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October 24, 2009
Myrtle Beach candidates meet voters at ‘stump’
It was an old time “stump meeting” as Myrtle Beach candidates running in the upcoming elections answered questions from voters.
Lindsey’s Little Miracle Run gives hope to children with cancer
Music, food, and fun for the kids. It felt like a carnival as hundreds of people came out to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation at Linsdey’s Little Miracle Run.
Ride for a Cure helps fight against breast cancer
A group of motorcycle riders revved up their engines for Ride for a Cure.
October 23, 2009
Tests: No alcohol, drugs in Pierce when pulled for DUI
Drug tests Atlantic Beach mayor Retha Pierce took at Quality Drug Screening in Sumter show no drugs or alcohol were in her system when she was arrested on DUI charges in Marion County in September.
Local retailers see big increase in overqualified applicants
While Horry County’s unemployment rate sits at 10.9% which is up from the same time last year some local retailers said Friday that they are hiring.
Chamber says numbers show fall ad campaign getting results
Despite tough economy, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce officials say fall destination campaign is having a positive impact.
Police investigate armed home invasion in Conway, search for suspects
They say at around 5:30 a.m., officers responded to a home on Naomi Street because of reports of a home invasion.
Gov. Sanford names Loris engineer to Horry County School Board
Governor Mark Sanford named a Loris engineer to the Horry County School Board Friday
Hemingway pair charged in 6 Horry County armed robberies
Horry County Police arrested two people in connection with the armed robbery of the Country Inn and Suites on Oct. 20.
‘MmmBop:‘ Group Hanson walks barefoot in Conway
They’re “MmmBopping” in South Carolina as the pop group Hanson walks a mile barefooted to draw attention to the plight of the poor in Africa and elsewhere.
October 22, 2009
Conway workforce center says ‘Grand Strand struggling with jobs’
South Carolina’s new jobless numbers came out Wednesday and they weren’t all that good. The employment security commission said that the state had an unemployment rate of 11.6%; that’s up slightly from August which was 11.4%.
H1N1 flu vaccines now available in Myrtle Beach
The first shipments of H1N1 nasal spray vaccines have reached the Grand Strand.
Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk raises funds for care
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Grand Strand area residents to join the fight against Alzheimer’s by participating in the annual Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk on Nov. 14 at Broadway at the Beach, Heroes Harbor.
DBE Contractors meeting set for Myrtle Beach airport expansion
Horry County Government and the Horry County Department of Airports will conduct a seminar for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, women and minorities interested in working construction for the expansion of Myrtle Beach International Airport
Disc golf event set for this Saturday in Georgetown
Ron Wofford spent time this week setting up a new set of nine holes at Georgetown’s East Bay Park. But it’s not regular golf he’s interested in this week. It’s disc golf.
Gator visits Georgetown High campus
Georgetown High School had an unwanted visitor Wednesday afternoon. An alligator wandered onto the school grounds, according to Principal Dr. Mike Cafaro.
Horry County chapter of SCVEP holding candidates forum
A Community luncheon/forum will be held Thursday for a candidates running for Myrtle Beach Mayor, City Council, and Conway City Council.
