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Monday, May 06, 2013  The Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association announced Monday that because of a recent ruling by the South Carolina Department of Revenue in regards to donated alcoholic products for non-profit events, the Coastal Uncorked week scheduled for June 3-8, 2013 will be postponed until 2014.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  South Carolina's tourism industry has bounced back after the Great Recession, with visitor spending reaching a record $16.5 billion in the state.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  You might want to give yourself some extra time if you drive on Ocean Boulevard in Surfside Beach. The speed limit is being dropped from 30 to 25 miles per hour.

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.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Charlotte tourism officials are worried about state lawmakers' plans to help fund improvements for the Carolinas Panthers stadium.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Saturday, NASCAR SpeedPark kicked off their the 2013 season and a local business say big attractions like the park are a big help.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The five candidates for Horry County Council chairman talked about transportation, economic development and tourism promotion during a candidates forum in North Myrtle Beach Tuesday.

Friday, February 15, 2013  This weekend marks the unofficial start of the spring tourism season in South Carolina.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  It's been ten years since the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have flown the skies of the Grand Strand for an air show. There are now plans in the works to bring them back this summer.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  The Governor's Conference on Tourism & Travel is being held in Columbia, and today officials handed out awards for tourism.

Monday, January 28, 2013  One segment of the tourism market that Myrtle Beach will target this year is weddings. Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce officials say the chamber will focus more of its marketing efforts on promoting the Grand Strand as a wedding destination.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Tourism leaders from across the state are meeting in Columbia to discuss developments in one of the state's biggest industries.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  The State Tourism Department predicts the $15 billion industry may return to pre-recession levels this year.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  A new South Carolina tourism season is approaching, and the director of the state tourism department predicts this is the year the $15 billion industry returns to pre-Great Recession levels.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Myrtle Beach city leaders are meeting Tuesday to hear the results of a study concerning sports tourism.