November 05, 2009
Death row inmate ruled competent for 2nd trial
A man on South Carolina’s death row for killing his girlfriend has been ruled competent to stand trial in a second death penalty case.
Santee Cooper releases offshore wind turbine simulation photos
People on the South Carolina shoreline could see an offshore wind farm eight miles or more out in the Atlantic
Horry County 911 selected as best in SC
Horry County 911 was selected as the 2009 South Carolina “Communications Center of the Year” at the SC APCO/NENA Conference (Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International/National Emergency Number Association).
SCDOT holds public meeting on Glenns Bay road widening project
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is hosting a public hearing Thursday on the Glenns Bay Road widening and interchange project. According to a press release from SCDOT, the hearing is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. James High School Cafeteria, 10800 Highway 707, Murrells Inlet.
November 04, 2009
Top three candidates for Horry County administrator announced
A search company, the Mercer Group, completed the search for the county and narrowed it down to 12 hopefuls.
Horry County Police report increase in car break-ins
Horry County police say they have seen more car break-ins recently. They want to remind residents to be especially careful about leaving valuable items in their cars.
Horry County man accused of having sex with horse pleads guilty
A Horry County man accused of having sex with a horse pleaded guilty Wednesday.
November 03, 2009
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.
Aviation companies to bring 50 new jobs to the Grand Strand
At a ceremony attended by Mr. Mark Sanford, AvCraft Support Services and Indaer today announced a joint venture to provide seamless regional aircraft heavy maintenance to customers throughout the Americas, creating up to 50 new jobs over the next three years.
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.
November 02, 2009
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.
Horry County Police arrest robbery suspect
Horry County Police arrested a Walterboro man for the robbery of a local pharmacy.
Horry County Police investigate armed robbery
The Horry County Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of a Socastee business employee while at work.
School bus collides with motorcycle, one dead
Coroner’s office identified the teen killed when a school bus crashed with a motorcycle in Horry County Monday morning.
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.
