 2 release from the Strom Law Firm.
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1 week ago | 
postandcourier.com | Nic Napier
A morning walk on the beach, 18 holes at one of many iconic golf courses and a night out at restaurants with waterfront seating that can satisfy any appetite. It’s all right here on the Grand Strand. Known for its 60 miles of sandy beaches and its distinct coastal communities, the region is often celebrated as a place to live, work and play. The city of Myrtle Beach, one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States, draws over 17 million visitors each year.
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2 weeks ago | 
postandcourier.com | Charles Perry |Nic Napier
CONWAY — The Pelicans' future in Myrtle Beach comes down to three options. Call them strikes. If all three are misses, local officials say the minor league team will likely leave the city. City leaders have said Major League Baseball wants a firm commitment to upgrade Pelicans Ballpark by the end of the month. Those upgrades alone are projected to cost $20 million. Millions more will be needed for other repairs and maintenance. The stadium is jointly owned by the city and Horry County.
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3 weeks ago | 
postandcourier.com | Nic Napier
Nic Napier is a local government and business reporter for the Post and Courier in Myrtle Beach. He graduated from Indiana University and moved to the Grand Strand in 2024. He has written for IndyStar and Indianapolis Monthly.
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3 weeks ago | 
postandcourier.com | Charles Perry |Nic Napier
MYRTLE BEACH — A deal to keep the Pelicans in Myrtle Beach appears to be imploding after county officials proposed to tie airport funding and a business park to a new stadium lease for the minor league baseball team. Myrtle Beach City Council voted May 13 for a new 30-year lease to ensure the Chicago Cubs' Single-A affiliate continues playing at Pelicans Ballpark beyond this season. But any deal is contingent upon support from Horry County Council.
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3 weeks ago | 
postandcourier.com | Nic Napier
MYRTLE BEACH — The World's Largest Rubber Duck arrived to Myrtle Beach just as quickly as it left. After being inflated to a six-story height on May 8 in the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion, the duck had to be taken down early Saturday due to a tear in the inflatable caused by high winds. The duck was scheduled to be up through Sunday, May 11, to teach about the importance of water safety, but organizers quickly took it down and deflated it after the unforeseen weather malfunction.
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3 weeks ago | 
postandcourier.com | Nic Napier
LORIS — A 52-year-old man was found dead inside a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure at a home in Loris late Friday evening. Horry County officers believe it to be an animal-related death. The incident occurred off Highway 746, and the deceased, Eric State, was a relative of the animals' owner, according to a Horry County Police Department Facebook post. Animal incidents are not unusual in Horry County or South Carolina, which has some of the country's loosest restrictions on exotic pets.
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4 weeks ago | 
postandcourier.com | Nic Napier
MYRTLE BEACH — Ocean Boulevard's pull is strongest on Friday and Saturday nights. Crowds fan out over the city's main drag searching for Henna tattoos, shot glasses or maybe a footlong chili dog from Peaches Corner. For decades, the boulevard has been the epicenter of summer life here, drawing tourists to the most recognizable section of Myrtle Beach. But for the last two years, the boulevard's peak season has seen a heavy police presence.
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4 weeks ago | 
postandcourier.com | Nic Napier
MYRTLE BEACH — Travelers flying out of Myrtle Beach International Airport will have two new destination options through Breeze Airways. For $59, they will be able to take a one-way flight from Myrtle Beach to New Orleans, according to a news release from the airline. A one-way flight to Rochester, N.Y., will be available for the same price. The New Orleans service begins in September while the Rochester flights start in October.
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1 month ago | 
postandcourier.com | Nic Napier
PAWLEYS ISLAND — Captain Robert Orr spotted an unusual fin last week. The owner of Fish Finder Fishing Charters in Murrells Inlet was taking a family on an excursion when a young great white shark crept up to the boat about five miles off the coast of Pawleys Island. "While we were out fishing on a beautiful day, it came swimming by to come check us out," Orr said. "The kids were super excited to see such a big shark.
