From new nonstop Myrtle Beach flight, to golfing celebs, catch up on top stories
From a star-studded PGA pro-am to mounting troubles inside the Horry County Police Department, Myrtle Beach made plenty of headlines. Here’s a quick recap of the day’s top stories you may have missed.
Celebrity Pro-Am tournament. Kurt Russell, Vanna White, Brooks Koepka, John McEnroe and Formula 1 champion Lando Norris were among the celebrities who teed off Wednesday at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic celebrity pro-am at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club, kicking off a PGA tournament that runs through Sunday with a $4 million purse.
Issues within Horry County Police Department. A new lawsuit from former Capt. Danny Furr, a 27-year veteran, alleges systemic retaliation and a “broken” executive command structure inside the Horry County Police Department, fueling discussions at County Council about a possible referendum to merge the agency with the Horry County Sheriff’s Department.
New nonstop flight. Breeze Airways announced a new nonstop route from Myrtle Beach International Airport to Atlantic City, New Jersey, beginning Oct. 22, with flights operating Thursdays and Sundays.
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