Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States. Located in Horry County, this city is at the center of a 60 mile stretch of beach called "The Grand Strand".
Between 2002 and 2017, Myrtle Beach lost nearly 40 percent of its workforce. With a population of about 3,300 and 1,438 households, the downtown area is heavily reliant on tourism and the tourist industry. Despite this, the city continues to grow and has experienced a boom in the past ten years. In 2010, the city's population increased 19 percent. This is a great thing for the city.
Myrtle Beach is home to many golf courses. The city has been known as the "Golf Capital of the World" and has over one hundred golf courses. There are several other golf courses, including miniature golf courses. In fact, it was declared the "Golf Capital of the World" by Tiger Woods when he visited in 1997. This coastal city offers a wide variety of golf activities for all levels, from beginner to pro.
The Myrtle Beach Herald is a weekly newspaper published in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Published by Waccamaw Publishers, the paper also publishes Visit!, a tourist paper. The area's historic Market Common was once home to the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Myrtle Beach is a destination for a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a family vacation.