In the winter, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, beckons travelers with mild temperatures, gentle ocean breezes and freedom from summer crowds.

A popular chicken finger restaurant could be on its way to the Grand Strand. The agenda for next week’s Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board meeting

With South Carolina ranking as the No. 1 move-to destination in 2025, here’s what a 2026 moving forecast shows for the Palmetto State.

Even iconic places can feel like overhyped destinations in South Carolina if reality doesn’t match your expectations.

Crews for HGTV could be seen on the beach in September, which sparked speculation on what show was being filmed. “Cheap A$$ Beach Houses” debuted on the home improvement and real estate channel on Dec. 3, 2025. The show is similar to fan-favorites like “Beachfront Bargain Hunt,” which has also featured Myrtle Beach.

Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet is now about to start it’s 25th year and is one of the south’s most celebrated holiday destination. A national travel magazine just named the Myrtle Beach area as one of the 28 best holiday cities in the U.S. for 2024.

The special election will fill the unexpired term for the Crescent Beach Ward, which became vacant after J.O. Baldwin won the mayoral election in November 2025, leaving his council seat open. The position carries a term from March 2026 through November 2027.