New flights at Myrtle Beach airport to retro hotel for sale: Stories to catch up on
From new airline routes to a historic motel hitting the market, the Myrtle Beach area saw a busy stretch of news on June 1, 2026.
Here’s a quick look at the top stories making headlines along the Grand Strand.
Southwest Airlines is launching nonstop service between Myrtle Beach International Airport and Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, with one direct flight each way every Saturday starting June 6 — marking the 11th airport where Southwest offers service from Myrtle Beach.
Conway has taken no further action on a proposed 69-room hotel at 320 Kingston St. since developer Stephen Ramos presented plans to the Community Appearance Board on March 25, with the four-story project’s next review depending on when the developer submits additional plans.
Holiday Shores, a 29-room retro 1960s motel in Myrtle Beach, is listed for sale at $2.4 million after reopening in 2020 with vintage furnishings, and the property is included on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Horry County Schools Board of Education appointed Matthew Robinson to fill the District 5 vacancy on May 28, with the residential construction project manager set to take the oath of office June 8 and serve until 2028. Robinson’s appointment follows the death of former board member Howard Barnard who had served on the board for more than five years before stepping down in April due to health concerns.
Contour Airlines, a regional brand of Contour Aviation, will operate its first flight from Myrtle Beach to Beckley, West Virginia, with the inaugural plane arriving at Myrtle Beach International Airport around 3:40 p.m. Wednesday.
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