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Ongoing Commitment to Service Earns Dalton Richardson, CENTURY 21 McAlpine Associates, 2022 Quality Service Pinnacle Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Greg Harrelson CENTURY 21 McAlpine Associates (843) 457-7816greg@c21harrelson.comOngoing Commitment to Service Earns Dalton Richardson, CENTURY 21 McAlpine Associates, 2022 Quality Service Pinnacle AwardConway, SC (Grassroots Newswire) March 14, 2023 - Greg Harrelson, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 McAlpine Associates announced today that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized sales affiliate Dalton Richardson with the CENTURY 21 2022 Quality Service Pinnacle

McLeod Foundation Announces Third Annual Jockeys and Juleps Fundraiser

Little River, SC—March 10, 2023— The McLeod Foundation benefitting the McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment and Research located at McLeod Health Seacoast announces its third annual Jockeys and Juleps fundraiser presented by MagMutual. This Kentucky Derby themed event will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at The Venue at White Oaks Farm in Longs, SC. The monies raised will directly impact the lives of cancer patients throughout the region who receive care at McLeod Health Seacoast. The McLeod Center

Conway boat captain offers tours of Waccamaw River, Murrells Inlet and more

Captain Kent Hendrick of H2O Excursions releases the 2023 dates and availability for boat tours of the Waccamaw River, Murrells Inlet and more. You and up to 5 of your friends will board near the Conway Marina for a 2-hour excursion on the Waccamaw River. Learn about the history of Conway, the river, wildlife, trees and plants along the way. Ospreys, egrets, wood storks and an alligator every now and then are just some of the wildlife we may see along the way. We’ll visit Kingston Lake, Pitch Lodge Lake,

Mobile coffee brewery serving you in Conway

CONWAY, SC (March 6, 2023) - A Coffee Movement will be by the riverwalk on Wednesday and Friday -- March 8 and March 10 -- beginning at 8 a.m.  In addition, Abel and Michelle with the mobile brewery -- A Coffee Movement -- will be joining the Conway Farmer's Market again in 2023. Waccamaw Farmers Market season will be starting May 6. Check the 2023 markets schedule here.  The coffee duo got a dog! Keep an eye out for a picture of ACM's mascot, Maple! You can also book A Coffee Movement for your next

Horry County Solid Waste Authority awards Conway man for recycling

Conway, SC – The Horry County Solid Waste Authority recently recognized Conway area resident Steve Cooper, as the “Caught Green Handed” recipient for the month of February. “The ‘Caught Green Handed’ recognition is presented monthly to a Horry County resident caught in the act of recycling” stated Esther Murphy, Director of Recycling and Corporate Affairs for the Solid Waste Authority. “It’s the Solid Waste Authority’s way of recognizing and thanking citizens who have made the effort to recycle. Through

Conway Pilot Club raises funds for Horry County student scholarships

CONWAY, SC (MARCH 6, 2023) - Ladies of the Conway Pilot Club opened its annual fern fundraiser of 2023.More than four types of ferns are available for purchase starting at $20. Boston BasketMachoKimberly Queen Basket Kimberly Queen PotAsparagus Basket Boston Basket ... $25 12-inch basket Macho ... $25 12-inch basket Kimberly Queen Basket ... $20 10-inch basket Kimberly Queen Pot ... $20 3-gallon pot Asparagus Basket ... $20 10-inch pot Orders must be placed by March 21. You will pick up your

Express Recognized for Superior Service with the 2023 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client Award

Express Recognized for Superior Service with the 2023 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client Award  Express Employment Professionals was recently recognized for its exemplary client services with the receipt of ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client Award for the fourth consecutive year and 10th year overall.  On average, clients of winning agencies are 70% more likely to be completely satisfied and candidates who have been placed by winning agencies are twice as likely to be completely satisfied with the

Black Water School Student Wins Recycled Art Contest

Black Water Middle School students know how to turn trash into treasure.  The school submitted an entry to the Horry County Solid Waste Authority’s annual POP (Protect  Our Planet) Art Recycling Contest. Eighth grader Taylor Stevenson, and friends, Laura CruzPrieto and Andrew Thews created a milk and juice carton farm, entitled “R-E-C-Y-C-L-E“, which was selected as the grand prize winner in the Horry County Solid Waste Authority’s POP Art Contest.   As grand prize winner, Taylor received an electronic

Happy Hounds Salons opens shop to pamper your pet

Happy Hounds Salon is a full-service salon for your pet offering services in Aynor, Galivants Ferry and Conway. The shop is located at 3676 Lockhaven Drive in Galivants Ferry. Hannah Turner takes great pride in pampering your pooch with services, including bath, grooming, trims and more. In addition, Happy Hounds Salon provides boarding services by request. Call Hannah to schedule an appointment at 843-421-8872. ###

CCU earns STARS Gold rating for sustainability achievements

Coastal Carolina University has earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, is a program of AASHE that measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education. This 2022 submission marks an upward achievement from last year, advancing the campus from Silver to Gold. In particular, this report better

Tour Live Working Farm in Conway

Guided Farm tours at the LW Paul Living History Farm are available every Saturday beginning at 10:00 AM.Exclusions include Farm Events, County holidays and depending on staff availability. Tours are free and will last approximately one hour. Larry Paul, a local businessman with a rich farming heritage in Horry County, offered to fund the construction of a family farm to depict farm and domestic life in Horry County from 1900-1955. Mr. Paul's vision was to provide Horry County and the museum with a

Derrick Law Firm invites you to take part in Jury Research Focus Group

Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers is looking for individuals in Horry County who would like to participate in a focus group to give your opinions on a broad range of issues as well as on the specifics of cases. The firm will hold focus groups during the evening hours of approximately 5:30pm-9:30pm, Monday through Thursday, as well as some Saturdays, from approximately 8:30am-5pm. Location for the events will be held at Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers located at 901 Main Street in Conway. You must be at

CCU to open Teal Nation store in Myrtle Beach

CCU to hold grand opening of Teal Nation store at Broadway at the Beach on March 1 Coastal Carolina University is answering the call to offer its products in more locations by introducing Teal Nation, a new retail store in Myrtle Beach. Teal Nation is located at Broadway at the Beach – one of South Carolina’s top tourist destinations – in its Key West Village area. The store, at 1169 Celebrity Circle, will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, March 1, at 11 a.m. It will be open daily per Broadway at the

Coastal Carolina National Bank offering paid summer internship program

Summer Internship Program Coastal Carolina National Bank is now accepting applications for Summer 2023! Internship is for eight weeks and will be offered from June 1 to July 31 at the Myrtle Beach location. SUMMER INTERNSHIP – Paid Position Coastal Carolina National Bank is a growing community bank, headquartered in Myrtle Beach and several locations throughout South Carolina.  The bank is offering an exciting summer internship program, designed to provide the successful applicant with an overall

United Way of Horry County offers sponsorship opportunity for 50 year celebration event

United Way of Horry County marks its golden anniversary and celebrates 50 years of caring for our community and its people in 2023. A Golden Anniversary Celebration will be held at the Historic Peanut Warehouse in Conway on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Tickets for the event include heavy hors d’oeuvres by Buttercream Cakes & Catering, an open bar, entertainment by the Andrew Thielen Big Band, and more! Cocktail attire is requested. Sponsorship Opportunities are available starting at $500.In 1973, the nonprofit

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United Way of Horry County Offers Free Tax Preparation

NEWSFor Immediate Release  United Way of Horry County Offers Free Tax Preparation  Conway, SC (February 1, 2023) – United Way of Horry County’s (UWHC) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax preparation and electronic filing services to Horry County residents has begun. This year there are four sites for free tax preparation, Conway, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Surfside Beach.   VITA sites offer free assistance to people who generally make $60,000 or less. Last year,

United Way of Horry County files free tax return

United Way of Horry County collaborates with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to provide free tax preparations for you in 2023. VITA assistance is available to individuals or families earning an annual household income of $60,000 or less. In order to receive tax assistance, filers must:  Schedule an appointment by calling 211 (appointments available late January 2023)To file taxes on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be presentPresent photo ID for you and your spousePresent Social

Grant Opportunity: Electric Vehicle-Related Projects

CONWAY, SC (February 1, 2023) - As we charge into the new year, Santee Cooper is excited to announce that the next round of applications on the EVolve Grant Program website will open on February 1, 2023.  The EVolve Grant Program allows eligible commercial customers to apply for up to $25,000 of grant funding to help you take charge of your electric vehicle (EV)-related projects and get started on your electrification journey.  Customers are encouraged to apply for EV projects related to:   Make-Ready

Judges Needed for Horry County Schools Upcoming Technology Fair

The Horry County Schools Annual Technology Fair is upon us! For those of you who have not had the opportunity to participate as a judge in the past, here is exciting information you will want to know. Horry County Schools launched the first districtwide Technology Fair in 2010 to showcase ideas among students, teachers, and communities and explore the possibilities of blending technology into classrooms. Using the basic concept of a science fair, competition categories allowed students to showcase ideas to

CCU receives major donation from Burroughs family to name archives and special collections space

CCU receives major donation from Burroughs family to name archives and special collections space In recognition of a seven-figure donation made by the family of the late Henry B. Burroughs Jr. of Conway, S.C., Coastal Carolina University has announced the naming of the Henry B. Burroughs Jr. Archives and Special Collections that will be housed in the soon-to-be-renovated Kimbel Library. The naming opportunity was approved by the University’s board of trustees in December. “Henry B. Burroughs Jr. was a

Register for OLLI at CCU Spring 2023 semester

Jan. 9, 2023Register for OLLI at CCU Spring 2023 semester Spring 2023 registration for classes in Coastal Carolina University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) opens Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 9 a.m. OLLI at CCU, which is an enrichment program for adult learners 50 and older, offers its members access to a wide variety of courses, special interest groups and excursions, as well as other campus and community benefits. The spring semester begins Feb. 13. “We are very excited about our upcoming spring

Conway Game Store Hosts Game Night to Reconnect Families

CONWAY, SC (December 27, 2022) - A Conway game store has begun hosting game nights in an effort to bring families together. Myrtle Beach Games of Conway, located on Main Street, holds games Wednesdays at 6 p.m. for everyone.  Families are encouraged to learn a new game or play a classic board game at the shop. Co-owner Chris Steele says board games bring people together and the face-to-face interaction increases communication and quality time. For a full list of game offerings, store hours and more,

SBA Announces New Hours for Business Recovery Center

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that effective Friday,  Dec. 9, its Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Pawleys Island will change its operating hours. The new hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. SBA’s Customer  Service Representatives are available at the BRC to assist those applying for a disaster loan for losses  due to Hurricane Ian from Sept. 25 to Oct. 4, 2022.  The disaster declaration includes Charleston, Georgetown

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET - DISASTER LOANS

SOUTH CAROLINA Declaration 17711 & 17712 (Disaster: SC-00081) Incident: HURRICANE IAN occurring: September 25, 2022 through October 4, 2022 in the South Carolina counties of: Charleston, Georgetown, and Horry; for economic injury only in the contiguous South Carolina counties of: Berkeley, Colleton, Dillon, Dorchester, Marion, and Williamsburg; and for economic  injury only in the contiguous North Carolina counties of: Brunswick, Columbus, and Robeson. Application Filing Deadlines: Physical Damage:

Grand Strand Wholesale Supplements sponsors strongest man, woman competition event

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (December 12, 2022) - Grand Strand Wholesale Supplements, LLC announces its sponsorship of the 2023 South Carolina Strongest Man & Woman competition event. The competition takes place April 1, 2023 at 9650 Scipio Lane in Myrtle Beach, SC. More than 100 athletes will compete in the event.  To learn more about the SC Strongest Man and Women 2023 event, click here. Grand Strand Wholesale Supplements, LLC is located at corner of 38th Avenue and North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, South

How to Promote Success in Your Conway, SC Small Businesses

Small business owners play just about every role. You are the CEO, salesperson, marketer, accountant, HR manager, and more. Because of this, it is vital to focus on essential methods that will promote success. By staying organized, communicating effectively, and re-evaluating your marketing plan, you can set your business up for long-term success. Keep reading for some helpful tips from the Conway Chamber of Commerce below.Getting (and Staying!) Organized As a small business owner, you are pulled in many