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2026 South Carolina Governor’s Cup - Best In Class Event

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2026 South Carolina Governor’s Cup - Best In Class Event

Governor's Cup Award

DENVER, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ONEflight International proudly announces that the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, the PGA TOUR event co-title sponsored by ONEflight and Visit Myrtle Beach, has been awarded the South Carolina Governor’s Cup Award for Best-in-Class Event. The honor recognizes the tournament’s exceptional impact on tourism, economic development, media reach, and community engagement across the state.

The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic delivered outstanding results in its award-winning year, generating $15.8 million in economic impact, attracting 36,000 spectators, producing over 31 million social media impressions, and raising $225,000 for nine local charities. The event also contributed nearly 10,000 hotel room nights and helped drive record golf participation throughout the region.

"This recognition is incredibly meaningful for our entire organization,” said , President and CEO of ONEflight International. "The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic represents everything we believe in - innovation, excellence, and creating experiences that deliver real value to communities, partners, and fans. Winning the Governor’s Cup is a testament to what’s possible when visionary partners come together with a shared purpose.”

"This award is a testament to the power of collaboration and vision,” said Tracy Conner, Interim CEO of Visit Myrtle Beach at the time of the event. "The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic showcased Myrtle Beach on a global stage, delivering meaningful economic benefits while creating an unforgettable experience for visitors, residents, and golf fans alike.”

Beyond its economic success, the tournament distinguished itself through innovative fan engagement and player-focused initiatives. ONEflight provided complimentary private flight hours to top-finishing players, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to supporting professional athletes while redefining the intersection of private aviation and sports.

"The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic quickly set a new standard for what a modern PGA TOUR event can be,” said Darren Nelson, Tournament Director. "From community impact to player experience and digital engagement, this was a true team effort. Winning the Governor’s Cup validates the hard work of our partners, volunteers, and sponsors who helped bring this event to life.”

The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic will return May 7-10, 2026, at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club, continuing its role as a cornerstone event for Myrtle Beach tourism and South Carolina sports.

About ONEflight International

ONEflight International is a global private aviation company revolutionizing the luxury private jet travel industry since the company’s founding in 2010. It is the fastest-growing market leader developing and implementing technological solutions for non-commercial air travel through BAJit, its proprietary online Book a Jet platform. With over 700 world-class selected aircraft charter operator partnerships and a network of 7,000 private jets worldwide, ONEflight empowers members to seamlessly search, select and book a private flight with a fleet of aircraft at their disposal and excellent customer service from booking to disembarking.

To discover more, visit ONEflight.net.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Dave Rajyagor - VP of Strategic Initiatives

ONEflight International

Email: DaveRajyagor@oneflight.net

Phone: (800) 990-5387

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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Drug Enforcement Administration made a stop in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday to discuss ongoing investigations.

Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Tooley said the DEA is continuing to investigate smoke shops across South Carolina.

In December, the administration conducted operations at smoke shops statewide, including Horry County, that were believed to be selling illegal THC products.

Tooley said today that those raids were also looking for illegal psilocybin, a hallucinogenic.

He adds that the substance is often in edible products but not listed on the label.

According to Tooley, many of the illegal products are marketed to appeal to children.

“Many of these products are marketed to young people, students, and contain bright colored packaging, but contain highly addictive and potent THC-based products marketed as legal hemp, or chocolate bars containing psilocybin,” Tooley said.

The DEA urges the public to contact them if they are aware of a smoke shop selling illegal THC products that is located near a school, college, park, or playground.

Tooley said 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, is another drug raising red flags in smoke shops across the state.

The substance has been linked to overdoses, poisonings, and emergency room visits.

Authorities are currently working to make 7-OH a scheduled drug, but the DEA is aware of the substance’s presence in South Carolina smoke shops.

Outside of smoke shops, Tooley said the DEA has uncovered a new drug of concern in Myrtle Beach in the last month.

Medetomidine, along with xylazine, was found mixed with other substances during a drug bust in Myrtle Beach.

Both substances are currently approved for veterinary use only, and are highly addictive, said Tooley.

Tooley said the two drugs are not opioids, but are commonly mixed with them, making them extra deadly as they do not respond to opioid reversal agents.

“They are potentially deadly, in and of itself, used in higher doses, but they do not respond to Narcan or naloxone,” Tooley said.

Tooley also discussed a downward trend in deadly overdoses in Horry County.

In 2025, 129 deadly overdoses were recorded, down from 165 in 2024. In both years, more than half of the overdoses involved fentanyl.

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CONWAY — A psychiatric hospital will be able to open in Murrells Inlet after Horry County Council approved a settlement with the operator on Feb. 3.

The 8-4 vote came after many neighbors criticized the hospital's location, saying they didn't want this type of facility near their homes. But most county leaders ultimately concluded the hospital was needed and the settlement would avoid an uphill court fight.

"We've got to move forward," County Council Chairman Johnny Gardner said, adding that he understood the opposition in that community but “this is a countywide issue.”

Asha Vista Behavioral Institute plans to open a 78-bed inpatient mental healthcare facility in the former Hope Arbor Assisted Living Facility along S.C. Highway 707.

In September, the county’s Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously rejected Asha Vista’s request for a special exception to accommodate the project. The board’s vote followed an outpouring of community opposition.

Asha Vista then filed a lawsuit that accused the county of discriminatory zoning practices that violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

After mediation in December, the county reached a tentative settlement with Asha Vista, but council members wanted to hear from the public before voting on the deal. They held a town hall meeting last week, and that event drew both supporters and opponents.

Residents from nearby neighborhoods spoke out against the proposed location, raising concerns about safety, facility security and lower property values. Supporters countered that the hospital would provide much-needed services in a growing county.

The newly approved agreement will require Asha Vista to make about $1 million in facility improvements. These include an on-site security guard, fencing and gates, and a video security system. The agreement also prevents Asha Vista from becoming a drug or alcohol treatment facility.

Before the vote, Tyler Servant, whose district includes the site of the proposed hospital, urged council members to vote no with him because the residents in that area did not want it.

"Just like all development, whether it be residential, commercial or healthcare, it needs to be done in the right way at the right place at the right time," he said.

Councilwoman Jenna Dukes, however, shared that she had lost a family member because that person didn’t have access to a facility like the one Asha Vista plans to build. She said that mental health is an issue that impacts everyone in Horry.

"I have to support the rest of the county," she said.

Some council members said that if they didn’t approve the settlement they likely would lose in court, wasting public money and losing any concessions in the settlement.

“I understand that your community might want to blow the tax money on defending a lawsuit that we're going to lose,” Gardner said, addressing the critics. “And they're going to be able to do this hospital anyway. ... But the rest of the county should not have to make that sacrifice. It's a big county. This is a step in the right direction."

Council members Bill Howard, Danny Hardee, Al Allen, Mark Causey, Tom Anderson and Mike Masciarelli joined Dukes and Gardner in supporting the settlement. Council members Servant, Cam Crawford, Dennis DiSabato and Gary Loftus opposed it.

After the vote passed, Servant was critical of some of his peers.

“It just goes to show you got to be really careful who you elect in political positions,” Servant told The Post and Courier.

Many of the opponents who attended the meeting were also upset about the outcome. Murrells Inlet resident Anthony Michael Cosentino called the vote disgraceful.

“We are for people getting help,” he said. “But not in our backyard.”

Asha Vista released a statement after the meeting saying the provider is committed to being a good neighbor.

“This decision recognizes a simple truth: our community is facing a real and growing mental health care shortage, and families deserve access to safe, hospital-based care close to home,” the statement read.

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On Friday at 1:47 a.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued an updated extreme cold watch valid from Saturday 7 p.m. until Sunday 10 a.m. The watch is for Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Greater Oconee and Greater Pickens as well as Cherokee, York, Anderson, Abbeville, Laurens, Union, Chester, Greenwood, Greenville and Spartanburg counties.

The NWS states, "Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 degrees below possible."

"The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken," comments the NWS. "Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside."

This watch is in effect until Sunday at 10 a.m.

Extreme cold watch: Be Prepared. An extreme cold watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are possible. As with a warning, adjust your plans to avoid being outside during the coldest parts of the day. Make sure your car has at least half a tank of gas, and update your winter survival kit.

Extreme cold warning: Take Action! An extreme cold warning is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are expected or occurring. If you are in an area with an extreme cold warning, avoid going outside. If you have to go outside, dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and make sure at least one other person knows your whereabouts. Update them when you arrive safely at your destination.

Cold weather advisory: Be Aware. A cold weather advisory is issued when seasonably cold air temperatures or wind chill values, but not extremely cold values, are expected or occurring. Be sure you and your loved ones dress appropriately and cover exposed skin when venturing outdoors.

Source: The National Weather Service

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Another round of winter weather will be possible beginning late Friday through early Sunday in the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia. With cold air locked in place, this will mainly be a snow event, with some light ice possible along coastal regions.

What You Need To Know

While there are still a lot of details to be confirmed, trends are showing a developing coastal low off the Carolinas. With cold air in place, this means significant, impactful snow for the Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia this weekend.

Winter Weather Alerts

Winter Storm Warnings will go into effect Friday afternoon for the region. A Winter Storm Warning is issued when snow will be impactful across the warned zone and travel may become difficult. Snowfall totals could exceed 8 inches.

Timing of the snow

The amount of snow will depend on the location of the low pressure and its proximity to the coast. With moderate temperatures along the coast, at the onset, a wintry mix with snow, sleet and even light freezing rain may be possible before becoming all snow.

Temperatures are forecasted to be colder than last weekend, so the majority of the precipitation would fall as snow elsewhere across South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. Here's one model's interpretation of the snow, beginning late Friday with most of the flakes falling during the day on Saturday before ending early Sunday.

The heaviest snow will fall Saturday night into Sunday morning along the eastern part of North Carolina.

Snowfall totals

Snowfall totals will be highest along central and eastern North Carolina with isolated amounts upwards of a foot of snow. Moderate snow will fall along the entire state of South Carolina, with lesser amounts in northeastern Georgia.

Reduced visibilities

As this storm system strengthens, winds will increase with gusts up to 50 mph, with the highest gusts along the eastern part of the region. Snow kicked up by gusty winds could reduce visibility. White out conditions are possible especially Saturday night into Sunday.

This forecast is very fluid, as are all snow events, so please stay with Spectrum News for any updates. Download the Spectrum News app to follow the event as it unfolds and tune in to your local Weather on the Ones forecast.

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