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A short-term swimming advisory was issued today for the beach at the public access of 15th Avenue South in Myrtle Beach, according to a press release from DHEC (S.C. Deparment of Health and Environmental Control) . According to DHEC, bacteria levels have been detected in that area of water that …

Prior to the July 15 North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Council members met in executive session for legal briefings regarding the Parkway Planned Development Agreement, and, City Code Section 5-27-150 pertaining to opening, closing or altering streets. Council took no action.During the Council meeting, City Council approved a motion to appoint …

Smart businesses look for high tech, cost efficient solutions. The banking industry is well known for wise money management. One locally owned chain of banks invested wisely, solving their environmental temperature control needs. This group reached out to Total Comfort Solutions. Through cutting edge technology, Total Comfort Solutions did an …

Last Sunday’s leak of 15,000 gallons of raw sewage into Withers Swash was a potential outcome with risks fully known by Myrtle Beach City Manager John Pedersen and his staff. Several locals raised concerns with our headline of yesterday which stated the city of Myrtle Beach “dumped” raw sewage into …

Last Sunday, the City of Myrtle Beach dumped 15,000 gallons of raw sewage into the swash that drains onto the beach at 3rd Avenue South. In 2018, the Myrtle Beach Sun News reported: A 40-year-old sewer pipe broke along Canal Street on May 28, spilling 105,000 gallons of sewage. At …

Home owners living on the corner of 19th Avenue South and Yaupon Street are hoping a name change can help with the perception of their area. Yaupon is one of the oldest and most controversial streets in the city. Long known for drug deals, prostitutes, vagrancy and homelessness, the street …

NAPSI)—Following record-setting rainfall in many areas of the country, flooding has taken its toll on vehicles. It’s important for those considering buying a used vehicle to be car care aware and check for signs of water intrusion or contamination, advises the nonprofit Car Care Council. “Purchasing a used vehicle and …

CITY OF NORTH MYRTLE BEACH COMMENTS ON JULY 10, 2019 COURT ORDER REGARDING CIVIL ACTION NO. 2019-CP-26-01732 The City of North Myrtle Beach has reviewed the July 10, 2019 Order from Judge William H. Seals, Jr. pertaining to Civil Action No. 2019-CP-26-01732. In that Order, the Court specifically ruled that …

The Grand Strand Area Transportation Study (GSATS) encourages citizens to get involved in a newly initiated US 17 Corridor Study in Georgetown County.  The US 17 Corridor in Georgetown County currently carries an average of 35,000 vehicles per day.  This area has experienced significant growth which has led to increased …

The news spread quickly city-wide on Wednesday. Herbert Riley’s passing was equally shocking, unexpected and sad. As a writer, who covers controversial political issues, I put a great amount of effort in keeping the friends I admire most off public radar. I often fear any public associations with me and …