The historic fishing town of Calabash, N. C. held its second annual Independence Day Festival and fireworks display at the waterfront on July 4. Appproximately 7,000 attended the event, which featured arts and crafts vendors and live entertainment by the Embers. Organizer Mary Keefe, owner of the Yardbird Emporium said, “As a member of the [...]
By Katie Huffstetler
Brightwater, a luxury retirement community in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has announced the appointment of Janet Osgood to the Senior Living Communities’ board of directors. Osgood will represent the retirement community’s interests in meetings with Brightwater’s management team.
Osgood graduated from Columbia University and Presbyterian Hospital in New York City with a bachelor’s of science [...]
By Nancy Greene
Representatives from Lakewood Camping Resort today announced that High Steppin’ Country, the property’s energetic musical show, has officially opened for the 2010 season.
High Steppin’ Country, an exciting hour and a half live musical variety show, will run through Labor Day weekend on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings at 8:30 p.m. This season’s musical [...]
By Mona Prufer
Coastal Carolina University is offering textbook rental services at the CCU Bookstore this fall, which could save students as much as 50 percent on their book purchases.
Rent-A-Text will offer students a rental option on 64 titles selected by faculty for use this fall. The list of rental titles is expected to grow.
Coastal Carolina [...]
Habitat for Humanity is hosting a Women Build 2010 four-course Italian Feast fundraiser at Precious Blood Catholic Church, Pawleys Island, on June 26. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 843-546-5685, ext. 6.
Creative Artists of Hampstead has been invited to participate in the thirtieth anniversary celebration at Poplar Grove in Wilmington, N.C. on July 31. This promises to be a gala venture with much foot traffic including the tourist trade. The art show will be included in all the Poplar Grove publicity. In addition to the usual [...]
By Sarah George
The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach will join the nation in celebrating Adopt-A-Cat Month this June with reduced adoption fees.
The spring and summer months typically bring a surge of kittens and cats to the local shelters, making this the ideal time to adopt. To help with the rise in feline population, The [...]
By Jennifer Prince
The annual fireworks display at The Cherry Grove Fishing Pier is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 4. The pier is located at 3500 N. Ocean Blvd. in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. The pier measures one-quarter mile off the coastal shore. This makes for a beautiful display [...]
By Tim McMullin
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center announces a series of childbirth education classes for June/July.
A full-day Prepared Childbirth course is scheduled for Saturday, July 10 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Grand Strand Regional. There is a $50 fee for this class, which includes lunch. A three-week
Prepared Childbirth course will begin at 7 [...]
By Sarah George
DeAnn Spink, RN from Ocean Isle, N.C. has developed the patent pending, Nebulizer Mouthpiece Stand to assist in the care of respiratory patients at home and in the clinical setting.
The Nebulizer Mouthpiece Stand is a lightweight durable stand, designed to save time and money. According to Spink, “Countless times, I’ve seen Nebulizer treatments [...]
By Denise Blackburn
Tickets are now available for Whiskers, Wags & Wine, a food and wine tasting to benefit The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach to be held June 7 from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro, located at 4269 Luck Avenue in Little River, will host the event. Tickets are [...]
First Congressional District Republican candidate, Clark Parker, won the straw poll at the Horry County Republican Party’s Throw Down Hoe Down Rally and Forum.
Hundreds of voters flooded the grounds of Conway’s Peanut Warehouse to offer support for candidates by cheering and casting ballots. The Horry County Republican Party held a straw poll to get a [...]
After five years in downtown Conway owners Barbara and Ed Streeter are moving Pop’s Glass to a new location at 2416 Main Street, which is also the location for the pair’s other company, Conway Glass. Yes, they say they’ll miss their friends downtown but the new location will offer students more glass blowing classes, a [...]
Award-winning artist Miriam Pinkerton will be holding a three-day collage workshop at Sunset River Marketplace on June 10, 11 and 12. This class will be fun for both accomplished artists and beginners. Cost is $110 and includes some of the materials that will be used.
In addition to providing basic design guidelines, Pinkerton will show the [...]
By Helen Benso
Brookgreen Gardens has been granted accreditation, by the American Association of Museums (AAM). This accreditation is a widely recognized seal of approval that brings national recognition to a museum for its commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards, and continued institutional improvement.
“The accreditation of Brookgreen Gardens is indicative of its long-standing commitment to [...]
By Diane Smith
Time Warner Cable officially launched its philanthropic focus, Connect A Million Minds, in its Grand Strand and Pee Dee markets on March 25. Connect A Million Minds seeks to inspire young people to build the skills they need in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to become the problem solvers of tomorrow. Time [...]
By Donna Weinberg
The Grand Strand Optimist Club is hosting “A Magical Evening Under the Stars…” on Friday, April 16 at the historic Cooper House, 6011 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, S.C. from 6:30 p.m. until… Admission is a donation of $40 per person or $75 per couple. Tickets can be obtained by contacting Donna Weinberg [...]
The Grand Strand Technology Council has elected an expanded board of directors and new officers for the nonprofit corporation. At its March General Members Meeting, the Council elected the following persons to the board of directors: Denise Ambuhl, director of business services, Horry Telephone Cooperative; Randy Black, vice president – continuing education, Horry-Georgetown Technical College; [...]
By Julie Pinckney
The Horry County Museum is exhibiting photographs from the Van Auken Greene Collection throughout the month of April. William Van Auken Greene traveled the back roads of Horry County, during the 1930s and 40s, photographing local families, friends, and associates. The pictures range from high school graduations, to family reunions, to farming, to [...]
By Nicole Aiello
Earth Day Rocks!, a celebration of Mother Earth and eco-friendliness, will take place in North Myrtle Beach from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, at McLean Park. The event will feature green vendors, live music by the Will Jackson Band, inflatable rides and many more activities.
Those attending Earth Day Rocks! can plant a [...]
By Lauren Morris
Patricia L. Apone, A.A.E., deputy director, administration & finance for the Myrtle Beach International Airport has been awarded the distinction of Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).
To qualify for her distinction, Apone had to successfully complete three phases of the accreditation process: pass a 180-item multiple-choice examination, [...]
Fifty-five little princesses ranging in age from 3 to 8 gathered for a Princess Gala at The Market Common on March 6. Along with Fairy Godmother Kristen Van Dyke of WPDE News Channel 15 in a flowing green gown (fifth from left), and Prince Charming – Greg Rowles of The Alabama Theater and Fox TV’s [...]
By Carolyn Pittman
The 2009-2010 Season featuring Music for All Time, ends with the final performance on Sunday, March 14 at 4 p.m. – Late Romantics.
The Romantic Period, initially inspired by the dramatic power of Beethoven’s music, gradually developed its own greater depth of emotion and more brilliant orchestral palette. Richard Wagner’s majestic Die Meistersinger Overture, [...]
By Nancy Greene
Representatives of Coastal Uncorked Food & Wine Festival recently announced the launch of the festival’s new website, CoastalUncorked.com.
A total overhaul of the previous site, the new Coastal Uncorked site features a more user-friendly navigation; enhanced festival information including supporter links, accommodations and packages, a Restaurant Week itinerary, event listings, and visitor information; a [...]
By Jennifer Prince
North Myrtle Beach, SC, Mayor Marilyn Hatley has announced the first Community Prayer Breakfast presented by the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, March 16, at J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Road, from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. The community is invited to attend this special, non-denominational event, hosted [...]
By Sarah George
Jill W. Fennel, Esq., an attorney with Thompson & Henry, P.A., has been elected president of the Horry County Bar Association.
Fennel, a well-known local attorney who has been in private practice since 2000, specializes in Serious Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, Construction Defects, Real Estate Disputes, and General Civil Litigation.
A graduate of the [...]
By Nancy Greene
Representatives from Coastal Uncorked today announced a poster competition for the inaugural food and wine festival taking place May 16-23. The competition is open to artists of all ages who submit an original piece of artwork for judging by Friday, February 26. A committee of three judges will select the winning poster based [...]
By Michael Jordan
Representatives from Intellistrand have announced the addition of Cassidy Strader as content manager for the company’s geographical websites.
In this role, Strader is responsible for managing content across the network of geographic websites, including news articles, blogs, polls, photo galleries and video and audio content.
A native of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Strader has more than [...]
By Jennifer C. Prince
The North Strand Tabletop Business Expo will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Mall. The expo will showcase over 100 North Myrtle Beach area businesses. The public is invited to sample and learn about the products and services these businesses offer. There is [...]
By Michael Jordan
Representatives from Crescent Bank announced the addition of Marlene Nelson as a customer service representative at the bank’s Myrtle Beach main branch, which is located at 991 38th Avenue North.
Nelson’s responsibilities include handling customer transactions and assisting with the day-to-day financial needs of banking customers. A native of Jamestown, N.Y., Nelson has more [...]
By Morgan Yarborough
Target Media is proud to announce that Candace Howell has joined their staff as director of sales & marketing. Candace will focus her efforts on introducing Internet marketing opportunities in conjunction with other services featured by the agency.
Born and raised in upstate New York, Candace earned her Bachelors degree in Broadcasting at SUNY [...]
By Lisa Bourcier
Horry County’s check register is now available online for the public to view. The check registers are updated on a weekly basis and are available on the Horry County’s website at ww.horrycounty.org on the left menu under Quick Links.
Horry County is the second largest county in the state that supports the South Carolina’s [...]
By Cara Gibbs
The Grand Strand Humane Society has scheduled a rabies clinic on Saturday, October 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the shelter. In conjunction with DHEC’s Fall Rabies Clinics, the community will be able to get a pet’s rabies shot for only $3.
The shelter will also be offering the DHPP distemper vaccine [...]
By Mike Baldyga
The nation’s emergency physicians want costumes, candy and fun times to be the only things you and your children experience this Halloween. But unfortunately each year a fun spooky adventure can become an all too-real nightmare that ends in the emergency department.
“Halloween should be about good times and fun with friends and family, [...]
By Nicole Aiello
The annual Howl-O-Scream Halloween event is returning to haunt North Myrtle Beach from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, in McLean Park. Howl-O-Scream is free and open to the public.
The event will feature “un-boo-lievable” fun with scary and scare-free zones, marshmallow roasting, hay rides, ghoulish games, trick-or-treating and inflatable rides - all in [...]
By Michelle Canty
Freestyle Music Park announced today that it has a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between FPI MB Entertainment, LLC (FPI MBE) and new investors.
According to Freestyle Music Park’s President Steve Baker, with the exception of some improvements, there are no plans for any changes to the park at this time. Baker added that [...]
The Ladies Auxiliary to The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10420 will be holding a “Honey Do” Auction on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at 4359 Hwy 17 Bypass in Murrells Inlet, S.C.
Several dedicated community volunteers will be on hand to help with your Honey Do List, donating their time to help with household [...]
By Tiffany Andrews
South Carolina’s Largest Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, September 12 from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. at a new location – the Myrtle Beach Convention Center 2101 N. Oak Street (corner of 21st Avenue North and Oak Street). Admission is free with only $2 parking.
On Wednesday, August 12 at 8 a.m. [...]
By Kathy Palermo
Myrtle Beach artist Kathleen McDermott installed her painting entitled Marsh At Vereen Gardens, in the community meeting room at Horry County’s C. B. Berry Historical and Memorial Center at Vereen Gardens, 2250 Hwy 179, Little River, S.C. earlier this summer. Sandi Kendrick, executive director of the Horry County Arts Council, and Tona [...]
By Nancy Gray
Sock hoppers, classic car enthusiasts, Elvis fans and golfers putted, danced and cheered during the variety of events held during the Fabulous 50s Festival July 24 and 25 throughout the Grand Strand. Horry County Arts and Cultural Council joined forces with Legends In Concert and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce to [...]
By Carolyn Pittman
The Long Bay Symphony has elected three new board members to serve for a three year term. Denise Blackburn-Gay, President and CEO of Marketing Strategies; Stan Podkulski, retired computer analyst; and Helen Barnett, community activist and a member of The Long Bay Symphony Guild. Board members continuing their terms are:
Cheryl Parker, President, retired [...]
By Mona Prufer
Coastal Carolina University has been awarded its first grant from economic stimulus funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
The University will receive a Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Recovery Program grant award of $138,807 to fund one sworn officer position in the Department of Public Safety for three years. [...]
By Lisa Bourcier
The public will now be able to view mug shots online of those individuals who have been booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway.
“We receive numerous requests on a daily basis inquiring and confirming if people have been booked in to the detention center, and this will assist family members [...]
By Sarah George
Ticket and sponsorship opportunities are still available for the 2009 Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art, September 12-27.
Ticket prices for various Festival events range from $15 to $100. Tickets may be purchased online at www.pawleysmusic.com/, by calling 843-626-8911 or at the Festival Office located at 1357 21st Ave North, Suite 102 in [...]
By Laura Saunders
Leadership Brunswick County is a program sponsored by Brunswick Community College and the Southport-Oak Island Area, North Brunswick and Brunswick County Chambers of Commerce to develop corps of informed, committed and qualified individuals capable of providing dynamic leadership for Brunswick County. It is designed to identify highly-motivated, emerging leaders and educate them about [...]
By Helen Benso
Bring your own blanket or chair and enjoy live outdoor theater on Wednesdays through August 12, when the play, “The Story of Alice Flagg,” will be presented at 7 pm, in Live Oak Allee. Probably no ghost story or legend exists among these oaks as long-lived and tragic as the story of Alice [...]
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July 21, 2009 0X-mas in July is a fundraising event for Toys for Kids in Horry County. The event is sponsored by ABATE of Horry County, and is being held at Donny’s Saloon, formerly known as the Steelhorse Saloon on 3rd Avenue in Myrtle Beach. Starting at 4 p.m., the event will include food, live music and [...]
By Robert Leisen
The transformation of the Tanger Outlet Center on Highway 501 in Myrtle Beach is now complete. An 18-month, $20 million makeover project has put an entirely new face on one of Myrtle Beach’s most popular attractions.
Visitors to the 427,000 square- foot Tanger center will now enjoy Tanger’s new life-style, Main Street architecture and [...]
By Joan Carroza
Seminars on erectile dysfunction, cholesterol and electrophysiology are scheduled at HealthFinders at Coastal Grand Mall in early April. Registration is requested for all seminars at 843-839-9933.
Urologist William Bogache, MD, will discuss possible causes and treatment options for erectile dysfunction on Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m.
Registered dietitian Mary Ellen Scarborough will speak on [...]
By Nicole Aiello
Learn how to protect and care for pets when they are injured by attending the American Red Cross Pet First Aid & CPR course from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center. Although pets come in all shapes, sizes and species, the course specifically [...]
By Joan Carroza
Urologist Brian Roberts, MD, and OB/Gyn Tracey Golden, MD, will speak at seminars in April to discuss robotic surgery at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center for prostate cancer and gynecologic surgery. The seminars will be held at HealthFinders at Coastal Grand Mall.
Robotic surgery for prostate cancer will be held on Wednesday, April 15 [...]
A complicated show with a complicated musical score, a harrowing number of costumes, and an impossible number of sets –that’s “Mame.” But Tim McGhee, executive director for Theatre of the Republic (TOR), exudes an enthusiasm that casts obstacles to the wind. Adding to the complexities, “Mame” has a nasty habit of changing her décor every [...]
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April 9, 2009 0With its second season as Myrtle Beach’s musical amusement park, the Park formerly known as Hard Rock Park was renamed Freestyle Music Park. The name and logo were announced Thursday.
By Nancy Gray
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners for its third annual Incredible Customer Experience (ICE) Awards. Awards were presented last night during an elegant celebration at the Palace Theatre.
The ICE Awards consist of tencategories with an individual and business winner in each category, for a total of 20 winners. [...]
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February 4, 2009 Comments OffThe North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center is hosting the 2009 South Carolina Masters Short Course Yards (SCY) State Championship swim meet beginning at 9 a.m. on Feb. 7-8. SCY is a designation that the event is held in a 25-yard pool.
The Aquatic & Fitness Center is expecting 75-100 participants from the Dixie Zones [...]
First Book of Horry County announced today that new books will be given to three literacy programs that serve Horry’s children in need. Recipients include programs at South Conway, Pee Dee and Loris elementary schools.
The local nonprofit organization awarded the three grants totaling $4,480, which translates to nearly 1,800 new books for children.
Book recipients [...]
Adventure Beach Hosts SKYNET Scenario Paintball Event on Feb. 7
The battle of man verses machine continues this weekend at Myrtle Beach’s premier paintball venue In the continuing story line based on events predicted in the Terminator movies and TV show, paintball players of all levels of experience will be taking sides in the largest outdoor paintball [...]
Clemson University professor of chemistry Dennis Smith received the American Chemical Society (ACS) 2008 Charles H. Stone award.
The Charles H. Stone award is given annually by the ACS Carolina-Piedmont Local Section to the most outstanding chemist in the southeastern United States. It recognizes chemists for contributions to the field through activities in the scientific community, [...]
Owners of Candle Creations, a full-service candle store and candle factory, have changed the store’s name to Isle of Candles. Located in the Pawleys Island Hammock Shops Village, Isle of Candles is widely known for its unique soy lotion candles - a soy candle that when it melts, pools into a soy lotion.
The store’s new [...]
The Horry County Arts and Cultural Council (ACC), formally known as Horry County Arts and Cultural Enhancement is partnering with Fox Marketing Inc. to present a Marketing Workshop tailored to area artists and arts organizations. The workshop, which is open to the public, will be held 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. February 28 at the [...]
The launch of the newly designed VisitNC.com corresponds with the first VisitNC.com sweepstakes of the year, “Going Green In Greensboro,” which includes a weekend getaway for four to Greensboro, N.C., with accommodations at Proximity Hotel (www.proximityhotel.com). The Proximity, a AAA Four Diamond luxury hotel, is the most environmentally friendly hotel in America and graces the [...]
North Myrtle Beach, SC- Mr. Mike Robertson has been named chairman-elect of the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors. The election took place on Thursday, January 8th, during the board’s monthly meeting. Robertson will succeed Ed Horton on July 1, 2009 the beginning of the 2009-2010 [...]
The Conway National Bank has recognized three of its employees for their service records:
Marsha Jordan and Jennie Hyman are both being recognized for 30 years of continued service to the bank, CNB officials have announced.
A native of Horry County, Jordan is a graduate of Aynor High School. She is a banking officer [...]
Loggerhead sea turtle nesting in South Carolina closed as the seventh highest year on record since 1980. The 2008 state estimate is 4,500 nests.
However, while the 2008 nesting season was productive, it did not reverse the long-term declining trend.
The South Carolina Marine Turtle Conservation Program began in 1977 with beach management research. The program further [...]
