Did you know Myrtle Beach wasn't always Myrtle Beach? In fact, our town had at least 3 earlier names before Addie Burroughs, the widow of Franklin G. Burroughs, suggested “Myrtle Beach" during a contest in 1900.

From the Myrtle Beach City Government:

Hosting a New Years Party? Here are 5 tips to make sure your bar is ready so you can enjoy the festivities too!

Tip #1 - Make enough to drink! 

Now we know this one sounds pretty obvious but its a safe bet to consider that most guest …

It's that time, Myrtle Beach! Goodbye to 2018 and hello to a brand new year. Whether you like to ring in the new year in low-key or big bash fashion, Myrtle Beach has some great options. Check out a few of our favorites:

A Southern Times Square at The …

Photo: The Roasted Bean

We're not going to lie, some of us like to linger over a cup of coffee. And for some of us, it's as essential as the air we're breathing! Wherever you reside on the coffee spectrum, here are a few of our …

Are you hosting a crew during the holiday season? Having a plan and a clean, organized home when you've got guests coming is a great feeling...especially during the holidays when your schedule gets packed with so many things to do.

Use this checklist from House Logic to get …

These pro tips will have your gourds looking and smelling good the entire trick-or-treating season.

1. Choose a pumpkin that is fresh, with a sturdy stem, no bruises, and a flat bottom so it won't roll while you carve.

2. Cut out the lid on an angle, not …

Jack Nicklaus the world-renowned golfer and golf course designer known as"The Golden Bear" is headed to the Myrtle Beach area on Monday, October 22 for the anniversaries of two of his signature courses along the Grand Strand. According to local news reports, Nicklaus will be in town to recognize the …

Don't miss the Myrtle Beach Seafood Festival this weekend! 

The festival runs from Friday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 7, with the scheduled times as follows:

Friday, Oct. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. …

The Conway Riverwalk gazebo sits nearly submerged on Monday. The Conway area is already experiencing flooding Monday after Tropical Depression Florence. Josh Bell jbell@thesunnews.com

It's a sad truth; when disaster strikes, you need to be wary of scam donation sites and organizations. As flooding in …

Although the beautiful summer weather will stick around for a while, the official summer season is coming to an end. (*Insert sad face emoji here) We're all about taking advantage of some of the special summer events along the Grand Strand!

Locals know the place to be on …