North Myrtle Beach News

Year-Round Festivals Descend on the Strand

Anytime of year is the time for fun festivals in North Myrtle Beach and the North Strand --- like the Blue Crab Festival and other annual celebrations which bring thousands of visitors to our area.

All around the country, lots of people have lost jobs, or families have reduced incomes, higher debt, and banks seem less likely to loan money to those in need -- yet people are still driving and flying to the North Myrtle Beach area for a little escape from the struggles and chaos of daily life.

Our best advice to local hoteliers, restaurants, attractions, golf courses, and amusements:

Lower your prices so more people can enjoy themselves.

Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, previously one of the most economic places to take your family on vacation, has become so overpriced it's downright ridiculous. The greed that overbuilt and overpriced Myrtle Beach has got to go!

Motorcycle Rallies under new restrictions

All eyes, as well as lawsuits, were on the City of Myrtle Beach for banning May motorcycle events by implementing multiple restrictions to two-wheeled motorists.

Per multiple requests from residents, the City of Myrtle Beach voted to not allow the rallies within its city limits, with Horry County Council following suit by passing additional restrictions county-wide.

As motorcylists boycotted the area, and most visitors equate Myrtle Beach with the entire Grand Strand, what will happen in the years ahead in the cities surrounding Myrtle Beach remains to be seen.