Myrtle Beach News

Fourteen-year South Carolina Farm Bureau President David Winkles says despite the food-vs.-fuel controversy raging globally and nationally, he remains bullish on corn-based ethanol.

Horry County Fire Rescue along with Myrtle Beach Fire, Conway Fire Department and SC Forestry responded to a brush fire Sunday afternoon in the Palmetto Pointe area in Myrtle Beach.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hosting a series of workshops around the state to encourage girls in school to think about careers as engineers.

A brush fire in Horry County has burned 15 acres, and crews expect more land to burn before they can extinguish the blaze.

The Grand Strand Opera Workshop will have a DVD showing of Donizetti's "Anna Bolena" at its new monthly site.

The essay contest is open to high school seniors and undergraduate college students, and this year's theme is "The far-reaching effects of the 2012 election, and why electing Democrats matters more than ever." To get your local political group's meetings and other events listed, please send an email to sneditors@thesunnews.com with the following ... (more)

The Hospitality Sales Marketing Association International will recognize the Myrtle Beach Area CVB with a silver and bronze Adrian Award for public relations excellence for two winning entries in the 55th annual Adrian Awards, the largest and most prestigious travel marketing competition globally.

The Seafare Restaurant at 9925 North Kings Highway caught fire at approximately 9:23pm Saturday night, said Horry County Fire Rescue spokesperson Lesley Yancey.

It was probably too much to expect a Sister Souljah moment from Mitt Romney at CPAC .

An school official at Bridgewater Academy charter school said work is progressing at the site for the school's new building and should be more visible in the near future.

A man wanted in North Carolina on sex offenses against a child was arrested by Myrtle Beach police early Friday, according to a police report.

New ownership for the Waccamaw Pottery area just outside the Myrtle Beach city limits has lots of people optimistic about new development in the Fantasy Harbour area.

Christmas Eve services will be held at 7 p.m. and Christmas Day worship service will be at 11 a.m. Everyone welcome.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC The Department of Health and Environmental Control paid a visit to Wild Willy's Bar and Grill in Myrtle Beach and the report shows they've been asked to do some cleaning after inspectors found dirty pots, pans, slicers, knives, and cutting boards.

A school employee was charged Tuesday morning after scratches were found on a North Myrtle Beach student, according to a report from the Horry County Police Department.

ABATE is calling for bikers to boycott the Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson dealership over rally dates that now intersect with Atlantic Beach Bikefest (File photo by Michael Smith By Michael Smith michael.smith@myhorrynews.com A dispute over May motorcycle rally dates is cranking into high gear.

The Myrtle Beach Stamp Club starts its 20th annual Myrtle Beach Stamp & Postcard Show for two days through Sunday, which includes nine dealers and a children's area.

Call 399-1608 or go to www.horryroughandready.com. : The Salvation Army needs donations of gently used/new furniture and clothing ; gift certificates and/or tickets to local events for staff and volunteer recognition; office and janitorial supplies; truck for donation pickups; van/bus to pick up children for after-school program/church activities; ... (more)

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HORRY COUNTY, SC The Chief of Horry County Police will retire on June 30, and a woman who previously turned down a position with the Hartsville Police Department will take over, according to officials in Horry County.