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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.
Horry County shelter board holds unannounced meeting
The interim director of the animal shelter met Monday with half of the county Humane Society’s board of directors at a Conway restaurant in a meeting that was not open to the public. The HCHS still has no date to reopen the county’s shelter.
Class sizes swell in Carolina Forest
The Horry County school board will be examining in 2009 just what the 1 percent sales tax will mean for its schools, especially in the fast-growing Carolina Forest area.
December 28, 2008
Holiday travelers encouraged by lower gas prices
As the holiday season is starting to come to a close, many visitors left the Grand Strand Sunday.
December 27, 2008
Nearby businesses wonder about park’s future
Local business owners near the Hard Rock Park are reacting to the most recent Associated Press report that says lawyers in the bankruptcy case are asking for three more months to secure a buyer.
Georgetown County story quilt heading to inauguration
A story quilt created by local artisans will be part of a very special inaugural exhibit in Washington, D.C., in January. Inspired by the family history of Michelle Obama, the next first lady of the United States of America this quilt will be one of several entries in the “Quilts for Obama” exhibit at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
Horry County animal shelter puts off opening
The animal shelter run by the Horry County Humane Society will remain closed despite assurances from the new interim executive director that it is ready to reopen following an outbreak of a fatal canine virus.
December 26, 2008
Deep discounts after Christmas lure local bargain hunters
Sales and more sales. That’s all you could see at the stores at Tanger Factory Outlets on Highway 501, where retailers offered huge markdowns, enticing shoppers to take advantage of it all.
Grinding of the Greens: Christmas Tree Recycling
Many Eastern Carolinians will be un-trimming their Christmas trees during the coming weeks. For residents who have purchased a live tree for 2008, there is an option other than allowing the tree to decompose in the landfill.
December 25, 2008
Red Cross volunteers serve Christmas meals
Red Cross volunteers served a traditional, Christmas Day meal at the Risen Christ Lutheran Church, feeding more than 300 men, women and children from along the Grand Strand.
December 24, 2008
Local postal workers help grant teen’s Christmas wish
Some local postal workers delivered more than just presents, they helped grant a Christmas wish for a local 14-year-old, who wrote a letter to Santa earlier this month.
Hunters find skeletal remains in patch of Horry County woods
A pair of hunters found a human skeleton in a patch of Horry County woods just south of Conway Wednesday.
Holiday closings along Grand Strand
The following agencies will be closed December 25 and January 1 in observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Red Cross will serve dinner on Christmas Day
The Coastal South Carolina Chapter of The American Red Cross will once again host a Christmas Day Dinner on December 25th for those who need a hot meal and a warm place to spend their holiday. This year, the Red Cross expects to serve close to 4,000 meals.
Atlantic Beach mayoral election set for January 13
The Atlantic Beach Election Commission met Wednesday to set a date for another mayoral election in the town, the second in weeks in the town. Town councilwoman Retha Pierce won two previous mayoral contests in the town, but election troubles, criminal charges have caused courts to overturn the results.
President pardons Georgetown man
WASHINGTON—President Bush on Tuesday granted a rare pardon, to a Georgetown man convicted in 1991 of concealing information about a felony from authorities.
Hard Rock Park lawyers ask for extra time
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP)—Lawyers handling the bankruptcy for Hard Rock Park have asked for an extra three months to deal with its legal issues.
December 23, 2008
Area retailers slash prices to boost sales
With just one shopping day left before Christmas, area retailers are working harder to lure shoppers in.
Last legal hold released, shelter to reopen soon
The final obstacle in the reopening of the Horry County animal shelter was torn down by a judge Tuesday. The last remaining “legal hold” at the shelter was sent home Tuesday, the shelter could reopen within days.
Woman facing child neglect charges is out of jail
A woman facing child neglect charges is out of jail.
Judge declines to stop Myrtle Beach biker ordinances
A judge declines to stop Myrtle Beach from enforcing ordinances passed to curb the effects of the May biker rallies.
Conway Police crack down on underage drinking
Saturday night, December 20th, Conway Police and the Alcohol Enforcement Team conducted an undercover operation. They sent a 17 year old into 21 area businesses to attempt to by alcohol and cigarettes.
Horry County Police search for suspect in Little River shooting
Horry County Police are investigating a report of a shooting outside the Hong Kong Restaurant on Highway 9 in Little River. It happened Monday at around 9pm.
Horry County Police investigate shooting
Horry County Police are investigating a shooting at a home on Woodlawn Drive in the Conway area. It happened at around 2:45am Tuesday.
December 22, 2008
Email supports fired shelter director during outbreak
An email obtained by News13 shows Horry County Council Chairwoman Liz Gilland offering support to the fired animal shelter director and directing the former director to spend tax dollars at the shelter amid the deadly distemper outbreak.
No funeral for toddler; step-dad accused in death
Family members request no funeral services for a 3-year-old toddler that died from child abuse Friday
Longs man dies in Horry County wreck Sunday night
One person died in a two-car crash Sunday night in Horry County.
Red Cross needs donations to feed hungry
The Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross is still about $3,000 short of reaching its $12,000 goal to feed an estimated 4,200 people on Christmas day, according to a press release from the organization.
Conway Police Department honors employees
The Conway Police Department has announced the names of employees honored by the department this year. Each of the employees was nominated by their co-workers for outstanding performance and service to the Conway Police Department.
Lawson sworn in as Conway mayor
Alys Lawson was sworn in Monday as the first female mayor of Conway. A special election was held December 9 to fill the seat left vacant after the unexpected death of former Mayor Gregory Martin in September.
