Our mission is simple... to inform, connect, and promote the communities we serve by sharing local news, business announcements, community stories, event information, press releases, and other noteworthy happenings from across the region. From Conway and Myrtle Beach to North Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Georgetown, and beyond, we are committed to highlighting the positive stories, local achievements, community initiatives, and important developments that impact residents, visitors, and business owners throughout the Grand Strand.

Meet Our Editor

Grand Strand Press was founded and is operated by Joey O'Connor, a longtime local publisher, photographer, marketer, and community advocate with more than 25 years of experience helping businesses, organizations, and communities connect with local audiences. Through a growing network of websites and social media channels, Joey works to promote local businesses, support community organizations, highlight events, and share stories that matter to residents and visitors alike. Learn more about Joey at JoeyOConnor.com

Our Contributors

In addition to our editorial team, Grand Strand Press welcomes contributions from community organizations, local businesses, event organizers, nonprofits, tourism partners, photographers, writers, and residents throughout the region.

(Laura Meyer's bio will be added here soon)

Our Network

Content submitted to Grand Strand Press may be distributed across our growing network of local websites, community resources, event calendars, social media channels, and regional media properties.

Submit News, Press Releases, Jobs, and Events.

Grand Strand Press welcomes news submissions, press releases, community announcements, event information, business updates, ribbon cuttings, grand openings, nonprofit news, tourism announcements, and other stories of local interest.

To submit news releases » send to

To submit a job » visit GrandStrandEmployment.com/AddJob

To submit an event » visit GrandStrandCalendar.com/AddEvent