No, this isn’t the carpet or the haircut. Shag dancing is the state dance of South Carolina and comes from the Grand Strand. Three times a year, thousands of shaggers, as they’re called, descend on ...

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When the sun sets on the Grand Strand, the vibe in the Myrtle Beach area transforms into a lively nightlife scene. If you’re looking for a place to grab elaborate frozen margaritas with friends or you ...

The 44th annual Society of Stranders (SOS) Fall Migration is here, drawing thousands of shag fans to North Myrtle Beach to dance, connect with friends and celebrate shag culture. Although SOS hosts ...

When you think of beach music you probably hear “Under the boardwalk, we’ll be havin’ some fun” or “Hey hey baby, I wanna know if you’ll be my girl” playing in your head. Those breezy tunes evoke ...

Step into Fat Harold’s Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and you’ll know you’re in a special place For decades, Fat Harold’s has served as a gathering place for DJs, beach music lovers ...

A North Myrtle Beach shag dance and beach music icon who was known around the country has died. Judy Collins, owner of Judy’s House of Oldies, died Saturday. She was 66. A slow song and blues lover, ...

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is famous for the rhythm of the waves of the Atlantic lapping against its sandy shores, the laughter (and occasional screams) of riders at Family Kingdom Amusement Park, ...

North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Before the music started playing, Jeppy McDowell looked timid, waffling between stepping out onto the dance floor with his partner, Judy Bazemore, and staying on the sidelines ...