Four piers in the Grand Strand have partially collapsed as a result of storm surges and wind from Hurricane Ian. The piers sit at the southernmost, central and northernmost points of the Grand Strand.

A man saved from nearly drowning in the ocean happened during a day of high risk rip currents due to Hurricane Ernesto, according to North Myrtle Beach Police. Police responded to a call about 6 p.m.

A man was rescued from the ocean Aug. 16, 2024, in North Myrtle Beach after swimming during a high rip current risk due to Hurricane Ernesto. JASON LEE JASON LEE A man saved from nearly drowning in ...