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July 01, 2009
Lawmaker pushes to keep mill open in Georgetown
A member of the local legislative delegation said Tuesday that he wants the ArcelorMittal steel mill to stay open because the loss of more than 300 jobs would devastate Georgetown.
June 18, 2009
Tallevast joins Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union
Jennifer Tallevast has joined Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union as member service representative at the Surfside Beach branch.
June 17, 2009
No progress reported after 2nd steelworkers meeting
For the second time in less than a week, union members who work at ArcelorMittal-Georgetown met to talk about possible concessions that could keep the mill in operation past the planned July 12 shutdown date.
May 28, 2009
Plantation Federal, Beach First forge deal with regulators
Two locally based banks, Beach First National Bank and Plantation Federal Bank, could face sanctions if they don’t raise enough capital to buffer against problem real estate loans.
April 24, 2009
Benson honored by Coastal Carolina University business students
William R. Benson of Conway, senior vice president of Conway National Bank, was recently honored by Coastal Carolina University’s chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma at its annual induction ceremony. A total of 56 students were inducted into the organization, the honor society for collegiate business students.
April 15, 2009
Another amusement park planned on SC Grand Strand
The new owners of the former Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach are working to open next month with a new name.
April 09, 2009
Georgetown tire center hoping to rebuild
An electrical problem likely started the fire that destroyed a tire service center in Georgetown Monday, causing traffic to be re-routed for seven-plus hours.
April 08, 2009
Pulte Homes agrees to buy Centex in $1.3B deal
In a deal that will create the nation’s biggest homebuilder, Pulte Homes Inc. is buying Centex Corp. for $1.3 billion in stock as both companies try to survive the worst real estate recession in a generation.
April 02, 2009
International Paper closing mill in Franklin, Va.
International Paper Co. is closing its Franklin lumber mill in Virginia, laying off employees at its sheet converting plant and converting innovation center in the same city.
March 26, 2009
Jordan joins Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union
Robbie Jordan has been named vice president of finance at Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union.
March 05, 2009
Myrtle Beach Chamber awarded top accreditation by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce its five-star accreditation for sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community.
March 03, 2009
The Sun News announces layoffs, other cuts
The Sun News newspaper has announced it will eliminate 20 positions and reduce pay and work hours for its remaining staffers. The paper announced Monday that the cuts will take effect on May 4.
February 05, 2009
McClatchy reports 4Q loss on newspapers’ decline
Newspaper publisher McClatchy Co., publisher of the Myrtle Beach Sun News, reported a $21.7 million loss for the fourth quarter on Thursday, reflecting the declining value of its newspapers, and said it plans deep cost cuts this year.
Dillard’s sales slip in January
Department store operator Dillard’s Inc. said Thursday that same-store sales fell 12 percent in January on a pullback in consumer spending and slumps in ladies and children’s apparel.
January 30, 2009
IP posts loss, hurt by mill closures, other costs
International Paper Co. reported a fourth-quarter loss as a deepening recession forced it to shut mills that are struggling with tepid demand for paper and packaging.
January 14, 2009
New Georgetown business to create 60 jobs
The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Georgetown County announced that MetalTech Systems of South Carolina will open a new manufacturing facility in Georgetown County.
Golf owners consider teaming for efficiency in Myrtle Beach area
The uncertainty of the economy and its impending effect on the Myrtle Beach golf market has led two of the industry’s local giants to consider a partnership or merger. Myrtle Beach National Co. and Legends Group are discussing joining forces.
December 30, 2008
Christian-themed hotel planned for Socastee
Guests could stay in rooms themed after the biblical King Solomon’s Temple or go to a juice bar named the Garden of Eden if a planned Christian-themed hotel about 20 stories high is built in Socastee.
December 29, 2008
Steel mill employees to return next week
At least 187 employees of Georgetown Steel will be returning to the plant next week for training classes, said James Sanderson, head of Union Local 7898.
December 04, 2008
Strand won’t escape economic pain
South Carolina has only seen the beginning of its economic woes and will likely go through more job losses in several sectors and declines in the construction industry before it starts to recover in mid-2009 - at the earliest, University of South Carolina economists predicted Wednesday.
December 03, 2008
Steel mill’s temporary shutdown will rattle Georgetown’s economy
They’re shutting down the steel mill Friday, and everyone here knows what that means. It’ll be a blue Christmas for the Front Street stores. There will be a lot of empty tables at downtown restaurants. And local companies that depend on the mill’s business will soon be in trouble.
November 24, 2008
Georgetown feels mill woes
GEORGETOWN—Joseph Hughes, the owner of the Meat Locker, has watched the steel mill from the front door of his business for the past seven years.
November 18, 2008
Pawleys feeling economic crisis
The current national economic crisis is showing its effects in the resort town of Pawleys Island. Due to a reduction in Accommodations Tax (A-Tax) revenue in 2008, Pawleys Island Town Council has agreed to help the Pawleys Island Civic Association (PICA) pay for advertising to bring in more visitors next year.
Santa arrives at Inlet Square Saturday
Santa Claus will arrive at Inlet Square Mall on Saturday, November 22nd.
November 17, 2008
Georgetown workers set to return to steel mill
Fifty ArcelorMittal employees in Georgetown will be back to work early this week after spending nearly a month being laid off, said James Sanderson, head of Steelworkers Union Local 7898. That leaves around 50 of the more than 175 who were originally laid off still without a job.
November 16, 2008
Executives push more ads online
As area businesses decide how to allocate their ad dollars for 2009, they should beware of discounts and promote the value of their product - online.
November 15, 2008
Myrtle Beach Mall to play host to Santa
Santa Claus is arriving at Myrtle Beach Mall on Monday, Nov. 17 6 p.m. and will be spreading the cheer.
November 14, 2008
Direct Air announces additional service to Myrtle Beach
Direct Air Friday announced the start of new air service, beginning early March 2009, from Kalamazoo, Mich.; Toledo, Ohio; Rockford, Ill.; and Worcester, Mass. Direct Air has been working with the airport authorities and community organizations since summer 2008 to provide air service from these four new markets into Myrtle Beach.
‘Taste of Restaurant Row’ to benefit United Way
This year’s “Taste of Restaurant Row” at 2001 Nightclub will benefit the United Way of Horry County.
November 13, 2008
Myrtle Beach plays host to golf conference
The first Myrtle Beach Golf Conference started Thursday and continues Friday at the Holiday Inn on Hard Rock Parkway in Myrtle Beach and at Coastal Carolina University. The conference features academic research on the sport and presentations by industry experts.
