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Grand Strand looks for Thanksgiving visitors
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.
Scholarship opportunities expanded for Horry grads
The Horry County Higher Education Commission has established a new scholarship program for local high school students who plan to attend Coastal Carolina University.
Quail Creek owner proposes gift of golf course to CCU
Coastal Carolina University has announced it could soon acquire the ownership of Quail Creek, an 18-hole golf course located across from campus.
Winter woes predicted for Myrtle Beach area economy
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.
Students propose redevelopment ideas for Fantasy Harbour
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.
CCU students create proposal for Fantasy Harbor area,
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.
CCU students participate in Great American Smokeout
Coastal Carolina University will be hosting events all week long to help promote the Great American Smokeout.
Police | Woman robbed at pal's house
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.
Job prospects drawing students to ag schools
Tristesse Jones will probably never drive a tractor or guide a combine through rows of soybeans at harvest time.
Suicide: There's Help and Hope - Part 1
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.
College Campuses Mark Hunger-Homeless Week
Charleston, SC - South Carolina college students are doing their part to raise awareness of hunger and homelessness nationwide as the holiday season approaches.
Recession intensifies GenX discontent at work
They're antsy and edgy, tired of waiting for promotion opportunities at work as their elders put off retirement.
Coastal Carolina University presents percussion concert
Coastal Carolina University's Percussion Ensembles concert, titled "Rudimental," is set for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov.
Studio settlement reported for fake movie news
FAIRBANKS, Alaska -- The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports Universal Pictures has agreed to pay $20,000 to the Alaska Press Club to settle complaints about fake news archives used to promote the movie "The Fourth Kind." The Anchorage lawyer who negotiated the settlement for the Fairbanks paper and six other media outlets, John McKay, says the fake ...
CCU breaks out spirit for alums
Above: Members of the CCU Spirit of the Chanticleer Marching Band perform in front of the Peanut Warehouse in downtown Conway after the school's homecoming parade.
Iranian father-son musical perform for peace
It's a seemingly simple approach to one of the modern world's most complicated political problems: By marrying the dainty lutes of the East with thrumming violas of the West, composer Hafez Nazeri says he wants to create harmony between the U.S. and his native Iran.
Simulation shows impact of wind turbines off coast
Large wind turbines would be clearly visible two miles off the South Carolina coast but would all but disappear into the haze eight miles out to sea, a new photo simulation shows.
NC woman thinks back on 108 years of life
When Trudie Martin was born, the Wright brothers were still two years away from making their historic flight at Kitty Hawk.
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