Celebrating Easter In North Myrtle Beach
By Emily Smith Here on the Grand Strand, our community is celebrating spring with a series of events in North Myrtle Beach that extend all month long. LuLu’s in Barefoot…
Celebrating a Life That Inspired A Community
Susan Chandler King was a friend, teacher, an inspiration, and more than anything, a great mom & wife. The community lost a very special woman this past January. Join us as we celebrate the life of Susan Chandler King.
The Expansion of Carolina Forest
Carolina Forest is set for some big changes in the future. One of which to include a brand new shopping center, the Marketplace at the Mill. Read more about what’s to come in the Featured Community section of our March edition.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day All Day Long in the Market Common
by Emily Smith The Market Common in Myrtle Beach has always been a popular destination for a night out, and it’s easy to see why. There are a variety of…
Featured Community – Pawleys Island
By Emily Smith Pawleys Island is a lovely coastal area, whose scenery is only outshone by the friendly faces who call it home. The Hammock Shops Village is a perfect…
Festive Surfside: Holiday Events to Celebrate the Season All Month Long
The Town of Surfside Beach has been known throughout the years as being an especially festive part of the Grand Strand during the holiday season, and this year is no exception.
Holiday Festivities in North Myrtle Beach
This year’s Great Christmas Light Show in North Myrtle Beach runs from November 23 through December 30, at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. Millions of lights will sparkle through the nights this year just as they have in years past, shining brightly in the face of trying times.
Fresh from the farm!
All throughout the summer and now into fall, The Market Common opens its doors, so to speak, to an outdoor Farmers Market up and down Deville Street. Written by Ashley Daniels.
Little River
The creaking of an old house is usually just the building settling. But at the Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro in Little River, odd noises could be tidings from generations past. Considered to be the most haunted restaurant in South Carolina, the Brentwood has been a part of the Little River community since 1994, although the house itself was built in the early 1910s. Written by Emily Smith.
Market Common Section: Dr. Gwynn Hardee and His Special Bond with Animals: September 2020
Horry County native Dr. Gwynn Hardee has been practicing veterinary medicine at his clinic, Meadowlawn Animal Services, for more than 40 years. He grew up on his family’s farm in…
Updates to the Solid Waste Management Ordinance
In July, the Myrtle Beach City Council updated a number of rules in the Solid Waste Management ordinance. These revised rules took effect August 1, but many residents in the…
Carolina Forest Section: The Online Resources that are Available at the Horry County Memorial Library: August 2020
We’ve all been riding the Covid-19 wave of lifestyle changes, adapting and modifying the regular paces of our lives to the best of our abilities. But we’re still moving forward;…
Market Common Section: EdVenture Offers Virtual Learning Experiences: August 2020
EdVenture offers museum experiences plus afterschool programs and camps that inspire children of all ages to learn the joy of hands-on education – as individuals, as a family, and as…
Market Common Section: The New Fly Guy: July 2020
Chris Wait is the new manager at The Market Common’s cornerstone store Orvis. But he’s in no way new to retail— he has a career in the industry that tracks…
Pawleys Island Section: All4Paws Animal Rescue Reopens to the Public with Plans to Expand: July 2020
All4Paws Animal Rescue has reopened to the public and volunteers following the lifting of South Carolina’s “Work-or-Home” order. To adhere to current guidelines to help slow the spread of Covid-19,…
Carolina Forest Section: Navigating Our New Normal: July 2020
As we’re all learning to navigate the new normal, caution and cleanliness remain foremost in the minds of many. So much of our economy, both local and state, is dependent…
Surfside Beach Section: Surfside Beach— Way More Than a Pier: July 2020
It’s official—Surfside Beach has way more to offer than just a pier. For locals, this time of year means longer days, morning walks on the beach (now with fur babies…
Myrtle Beach Section: State Law Governs Golf Carts on Public Roads: July 2020
Many residents love the convenience of hopping in the golf cart to go to the beach or grocery store, but rules exist for using golf carts to get around. State…
North Myrtle Beach Section: North Myrtle Beach Fitness Goals for Summer: July 2020
Summer is nearly here which means fitness is once again on the top of everyone’s mind. What are your fitness goals for this summer? Rather than letting your bathing suit…
Little River Section: Shop Local in Little River: July 2020
We are getting back to business and figuring out what our new normal is. Many things have changed and we are all in a learning process together. As we begin to…
Little River Section: Business As Un-Usual: June 2020
The Little River Chamber has been working hard, diligently vetting all of our information and resources throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, to be your trusted resource for timely and accurate information…
Carolina Forest Section: Now Open in Carolina Forest: Hotworx Fitness Studio: June 2020
The weather is heating up and now your exercise sessions can too with the newly opened Hotworx fitness studio. Local franchise owners Monte and Gail Porter began the process of…
North Myrtle Beach Section: Electric Bikes Join NMB Community: June 2020
The North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department introduces electric bikes to the community at the North Myrtle Beach Parks & Sport Complex near the Soccer/Lacrosse parking lot. Myrtle Beach Electric Bikes is a…
Myrtle Beach Section: Beach rules for your safety and enjoyment: June 2020
Warm temperatures are officially here, which means more time on the beach. Here is a handy list of rules and regulations for beach-goers. The primary purpose of these laws is…
Pawleys Island: Downsizing is NOT a Dirty Word: June 2020
In Real Estate we see it all the time. Clients selling larger homes and moving into smaller, more manageable homes. This real estate strategy, often referred to as downsizing, often…
Surfside Beach Section: The Father’s Day Crusade: June 2020
Recognized Nationally, Father’s Day is a relatively new holiday. Richard Nixon signed it into law as a permanent holiday in 1972. What most people don’t know is it had been…
Little River Section: The “City” of Little River: May 2020
Little River, SC is located in the Northeastern tip of the state; inland of North Myrtle Beach and south of Calabash, NC. Our coastal community flows along the IntraCoastal Waterway…
North Myrtle Beach Section: Find Your Favorite Trail or Open Space in North Myrtle Beach: May 2020
North Myrtle Beach may be known for its nine miles of beautiful sandy beaches but dispersed throughout the city are a variety of trails and open areas for the residents…
Myrtle Beach Section: Myrtle Beach Finds New Ways To Be “First In Service”: May 2020
You can hear the rare sound of silence in Myrtle Beach. With the “work or home” limitation and all events on hold, COVID-19 quieted what should be a bustling spring…
Surfside Beach Section: Mother’s Day: How Did We Get Here?: May 2020
We all pretty much know how we got here physically, but how did we begin celebrating our mothers on the particular day known as Mother’s Day? The American incarnation of…