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Surfside Beach Police Starts Citizens Police Academy on Sept. 24, Accepting Applications Events

Surfside Beach Police Starts Citizens Police Academy on Sept. 24, Accepting Applications

The Surfside Beach Police Department is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for…

September 10, 2026
City of Myrtle Beach’s National Night Out Event Set for Sept. 29 Events

City of Myrtle Beach’s National Night Out Event Set for Sept. 29

Building a safer community starts with knowing the people who live, work and serve alongside you.…

August 31, 2026
City of Myrtle Beach Names Frederick Chambers as New Police Chief Police News & Announcements

City of Myrtle Beach Names Frederick Chambers as New Police Chief Police

The City of Myrtle Beach is pleased to announce Frederick Chambers as the next chief of…

August 14, 2026
Autism-Friendly & Sensory-Friendly at The Beach: Accessibility Programs on the Grand Strand Accessibility

Autism-Friendly & Sensory-Friendly at The Beach: Accessibility Programs on the Grand Strand

The Grand Strand is one of the country's most welcoming destinations for visitors with autism and…

July 2, 2026
Bringing Your Pets to The Beach: Grand Strand Pet Rules & Beach Regulations Laws & Regulations

Bringing Your Pets to The Beach: Grand Strand Pet Rules & Beach Regulations

Pets are welcome up and down the Grand Strand — but beach access is seasonal and…

May 14, 2026
Safety Tips for Bike Weeks & Memorial Day Holiday Peak Periods

Safety Tips for Bike Weeks & Memorial Day Holiday

May is one of the most exciting times on the Grand Strand. With Myrtle Beach Bike…

May 11, 2026
Accessible Beaches on the Grand Strand: Free Beach Wheelchairs & Access Points Accessibility

Accessible Beaches on the Grand Strand: Free Beach Wheelchairs & Access Points

Many Grand Strand communities loan beach-going wheelchairs at no cost and offer accessible beach-access ramps. Here…

May 2, 2026
Spring Break in Myrtle Beach: What Visitors Need to Know Peak Periods

Spring Break in Myrtle Beach: What Visitors Need to Know

Spring break has arrived in Myrtle Beach, bringing an increase in visitors from across the country…

March 23, 2026
Chief Amy Prock to retire after nearly 30 years of service to the City of Myrtle Beach MBPD

Chief Amy Prock to retire after nearly 30 years of service to the City of Myrtle Beach

After nearly three decades of distinguished service, including nine years as Chief of Police, Chief Amy…

February 24, 2026
Free Community Event Focuses on Youth Safety Related to Vapes & Gummies Events

Free Community Event Focuses on Youth Safety Related to Vapes & Gummies

It’s legal, but is it lethal? A community conversation about vapes and gummies. What: Night of…

February 11, 2026
Beach Rules Change for Fall/Winter Beach & Water

Beach Rules Change for Fall/Winter

Now that summer is winding down, new beach rules are in effect along the Grand Strand.…

September 3, 2025
Get Resources on National Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 28 Public Safety

Get Resources on National Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 28

The City of Myrtle Beach is recognizing National Overdose Awareness day with a Community Overdose Awareness…

August 22, 2025
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