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Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes will run for another term.

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.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The company that announced it was bringing an Asian-themed attraction to Myrtle Beach next spring has learned it no longer has a place to put it.

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.

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.

Friday, May 18, 2012  A new Coastal Carolina University study has found tourism in the Myrtle Beach area led the recovery from the Great Recession, bouncing back faster than other areas of the economy along the state's Grand Strand.

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.

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.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  Similar beach rules could be coming to Grand Strand beaches.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  Mayfest rings a month's worth of events to Myrtle Beach, with most taking place at the site of the former Myrtle Beach Pavilion on Ocean Boulevard. This year, Sen John McCain will serve as the parade's grand marshal.