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The Grand Strand’s iconic and hugely popular St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade, put on by the City of North Myrtle Beach, will be held this year on Saturday, March 14 in North Myrtle Beach. The parade is organized by the Grand Strand Optimist Club as a fundraiser for their youth outreach projects.  Over one …

Have you ever worried about your home or condo while you aren’t here at the beach? Have you wondered if the people you’ve hired to do things while you’re gone are doing them? And, when a storm is on the way, do you worry if everything will be all right in your absence? Do you …

Ken van Heyningen is the owner and operator of Coastal Transformations in Myrtle Beach, which can revamp your home or office into a more light-filled and energy efficient space. He got started in the industry twenty-five years ago, when his mother told him about tubular skylights that she had seen during a trip to a …

Seaside Furniture Gallery & Accents originated in Calabash in 2001. Julie Almeida and Pete Morgan are siblings and founders— both were raised in the area. In 2006, with the opening of their North Myrtle Beach store, Seaside Furniture Gallery consolidated from two stores to one. In 2010 they became Seaside Furniture Gallery & Accents, and …

King of Carts in Surfside Beach is a popular local business that sells, rents and services golf cars. They specialize in buying off-lease vehicles and remanufacturing and customizing them for their retail store. Pat Dye is the general manager, and oversees all day-to-day operations along with his right hand Todd Barlow. King of Carts has …

The story of Moore and Associates dates back to the late 70s when Melvin Truett started working in the insurance industry with Nationwide, in Florence, South Carolina. In 1985, he relocated to Myrtle Beach, with the intention of opening his own small insurance agency. In 1991, he purchased Moore and Associates in Surfside Beach. His …

Sora Bora Boutique in the Market Common carries upscale casual clothing, accessories, and jewelry for women of all ages. “The pieces are classic and elegant but with a little twist of fun and a bit of sweetness to them that correlates to the Myrtle Beach lifestyle,” says owner Eunice Han. She also carries a thoughtfully …

The mission of Healthy Concepts Inc., 501(C)(3) is to work with the community to help children combat bullying and improve self-esteem in a safe and nurturing environment. The program is the brainchild of Lisa Melendez, who has been building the program since 2015. “Bullying is an epidemic right now,” Lisa says. “My husband and I …