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Germ Bust My Bins
Redefining Clean for the Market Common GermBustMyBins began in Horry County in 2016 as Market Common Cleaning. Companies like it have been in existence in Europe for the past 30 years, but didn’t begin to appear in the U.S. until around 2007 or 2008. They’ve increased in popularity over the years, especially in the south, …
The Cigar Shop
Bringing a Different Kind of Lounge to the Market Common Area The Cigar Shop and Market Common Cigars, just 5 minutes from the Market Common, in the Longbay Village shopping plaza, recently opened its doors to serve the cigar aficionados of Myrtle Beach, as well as those curious about the lifestyle. Large red flags, waving …
The Highland Games
A Scottish Tradition Lands in the Heart of the Market Common Festivals When the Scottish people came to America a century or so ago, they brought the tradition of the Highland Games with them. Of the over 100 games that take place annually all over the U.S.— 11 are in the Carolinas; they have been …
Cream of Potato Soup – March 2017
Cream of Potato Soup Our recipe this month is brought to you by Market Common’s very own Emma Ware—nutritionist by trade and Market Common Food and foodie by passion. One of her passions is creating yummy soups with her favorite pre-made foods. This month, inspired by leprechauns of all shapes and sizes, Emma shares with …
Meet Your Neighbors – March 2017 – Audrey & Jeff Williamson
Market Common Residents – Audrey and Jeff Williamson by Melissa LaScaleia Introduce me to your family. It’s just my husband, Jeff and I. We have no kids or pets. Where are all the places you came from? I was born in Michigan, and spent the last 50 years of my life there. Jeff and I …
The Redevelopment Years of the Market Common, Part VI – March 2017
Remembering the Past with Colonel Buddy Styers This story is part 6 of a 7 part series which chronicles the redevelopment of the former Air Force base into the Market Common area as we know it today. Our history continues where we left off with the January issue. The next chapter in the chronicle of …
Market Common History – March 2017
Hackler Street, in the Market Common, links Farrow Parkway to Johnson Avenue, and borders Valor Memorial Garden. It is named after General James Franklin Hackler, Jr. James Hackler was born in Marion, Virginia in 1920. As a child, he was passionate about golf and dreamed of being a professional pilot. He determined his best recourse …
A Message from the Editor – March 2017
This month’s Insider captures the heart that people with a vision and passion bring to the Market Common. Through their drive and entrepreneurial pursuits, so many in our community bring gifts that benefit all, while fulfilling their own dreams. I keep hearing again and again, that people who move to the Market Common are moving …
Charlie’s Corner – March 2017
Charlie’s Corner is the domain of Charlie, the furry four-legged lady’s man of Market Common. Each month, he’ll share information to help all new, visiting, and existing doggie community members get the most out of life alongside their human companions. We’ll feature his reflections on what it’s like to be a dashing downtown doggie, as …