Grand Strand Newsmakers

Civic Association, HCFR schedule golf tournament

On December 12, the Carolina Forest Civic Association and Horry County Fire Rescue Volunteers will be co-sponsoring a golf tournament. Proceeds will be split between both organizations for local program here in Carolina Forest. There will be a 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. shotgun start and captain’s choice scramble at River Oaks Golf Plantation 831 Oaks Drive, Myrtle Beach SC. The cost is $55.00 per player. Fee includes 18 holes of golf, coffee and donuts during registration, lunch (hamburgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, and soda), Hole-In-One chance for a new car. Discounted drinks will be available from beverage cart and clubhouse. Beer will be available when passing the clubhouse during the round and after tournament. Door prizes / 50-50 raffles / Closest-To-The-Pin raffles. For more information, contact Bob Canestra at BTR127@aol.com or 917-215-4555 Please make checks payable to: Carolina Forest Civic Association, PO Box 50133, Myrtle Beach.

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McLeod Health to locate medical complex in Carolina Forest

McLeod Health will soon open a medical office complex to provide the community with more convenient access to physicians and outpatient services in Carolina Forest. This will be the initial phase of development of its McLeod Health Carolina Forest Campus, in addition to the current emergency department and other expansions underway at McLeod Seacoast also in Horry County.

The first two of a six building complex will be under construction in the weeks ahead, located on the parcel of land off of S.C. 31, within the Carolina Forest Town Centre. Building One will house a freestanding emergency center on the first floor and medical offices on the second floor. Building Two will be home to medical specialists on the second floor and Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services on the first floor.

The proposed facility and services, located on nearly 43 acres of land, will expand to meet the needs of adults and children and provide convenience to the residents within and around the Carolina Forest area. The property within Carolina Forest was identified because it offers a central location in the community.

The investment of land for this project was $4.78 million and the first phase of campus development is projected to be approximately $20 million.

Medical expansion in the region underscores the commitment of McLeod to provide treatment, services and health care that the people of Horry County deserve, according to McLeod Loris Seacoast Administrator, Dick Tinsley.

"We are pleased to initiate the investment in these medical offerings for the people in our county. This type of facility will ensure the continuity of quality care expected from our McLeod Health system," stated Tinsley. "At McLeod, our organization is committed to a mission of improving the health and well-being of our citizens. This mission which includes appropriate diagnosis and prevention of injury and disease," he added, "does not have to take place in a hospital setting. We are privileged to be a part of this effort to provide excellent outpatient services, greater access and convenience to area families."

Recruiting and providing outstanding physicians and serving the community is the primary goal, Tinsley stated.

At the completion of this project, McLeod Health Carolina Forest will become an integral part of a state-of-the-art healthcare system to meet the region’s medical needs.

In addition, McLeod Seacoast is undergoing substantial expansions and renovations which include a new Emergency Department, increasing capacity for more patients, operating rooms, and additional health care services.

K of C provides Honor Guard for area veteran’s program

On Wednesday November 11th the Knights of Columbus the Our Lady of LaSalette Assembly 3115 provided an Honor Guard at the annual Veteran’s Day program held at the North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens. On hand were Sir Knights John Grand, Richard Rismiller, Jack Dambaugh, James Jasman, Vincent Hammerl and Faithful Navigator George Manglesdorf.

The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic men’s fraternal organization serving God through our Church, the Community, Families, and Youth guided by the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. The Fourth Degree is the visible arm of the Knights of Columbus. You have seen them marching in parades, including the Shallotte Christmas Parade, wearing the distinctive plumbed chapeaux and colored capes. Fourth Degree Knights are dedicated to Patriotism and work to support “love of country” by supporting our servicemen and women, our veterans and all first responders. Our Lady of La Salette Assembly is based at St. Brendan the Navigator R.C. Church in Shallotte and serves Southeast North Carolina.

Shallotte Rotary inducts new members

At a recent Shallotte Rotary meeting, President Laurel Bellamy and Membership Chair Doug Terhuneinducted new members Jules Sacchetti, Lisa Perry, and Amy Causey into the Club. Jules is a luxury custom home builder. Lisa operates Ocean Storage. Amy is the Executive Director of Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle. The Shallotte Rotary Club is always actively seeking new members interested in serving the community.

This story was originally published December 3, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Grand Strand Newsmakers."