ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Friday marked the start of Memorial Day weekend as well as the 2024 Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival — also known as Atlantic Beach Bike Week.

North Myrtle Beach city leaders took a big step to make sure the city is fully prepared for a busy Memorial Day holiday.

Black motorcycle riders have always been around, but they haven’t received much attention — and when they have, it’s often ...