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09-02-09/Wednesday--- Photo shows the line of hotels along Ocean Boulevard Wednesday afternoon in Myrtle Beach. Area businesses dependent on tourism along the Grand Strand performed better than officials expected, thanks to new discounts, aggressive marketing and other creative strategies.

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EDUCATION

Horry students, high school earn funds from area business

Taylor Roberson from Myrtle Beach High School and Katie Kowalski from Socastee High School have each won a $1,500 scholarship from the “What Drives You?” scholarship program, funded by Atlantic Coast Enterprises LLC, a Grand Strand-area Jiffy Lube franchise group.
EDUCATION

Finalists announced for Georgetown County School District Administrator of the Year

Finalists for the Georgetown County School District Administrator of the Year were announced Wednesday.
CRIME

N.C. prison escapee caught near Myrtle Beach

An inmate who escaped from a state prison unit Thursday in Lincoln County is back in custody after being caught several hours later by police near Myrtle Beach.
CRIME

Myrtle Beach police charge two men in separate gambling incidents

Myrtle Beach police arrested two men early Friday on charges they were gambling on the sidewalk with a felt board and three bottle caps, according to arrest reports.
CRIME

N.C. woman charged with indecent exposure in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach police charged a North Carolina woman with indecent exposure after officers warned her about wearing a thong swimsuit along Ocean Boulevard, according to an arrest report.
CRIME

Third suspect in Myrtle Beach purse snatching arrested

Myrtle Beach police charged a third person late Thursday in connection with two elderly women having their purses taken in April outside a restaurant and an unrelated burglary at a local motel, according to an arrest report.
MUGSHOTS

Friday, May 24 (67 photos)

See who spent time behind bars at J. Reuben Long Detention Center and the North Myrtle Beach Jail. These mug shots are provided by law enforcement agencies and are public information. If charges are expunged or the person found not guilty, The Sun News will remove the mug shot for free. All suspects...
LOCAL NEWS

Pee Dee, Horry County Scouting officials face uphill battle following policy change on gay members

The Pee Dee Area Council for the Boy Scouts of America voted overwhelmingly in favor of no change to the organization’s policy, and its Scout executive said there’s concern now that Thursday’s decision will impact area fundraising and membership.
CRIME

Water ballon thrown from Myrtle Beach hotel balcony destroyed car windshield

A 29-year-old woman told Myrtle Beach police that a red water balloon dropped from a hotel balcony shattered her car windshield, according to a police report.
LOCAL NEWS

See Friday’s weather forecast for the Myrtle Beach area

Sunny, but breezy skies with a chance of a shower are expected today in the Myrtle Beach area with a high temperature of 81 degrees, according to AccuWeather. Clear skies are expected overnight with a low of 50. Saturday’s forecast calls for sun and 74 degrees.