MURRELLS INLET, SC (WMBF) - A nonprofit coffee program at Murrells Inlet High School is teaching students with disabilities skills that go beyond the classroom.

In the halls of St. James High School, the grind is not just academic, it’s freshly brewed.

“Just empowering them to do something great,” said Nick Spinelli, operating manager for Bloom & Blew Coffee Project.

Spinelli and his wife, Bri, launched the nonprofit brew bar this summer to teach high school students with disabilities the skills that go beyond the classroom.

January 14, 2026 - South Carolina's Myrtle Beach may be a beloved, affordable coastal summer getaway, but even when the temperatures dip in the winter months, there is plenty to do beyond the beach. For instance, on February 14, coffee lovers are in for a treat with the 2026 Coastal Coffee Fest. This unique way to spend Valentine's Day offers insight into the incredible coffee scene along the Grand Strand's sandy beaches that stretch for 60 miles (Stewart, J).

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – For the last three years, Coastal Coffee Fest has been an event aimed at bringing the local coffee community together. But this year, the reason behind the event shifted, focusing on supporting a local non-profit.