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Thursday, April 04, 2013  With Eastbound and Down being filmed at the Pelican's baseball stadium, MTV Teen Moms getting married in Myrtle beach, and TLC's latest hit show Myrtle Manor, there's no doubt that the Myrtle Beach area has been seen on TVs all across the country.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau says its plan to increase visitors is off to a good start. At a luncheon Wednesday, members got an update on the "Building North Myrtle Beach" campaign.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Memorial Day weekend travel in South Carolina is expected to increase more than 3 percent this year in part because the state has the lowest-priced gas in the country.

Sunday, March 25, 2012  The warm weather has Myrtle Beach businesses saying this tourist season is off to a good start.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  The temporary shutdown of a Myrtle Beach airline could affect spring tourism. Now that Direct Air has suspended flights until mid-May, Grand Strand tourism officials are scrambling to find other ways for visitors to get here.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Many businesses along the Grand Strand are counting on the money tourism will bring in, and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber is targeting an audience that reaches across the country.

Sunday, July 17, 2011  The final June numbers are in and city officials say over a twelve month period they have reached a new peak with $8.9 million collected in hospitality fees and accommodations taxes.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Thousands of young athletes and their families are in Myrtle Beach this week, pumping millions of dollars into the Grand Strand economy.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  North Myrtle Beach hopes to attract more visitors and that may include a what some call a "tourism tax."

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  So far $8.8 million worth of hospitality fees - which are charged at hotels, restaurants, and entertainment - for advertising have been collected since May of last year through April of this year. That's up from $8.7 million the previous 12 months.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  South Carolina's nine Welcome Centers across the state will be back to a full work week, as in every single day of the week.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against a North Myrtle Beach restaurant and bar, alleging discrimination against African Americans. This is the second such lawsuit in one week.

Friday, May 27, 2011  A civil rights organization is suing a Myrtle Beach restaurant, alleging discrimination in a claim that three black patrons were refused service during a biker rally last year.

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  To accommodate the more than 50,000 bikers expected in Atlantic Beach this weekend for Bikefest, major shifts in traffic patterns around the town have been put in place.