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“Judge Toal, perhaps mindful that such a large legal fee might raise eyebrows in the public, took pains to elaborate at length on why the lawyers were worth that much.“ On Monday, Santee Cooper and (former) SC Electric and Gas lawyers agreed to a $520 million settlement for payouts to …

The Oasis, The Fountainbleu and the Lancer are three motels in Myrtle Beach that date back to a long gone construction era. The mom and pop motels are all outdated. The land that the properties are built on is certainly much more valuable than the buildings themselves. The three are …

Summer 2020 marks the tenth anniversary of peak season collections of the controversial City of Myrtle Beach Tourist Tax. 80 percent of the retail sales tax collected is used for advertising through the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC). The remaining 20 percent goes toward property tax credits and …

Myrtle Beach State Representative Alan Clemmons resigned effective noon July 17th. In a letter sent to all local media, Clemmons stated: “With a heavy heart, but solid conviction; today, I announce my resignation from the SC House of Representatives effective at noon today. These past 18 years have truly been …

The North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety photographed a nest of just hatched sea turtles on their way to the ocean yesterday. Sea Turtle hatchlings make their way to the sea. Local children connect with nature Headed for a long swim MyrtleBeachSC News wishes all our sea turtle friends …

Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune and city council chose to shut the local beach economy down during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Small, mom and pop businesses, hotel concerns, restaurants and retail establishments were hit especially hard. Estimates are that up to 32% of small business owners will choose to sell …