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Horry County begins search for next administrator. Interim leader expected to be named.

CONWAY — Horry County officials formally launched a search for the next county administrator and say they plan to name an interim leader in the coming weeks. The position was posted on the county's website Nov. 10, and applications will be accepted through Dec. 11. The next administrator will succeed Barry Spivey, who announced in October that he will retire at the end of the year.

Horry County, SC · 7h
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McLeod Health Carolina Forest Hospital Now Open

Myrtle Beach, SC – McLeod Health Carolina Forest Hospital is now open to patients, marking a major step forward in expanding access to hospital-based care for residents of Carolina Forest, Horry County and the surrounding Grand Strand communities. This four-story hospital features 48 beds and brings a broad range...

Horry County, SC · 2d
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Award-Winning South Carolina Chef Changed His Restaurant Plans After His Daughter Introduced Him to a Strange New Business

Award-winning chef Michael Donovan originally came to Myrtle Beach looking for a place to open his own restaurant. Then he discovered an entirely different kind of kitchen, one where customers make colorful slime instead of meals. Donovan had never heard of Slime Kitchen until his 10-year-old daughter recognized the business...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 1d
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Maryland Fried Chicken Relocating After 50 Years in Myrtle Beach

A longtime, family-owned Myrtle Beach restaurant is preparing to relocate next year, but fans won’t have to travel far to enjoy their favorites. Maryland Fried Chicken will move from 939 N. Kings Hwy. to 1803 N. Kings Hwy. in the former Bistro B location. “We didn’t want to be...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 1d
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Habitat for Humanity of Horry County ReStore’s biggest sale of the year is this month

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - We visited Habitat Horry’s ReStore in Socastee, where we browsed Christmas decorations and even spotted a boat someone donated. We also learned about volunteer opportunities and how the organization helps build homes for local families. Don’t forget to shop their Black Wednesday Sale, happening...

Horry County, SC · 1d

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Horry County cuts ties with fire chief, stays silent on reason

CONWAY — Longtime Horry County Fire Rescue Chief Joseph Tanner is no longer with the agency as of Nov. 10, but officials remain silent on the circumstances surrounding his departure. HCFR spokesman Tony Casey told The Post and Courier Tuesday night that Deputy Chief Mike Norket will take over the agency amid a search for Tanner's permanent replacement. Casey declined to elaborate when asked whether Tanner was terminated. Tanner's exit came on the same day Horry County Council's public safety committee met behind closed doors for over an hour to discuss what county attorney David Jordan describ...

Horry County, SC · 2d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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Are there buried shipwrecks in Myrtle Beach sands? You could be sunbathing on one

Numerous items wash up on the Grand Strand’s more than 60 miles of beaches, many becoming buried beneath the sand. In Myrtle Beach, beachgoers who pitch their umbrellas and spread their blankets along parts of the shore might be surprised to know that they may be walking on top of two shipwrecks. The ships were briefly uncovered when two major hurricanes hit the South Carolina coast, only to be reburied after years of beach renourishment and time. Jack Thompson, who has spent 75 years chronicling Myrtle Beach’s history, was able to snap photos of both wrecks, capturing rare moments in time. Here’s what to know about the shipwrecks and where they are located. The Freeda A. Wyley After Hurricane Hazel made landfall in Myrtle Beach on Oct. 15, 1954, causing extensive damage and deaths, the storm uncovered the timbers of the barkentine Freeda A. Wyley at 43rd Avenue North. Thompson was able to photograph the remains of the 507-ton, three-masted ship. The ship had encountered a hurricane off the coast of Myrtle Beach in 1893 and burned to the waterline, leaving its wooden hull to drift onto the beach. “All the local guys went down there with hammers and saws

Myrtle Beach, SC · 11h

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Planning commission OKs Grand Dunes North expansion to add 111 townhomes, 12 houses

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The North Myrtle Beach Planning Commission gave approval to two new phases of housing at Grande Dunes North during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Phase 4 at Grande Dunes North creates lots for 111 townhouses, three open space lots and private rights-of-way. There...

North Myrtle Beach, SC · 2d

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Conway prepares for road closures for Christmas tree lighting

CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - The city of Conway prepares for its Christmas tree lighting. Conway informs drivers of road closures during the Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. At noon, street parking closes on Main Street and Third Avenue. At 3 p.m., Main Street (Business Highway 501)...

Conway, SC · 3d

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Meet Pirate from Kind Keeper Animal Rescue!

Britney Hauser of Kind Keeper Animal Rescue was in the studio with Pirate!. She’s one of many dogs and cats looking for their forever home. To view the available animals and get more information about adopting or fostering, visit KindKeeper.org. Their upcoming Tail Gate Party will be held at...

North Myrtle Beach, SC · 2d

WBTW News13

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Much cooler air arrives Friday, first inland freeze possible Sunday morning

The cold front we have been talking about all week is moving through the Carolinas today. Our temperatures will not respond to the front this afternoon, with highs mostly in the mid 70s, but you’ll definitely notice the winds gusting upwards of 25-30 mph at times. Chilly air settles in on Friday, and long sleeves […]

Myrtle Beach, SC · 1d

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Much colder air is here

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Temperatures are much colder as you step outside this morning. That cold front is now well offshore, and cooler, drier air is rushing in from the northwest. Temperatures are at least 10° colder this morning, with coastal areas in the 40s and inland areas in the low 40s. A few […]

Myrtle Beach, SC · 12h

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Mr. Joe White Extension in Myrtle Beach temporarily closed, city says

MYRTLE BEACH S.C. (WPDE) — Mr. Joe White Extension is temporarily closed near the SiteOne Landscaping Supply store due to a fallen tree tangled in power lines, according to a post by the Myrtle Beach City Government. Santee Cooper crews are on site, as well as Myrtle Beach Public...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 1d

Grit Daily

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Tom Walsh Rebuilds Trust Between Dog Owners and Veterinarians

Dr. Tom Walsh is the veterinarian-owner and canine rehabilitation practitioner at PrimePet Rehabilitation Therapy in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he treats about 30 dogs a day and supervises two associate therapists. Through his practice and an online community, he aims to improve communication between veterinarians and dog owners. In Dr. Walsh’s view, the veterinary […] The post Tom Walsh Rebuilds Trust Between Dog Owners and Veterinarians appeared first on Grit Daily News .

Myrtle Beach, SC · 6d

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Horry County man on dialysis renews search for living kidney donor

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Horry County man is renewing his search for a living kidney donor after his kidney function declined to 15 percent and he began undergoing dialysis three times a week. “That dialysis surgery was quite painful,” Chris Payne said. Payne hopes someone will become...

Horry County, SC · 4d

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This woman and her dog have taken to the motorcycle life

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (InvestigateTV) - Paige Parlato kicks her motorcycle alive, and her Doberman mix, Han, is ready to ride. “He’s very laidback, he really likes to be where I’m at, but he really can have some energy if he wants to,” Parlato said. Parlato and Han...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 8h

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After securing $2M for staffing and a new station, Horry fire chief suddenly leaves

Horry County Fire Rescue is facing an abrupt leadership change after Fire Chief Joseph Tanner left his position following nearly 11 years leading the department, a move county officials have not publicly explained. ABC 15’s Anthony Winn reported the news “definitely shocked a lot of people,” particularly because Tanner had...

Horry County, SC · 1d

WBTW News13

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Unclaimed $100K Powerball ticket sold in Myrtle Beach to expire next week

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A $100,000 Powerball ticket sold six months ago in Myrtle Beach is set to expire next week, lottery officials said Thursday. The ticket, which was purchased for the May 23 drawing at the 7-Eleven on 79th Avenue N., must be claimed no later than Nov. 19. The ticket must be […]

Myrtle Beach, SC · 1d

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From humble beginnings to university status: The history of CCU

From a handful of classrooms inside the old Conway High School to a university with more than 12,000 students, Coastal Carolina University has grown through decades of local support, determination and a push for independence. The university's story began in 1954, when 53 students and a small group of faculty...

Conway, SC · 13h

Parent Diaries

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Keith and Katherine Hamm, in Their Late 60s, Have Adopted Three Children From Foster Care in Calabash, N.C., Years After Losing Their Son and Daughter-in-Law

Keith and Katherine Hamm of Calabash, N.C., lost their son and daughter-in-law in 2016. In their late 60s, they have adopted three children from foster care. The post Keith and Katherine Hamm, in Their Late 60s, Have Adopted Three Children From Foster Care in Calabash, N.C., Years After Losing Their Son and Daughter-in-Law appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

Calabash, NC · 3d