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9/11 events on the Grand Strand, Pee Dee
Posted: 09.06.2011 at 2:01 PM
Updated: 09.11.2011 at 8:30 AM
Taylor Williams

Taylor came to WPDE in 2011 from Greensboro, N.C., after working at WFMY News 2 and reporting for the Elon Sports Network.

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Below is a list of 9/11 events going on in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee:

7:30 a.m.- Grand Strand Running Club hosts a 5K Run/Walk and 1 mile walk. Starts on Ocean Blvd and finish in Plyer Park

8:46 a.m.- Opening Ceremonies for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Yachtsman Resort to benefit The National Fallen Firefighters Fund.

The first firefighter will start the stair climb at 9:03 a.m. 343 firefighters, each carrying the name of a fallen firefighter, will climb 111 flights in full gear.

10:00 a.m. - Dead Dog Saloon in Murrells Inlet

Live music, entertainment, auctions and prizes start at 11:00 a.m.

Formal ceremonies at 1:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. - Special patriotic service being held at Socastee Church of God at 4475 Mill Pond Road in Myrtle Beach

11:00 a.m.- Sands Ocean Dunes Resort Hall of Heroes

There will be a memorial service held by Coastal Carolina Shields

Noon- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle Beach

Memorial Mass and Luncheon

2:00 p.m. - 9/11 Memorial Dedication Ceremony at Midway Fire Rescue- 67 Saint Paul Place in Litchfield

Monument unveiling and dedication- created at the HQ station by an Eagle Scout for his project

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Carolina Human Reinvestment hosting an appreciation/memorial event at Huntington State Park in Pawleys Island

They are planning to include a sand sculpture memorial. Cookout and games from 2pm-5pm. Memorial service from 5:30pm-6:30pm

2:30 p.m. - Socastee Church of God meeting at Horry County Courthouse in Conway to join in prayer and remembrance

3:00 p.m. - Main Street, North Myrtle Beach - Memorial service with a 21 gun salute

American flags will be provided to the first 2,974 people to represent the victims of 9/11

4:00 p.m. - Coker College in Hartsville hosts "A Community Remembers" program

The program will include remarks from the Coker College President, music, dancing and poetry readings

4:00 p.m. - First United Methodist Church is holding a 10th anniversary event in commemoration of the events of 9/11 at 1001 Fifth Avenue, Conway

5:00 p.m. - Veterans Park in Florence

Ceremony to unveil the newest plaque for the Wall of Honor and dedication of a 9/11 monument

5:00 p.m. - Parade to honor Dillion County "First Responders." Parade begins at the City of Dillion Wellness Center

6:00 p.m. - Dillion County Ministerial Alliance will have a memorial service at the City of Dillion Wellness Center. There will be a retired NY police officer as the guest speaker.

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