July 10, 2009
Meters draw ire of Myrtle Beach businesses
Downtown Myrtle Beach merchants say their walk-in traffic is down and that parking meters are the reason. It’s about either putting a quarter, five or ten cents, all loose change that Carl Terry said beats dropping more than a dollar into a meter in Pittsburgh where he and his family were visiting from on Friday.
July 09, 2009
Atlantic Beach businesses say fall rally a good idea
After Myrtle Beach got ripped pretty well by biker and business groups over low turnout in May the Harley bikers will be having a fall rally and now Atlantic Beach is talking about doing the same thing.
Turner Padget Graham & Laney named to National Law Journal ‘Midsize Hot List’
Turner Padget Graham & Laney is one of just 20 law firms across the United States to be named to The National Law Journal’s “Midsize Hot List.”
July 08, 2009
Investigation continues into Florence company charging for assessments
The Better Business Bureau says it is continuing with an investigation of a Florence company that says it wants to hire 3,000 people.
Better Business Bureau investigating Florence company
The Better Business Bureau has confirmed that there is an open investigation into the Smosska company. Smosska officials say the company is a manufacturer of patient medical information cards.
Florence businessman J. Erwin Paxton dies
Florence lost a pillar of the community and a tireless advocate for positive change on Tuesday.
July 06, 2009
FMU reaches out with small business assistance programs
Francis Marion University is assuring prospective and current businesses in downtown they are not alone in their desire to stay above water.
July 03, 2009
Poland makes sure Redbone Alley’s guests are happy
While the redbone hound symbolizes Redbone Alley, general manager David Poland personifies the operations of the popular restaurant.
June 24, 2009
Myrtle Beach Farmer’s Market will soon be open three days a week
If you want fresh fruits and vegetables in Myrtle Beach, you can get them more often.
Conway Main Street USA elects new board members and presents awards
Conway Main Street USA held its 2009 Annual Meeting recently and the slate of candidates for the 2009-2010 Board of Directors was announced and unanimously approved by the membership.
June 18, 2009
Business leaders want to bring business back to oceanfront
Oceanfront Merchants Association works to market summer-long series of events designed to bring much-needed business back to Ocean Boulevard and the waterfront in downtown Myrtle Beach.
June 17, 2009
New Wal-Mart offers new design, convenience for Horry County shoppers
A brand new Wal-Mart off Highway 501 opened its doors today, just off Burning Ridge Road. Wal-Mart says it hopes to attract people with a new design, with a more open floorplan and hardwood floors.
June 16, 2009
Local restaurant, businesses host firefighter appreciation fundraiser
Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant will host a Sommerbrau tapping party in appreciation of our local firefighters’ efforts during the recent wildfires.
June 04, 2009
Wilson senior Watson already a Pee Dee entrepreneur
James R. Watson Jr. has been called one of the most intriguing and hard-working students to graduate from Wilson High School. That’s because in just one short month, Watson, along with his high school friend, Ryan McWhite, have started their very own lawn care business — J & R Lawn Maintenance.
June 03, 2009
Giant waterslide coming to North Myrtle Beach
The City of North Myrtle Beach Beach Services Division will be unveiling a new summer fun attraction in North Myrtle Beach – the world’s largest inflatable waterslide.
