South Carolina Beaches News
- Tuesday Forecast Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:59AMTemps will continue to rise and the humidity will be on the increase through the rest of the week. Rain chances remain low.
- Monday Forecast Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:49AMA seasonable afternoon expected with mostly sunny skies and low humidity levels. The heat and humidity will increase with dangerously hot conditions returning by the end of the week.
- Hitting stride Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:35AMWAREHAM - Former St. John's star enjoying success in Cape League
- More Federal Money Expected To Build Beaches Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:38PMThere are more federal dollars available this year to rebuild beaches than at any time during the past 15 years, thanks to the end of congressional earmarks.
- Bob Marshall's fishing report for weekend of July 15, 2010 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:20AMAnglers' almanac
- Kingfish playing possum Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:35AMThey are there. They're just not where they should be. The ever-elusive king mackerel, the target of many anglers during the summertime in the Golden Isles, have not been as plentiful this year as fishermen have been accustomed to.
- Fall into Savings in South Carolina Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:59PMMYRTLE BEACH, SC June 14, 2011 Extend the summer vacation season with fall travel deals in the Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina The South welcomes autumn with average temperatures in the low 70s and seasonal fall festivities to enjoy in Myrtle Beach for the perfect post-summer getaway. Visitors can take advantage of a wealth of fall-themed lodging and attraction packages to book a budget ...
- Inland fishing slowed by heat, so head to the ocean Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:21PMBluefish in the 4-5 pound range are being caught along the beaches, with plenty of Spanish mackerel mixed in. The king mackerel bite has improved a little, with fish being caught in the 15- to 35-mile range. Gulf Stream fishing is producing dolphin, wahoo, sailfish and white marlin.
- Clean Beach Coalition Releases Annual List of Clean and Healthy Beaches Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:56AMThe Clean Beaches Coalition today released its annual list of beaches which have been officially certified as clean, healthy and environmentally well managed. This year beaches in twenty states and U.S. territories, including American Samoa, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, U.S ...
- PARTY LINE: Slew of celebs spotted in South Walton Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:09PMOk, there are some perks to this job that I embrace … such as having dinner with Jim Cantore last Thursday night! It's true, he didn't invite me to sup with him, but someone else did, and I was very excited!
- Heat Advisory Issued Again Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:07AMA heat advisory has been issued for the area from 11am until 8pm.
- A senior trip with purpose Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:00PMTwo McMichael graduates turn senior trip to Jamaica into mission project
- Heat Advisory Issued Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:22AMThe entire Grand Strand and Pee Dee are currently under a head advisory as until 9 p.m. as dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected over the next two days.
- Heat Advisory for much of South Carolina on Tuesday Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:13AMDangerous heat is expected on Tuesday as a hot and humid air mass produces heat indices in excess of 105 degrees.
- Enforce beachfront rules Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:37PMMost South Carolinians no doubt would like access to a mansion a few feet from the ocean's edge. But how many of us would want the responsibility of paying to rebuild that mansion after a hurricane or after the ocean washed away its foundation?
- South Carolina fishing licenses due for renewal Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:40PMThe new year for fishing licenses began July 1 in South Carolina, and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources is offering more ways for anglers to get licensed.
- And the world's best hotel is ... Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:35PMFinding the right hotel is essential to any trip’s success, especially as travelers increasingly seek out adventures in the most far-flung destinations.
- Arts & culture calendar for Myrtle Beach area Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:44AMALABAMA THEATRE, at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach. "One the Show," and guest events such as LeAnn Rimes on July 15, and Temptations and Four Tops on July 29. 272-1111 or 800-342-2262, or .
- Oceanfront building could produce a future burden for taxpayers, critics say Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:10PMA little-known section of state law has allowed property owners to build large beach houses in storm-threatened areas near the ocean -- development that critics say could one day cost taxpayers a bundle.
- Wednesday Forecast Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:16AMLook for hot and humid conditions again today with scattered storms possible this afternoon.
- Folly a mess no more Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:28PMSomething good came from a nasty July Fourth weekend two years ago, when beach-goers left tons of garbage on the beach, access paths, streets and yards. It served as a wake-up call that more had to be done to prevent similar incidents, Public Safety Chief Dennis Brown said.
- Dermatologist shortage could leave you dying to be seen Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:24AMScanning your skin for suspicious moles is the easy part. Actually finding a dermatologist who isn't too busy to save your life is a lot harder.
- Jets fly length of SC coast to honor America Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:12AMFour fighter jets zipped along the length of the South Carolina coast to honor America on Independence Day.
- Beach-goers salute troops on Beaufort County beaches on July Fourth Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:26PMFour Air Force F-16 Vipers flew down the South Carolina coast on Independence Day during the second annual Salute from the Shore. Videos taken of the fly-over will be sent to troops overseas. Spectators saw the jets fly to the north of Hilton Head Island and then bank out to sea. The Salute organization posted a message on its Facebook page apologizing to beach-goers on southern Hilton Head who ...
- Beach-goers salute troops; accounts differ on why planes turned around Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:26PMFour Air Force F-16 Vipers flew down the South Carolina coast on Independence Day during the second annual Salute from the Shore, but they had to turn back at Hilton Head Island because of air traffic, according to the Salute organization.
- State's welcome centers return to 7-day-a-week operation Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:56PMNORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — South Carolina’s visitors will now be greeted by smiling faces seven days a week, as the busy tourism season gets into full swing.
- SC Welcome Centers Resume Daily Hours Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:54PMVisitors greeted by personal service 7 days a week
- SC Welcome Centers open 7 days a week Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:53PMSouth Carolina’s visitors will now be greeted by smiling faces seven days a week, as the busy tourism season gets into full swing.
- Beachgoers salute troops during F-16 flyover today Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:43PMFour F-16s from Shaw Air Force Base flew over the South Carolina coast today as part of a Salute fro
- Pawleys Island decked out in red, white and blue Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 10:16AMPawleys Island is known for its sandy beaches and beautiful ocean, but it was the sea of red, white and blue that grabbed the spotlight this 4th of July.
- Salute from the Shore military flyover set for July 4 Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 8:01AMF-16s will conduct a low-altitude flyover across the South Carolina coast on July 4th to honor the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Storm damage could cost SC tax payers Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 6:17AMA little-known section of state law has allowed property owners to build large beach houses in storm
- Drumming up some business in France Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:57PMPouvez-vous dire "South Carolina"? State tourism promoters were in France last month asking that question - translation: Can you say South Carolina? - aiming to generate interest in the Palmetto State among potential tourists from France. South Carolina, along with 10 other Southeastern states represented by Travel South USA are trying to tap that market, which officials say is one of the most ...
- S.C. rules allow buildings in harm's way Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:29PMA little-known section of state law has allowed property owners to build large beach houses in storm-threatened areas near the ocean -- development that critics say could one day cost taxpayers a bundle.
- Officials try to draw French tourists to S.C. Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 6:49PMPouvez-vous dire "South Carolina"?
- July 4 DWI crackdown starts with 14 arrests Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 10:56AMAbout 1.5 million Carolinas residents are traveling this Fourth of July weekend, taking advantage of lower gasoline prices.
- Cover Story: Future of Offshore Drilling Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:20PMIs offshore drilling dead in the water? North Carolina's governor vetoes a plan to drill for natural gas off the Carolina coast. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has a look in our Cover Story.
- INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:16PMINDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS
- Perdue nixes fossil fuel bill Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:09PMGov. Beverly Perdue vetoed the bill, widely derided by environmental and clean-energy groups for its focus on fossil fuels and offshore and onshore drilling.
- Eat This Tonight: Grouper, scallops, and mahi mahi Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:56PMDowntown Charleston is full of restaurants — big, small, fancy, casual, and all with delicious menus to make visitors' and natives' mouths water. The views and people watching are hard to beat, and the energy of the city is invigorating. But for a little change of scenery this holiday weekend, a lot of us will be heading to the beaches, where there are plenty of restaurants offering seasonal ...
- July 4th events in and around Charleston Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:00PMHere is a list of the activities and fireworks displays around the Charleston area for the 4th of July weekend:
- F-16 flyovers due for S.C. beaches Monday Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:28PMBeachgoers on the South Carolina coast will be treated to low-altitude flyover of F-16s on Monday to honor America's Armed Forces on Independence Day. Beginning in Cherry Grove at 1 p.m., F-16s from the 77th Fighter Squadron "The Gamblers" stationed at Shaw Air Force Base will conduct a f...
- Isle of Palms tagged South Carolina's cleanest beach Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:00PMA new report from an environmental group ranks South Carolina ninth in the nation for the cleanest beach water. The Natural Resources Defense Council issued its report Wednesday, saying Horry County beaches had the biggest problems.
- South Carolina beaches among cleanest in country Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:43PMCome on in, the water's fine — all up and down the coast.
- SC beaches ranked No. 9 on national list by environmental group Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:32AMA new report from an environmental group ranks South Carolina ninth in the nation for the cleanest beach water.
- Beach-goers receive an education Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:08AMThe Monahan Family found what it was looking for when it stumbled upon a Beach Week exhibit Wednesday on Jekyll Island. "We were just looking for something different," said Lesley Monahan. "So we came to the Georgia coast."
- Uptick in dolphin strandings worries marine scientists Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:53PMMore than 30 dolphins mysteriously washed up dead in the Lowcountry this spring. The big spike in strandings alarms federal researchers enough that they are conducting extensive tests on the remains.
- Beaufort County beach water quality examined in nationwide report Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:38PMBeaufort County had neither the dirtiest nor cleanest beach waters in the state last year, according
- Horry County still among dirtiest beaches in state, report says Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:10PMSouth Carolina is ninth in the nation for cleanest beach water, but Horry County has the dirtiest wa
- Dead dolphins alarm researchers Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:12PMMore than 30 dolphins mysteriously washed up dead in the Lowcountry this spring. The big spike in strandings alarms federal researchers enough that they are conducting extensive tests on the remains.