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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Former South Carolina two-sport star Jeff Grantz is among three award winners who will be honored by the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  It's been six weeks since Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes showed symptoms of an aneurysm during the Beach Ball Classic basketball tournament December 27.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes is "doing well" following surgery, according to City of Myrtle Beach spokesman Mark Kruea.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Small Business Saturday falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday and is a way to celebrate local businesses that create jobs and boost the economy.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Myrtle Beach's mayor wants the city to have the longest boardwalk in the world and he says expanding it could be done without tax money.

Friday, October 12, 2012  The City of Myrtle Beach is taking the lead in banning high powered green lasers after Horry County Council tabled an ordinance earlier this month. At a League of Cities meeting with mayors across the county, city officials talked about plans to create their own regulations.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Sports tourism has a multi-million dollar impact on the Grand Strand, but some say there's the potential for much more.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Organizers announced a new Asian themed cultural festival Thursday and they expect about ten percent of Myrtle Beach's 14.5 million tourists will visit the exhibit.

Monday, May 28, 2012  The Memorial Day ceremonies came to a close across the Grand Strand Monday evening with Myrtle Beach's Military Appreciation Days closing ceremony.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes says when it comes to tourism numbers, Myrtle Beach is a powerhouse only behind Las Vegas and Orlando. With every new and repeat visitor to the Grand Strand, a ripple effect is created.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  State senators held a public hearing in Myrtle Beach Wednesday night on two bills. More than a dozen people came out to Horry Georgetown Technical College's conference center to hear about the bills that are currently in the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources committee.

Monday, May 30, 2011  A group of wounded warriors attended the closing ceremony for military appreciation days Monday evening.

Friday, April 29, 2011  Myrtle Beach City Councilman Mike Chestnut won't officially file until the summer, but says he's starting early to let the community know he's serious about running.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  The group hopes that making rules similar from city to city will make the beach experience even better for tourists.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  With 14 million visitors annually to the Grand Strand tourism is the driving force to the local economy.