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North Myrtle Beach Middle School Student Wins Recycled Art Contest
North Myrtle Beach 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. Sixth grader Stella Prince and friend, Barrett Turecki, created a bottle cap watermelon, entitled “Sweet as Watermelon”, which was selected as the grand prize winner in the Horry County Solid Waste Authority’s POP Art Contest. As grand prizewinner, Stella received an electronic reading device, a
Horry County Solid Waste Authority - Caught Green Handed
“CAUGHT GREEN HANDED” Conway, SC – The Horry County Solid Waste Authority recently recognized Bucksport area resident Questin Weaver as the “Caught Green Handed” recipient for the month of March. “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
Ben Burroughs to speak on the Revolutionary War in Horry County
Ben Burroughs to speak on the Revolutionary War in Horry CountyJoin Ben Burroughs, the Director of the Horry County Archives Center at Coastal Carolina University, on Saturday, April 27th, as he speaks on some of the Revolutionary War events that took place within the borders of what is now Horry County. He will also discuss the planning for the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War in the County. After the program, there will be a 5 minute break and then the Spring Business Meeting for the Horry
Horry County and City of North Myrtle Beach Announce First Amazon Facility
Amazon has entered into an agreement to construct a Same-Day Delivery facility in North Myrtle Beach. Same-Day Delivery facilities allow Amazon to fulfill, sort, and deliver orders all from one site—making the entire process of delivering customer packages even faster. The facility, which will be approximately 165,000 square feet, is located within the Palmetto Coast Industrial Park. Launch plans for this facility are in the early stages, with construction starting earlier this month. “South Carolina
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Appoints AVP Financial Analyst
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Heather Elliott to the position of AVP Financial Analyst. Heather comes to Carolina Trust with twenty-four years of banking experience and has held several different roles, most recently as a Senior Accountant. She is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Finance/Accounting. She is looking forward to bringing her current knowledge and experience to Carolina Trust and being an integral part of serving our Members and
Carolina Trust Board Chairman Named Designated Pilot Examiner of the Year
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Board Chairman, Lieutenant Colonel B. Michael Marlowe USAF Retired has been named Designated Pilot Examiner of the Year by the South Carolina Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). Lt. Col. Marlowe was presented his award by Randy DeBerry, FAA District Manager. A Designated Pilot Examiner (commonly referred to as a DPE) is a senior pilot designated by the FAA to conduct oral examinations and
Myrtle Beach’s Hit Show ‘Chef Swap At The Beach’ Season One Now Available to Stream
Visit Myrtle Beach, in partnership with The WorkShop Content Studios, is pleased to announce that the first season of their highly successful culinary reality TV show, Chef Swap at The Beach, is now available to stream on multiple platforms, including ChefSwap.com, YouTube and the GoUSA TV app. First aired in October 2022 on The Cooking Channel, the show’s debut season received outstanding reviews and consists of six 30-minute episodes featuring 12 restaurants and chefs from across the Grand
Celebrating Excellence: The 56th Annual Salute to Education in Conway, SC
The Conway Chamber of Commerce's Educational Affairs Committee is proud to announce the return of the 56th Annual Salute to Education - honoring outstanding graduating seniors and their inspirational teachers in the Conway area. This year's event, scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 12 p.m., marks a significant transition as the committee adapts to meet the evolving needs of students and educators. Recognizing the invaluable contributions of educators and the remarkable growth of the Horry
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Receives Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Award
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union recently received an award through the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation at their annual awards ceremony for their Myrtle Beach Bowl Game sponsorship. The credit union received an honorable mention award for the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award. The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award is given to a credit union for its social responsibility projects within the community. “On behalf of our entire team, we are very
United Way of Horry County Presents 2023 Hidden Hero Award
United Way of Horry County (UWHC) has presented the 2023 Hidden Hero Award to Brent Barker. The Hidden Hero Award is given annually to an individual or organization that has gone above and beyond to help UWHC. The Hidden Hero recipient is often not recognized by the public for the work that they complete, but they are dedicated to our mission and diligently work to give back to Horry County. Brent perfectly represents what it means to be a Hidden Hero for Horry County. As a Manager of Engineering and
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Continues West Zone Sponsorship at the Myrtle Beach Bowl Game
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Continues West Zone Sponsorship at the Myrtle Beach Bowl Game Carolina Trust was the proud sponsor of the West Zone again this year at the 2023 Myrtle Beach Bowl Game.The 4th annual Myrtle Beach Bowl, which featured Georgia Southern University and Ohio University took place atBrooks Stadium on December 16th, 2023. This postseason competition features matchups from three conferencepartners – Conference USA, Mid-American Conference (MAC), and Sun Belt
Can a Holiday Local Shopping Campaign Help Your Conway Community and Business?
A holiday shop local campaign is a great way to benefit your community and strengthen the local economy. By promoting and incentivizing shopping at local businesses, you can help ensure that more of the money spent during the holidays stays within the community. Here are some tips from the Conway Chamber of Commerce on how to make the most out of a holiday shop local campaign.Launching a Local Shopping Campaign There are a few things you need to do to get started. First, you need to recruit businesses to
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
Top Tips for Helping Your Small Business Survive a Disaster or a Crisis
Natural disasters can be a nightmare for small businesses. Be it a hurricane, a global pandemic, or even an unfortunate fire on the premises; their unpredictability leaves businesses vulnerable, especially if they haven’t got a solid recovery strategy in place. Small businesses need to build disaster preparedness into their business plans. Assessing the probability of your business being exposed to natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, and more can keep you on top of your contingency