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Rise and shine, Myrtle Beach!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Run to the Sun, LepreCommon Bingo, and Southern Spirit’s buttermilk-fried chicken + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
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📰 In the news
Utility upgrade impacts traffic: A stretch of Ninth Avenue North by the Myrtle Beach Train Depot is closed for water main work. Access via Lumber and North Oak streets remains. Expect weeks of construction — see what’s closed and open.
Make it a lucky day: St. Patrick’s Day fun continues at The Market Common today, with LepreCommon Bingo guiding you through local shops and eats, plus festive specials at CO Sushi and Cold Stone Creamery — read about bingo and specials.
Fresh flavors hit the menu: Southern Spirit near Myrtle Beach reopened after three months of renovations, adding Southern comfort favorites like buttermilk-fried chicken. Weekly rotating dishes are planned, and some construction is still underway — learn what’s new inside.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Ramen night, secured: Craving a legit slurp? Koi is ladling rich miso and classic pork-or-chicken bone broth ramen that hits exactly when the sea breeze turns nippy; plus, the sushi lineup makes it an easy yes for mixed cravings. Put it on your midweek rotation and thank us later.
Press start IRL: When you need a quick escape from errands or sandy flip-flops, Player’s Choice hides a legit retro arcade next door—wall-to-wall classics, pinball, and quarter munchers that turn five minutes into an hour fast. Perfect for a low-key weeknight victory lap.
Green-up your week: Got a bare patch by the porch or plans to finally tame that sandy soil? Evergreen Nursery & Landscaping brings palms, flowering shrubs, trees, and stylish pottery—plus knowledgeable folks who can help with design and installs when you’d rather just sip something cold and admire.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →
Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
⏰ Record Clock Workshop @ On A Whim (Surfside Beach) | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:00 PM – Swap doomscrolling for a hands-on throwback, and make a working clock from vintage vinyl. You paint, decorate, and assemble it yourself, all materials included, so bring the kids, the neighbor, or your inner teenager who still knows the words to Side B.
🚗 37th Annual Run to the Sun @ Old Myrtle Square Mall | Thursday (3/19) at 8:00 AM – Cruise to Myrtle Beach for the 37th Annual Run to the Sun, a beachfront blaze of chrome, rumble, and unapologetic nostalgia. Expect spotless hot rods, swap-meet finds, and prime people-watching, with salt air, sensible SPF, and just enough Myrtle kitsch to keep you honest.
🐰 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny @ Saltaire Coastal Kitchen & Bar (Surfside Beach) | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a socially acceptable reason to eat pancakes next to a giant rabbit, here it is. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, plenty of smiles, and powdered-sugar moustaches. Bring two canned food items for South Strand Helping Hands, feel good twice.
🎨 Arts & Craft Fair @ Trinity Presbyterian Church (Surfside Beach) | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Grand Strand makers, skip the pop-up tent drama and set up indoors at this church craft fair. Booths are 8×8 for $45 or 10×10 for $55, with early setup, free coffee, and lunch cafe, just call the church to get the registration form emailed.
🐾 Myrtle Beach Pet Expo @ The Hangout | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Whether your terrier runs the house or you just want to pet strangers’ puppies, the Myrtle Beach Pet Expo delivers. Think adoptions, games, $10 microchipping, vendors, food, and live music, plus enough family fun to distract the kids while you compare chew toy prices.
🀄 Mahjong & Mingle Tournament @ The Grove at Coastal Grand | Saturday (3/21) at 2:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting to click tiles, sip your favorite beverage, and actually help the Grand Strand, this is it. A friendly mahjong tournament for all levels, with prizes, door entries boosted by children’s books, and proceeds backing the Junior League Grand Strand’s women leaders.
🎶 From Gullah to Gospel @ First Presbyterian Church | Sunday (3/22) at 5:00 PM – From Gullah to Gospel returns with Antoine Clark and the combined choirs of Mt. Olive AME, Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist, and First Presbyterian. Reserve ahead for this sellout, pay-what-you-wish concert, and come early for a limited-seating Gullah language and history session. Goosebumps beat beach traffic.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Myrtle Beach report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 66°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 79%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 49°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
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