Police | Authorities seek car from hit-and-run in Georgetown County

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GEORGETOWN COUNTY

Authorities seek car from hit-and-run

The S.C. Highway Patrol is seeking a car believed to have been involved with a hit-and-run Saturday night in Georgetown County, in which one teenager is known to have been injured.

Highway Patrol spokesman Cpl. Paul Brouthers said a 16-year-old boy was walking with other people along Litchfield Road about 11 p.m., when he was hit.

"We know it's a Ford product - it could be a Ford," Brouthers said. "We found the passengers' side mirror, which is made by Ford."

The boy was sent to Georgetown Hospital and transferred to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, although Brouthers said he didn't know the boy's condition.

The car is possibly white or light-colored, he said, and should have damage on the right side near the post that comes down from the roof and holds the windshield. It also may be missing a right-side mirror. A witness said the car was a small, passenger vehicle, the Highway Patrol said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the South Carolina Highway Patrol at 1-800-768-1505.

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GRAND STRAND

NMB registering people for triathlon

The East Coast Volkswagen North Myrtle Beach Triathlon is accepting registrations, according to a news release from Nicole Aiello, North Myrtle Beach's public information officer.

The triathlon, which begins at 7 a.m. Sept. 11, includes a 700-meter ocean swim, a 13-mile bike race, and a 5K run.

People can register at www.afc.nmb.us or www.setupevents.com.

The cost for individual registrants is $60 and for relay teams is $120 before Wednesday. Individual registration will cost $65 and relay teams will cost $130 after Wednesday. There also will be a $10 fee for those who are not USA Triathlon (USAT) members.

Online registration closes at 7 a.m. Sept. 8, but on-site registration may be available during normal packet pick-up hours from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept.10 and from 5:15 to 6:30 a.m. Sept.11 at McLean Park. On-site registration is not guaranteed.

For information, call 281-3738.

MYRTLE BEACH

Mayor's Cup taking sign-ups

The Myrtle Beach Mayor's Cup men's amateur golf championship takes place Oct. 8, 9 and 10 at Whispering Pines Golf Course, and the registration deadline is Oct. 4.

Golfers compete in a 54-hole stroke play tournament with the best individual score determining the winner, the city said in a news release.

The tournament is open to all men, 18 and older, but is limited to the first 144 paid entries.

There's a senior division for men ages 50 through 59, and a super senior division for men 60 and older. City residency is not required.

Registration is $150 and includes tournament course fees, lunch each day, range balls and a contestant's package.

Entry forms are available online at www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/golf.html or at Whispering Pines Golf Course, 918-2305.

MYRTLE BEACH

Mayor's Cup women's tournament set

The Myrtle Beach Mayor's Cup women's amateur golf championship is schedlued for Oct. 29-31 at Whispering Pines Golf Course, and the registration deadline is Oct. 22.

The Mayor's Cup goes to the female golfer with the best individual score in the 54-hole stroke play tournament.

The game is open to all female golfers, 18 and older, but is limited to the first 136 paid entries.

A senior division is offered for women ages 50-64 and a super senior division is for those ages 65 and up.

Registration is $150 and includes tournament course fees, breakfast and lunch each day, range balls and a contestant's package.

Entry forms are available online at www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/golf.html or at Whispering Pines Golf Course, 918-2305.