Photo from VisitMyrtleBeach.com If you’re planning your Myrtle Beach visit in July (or any of the next several months) and you are looking forward to some sand and sun at the beach, we have some important information to pass on to you: The Army Corp of Engineers is renourishing the Grand Strand with fresh sand to alleviate erosion and protect our coastline. To do this they must close off sections of the beach for a couple days at a time. On the weekend of July 4th, our very o

Perhaps one day while you're enjoying the warm water and beautiful weather at the beach, you find yourself drifting away from shore. Stay calm! You may be caught in a rip current, and we've got information to help keep you safe. Key Points Rip currents are responsible for 100 drowning deaths each year in the U.S. Swim parallel to the shore to escape. Rip currents can happen any time of day. Know Before You Go Rip currents are powerful, fast-moving channels of water that flow