October 15, 2009

Public hearing held for Myrtle beach airport expansion

Officials with The Horry County Departments of Airports met at the Horry County Government building to get community input on the proposed Terminal Capacity Enhancement Program at the Myrtle Bach International Airport.

McBride’s sales tax increase injunction rejected

An Horry County judge ruled against former Myrtle Beach mayor Mark McBride in circuit court. McBride filed a lawsuit against the city for improperly implementing the tourism development tax, also known as the penny tax.

Harrelson Boulevard Extension discussed, celebrated Thursday morning

Myrtle Beach and Horry County leaders gathered in Myrtle Beach Thursday morning to discuss constructing the Harrelson Boulevard extension project.
Officials with the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Development Authority were also there.

Chamber denies back scratching claims about campaign contributions

The accusations on a website about the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and some campaign contributions are false, that’s according to the MBACC.


October 07, 2009

Southern 500 tickets go on sale Saturday

Tickets for the 2010 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway go on-sale to the public Saturday. The famed 500-mile race will once again take place on Saturday night of Mother’s Day weekend and will be preceded by the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 on Friday evening.

Plans push forward for new 2nd Avenue Pier project

Family seeks to capitalize on new boardwalk project in Myrtle Beach with updated pier-hotel-retail complex.


October 06, 2009

Good Living Marketplace draws crowds in Hartsville

On Saturday, residents, visitors and vendors filled Cargill Way for the 13th Good Living Marketplace. Seventy vendors, the market’s biggest number yet, lined the street with their wares.

Man’s identity released in weekend drowning

Deputy coroner Chris Burroughs says the man was 53-years-old.

Dunes Golf & Beach Club honored in the 2010 Golf World’s Reader’s Choice Awards

The Dunes Golf & Beach Club was named to the 2010 Golf World Reader’s Choice Awards, just announced in the magazine’s September 28 issue.


October 05, 2009

Local businesses say rally’s low turnout, fewer vendors hurt revenue

The fall bike rally is officially over and even with clear skies and warm temperatures not enough bikers came to the Grand Strand.

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber is hosting a Casting Call for 2010 ad campaign

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce will host an adult casting call 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday, October 9, at its main office at 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach.


September 30, 2009

Final meeting for new airport terminal set for Thursday

The Community Appearance Board will hear a request for a final review for the footprint of the new terminal expansion and site improvements.


September 28, 2009

Patriot Golf Day event raises thousands for families of fallen, injured soldiers

Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management announced Monday that the company raised $27,890 during the third annual Patriot Golf Day event held earlier this month.


September 24, 2009

Myrtle Beach City Council will ask for early tax relief

When South Carolina lawmakers approved a bill that would allow Horry County municipalities to levy a one percent sales tax to raise money for tourism advertising, Myrtle Beach City Council was quick to act in imposing the tax, with the promise of property tax relief after two years.


September 23, 2009

Planners:  Myrtle Beach close to trophy air terminal

Wednesday, the Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board held a workshop to get an update from developers about the new terminal design for the Myrtle Beach International Airport.

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