Coastal Carolina University News

An economist for the University of South Carolina is cautiously forecasting the state will begin recovering in 2010 - though not by much - barring more financial shocks.

Economists from South Carolina universities are presenting their forecast for the state's future financial health.

Coastal Carolina University will host Discovery Day, a program for prospective students and their families on Sunday, Dec.

Lean times aren't over for Coastal Carolina University, but the financial balancing act is starting to move in the school's favor, even if that doesn't mean more state dollars for right now.

The unemployment rate in Georgetown County is now at 13 percent, which races past figures seen in the past several decades.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC Millions of Americans are expected to travel this week, and the Grand Strand hopes many will decide to see what Thanksgiving in South Carolina is like.

The Horry County Higher Education Commission has established a new scholarship program for local high school students who plan to attend Coastal Carolina University.

Coastal Carolina University has announced it could soon acquire the ownership of Quail Creek, an 18-hole golf course located across from campus.

The worst of the recession may be over, but lagging economic indicators point to a tough winter for businesses and residents along the Grand Strand, a local economist said Wednesday.

Sarah Dunn quit her job as an administrative assistant with Horry County and decided to go back to school to be a teacher.

HORRY COUNTY, SC Some Coastal Carolina University students have a few ideas about what could attract visitors and be successful in the Fantasy Harbour area of Horry County.

Friday, November 20, 2009 at 6:10 p.m. Read more: Local , Coastal Carolina University , Austin Jace Shirley , Arrested , Driving under the Influence A member of the Coastal Carolina University football team was arrested Fridays morning for driving under the influence.

Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 5:17 p.m. Read more: Local , Economy , Education , Coastal Carolina University Students , Resort Tourism , Resort in the Fantasy Harbor Area Coastal Carolina University students studying resort tourism planning, gave proposals for a resort in the Fantasy Harbor area.

Coastal Carolina University will be hosting events all week long to help promote the Great American Smokeout.

A Myrtle Beach woman told police early Tuesday morning that a man strong-armed her while she was at a friend's apartment and stole $50 from her purse, according to a report at the Myrtle Beach Police Department.

Tristesse Jones will probably never drive a tractor or guide a combine through rows of soybeans at harvest time.

Monday, November 16, 2009 at 9:45 p.m. Read more: Local , Health , Suicide , Depression , Mental Illness , Counseling , Coastal Carolina University , CCU Counseling Services , David Shultz , Jennie Cassidy , Jason Foundation Each year, more than 33,000 people die by suicide in the United States.

Charleston, SC - South Carolina college students are doing their part to raise awareness of hunger and homelessness nationwide as the holiday season approaches.

They're antsy and edgy, tired of waiting for promotion opportunities at work as their elders put off retirement.

Coastal Carolina University's Percussion Ensembles concert, titled "Rudimental," is set for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov.