News On The Grand Strand

25/04/2025

New tool to help verify business licenses in Horry County

Residents and visitors can now search for valid business licenses in unincorporated Horry County, thanks to a new tool.

The Business License Search tool can be accessed here: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/treasurer/business-license

The tool allows community members to search if a business has a valid license using the business name or address. This function is for businesses located or operating in unincorporated Horry County.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 843-915-5620.

16/04/2025

19/03/2025

Careteam Plus Prevention Team will be at Low Country Urgent care 4520 Broad street Loris SC today from 11AM-1:30PM offering free HIV testing and PrEP. Stop by and talk to one of our Careteam Plus employees!

Careteam Plus offers an array of services including, but not limited to, primary & pediatric healthcare, an on-site pharmacy, and on-site lab! We are patiently waiting for you to become our patient. Call to schedule your new patient appointment today at one of our locations
Conway-843-234-0005 or
Pawleys Island- 843-349-0280

18/03/2025

Conway, SC – Lawson Family Dentistry and Lawson Law LLC are proud to announce the return of the annual Lawson Smile to Success Scholarship, awarding $2,000 in scholarship funds to a graduating senior pursuing higher education in the medical or legal field.

The application period opens on March 3, 2025, and closes at midnight on May 1, 2025. The scholarship recipient will be announced on May 22, 2025, and notified via email.

This opportunity is available to all graduating seniors in Horry County who plan to continue their studies at an accredited institution in the medical or legal field.

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit their application via email to [email protected] and include the following:

Letter of Recommendation: A compelling letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, or community leader.
Personal Information: Full name, high school attended, high school address, phone number, email address, intended college, and current GPA.

Academic Achievements: A list of honors, awards, and recognitions.
Extracurricular Activities: A summary of involvement in school and community activities.

Essay Responses:

Essay 1 (500-700 words): Reflect on your decision to pursue a career in law or medicine. Consider the people, experiences, and moments that have shaped your aspirations. Essay 2 (300 words or less): Describe the proudest moment of your life and its impact on your journey.

“We are beyond thrilled to announce the offerings of our new scholarship, Lawson’s Smile to Success,” said Dr. Cara Coleman Lawson. “Partnering with my husband, Paul Lawson at Lawson Law LLC and offering a scholarship opportunity to the local Conway community has always been a dream of ours, and we cannot wait to turn future students’ dreams into reality.”

Formerly the Carolina Center for Advanced Dentistry, Lawson Family Dentistry is a family dental practice in Conway, South Carolina. With a philosophy approaching comprehensive care in reducing risks for future oral disease and expenditures, Lawson Family Dentistry prides themselves on their customer service and genuine care for their patients.

For more information on Lawson’s Smile to Success, Lawson Family Dentistry or Lawson Law LLC, visitlawsonfamilydentistry.com, paullawsonlaw.com or call 843-248-3843. To keep up with future updates and announcements, follow them on Instagram and Facebook and . For all application submissions, email [email protected].

05/03/2025

ROAD REOPENS: International Drive has reopened after an extended closure in support of wildfire operations in the Carolina Forest area.

Community members can resume using International Drive; however, we ask that drivers maintain situational awareness as public safety personnel and apparatus will still be active in the area.

Please be advised that other closures may be necessary should conditions change and/or the wildfire operations evolve.

Smoke is still possible in the area as long as fire operations continue.

19/11/2024

🚨ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY🚨

HCPD is working to identify the individual in this photo related to an ongoing investigation into an incident that occurred Nov. 9, 2024, at the Southbay Lakes community basketball courts in the Surfside Beach portion of unincorporated of Horry County.

Anyone with information about the individual pictured is asked to call the tipline at 843-915-8477.

19/05/2024

Check out the NEW Grand Strand Charter Arts School coming Fall 2025!!! This is an excellent opportunity for your rising 8th - 11th graders (more grades added in subsequent years) to receive an exceptional Arts education! This is the first of its kind on the Grand Strand! Check out the video link below and please feel free to share with anyone that may be interested!

15/11/2023

15/11/2023

The Myrtle Beach Police Departments Records division is organizing a food drive in conjunction with the "Shop With A Hero" program this year to help feed local kids! Times around the upcoming holidays can put extra strain on families that are already struggling and we want to help. Please consider donating so we can help the families in need. Donations can be brought to the Myrtle Beach Police Department or the Myrtle Beach Police Department Annex. We are accepting donations by 11/30/23.

15/11/2023

Donate new or gently worn coats, hats, gloves or mittens to support children in our community during the Neighborhood Services Department’s annual Winter Coat Drive!

Collections continue through Friday, December 1, and donations will be given to Myrtle Beach students in need through a partnership between our Neighborhood Services Department and Myrtle Beach schools.

Please bring donations to Myrtle Beach City Hall, 937 Broadway Street, on weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 843-918-1062.

We hope to see you for live holiday music and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Garden of Hope Tree Lighting from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 3, 1395 Carver Street.

15/11/2023