These April Fool’s Day hoaxes went viral around Myrtle Beach, SC. Did you fall for any?
April Fool’s Day only rolls around once a year, and some in the Grand Strand took full advantage. Local businesses and even cities got in on the jokes with Facebook posts to mark the goofy holiday.
Here’s a round-up of hoaxes that went viral in local Myrtle Beach-area Facebook groups. Did any of them fool you?
The city of Conway committed to the bit with a post announcing a new “Restoring Names that Honor Conway Greatness” executive order.
“Conway will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the future and the future global economy,” the post says. “In recognition of this flourishing and economic resource and its critical importance to our state and regional economy and its people, we are hereby directing the areas depicted be renamed in honor of Conway’s might.”
Touting the city’s economic output, tourism and history as the oldest city in Horry County and one of the oldest cities in the Palmetto State, the post reinvents some familiar names with a Conway twist:
- South Carolina to South Conwaylina
- Myrtle Beach to Conway Beach
- Horry County to Conway County
- North Myrtle Beach to North Conway Beach
- Carolina Forest to Conway Forest
- Aynor to Conwaynor
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the city that goes all out for holidays earned praise for consistently creative April Fool’s pranks.
“I look forward to this every year,” one comment said. “I don’t even know who makes these, but they’re one of my favorite people.”
The official Myrtle Beach City Government page posted a picture of a multi-lane water slide running along Ocean Boulevard parallel to the beach, advertising flamingo floats available at City Hall and donut floats at the police station.
“Myrtle Beach’s giant, two-mile waterslide down Ocean Boulevard opens today! Go check it out if you haven’t seen it yet,” the post says.
By Tuesday afternoon, the post garnered more than 1,900 likes and more than 300 comments with varied reactions. Many commenters praised the prank, others voiced support for making the joke a reality and some derided the use of “AI slop.”
The Myrtle Beach International Airport team posted a picture of their new fictional support animal: Steven Seagull. According to the Facebook post, Steven’s breed is sky goblin, and his favorite activities are watching the TSA line like reality TV and nabbing unattended bags of Chick-fil-A.
“While he may not be your typical therapy dog, Steven represents the spirit (and volume) of Myrtle Beach’s local wildlife,” the post said. “With a passion for emotional support and a suspicious love of french fries, we know he’ll be a comforting and unforgettable presence for travelers at MYR!”
While a seagull on staff was a bit beyond belief, commenters enjoyed the joke.
The Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark posted a picture of their conference center with a surprising redesign for the holiday. In the photo, they said the current convention center is getting a makeover and will be turned into a giant crab.
“I’m sad that this isn’t real,” one commenter wrote.
The post had 240 reactions and 34 shares as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
A post shared from a page called “Murrells Inlet, SC” run by local realtor Jake Lee announced fake plans to open an In-N-Out Burger on the MarshWalk and replace an existing restaurant.
“Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, pending final permits and public feedback,” the post says. “Whether you’re ready to order “Animal Style” or you’re in full protest mode, one thing’s for sure — Murrells Inlet may never be the same.”
The picture caught the eye of other local accounts that also shared it, including Dead Dog Saloon. With more than 1,700 likes and 400 comments on the original post by Tuesday afternoon, folks seemed divided on the idea of a real In-N-Out in the Inlet.
“Come on man, that’s not something to joke about,” said one commenter.
This story was originally published April 2, 2025 at 5:30 AM.
