By Elaine Flannery Bobby Richardson, a native South Carolinian, will be the featured guest for the First Thursday Sept. program at the Waccamaw Library. Richardson joined the New York Yankees at the age of 19. Over the next twelve years, Bobby played in more than 1400 games while the Yankees were winning American League pennants [...]
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Silver Coast Winery Offers ‘Never Forget’ Wine To Commemorate Sept. 11 Attacks
Silver Coast Winery in conjunction with renowned Artist, David McCune, announces the introduction of “Never Forget” wine. The original sculpture, designed by David, portrays a scale rendering of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the airplanes involved in the historically wrenching day. The background is depicted in tin which is associated with a tenth [...]
Read the rest of this entry »9th Annual Cat Ball On September 17
By J.E. Bonsignor The 9th annual Cat Ball sponsored by Sav-R-Cats International Inc, (S-R-C) will be held on Saturday September 17, 2011, at 7 p.m. in the newly refurbished Buddha Lounge and Grill, 1700 North Kings Highway (between N. 17-18 Avnues across from Piggly Wiggly). The dinner, dance with a free cocktail, wine or beer, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Katie’s Project Announces 2011 Mr. Myrtle Beach Contestants
By Sarah George Katie’s Project has announced the line up for the 2011 contest for Mr. Myrtle Beach, to be held Friday, Sept. 16 in Valor Park at the Market Common. This third annual fundraiser, presented by The Melting Pot, will feature 12 men vying for the coveted title of Mr. Myrtle Beach. “Contestants will [...]
Read the rest of this entry »New Waccamaw Library Reaches $100,000 In Donations
By Kim Fox The Library Center – Waccamaw (TLC) has achieved $100,000 in donations. This milestone represents an important signpost in their quest for the additional $1 million goal needed for a new 21,000 square foot library. Fundraising to date was bolstered by a local individual who made an anonymous donation of $25,000. There was [...]
Read the rest of this entry »River Celebration Benefits Waccamaw RiverKeeper
By Christine Ellis September 24 is our River Celebration – a benefit for the Waccamaw RiverKeeper! Come join us at the river’s edge in historic downtown Conway as we celebrate a decade of protecting our local rivers and all the benefits they provide to our families, our community and our future. Beginning at 2 p.m., we [...]
Read the rest of this entry »It’s Hip To Snip: Free Cat Neuter Clinic By GSHS Aug. 22
By Amy DuPre The Grand Strand Humane Society announces It’s Hip to Snip Free Cat Neuter Clinic for the City of Myrtle Beach. In an attempt to decrease the number of unwanted kittens within the City of Myrtle Beach, Grand Strand Humane Society is offering to residents of the City of Myrtle Beach a free [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Free School Supplies At HTC Stores On August 17
By Nicole Hyman HTC, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Conway and media partner, Waccamaw Publishers, is once again distributing free school supplies for the 12th Annual Back to School Free School Supplies Event. On Wednesday, August 17, HTC and Kiwanis Club of Conway members will distribute free school supplies beginning at 8 a.m. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Brookgreen Gardens Receives Henry Luce Foundation Grant
By Helen Benso Brookgreen Gardens was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation’s American Art Renewal Fund to support the creation of a dedicated space for its library collection and historic archives. This project will establish a comprehensive institutional facility to preserve and maintain Brookgreen’s unique collection, originally begun by Archer Milton [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Waccamaw RiverKeeper Photo Of The Month
From the Waccamaw RiverKeeper This beautiful photograph reminds us of the beauty of our Waccamaw River, with the reflection of native cypress trees in its black waters. On cloudy days, especially where the water is more than a few feet deep, the Waccamaw appears quite dark and opaque, justifying its black water designation and reflecting [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Chamber Seeks Nominations Of Businesses, Individuals For Awards
Every year, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses and individuals whose standout efforts have impacted the community. The group celebrates these successes at its annual membership meeting where the business awards are presented. This year, these awards, along with the naming of the Ambassador of the Year, will be handed out on [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Community Groups Adopt Boat Landings On The Waccamaw And Other Local Rivers
By Carolyn Ross The average person traveling into Horry and Georgetown Counties can’t help but notice the large amounts of litter strewn along our roadways. But does that person realize what happens to the litter if it is not picked up? Every cigarette butt, wrapper from a fast food restaurant, plastic bottle or aluminum can, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Ripley’s ‘River Rangers’ Win $25,000 Community Grant
By Jessica Mula Bright ideas, solid research and teamwork won three students from Myrtle Beach, S.C., the top prize in the Christopher Columbus Awards, a nationwide program that challenges middle-school students to explore opportunities for positive change in their communities. Sixth-graders MaKayla Arteaga, Christian Hanna and Bethany Slayton, and their coach, Michelle Ruthenberg, director of [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Beatles Tribute Show To Benefit Little River Medical Center
For more than 30 years, Little River Medical Center (LRMC) has exemplified a unique patient philosophy of being more concerned about an individual patient’s health than wealth. Its continuing commitment to the residents of the greater Waccamaw region is to serve their pressing medical and dental needs despite the challenges of the country’s current economic [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Willie Goings And Kyle Post Tapped Ss NMB June Employees Of The Month
By Patrick Dowling During the July 18 North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Willie Goings and Kyle Post were recognized as Employees of the Month for June. Goings, a heavy equipment operator with the City’s Sanitation Division, has consistently improved his job knowledge and skills by working with crews in the field and participating in [...]
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Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild will hold its thirty-ninth year of Art in the Park. The art show will take place on Oct. 8 and 9 and again Nov. 5 and 6 at Chapin Park 1400 N. Kings Hwy. in Myrtle Beach, S.C. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For Nov. 12 and 13, Art [...]
Read the rest of this entry »‘Garth And Friends’ Show Benefits Regency Hospice
By Eric Hanson Six nights a week around 8pm SuperStarz! LIVE at Celebration Music Theatre puts on “The Ultimate Tribute Show” for the community and tourists visiting the Grand Strand. Not only do they supply the best 100% live show on the beach, the good people with SuperStarz! LIVE also are involved with many area [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Mercy Care Appoints Dr. John Charles To Board
By Kristen Wadsten Mercy Care announces the appointment of John Charles, M.D., to its board of directors. Mercy Care is the oldest, community-based, nonprofit hospice in Horry County. Founded in 1981 to bring a special program of caring to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families, Mercy has since provided the highest quality care to [...]
Read the rest of this entry »March Of Dimes Community Award Funding Available
By Jacki Apel The South Carolina Chapter March of Dimes is currently accepting applications for the 2011 Community Awards Program. The goal of the Community Awards Program is to identify and fund community-based programs addressing the health concerns of pregnant women and infants in the state of South Carolina. Community Awards can be made to [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Democratic Women’s Group Announces Scholarships
The winners of the 2011 scholarship essay contest have been announced by the Democratic Women’s Council of Horry County (DWCHC). The winning essays came from Caroline Clark, Whitney Goings and Trenton Smith, who each won a $1,000 scholarship. Honorable mention went to Chesley Foxworth and Lyndey Zwing, who received gift certificates. The 2011 essay theme, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Hospitality Association To Host 20th Annual Golf Tournament
By Stephen Greene The Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association is accepting sponsorship and player registrations for its 20th annual golf tournament to benefit educational and other MBAHA programs. The Time Warner Cable Business Class Hospitality Classic Presented by HBO Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 19th at King’s North at Myrtle Beach National, with a [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Mercy Care Celebrates 30 Years Of Community Service
By Kristen Wadsten Thirty years ago, a small group of community members saw the need for hospice services in the area. Through their vision, determination, and dedication, Mercy was born. Today, Mercy has a broadened array of programs and services – which include not only the quality hospice care we are known for since 1981, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Kyle Petty Charity Ride Cruises Grand Strand
The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America took place from May 7 to 13. What started more than a decade ago as four friends wanting to travel from one race track to another has grown into a highly organized motorcycle ride that raises funds for Victory Junction and other children’s charities. This year Kyle Petty, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Auction To Benefit Grand Strand Humane Society May 21
It costs approximately $750,000 annually to operate Grand Strand Humane Society. The only income Grand Strand Humane Society receives is an annual payment from the City of Myrtle Beach for services GSHS provides the City. In 2010 the City paid $175,000 to GSHS to provide shelter, food and medical care for the thousands of unwanted, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Legends In Concert Debuts Charity Program
By Monique Newton Legends in Concert® Myrtle Beach announced today that it will begin its Legends C.A.R.E. (Community Awareness Reaching Everyone) Program this month by partnering with the Veterans Welcome Home & Resource Center in Little River, S.C. The leading tribute artist production show—which recently relocated to Myrtle Beach’s Broadway at the Beach—will donate a [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Wolfdog Rescue In Mountains Seeks To Save Animals, Educate Public
By Dariel Bendin (Photos by Sharon Greene) Nancy Brown is a spitfire, and she needs to be. She is the founder and chief advocate, animal trainer and caretaker for Full Moon Farm in the mountains outside Asheville, N.C. Get her talking about people who dump their wolfdogs in the woods, breed them irresponsibly or keep [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Education And Volunteers Drive SAV-R-CATS Success For Ten Years
The idea was born in 2000 and the federal nonprofit IRC 501(c)(3) status was achieved in 2001 and now Sav-R-Cats International, Inc., an eleemosynary South Carolina corporation is well on its way to accomplishing its initial goals. Probably one of the biggest assets of the non-profit is that three of the four founders are still [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Mud Run To Benefit Grand Strand Humane Society
By Amy DuPre Grand Strand Humane Society has announced a fun event for the entire family, the Run-A-Muck in Myrtle Beach Mud Run, which includes a Kid Krawl, on Saturday, May 14 (early registration deadline April 15). Get ready to run a 3.5 mile course in an all-terrain race conducted on dirt roads, improved and [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Calabash Merchants Unite To Honor And Aid Local Artist
By Dariel Bendin On Saturday, April 9, from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. is set to host a very special art reception for Jakobus “Co” Bungener. Also participating in the event are Victoria’s Ragpatch, Calabash Garden Tea Room and Turtle Crossings Cupcakes. Making it noteworthy are a special [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Team Myrtle Beach Fire Takes Home 1st Place At FDIC
By Leslie Yancey Not only did Team Myrtle Beach Fire have to face record-breaking low temperatures, but they also had to face some of the toughest competitors from around the nation. With that being said, Team Myrtle Beach Fire, from Myrtle Beach, S.C. have a lot to be proud of with a first place finish [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Three Myrtle Beach Area Organizations Recieve $4,000 Through Bi-Lo Charities Boostersplus® Program
By Elizabeth Ingram Three organizations in the Myrtle Beach area will receive more than $4,000 through BI-LO Charities’ boostersplus® program, which gives BI-LO shoppers the opportunity to select community organizations to receive a portion of the proceeds from their purchases. For participating members of boostersplus, BI-LO donates 1 percent of their grocery purchases to the [...]
Read the rest of this entry »First Book: Providing New Books To Kids In Need
By Mona Prufer “I just love books,” says Jameek Dukes, a first grader at Conway Elementary. “You can learn from them!” He had selected a book on whale migrations (for learning) and another on Scooby Doo adventures (for fun). He was beaming from ear-to-ear with a smile that lit up the room. Jameek went over [...]
Read the rest of this entry »2011 Job Fair April 6 At Myrtle Beach Mall
By Jennifer Prince The 2011 Job Fair, sponsored by Goodwill and the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce is a great way for job seekers and businesses to connect. Businesses can connect with hundreds of qualified people looking for employment. The 2011 Job Fair will take place on Wednesday, April 6 from 1-7 p.m. at [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Georgetown County Chamber Of Commerce Helps Keep Local Teens “Into” School
By Beth Monroe Every school day 7,000 students become dropouts nationwide. The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce wants to help with this crisis within its own community. The organization delivered CHOICES, an interactive decision-making workshop that empowers teens to achieve academic success in pursuit of their career and life aspirations, to local 7th graders through [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Winners Announced For 2011 Incredible Customer Experience Awards
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce announced the fifth annual Incredible Customer Experience (ICE) award winners March 5 at a celebration at the Palace Theatre. A total of 24 winners, 12 individuals and 12 businesses, were presented with an engraved crystal award. “The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce realizes that service must be [...]
Read the rest of this entry »FAME Festival Announced For Downtown Myrtle Beach April 30
The second annual FAME Festival (Food, Art, Music, Entertainment) has been approved for Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The free street festival will occur on Historic Broadway Street in downtown Myrtle Beach between 3rd and 6th Avenues North. An additional block has been added this year to accommodate 40-50 chili cooks. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Recycling 2011 With HTC
By Nicole Hyman HTC is partnering with the Horry County Solid Waste Authority, Wendy’s, Burroughs & Chapin and Auntie Anne’s for the 2011 directory and cell phone recycling program through May 2. Recycling 2011 is the theme of this year’s program to benefit local schools, the community, and the environment. HTC encourages everyone to drop [...]
Read the rest of this entry »North Myrtle Beach Chamber Of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau And NBSC Present The 11th Annual Awards Gala
By Jennifer C. Prince The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and NBSC are proud to announce their 11th Annual Awards Gala, “Mystical Night with the Stars” Saturday, April 2 at North Beach Plantation. Each year the Chamber presents eight awards at the Gala; Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Excellence [...]
Read the rest of this entry »2011 Youth Leadership Scholarship Recipient Announced
By Nora Hembree Georgetown High School senior Madison Cooper, has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Youth Leadership Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship recognizes a high school student who has completed Youth Leadership Academy during the student’s sophomore year, attended a one-day leadership conference and plans to proceed with some type of higher education [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Tablescapes Contest To Benefit Symphony April 2
By Joanne Milnor This is not your mother’s holiday table! Twelve area interior/floral design teams will face off to create the winning Best Of Show and People’s Choice awards for their presentation of a holiday themed table top with decorations. These designer table tops, from fun to fantasy, will bring sparkle and razzle-dazzle to any [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Make It R.A.I.N. Additional Dollars For Adoptable Dogs, Puppies, Cats And Kittens
The Grand Strand Humane Society is asking Myrtle Beach water and sewer customers to make it R.A.I.N. additional dollars in order to help provide every adoptable animal in the Humane Society’s care with the opportunity to find a new home. “R.A.I.N. stands for Remembering Animals in Need,” said Sandy Brown, executive director of the Grand [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Jersey Mike’s Subs Help Month Of Giving For Autism
By Lisa Bourcier Horry County and the Autism Advocate Foundation is joining forces with Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants throughout Horry County during the month of March for the “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign. Funds will be utilized to purchase Horry County Project Lifesaver Wristbands for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Jersey Mike’s in Murrells Inlet, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »M.B. Locals Rule! Benefits Raise $6K For Ryan Howell
By Brian M. Howle There are several very good reasons why I love music so very, very much. Some of them are obvious and fairly universal. And then, some of them are just … special. And the local community never ceases to fail me when it comes to being my favorite special reason. A three-phase [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Local Churches Partner With Local Agencies To Provide Basic Needs Services March 6
By Julie Kopnicky The first annual Dollar Drop Sunday will take place on Sunday, March 6 in churches throughout Horry County. The purpose of Dollar Drop Sunday is to help four local agencies in Horry County maintain services that provide a basic need to residents in our community. The agencies participating are: Helping Hand of [...]
Read the rest of this entry »5th Annual Knit-In March 12 At M.B. Senior Center
By Denise Blackburn On March 12 the Grand Strand Knitters will be hosting their 5th Annual Knit-In at the Myrtle Beach Senior Center. There will be limited boxed lunches available at $4.25. They will also have bottled water for $.25, chips for $.25 and free coffee. Among those attending will be local yarn stores, knitters, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Youth Leadership Academy Announces Focus Of March 14 Training
By Nora Hembree The leadership training institute for high school sophomores Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) has announced this year’s theme as “XPRSS URSLF…The Right Way.” The fourth annual Youth Leadership Academy, presented by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Coastal Carolina University and run by Leadership Grand Strand, will be held Monday, March [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Conway’s 1st Annual Gathering of the Green March 17
By Hillary Howard Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Conway with the 1st Annual Gathering of the Green on March 17 from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. The Gathering of the Green features live music, a taste of Conway, a live auction, silent auction, stilt walkers, great entertainment, loads of St. Patrick’s Day fun and [...]
Read the rest of this entry »“A Benefit for Ryan” – A Trio Of Special Fundraisers Help 6-Year-Old Ryan Howell To Triumph In His Battle With Adversity
By Angela Rosati Barwick Ryan Howell is a local 6 year old boy who needs your help. Minutes after being born, Ryan suffered a serious stroke. This is called an “infarction” in newborns. This “Infarction“ causes Ryan to suffer symptoms much like someone with severe cerebral palsy. He is a bright sweet boy but is [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Jim Apple and Terri DeCenzo to Co-Chair March for Babies in Horry County
By Erin Barrett Jim Apple, president and CEO of Burroughs & Chapin Company, and Terri DeCenzo, first lady of Coastal Carolina University, will serve as co-chairs for the 2011 Horry County March of Dimes March for Babies. They are committed to helping reach the event goal of $300,000 to support March of Dimes research and [...]
Read the rest of this entry »ATMC Holds Successful United Way Campaign
By Kelly Mathews Allen Russ, ATMC CEO and general manager has announced that the Brunswick County, N.C. cooperative completed a successful United Way Campaign that brought in over $21,000. Fundraising activities included the traditional employee giving campaign, a silent auction and a reserved parking space raffle. Local merchants were also very generous in contributing merchandise [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Keep America Beautiful Honors the Keep North Myrtle Beach Beautiful Commission
By Pat Dowling During Keep America Beautiful’s 57th annual National Conference, held December 10 in Orlando, Florida, the Keep North Myrtle Beach Beautiful Commission was awarded the Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award. The President’s Circle Award recognizes exemplary performance made by certified affiliates of the national nonprofit to reduce litter, minimize waste and recycle, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Winyah River Foundation Turns Ten
By Christine Ellis, Waccamaw Riverkeeper Winyah Rivers Foundation (WRF) was created in 2001 by a small group of individuals who were worried about the health of the rivers they loved. Their passion helped to create a volunteer driven organization focused on educating the community about threats to water quality. Ten years later WRF has matured [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Join Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina Chocolate and Champagne Event Feb. 4
By Mary Erskine Satisfying your sweet tooth and helping a good cause has never been easier or more fun. Join Sands Resorts and Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina for Death By Chocolate: A Chocolate and Champagne Affair. This annual event offers decadent chocolate and plenty of bubbly, as well as the opportunity to support [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Horry County To Host Financial and Homeowner Workshops
By Lisa Bourcier Horry County, along with the Homeowner Resource Center and Coastal Carolina University, will host a daylong event with several workshops pertaining to personal finances and homeownership. The workshops will be held on Saturday, January 29, at Coastal Carolina University in the Coastal Science Center, located 301 Allied Drive in Conway. The workshops [...]
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