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November 04, 2009
Rhodes: Nothing etched in stone for runoff
“Everybody has predicted it was going to be a runoff because of the five candidates in the mayor’s race and everybody predicted it was going to be between McBride and myself, so it will be a basically a rematch of 2005 and we’ll see how it goes from there, but I’m just very excited to have the support that I’ve received.“
November 03, 2009
Rhodes and McBride to run-off for Myrtle Beach mayor
The Myrtle Beach mayoral race will end with a run-off race between two men familiar with the position. Mayor John Rhodes and former Mayor Mark McBride received the plurality of votes in Tuesday’s election.
Escaped inmate captured in Lumberton
Investigators with the S.C. Department of Corrections captured an inmate in Robeson County Tuesday evening.
Commission sends out duplicate unemployment checks, again
For the second time in the last few months, the S.C. Employment Security Commission has sent out duplicate checks.
Officials: Election turnout strong along Grand Strand
Election officials report turnout was high and a relatively smooth day at the polls. Some precincts in Myrtle Beach say turnout was one of the highest ever for a non-presidential race year.
Little River family wins home energy makeover
Little River family wins home energy makeover
Voters in Hartsville cast ballots in city council, mayoral races
Voters in Hartsville came out in force on Tuesday to cast their ballots.
Founder’s Day Celebration set for Carolina Forest Elementary School
The 14th annual Founder’s Day event at Carolina Forest Elementary School is set for Saturday, November 7.
New resource for small businesses on Grand Strand open at HGTC
A surprise announcement opened the Harold Swanner Entrepreneur Center at Horry-Georgetown Tech’s Grand Strand campus Tuesday morning.
New concerns about a new strain of MRSA
Health officials are concerned about a new strain of MRSA, an infection-causing bacteria.
Polls open for election day along the Grand Strand
Polls locally and across the country are open for election day.
Experts say children need a limit on watching TV
Television may increase aggression among young children.
New York company recalls some of its ground beef
A New York meat company has recalled more than 500,000 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
Atlantic Beach has first meeting after mayor’s suspension
Monday night, Atlantic Beach town council held its first council meeting since Governor Mark Sanford suspended Mayor Retha Pierce. Pierce was also at the meeting. She walked into the community center during the public comment portion, about ten minutes into the meeting.
November 02, 2009
Myrtle Beach mayoral candidates make last push before vote
And just a couple of hours before the polls open, many of the mayoral candidates said they are pretty calm and just anxious for the election to be finalized.
Retailers tell consumers, the holidays are here
The Christmas season, at least for retailers, is here. Many stores are already decorated and stocked for the holidays to get you in the mood to buy.
S.C. rejects free cell phones for low-income families program
Prepaid wireless provider TracFone is trying to bring a program called SafeLink to South Carolina that provides low-income families with free cell phones and free minutes every month. But unless something changes, the program won’t be coming to the state because TracFone and the state Public Service Commission are at odds over the details.
Bauer calls for immediate reaction at Charleston Navy brig
Lt. Governor Bauer asked Attorney General McMaster to take immediate action to block the transfer of terrorists to Charleston Navy brig.
SCDOT Accepting applications for panel vacancy
A joint House/Senate panel is accepting notice from people interested in applying for a seat on the S.C. Department of Transportation Commission. A vacancy will soon exist in the Second, Fourth, and Sixth Congressional districts.
Florence residents, mayor weigh in on proposed smoking ban
On Nov. 9, Florence City Council will vote on a proposed smoking ban in most public places. The ordinance would prohibit smoking in places like restaurants, bars, educational and health care facilities, common areas of apartment buildings as well as many other places.
Florence firefighters urge you to install smoke alarms to save lives
More than 3,000 people die in home fires each year in the United States; most of whom are in homes without a working smoke alarm.
Carolinas Home Health and Hospice celebrates November as National Home Care Month
More than 11 million Americans receive home-delivered health care from home care providers. In their honor, Carolinas Home Health and Hospice joins the National Association for Home Care & Hospice in celebrating November as National Home Care Month, according to a press release from Carolinas Hospital System.
Detectives investigate Horry County home invasion
Police are investigating a home invasion in the Green Sea section of Horry County. They say it happened on Friday, Oct. 30 around 9:50 a.m.
Loris Healthcare System is hosting a free information session on ED
During the month of November, American Diabetes Month, the Erectile Dysfunction Institute (Edi) is encouraging all men diagnosed with diabetes and experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED) to ask their physician about screenings for cardiovascular disease.
Women may decrease their chances of a certain cancer by drinking coffee
Coffee may lower a woman’s chances of developing endometrial cancer, which is cancer of the uterine lining.
Study finds pregnant women should eat more vegetables
Here’s another reason for pregnant women to eat their veggies.
The CDC released new death rates from HINI
The death rate from the H1N1 virus continues to rise especially among the young.
Marion couple up for a award from PARENT magazine
A Marion couple has been chosen out of more than 1,500 applicants as one of the ten finalists for the 2010 PARENTING magazine road trip family.
Creek Ratz Hosts Oyster Festival to Benefit March of Dimes
Creek Ratz Restaurant (Florence and Murrells Inlet) is holding an Oyster Festival to benefit the March of Dimes on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 1 pm to 5 pm.
November 01, 2009
McBride tells opponents ‘attack me, not my family and wife’
Mark McBride, the former mayor of Myrtle Beach who is running for election in Tuesday’s mayoral election, says campaign ads are getting too personal.
