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Information obtained by MyrtleBeachSC news from the South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office shows 9,188 families applied for FEMA flood assistance as of December 2019. This before all the recent flooding. New claims are being filed daily. Of those who applied, only 2,592 were approved. 4,910 flood families applied for National …

On his campaign page, S.C. Senator Luke Rankin posted the above. Luke Rankin promised not to line the pockets of SCDOT administrators. His campaign page can be found here: http://lukerankinsc.com/ However, an article published by TheNerve.org shows that the number of SCDOT employees making at least $100,000 has doubled since …

Homeowners at Plantation Lakes in Carolina Forest want to do away with the hidden utility fees they pay Santee Cooper monthly. Homeowner Bob Sweet says the association of homeowners pay $7,700.00 monthly to lease light poles from the troubled utility. Says Sweet, “Santee Cooper has been successful at keeping this …

WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY: Dave and David (MyrtleBeachSC.com) are discussing the latest gas tax money laundering scheme proposed by state legislators. We’re also talking gun control in Cottageville, Santee Cooper and how legislators allow power companies to charge us for NOT using their product! Also – recurring flooding problems in Horry County.

Local businessman John Gallman announced his intentions to run for S.C. Senate District 33 today. He will challenge long time, incumbent Senator Luke Rankin in a June 9th primary. The winner will likely have no opposition in November 2020. Over 200 people attended the event held at RIOZ Brazilian Steak …

Sources connected to the concerns of Myrtle Beach sent out an anonymous threat letter to all advertisers of a popular local radio station. “We have noticed that you advertise on WTKN, more specifically during the 9 a.m. hour on Saturday, when Chad Caton is on,” the unsigned, unnamed letter reads. …