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“S” is for Sunset Lodge

“S” is for Sunset Lodge. An internationally known brothel, the Sunset Lodge, founded about 1936, was located in a white frame house adorned by neon on U.S. Highway17-- originally three miles south of Georgetown city limits. The lodge’s past is cloaked in legend and myth, but researchers generally agree that the clientele included servicemen, merchant seamen, college students, millionaires, and reportedly members of the Boston Red Sox baseball team which passed through en route to spring training in Florida. State legislators were also frequent visitors. Hazel Weiss, born in Indiana, owned Sunset Lodge for most of its life. She retained doctors to ensure that her employees were disease free. According to Georgetown residents, Weiss was the largest yearly donor to the major organized charity in Georgetown. The Georgetown County sheriff closed Sunset Lodge in December 1969.

Georgetown, SC · 3d
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Arnold Palmer Regional Airport preparing to hire staff for new Breeze Airways service

A new airline is getting ready to take off at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport near Latrobe, and preparations are already underway.

Latrobe, PA · 2d

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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 · 1d
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Coastal Carolina professor, coaches react to 24-team college football playoff

CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — College football is about to get a whole lot bigger. The college football playoff is expanding now from 12 to 24 teams, but what does that actually mean for the sport? The 12-team college football playoff as many know it will cease to exist in 2027, with 24 teams in the […]

Conway, SC · 1d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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Proposed SC-22 extension raises fears for SC refuge, flooding. Should you be worried?

The South Carolina Highway 22 Extension Project could already displace Horry County homeowners. But it also has raised concerns of critical wetland impacts and increased flood risk for residents who live downstream from the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge’s integrity and purpose could be impacted by the proposed highway, which is slated to run directly adjacent to the refuge’s boundary. Many local environmentalists are concerned with the opportunity for other development to sprawl and the impact it would leave on rural communities. “I can truly say that this is one of the most impactful development projects that that has ever been proposed along the North Coast, and it really could be devastating,” said Grace Gasper, executive director for Friends of Coastal South Carolina, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the mission of federally protected land. Horry County has applied for permits through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, to build a 28-mile highway extension connecting U.S. 501 northwest of Conway to Highway 17 in the Murrells Inlet area. The Corps has released three reasonable alternatives , all of which cross the Waccamaw River near the refuge’s property line. The Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge was founded in 1997

Horry County, SC · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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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Age is just a Number: Tootsie Watkins still cooking and creating at 95

For 95-year-old Tootsie Altman Watkins, life on Pawleys Island looks a lot different today than it did when she was growing up along the picturesque shoreline. When she was a little girl back in the 1930s, there wasn’t electricity, air conditioning, refrigeration, running water, a grocery store or beach traffic.

Pawleys Island, SC · 1d

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Myrtle Beach unveils $21,000 ‘Rabbit Man’ sculpture

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach unveiled its newest public art piece Friday: an 8.5-foot-tall sculpture called “Rabbit Man.”. Created by Massachusetts artist Dale Rogers, the sculpture is located at the corner of Fourth Avenue North and Broadway Street, next to Gallery 320. The unveiling drew members of...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 1d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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The man behind 100,000 Myrtle Beach memories: Why Jack Thompson is letting go of past

Jack Thompson thumbs through photos on his phone, occasionally stopping to tell the story behind the black-and-white frames. They’re all snapshots taken from a lifetime of chronicling Myrtle Beach’s history, starting when Thompson was a 13-year-old hitchhiker who made his way to the coastal city after hearing tales of beautiful girls in bathing suits and shag dancing on the beach. For 75 years, the 90-year-old has been the unofficial city historian, a recorder of long-gone Myrtle Beach landmarks such as the Pavilion and the opulent Ocean Forest Hotel, and a witness to such events as the devastating Hurricane Hazel in 1954, which transformed the Grand Strand. People would often say, “if Jack Thompson showed up, it must be important,” Thompson said. Thompson estimates he’s taken over 100,000 photos over the years — all based on the advice of his father, who was a newspaper editor. “My dad told me to photograph everything I thought was important, that one day it would be famous,” Thompson said. Now, the Garden City resident is preparing to let his collection go, selling off his archives so other people can enjoy them for years to come. “I’m beginning to admire the sunset more than the

Myrtle Beach, SC · 3d

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Conway to host downtown playoffs watch party for Tigers football team

The Conway Tigers are set to hit the outdoor downtown big screen. As the Conway High School football team hits the road tomorrow to take on Lugoff-Elgin in the second round of the South Carolina High School League Class 4A playoffs, there will be an option to gather and cheer on the Tigers for fans who don't make the trip.

Conway, SC · 19h

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A Georgetown County water district is no longer adding fluoride. Dentists are worried.

GEORGETOWN — Pawleys Island dentist Nicholas Papadea received a startling letter in September. The water system serving the Waccamaw Neck was no longer adding fluoride to the water. "I was shocked," Papadea said. "As far as we're aware, not a single dentist was contacted before the choice. ... I...

Georgetown County, SC · 19h

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Brayden Bass: Turbocharging Business Growth by Mixing Brand With Personality

In today's competitive local business landscape, entrepreneur Brayden Bass is drawing attention for an unconventional approach to growth: building customer-facing brands that are deeply tied to personality, storytelling, and digital content. Through Discount Furniture & Mattress Surfside Beach, Bass has developed a model that blends traditional retail with a modern,...

Surfside Beach, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Free chow: Where military vets can eat for free in the Myrtle Beach area on Veterans Day

MYRTLE BEACH — Between mess-hall slop and pre-packaged MREs (meals ready to eat), many military members had to endure some pretty unappetizing food during their time in service. They get the chance to make up for it on Veterans Day by eating at a number of Grand Strand restaurants for free as local establishments thank vets for their service with some hot chow. Popular new eateries to the Strand, like Guy Fieri's Downtown Flavortown and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, join a long list of participating local restaurants and national chains in feeding veterans for free or with special di...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 2d

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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 · 1d

The US Sun

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Wawa takes on Buc-ee’s in new US state with plans for 6,300-square-foot convenience store with attached car wash

WAWA is bringing another new location to a US state soon as it continues its multi-year expansion plan, with 100 arriving in 2026. The popular chain is taking on giants like Buc-ee’s, which has already opened several mega locations and is days away from another. Several Wawa stores are...

Nashville, TN · 18h

Food & Wine

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He Skipped School to Eat Street Food — Then Built a James Beard Award-Winning Restaurant

Meherwan Irani used to skip school for street food. Now the chef behind the James Beard Award-winning Chai Pani, Spicewalla founder, and No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook in the World author is spilling secrets — including the ones aunties leave out of their recipes. He shares the culture shock of landing in Myrtle Beach, the uproar he faced over putting country ham in dal, the jugaad mindset, and why honoring a dish’s history doesn’t mean cooking it the same way forever.

Myrtle Beach, SC · 3d

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Coastal Card Fest set for Nov. 20-22 at Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Calling all collectors-- from sports cards, comic books to Pokémon cards-- there's something for everyone at the upcoming Coastal Card Fest. The family-friendly event brings together collectors of all ages for a chance to buy, sell and trade - plus enjoying live entertainment and special guests. David “DJ” DeJesus,...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 1d

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Myrtle Beach Homes Sit Longer as Fewer New Listings Hit the Market

Myrtle Beach homes spent more time on the market and fresh listings pulled back, giving patient buyers more room to negotiate.

Myrtle Beach, SC · 3d