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Get ready for more fun coming to Myrtle Beach!🎢 Family Kingdom Amusement park just held a press conference officially announcing the addition of a new high-thrill Raptor Coaster as well as four other new rides. This investment reflects Family Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing the guest experience and honoring its legacy as Myrtle Beach’s only seaside amusement park, founded 60 years ago. Construction is underway on the Raptor Coaster with an opening expected later this summer.

Across the state, the "Play It Forward" initiative is aiming to secure $185 million in funding for South Carolina’s 49 state parks. Here along the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach State Park and Huntington Beach State Park offer unique experiences and contribute significantly to our local economy. Join the Play It Forward effort to ensure our state parks remain safe, accessible and resilient for generations to come. Link in comments.

Congratulations to the Town of Surfside Beach, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary as the first Autism-Friendly Destination in the nation. Mayor Robert Krouse recognized the community's effort, and Champion Autism Network's Becky Large highlighted Surfside Beach’s influence in promoting similar initiatives across the Grand Strand. Read more in the comments.

Business advocates are praising a South Carolina Supreme Court decision upholding a previous ruling allowing Dominion Energy South Carolina to proceed with the River Neck-to-Grand Strand Natural Gas Main, also known as the Pamplico Pipeline. Both the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation strongly supported the project, emphasizing its importance for regional economic development. Check out the link to the full story in the comments.