Murrells Inlet News Archives

“I did not let that sway me from my passion”

Sprigs of lemon balm drifted in the bottom of Cecelia Campbell's homemade herbal tea, giving the ice-cold beverage that extra-special flavor of freshness. via Myrtle Beach Online

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The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a vessel that was reportedly taking on water about four miles east of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. via WBTW

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“He was a true friend. He helped me through a bad time. ”

Tributes paid to Thomas "Tommy" H. Springfield describe him as a special person, always with a smile and ready laugh, an amazing man, a man of integrity, and a wonderful, giving Christian. via Myrtle Beach Online

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“It's to throw things out there and get it started”

Transparency, oversight would aid condo owners By Zane Wilson and Jessica Foster - zwilson@thesunnews.com jfoster@thesunnews.com Condominium owners would have clear rights to see homeowner association records ... via Myrtle Beach Online

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“The best is to see the smiles on the kids' faces as they are enjoying it”

A car twists around the Led Zeppelin _ The Ride attraction on the soft opening of Hard Rock Park Tuesday. via Myrtle Beach Online

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“I feel like my family and myself have gone through trauma”

One will stand trial after drunken driving death By Kelly Marshall Fuller - kfuller@thesunnews.com Two people who pleaded guilty to giving alcohol to teenagers in connection with a drunken driving death were ... via Myrtle Beach Online

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“My students know the importance of community service, and if they're asked to help, they immediately say yes”

Sisters Jaime Clay and Rachel Reichlin wanted to give their father, Lou Reichlin, a special gift for Christmas. via Myrtle Beach Online

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“I have a better relationship with the officers, just like I'm more accessible to citizens.”

By Mike Cherney - mcherney@thesunnews.com Toilets, lumber and drywall stolen during the construction of Angelo Marikis' home two years were never recovered, but he hopes a new Horry County police station near ... via Myrtle Beach Online

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A Murrells Inlet man charged with the 2007 death of a woman walking on S.C. 707 recently pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident involving death, according to the 15th Judicial Circuit. via Myrtle Beach Online

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“I was reminded of my mother and dad. I felt something there.”

About two years ago, Thomas Burns, a 50-year-old father of five from Mobile, Ala., decided to give away his kidney. via The Post and Courier

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“We would come [to Myrtle Beach] more, but the gas prices are killing me”

On the Grand Strand, prices at the pump are hitting many people's wallets.

Filling up his Dodge SRT-10 truck on Monday, Conway resident Bill Evans said it's gotten more costly to fill up his car, which gets eight or nine miles per gallon. He spent about $100 on super plus gas.

Gas prices reached a new record in Myrtle Beach during the weekend, at $3.20 for a gallon of regular.

'I've stopped looking at what it costs. I just put the card in and pay it,' he said. 'If I stopped to think about it, it would probably drive me nuts.' Read more

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Murrells Inlet Community Theatre will perform A.R. Gurney's "The Cocktail Hour" at 8 p.m. tonight. via Myrtle Beach Online

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“That's one of the largest single events that draws people to Murrells Inlet. It's just incredible to go down and see that the marshwalk is covered with people”

Community group Murrells Inlet 2007 will need to raise $15,000 in order to keep its annual July Fourth fireworks show going because of the recent rejection from the Georgetown County Council of an accommodations tax request.

In previous years, the group has been able to rely on the county coming up with about half of the money for the event, which attracts about 35,000 visitors to the area each year.

But with the county diverting most accommodations tax funds for infrastructure and visitor services, that money is no longer available to promote and fund local events. Read more

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A Murrells Inlet woman is in jail on various state tax charges. The South Carolina Department of Revenue Criminal Investigators charged Erin Jacobs with 6 counts of failing to file tax returns, and one count of ... via WBTW

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The Sun News prints announcements of special events for local religious organizations at no charge.

The newspaper does not announce regular weekly services.

In addition to details about the special event, please include the church's name, address, phone number, a contact person and an e-mail address.

Announcements may be mailed to P.O. Box 406, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577; faxed to 626-0356; or e-mailed to lconsalvi@thesunnews.com. The deadline is noon Wednesday.

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South Strand Assembly of God in Murrells Inlet will have its annual yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call 651-0152. Read more

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