Myrtle Beach News

"I Live At Zoo Valdes," an exhibit of works by graphic artist Marius Valdes, opens, continuing Mondays-Fridays through June 14.

Between the hours of 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM on Saturday, seven people were arrested at the Seaboard Walmart store, according to Arrest Reports made by the Myrtle Beach Police Department.

"I'm not sure the report is useful for consumers now, but it is a step in the right direction," said Tony Keck, director of the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services.

Scotty Ray Robertson, 28, was arrested when a police officer pulled him over on 15th Avenue South near Ocean Boulevard about 3:45 p.m. Friday and learned he was wanted out of Tennessee, according to an arrest report.

A judge set bond for a Myrtle Beach man accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a woman.

The 32nd annual Blue Crab Festival opens for two days through Sunday, and includes music on this day by Craig Woolard Band 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and the Carolina Soul Band 3-6 p.m.. Details at 795-9755 or 385-3180. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Little River waterfront; advance: $3 one day or $5 for both days; $5 daily at gate; and free pass for ages 12 and ... (more)

A Murrells Inlet man was convicted by an Horry County jury on charges stemming from a burglary in Myrtle Beach two years ago, said Assistant Solicitor Brad Richardson.

The Saturday Wish List is a place for nonprofit organizations or clubs to list their current needs.

Former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle called 911 Thursday afternoon to alert authorities that he was going to kill himself.

Charles Kenneth McLendon, 42, remained incarcerated at J. Reuben Long Detention Center at 8:30 a.m. Friday, according to jail records.

More than 3,000 comic book and science fiction fans are expected to gather in Myrtle Beach, S.C. this weekend to attend the sixth-annual XCON World conference, just as one of the most-anticipated science fiction movies of the year, Star Trek Into Darkness, premiers.

The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reports the panel on Wednesday said it would not support a federal grant for the line and approved a resolution encouraging new ownership.

Fridays-Saturdays through May 23, take in a Sky Theater show: "Astronaut" at 1 p.m., "Dynamic Earth" 2 p.m., "Zula Patrol: Under The Weather" 3 p.m., and "Tales of the Maya Skies" 4 p.m. Details at 910-575-0033 or www.museumplanetarium.org . at Ingram Planetarium, 7625 High Market St., Sunset Beach, N.C.; each show: $8 adults, $6 ages 60 and older, ... (more)

HORRY COUNTY, SC A man who crashed his vehicle around 8:10 a.m. in Horry County on Wednesday was found dead, but not from the accident.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC The first step in expanding the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is underway, but construction was actually supposed to wrap up at the beginning of May.

Gabriel Lee Gratto, 28, of Myrtle Beach was booked into J. Reuben Long Detention Center at 12:13 a.m. Thursday and is being held there pending a bond hearing, according to jail records.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC Zombies, aliens, superheroes, spaceship pilots and more will converge on the Myrtle Beach Convention Center this weekend for XCON '13, Myrtle Beach's annual comic book convention.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC A booming restaurant concept is making a debut in the Grand Strand.

"We don't want to force them, but tell them God loves bikers too. Ours is a message of hope for them," said Pastor Dan Lawrence.

The case, which was to determine if Myrtle Beach properly spends the money it receives from the accommodations tax, was referred back to the Administrative Law Court on May 8. TERC was appealing a case in which it was determined that the city's use of accommodations taxes to pay for services – such as police and fire protection – was ... (more)