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Monday, February 11, 2013  Kim Snyder of Dillon County has a gift for beading. She turned that talent into a way to show her appreciation for wounded soldiers and the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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.

Saturday, May 26, 2012  It's a busy holiday weekend on the Grand Strand. The Atlantic Beach Bike Fest is in full swing, Military Appreciation Days are here and thousands of families are enjoying a warm weekend on the beach.

Saturday, May 26, 2012  The City of Myrtle Beach paid tribute to active and veteran service members with the Military Appreciation Days Parade Saturday morning.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  New figures show how badly South Carolina tourism was battered by the Great Recession.

Friday, June 03, 2011  Occupancy rates of the Grand Strand's lodging industry for the period between Easter and Memorial Day weekend are up slightly compared to last year.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  A preliminary sample of Myrtle Beach properties for the Memorial Day weekend are much higher when compared to 2010.

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

Friday, May 27, 2011  In 2008, the Myrtle Beach City Council and Horry County Council launched an effort to "Take Back May," passing ordinances designed to end or restrict the large motorcycle rallies that had come to dominate the month of May. Part of the effort to end the rallies was to add new events to help fill the void the rallies left behind.

Friday, May 27, 2011  There are several events being held this Memorial Day weekend to honor our nation's veterans. We want to know how you will think of, thank and honor those who have served our country.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  Grand Strand hotels and vacation rentals are expecting a busy holiday weekend, better than for last year's Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Giving Vietnam veterans the welcome home they missed decades ago. That's one of the goals of The Wall That Heals, a traveling Vietnam War memorial that is on display in Myrtle Beach this week.

Monday, May 31, 2010  Three members of the All-American Freefall Team leapt from a plane above the Market Common in Myrtle Beach on Monday for Military Appreciation Days.

Saturday, May 29, 2010  Thousands of visitors from all over are on the Grand Strand for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Saturday, May 29, 2010  The second man to step on the moon arrived on the Grand Strand Friday Night.