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Wednesday, June 06, 2012  The crime numbers are tallied from the Memorial Day weekend, and they show some crimes were down while most went up.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Ground was broken on a new memorial to the victims of the terrorist attacks of 9-11 Monday night at Broadway at the Beach.

Friday, November 25, 2011  At one time, the tourism season along the Grand Strand went only from Memorial Day to Labor Day. But now, more and more people choose to visit year round. The boardwalk in Myrtle Beach looked more like a typical summer afternoon on Friday.

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  It's the one day set aside each year to remember those Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.

Saturday, May 28, 2011  People lined Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach for the 2nd Memorial Day Weekend Parade in Myrtle Beach.

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.

Friday, May 27, 2011  Gas prices may make drivers squeamish about long Memorial Day road trips, but they can feel better about traveling in South Carolina.

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

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  An estimated 423,000 drivers in South Carolina are expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, which is a 3% increase over last year, according to AAA Carolinas.

Thursday, December 30, 2010  Those who died while living on the streets of Myrtle Beach were remembered Thursday with a candlelight vigil and memorial.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008  From North Myrtle Beach to Murrells Inlet, the Grand Strand honored veterans.