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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, 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.

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.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  FBI launches investigation into the distribution of $324,500 in campaign cash to local politicians during the 2009 campaign cycle.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009  Mayor John Rhodes will stay in office for at least four more years.

Wednesday, October 07, 2009  Earlier this week, opponents of Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes raised ethics concerns about the mayor and his connection to the Beach Ball Classic basketball tournament.

Saturday, June 13, 2009  Bikers angered over Myrtle Beach's efforts to end the rallies are banding together to, as they say, make a change in November.