Hundreds of Horry County residents, who planned to attend the inauguration party of incoming Council Chairman Johnny Gardner, woke to a surprise today. Will Folks of the Columbia based political blog site, Fitsnews, wrote what can only be called several “hit pieces” on supposed allegations made by Sandy Davis, C.E.O., …
Read More »Myrtle Beach Named Among 5 Best Family Fishing Locations
Fishing Booker has named its top 5 best S.C. family fishing vacation spots and Myrtle Beach was ranked 2nd. Their findings can be read as below. With picturesque lakes and beaches, charming towns, and unforgettable sunsets, South Carolina is every traveler’s ultimate fantasy. Blessed with countless natural treasures and unparalleled …
Read More »Humane Society Dedicates Puppy Playground
The Grand Strand Humane Society dedicated a new puppy plaground located just off Joe White Avenue behind MyrtleWaves Waterpark today. Grand Strand Humane Society exists to improve the quality of life for companion animals by providing shelter and care to the lost, homeless, helpless and unwanted animals of our community. …
Read More »100 CCU Students Register For Empowered Conference In 2 Hours
Friday night, over one hundred students at Coastal Carolina University registered for the Empowered Conference. The Empowered Conference is a grass roots, county-wide conference held to Empower local Horry County residents. Empowered Conference Among the featured speakers will be President Trump’s key adviser Corey Lewandowski. https://www.myrtlebeachsc.com/empowered Seating is limited, but …
Read More »Myrtle Beach Holiday Shopping
Traveling During the Holidays? 5 Reasons to Visit Myrtle Beach When people think about a vacation in Myrtle Beach, it typically involves a trip during spring break or over the summer holidays. It seems like this beach town is associated with warm days in the sun or eating ice cream …
Read More »2018 Local Year In Review
The crushing political defeats of Mark Lazarus, Greg Duckworth, and the Tourist Tax in North Myrtle Beach would likely lead in a normal year, however 2018 was not normal by any means. The biggest news story of 2018 was the departure of Brad Dean, C.E.O. of the Myrtle Beach Area …
Read More »Courts: Myrtle Beach City Government Now Legally Pursued
The city of Myrtle Beach is accused of allegedly using police intimidation, city code enforcement and scare tactics before forcing a bar in the Superblock to close its doors. Lawsuit filed. Another to be filed this month. Are the predatory tactics used by city leaders finally catching up with them? When …
Read More »Will $400 Million Road To Nowhere Become Real Estate Expressway?
“While the road does not have funding to connect with I-73, the road will be a mecca for real estate developers who want to build housing projects in Western and rural Horry County.“ At a workshop this past Wednesday, Horry County Council voted to approve spending up to $25 million …
Read More »FORMER SCDOT WOOTEN SUES FITSNEWS
Mike Wooten, former chairman of the S.C. State Department of Transportation commission is suing a Columbia, S.C. based political news website claiming the site damaged his reputation with false accusations that he was involved in scandal and corruption at the agency. Wooten filed the libel suit in a S.C. Circuit Court …
Read More »I-73: The $25 Million Tax Payer Funded Political Enrichment Resolution
Horry County Council Chairman Mark Lazarus’ term expires December 31, 2018. Tomorrow, Horry County Council will meet to obligate $25 million annually in Hospitality Fee monies to the SCDOT for the building of I-73. The resolution effectively ties up the monies so that incoming Chairman Johnny Gardner is sure to …
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