Another Publix store coming to Grand Strand in 2022 Publix storefront (Source: Publix) By WMBF News Staff | March 9, 2021 at 4:19 PM EST - Updated March 9 at 4:20 PM HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – Two new Publix locations will be coming to the Grand Strand next year. According to a press release, a lease has been executed for a new Publix Super Markets on the southwest corner of Carolina Forest Boulevard and River Oaks Drive in the Carolina Forest area. The store will be approximately 45,000 square feet and is projected to open in late 2022. It’s the second announcement for a new Publix location in less than a month.