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October 29, 2009
Myrtle Beach YMCA holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
The Claire Chapin Epps YMCA opened the first week of October, but it celebrated its grand opening on Thursday.
Horry County Police investigate strong arm robbery
The Horry County Police Department is investigating a strong armed robbery that took place Wednesday afternoon.
One dies in Aynor crash
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash outside Aynor Wednesday evening.
Georgetown mayoral candidates weigh in on public safety, budgeting
On Tuesday, voters in the City of Georgetown will go to the polls to elect a new mayor and select three people for expiring city council seats.
October 28, 2009
H.E.L.P. asks for voter volunteers.
Organizers of the Myrtle Beach-area group “H.E.L.P.,“ which stands for “Help Eliminate Lousy Politicians” held a voter volunteer meeting Wednesday.
Carolina Forest Piggly Wiggly to close Nov. 7
Piggly Wiggly in Carolina Forest is closing effective Nov. 7, a company spokesman has confirmed.
Horry County Fire Rescue reminds you to check your alarms
As residents remember to change their clocks back to standard time on Sunday, November 1, 2009, Horry County Fire Rescue reminds you to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Atlantic Beach Police Chief arrested
The Atlantic Beach Police Chief was arrested Wednesday morning by Horry County Police.
Man charged in Horry Wildfire pleads guilty, claims no responsibility for wildfire
The Conway man accused of starting a fire near his home that eventually led to one of the largest wildfires in South Carolina history pleaded guilty today, but did not take responsibility for the wildfire.
October 27, 2009
Man taken to hospital after walking into a restaurant with stab wound
A man has been taken to Grand Strand Regional Medical Center after walking into a restaurant suffering from a stab wound Tuesday night.
Taste of the Town winners announced
The Convention Center was packed Tuesday night, and by 7:00 p.m. the attendance was over 7,700 as locals and visitors indulged in tasty tidbits from over 50 restaurants at this year’s 26th Annual Taste of the Town.
Myrtle Beach chamber: Penny tax has done well for tourism
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce presented its tourism tax expenditures and results report to city council Tuesday afternoon.
Loris Healthcare System implements a new visitation policy
Loris Healthcare System is anticipating an active flu season. To protect our staff, volunteers and patients, Loris Community Hospital will implement these changes effective November 1.
Conway Medical Center announces visitation restrictions
Due to the severity of the current flu season, Conway Medical Center will implement visitation restrictions to protect their patients, staff and visitors effective Wednesday, November 4.
Little River man arrested, charged with exposing someone to HIV
The Conway Police have arrested a Little River man for exposing another to the HIV virus.
Chamber holds off on Elmer Fudd case, plans tourism tax presentation
In a midmorning board meeting Brad Dean President of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce said there will be a board action against the Elmer Fudd case but not until after city elections.
Hearing set for Longs man charged with having sex with horse
A Longs man arrested in July for having sex with a horse a second time is expected to have a court hearing on Wednesday November 4th.
Andrews man dies in crash
A Georgetown County man died Monday night after crashing his pickup truck into another vehicle outside Andrews.
Union leader: Georgetown mill likely closed till 2011
A union leader says he doesn’t think the Georgetown Steel Mill will reopen before 2011.
October 26, 2009
Red Cross responds to Loris home fire
Disaster Action Team members of the Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross assisted a Loris family who lost their home to fire on Monday.
Voter split possible in Myrtle Beach elections
In just eight days, voters will head to the polls for local elections across the eastern Carolinas. In Myrtle Beach some political experts said that city voters are equally divided between the incumbents and their opposition.
Trick or treat so kids can eat
Representatives from Crescent Bank today announced the bank will partner with North Myrtle Beach High School’s chapter of the International Thespian Society in an effort to collect food items to give to needy children in the North Myrtle Beach area as part of the national “Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat” program.
Coastal Carolina University football player arrested
A Coastal Carolina football player spent an hour in jail overnight after he was arrested by Aynor police. Corner Josh Norman, a starter for the Chanticleers, was charged with driving without a South Carolina driver’s license, according to officials at J. Reuben Long Detention Center.
Adopted highway needs funds to stay beautiful
Back in 2002, Lou Krieger hosted a popular local morning radio show, and, as part of a station gag, he ended up adopting part of the U.S. 17 Bypass that ran right outside his studio window.
Coastal change a topic at South Carolina meeting
Scientists from around the world are gathering along the Grand Strand this week for a geological conference.
Man fined in Horry County wildfire facing court hearing this week
A man fined in the most destructive wildfire in South Carolina history is facing a court date to answer to charges.
Convicted killer from Myrtle Beach area to have relief hearing today
An Aynor man who was tried and found guilty of the 2006 murder of his girlfriend is appearing today at the Horry County Courthouse in Conway for a post conviction relief hearing, according to officials with the attorney general’s office.
October 25, 2009
Doctor urges action after Obama declares H1N1 flu national emergency
President Obama declared the H1N1 flu, or swine flu, a national emergency this weekend and local healthcare providers are urging people to get the flu vaccine.
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.
