But when it comes to umbrellas, tents and other shading devices, each municipality enforces different laws. No matter which beach you visit, here’s what you need to know if you don’t want to ...

There was a lengthy discussion on Tuesday during the Myrtle Beach City Council Workshop on whether to change the city’s ordinance to allow shading devices other than beach umbrellas. City ...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — After last week’s Horry County Council vote to not allow wind-driven shading devices a trial run on the county’s unincorporated beaches, a family visiting Myrtle ...

Following the recommendation of public safety officials, Myrtle Beach City Council intends to continue its ban on wind-driven shading devices during the peak tourist season. "Our goal is to ...

Myrtle Beach allows shading devices that measure less than 12 feet by 12 feet through Memorial Day. That includes Shibumi Shades, according to city spokesperson Mark Kruea by email. After that ...

Wind-driven shading devices like Shibumi Shade are often marketed as preferable to beach umbrellas because rather than potentially becoming spears in a strong gust, they wave like a flag.

Beach umbrellas can be a dangerous accessory on the beach. Here’s what the laws say about the shading devices.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A proposed trial to allow wind-driven shading devices on Horry County beaches is now heading to the desks of county leaders. The Horry Coutny Administration Committee ...