Posts by Bob Jenkins
Myrtle Beach Businesses Thrive Amid July 4 Celebrations
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — As hundreds of thousands of visitors head home from their July 4 weekend on the Grand Strand, local businesses say the saw a huge spike in sales. Restaurants and fireworks vendors particularly enjoyed a windfall, and Myrtle Beach International Airport was busy on Sunday as people departed a place that […]
Read MoreNorth Myrtle Beach Celebrates with Annual Foot Race
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — North Myrtle Beach’s Barefoot Landing shopping plaza kept the Independence Day weekend going, with hundreds turning out for annual foot race and family-friendly bash. The Red, White and Blue 5K kicked off its sixth year of fun, with music and refreshments waiting for all after the race was done. […]
Read MoreTropical Storm Beryl Weakens but Expected to Strengthen Again
Beryl is at its weakest point in over a week. It weakened due to land interaction as it quickly moved over the Yucatan Peninsula yesterday. It is a tropical storm with 60 mph winds. Beryl has slowed to 12 mph.
Read MoreWarmer Weather Ahead! High Temperatures Expected for End of the Week
Our weather will be heating up for the end of the week.
Read MoreLeadership Change at Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce
Karen Riordan, the CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC), announced her resignation today, Friday, June 28th. Riordan’s tenure was marked by controversy, notably her collaboration with the New Americans Program, which aimed to bring immigrants into Horry County to support local tourism and construction sectors. This decision sparked significant debate within…
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