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In an effort to flatten the curve regarding the Coronavirus pandemic, S.C. Governor Henry McMaster closed all non essential S.C. businesses today. Those businesses are mandated to close by tomorrow morning and remain closed until April 15th. The entire list of businesses mandated to close are: Entertainment venues and facilities …

In response to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Governor Henry McMaster closed public access to all S.C. beaches today. “As a result of behavior observed this past weekend by the Department of Natural Resources and SLED, it has become necessary to close public access to our state’s beaches, and to close …

Filings for elections in the June 9th primary ended today at 12 noon. During this cycle, three candidates are stating their intentions to represent the residents in their districts. While Case Brittain, Karon Mitchell, and John Gallman represent varying districts, each of those districts include the beleaguered southern end of …

The City of Myrtle Beach passed an emergency ordinance ordering all accommodation businesses in the city, including hotels, motels, Homeaway rentals, Airbnb and campgrounds, not to accept any new reservations for any guests arriving before May 1st. All in-house guests must leave their rooms by Sunday, March 29th. North Myrtle …

Coronavirus deaths continue to climb in New York City, which is quickly becoming one of the worst-hit places on earth. Yesterday, 88 more people in the city died from COVID-19 — nearly doubling the previous day’s death count. In response, many New Yorkers are choosing to flee the city in …

WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY: Dave and David (MyrtleBeachSC.com) are Chinese coronavirus-free and talking about: * the lesson South Carolinians can learn from DC politicians who sold their stocks days before the market tanked * primary election update – including how state Senator Paul “Lyin’ to the Police” Campbell is dropping out * …

Two liberal news organizations published articles that now cause those on the left to claim a right wing conspiracy hoax. Was the Coronavirus a Chinese manufactured collaborative effort lead by Harvard Professor Dr. Charles Lieber? U.S. Senator Tom Cotton from Arkansas was the first to sound an alarm. Cotton was …

As filings continue for Horry County Council this week, four candidates have registered to run in District 9. District 9 stretches from the Horry County line in Loris, east through Longs and into Barefoot Resort. Incumbent Paul Prince chose to retire. He is not seeking re-election. Why have so many …

Tomorrow, John Gallman, candidate for SC Senate 33 and a local group of experts, will host a Virtual Town Hall in Horry County to discuss the Coronavirus and how it is affecting our community! To sign up to attend: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/horry-county-coronavirusvirtua/215854916288933/ Featured guests include:-John Gallman, local business owner and candidate for state senate …

“The online lines for government unemployment assistance will be long as residents continue to be out of work. Just as S.C. was unprepared for testing, residents must be patient, as S.C. will likely be just as unprepared for filings.” Finding toilet paper at your local grocer is much like finding …