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A Portrait Memory for Proud Pet Parents Mollie Fout lives in Conway with her husband, Jeff. She has always been an artist. As a child, her favorite thing to draw was animals. She got a bachelor’s degree in studio art, followed by a master’s degree in counseling, and planned to pursue a career in art …

Because Everybody Needs a Bagel I’m speaking with Jason Luster, part owner, full operator of the new Bagel Factory location which recently opened, the last weekend this past April, in the Market Common. It’s located on Farrow Parkway, in view of the Black Dog Running Company, on the corner of Coventry Boulevard. “My dad has …

More Than a Vet Meadowlawn Animal Services opened their doors in the Market Common a few weeks ago on July 17. The full service, small animal hospital is owned and operated by Dr. Gwynn Hardee, who’s been a veterinarian since the late 70’s. “I grew up in Loris on a farm,” he tells me the …

Serving the Market Common Mom-and-Pop Style Back-Yard Sports, a small, local shop selling everything sports related, recently opened in the heart of Market Common. It’s owned and operated by Jonathan Carter, whose love of sports and commitment to strong community values, as well as his natural business savvy and practical wisdom, have provided him a …

Answers to 6 Common Insurance Questions by Moore & Associates Here at Moore & Associates Insurance, we’ve been helping our neighbors protect their precious families, properties and valuables for nearly 40 years, which means we’ve witnessed a thing or two in this industry during that time. To continue in our tradition of lending a helping …

Medical Service Comes to You Coastal House Calls provides in-home medical assessments and services for patients who have difficulty getting to a medical provider. It offers clients internal medicine, geriatrics, podiatry, infectious disease, dermatology, endocrinology, cosmetic, and aesthetic services as well as diagnostic and laboratory testing. This is the brainchild of Patty Smith. “It took …

Where Shoe-Shopping Changes Lives The Walking Company is a health and wellness footwear store located on Howard Avenue in the Market Common, that specializes in customization of its footwear to help you find the most comfortable shoes for you. Whether you’re walking, running, or simply living life on your feet, with their latest foot scan …

Where Storage is as Good as Home Mr. Store It Self-Storage, located on Socastee Blvd just outside the Market Common, has been in business for over 30 years. It’s owned by a group of local real estate investors. Penny Tharington is the bookkeeper for Mr. Store It, but wears many different hats as well. She’s …

A Local Franchise Opens Its Doors Just Outside the Market Common Don Rau, the owner and operator of the franchise Eggs Up Grill, on the outskirts of the Market Common, has been working in the restaurant business his entire life. His father and grandfather before him did the same. Growing up, Don helped in his …

A Taste of Europe in Market Common Next door to the Grand 14 Cinema in the Market Common is Crepe Creation Café, owned and operated by Larry Cauble and his wife, Emma. Larry served in the military for twenty years. Now a veteran, he settled in Myrtle Beach six years ago, and lives and works …