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MARCH 11, 2010 NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The City of North Myrtle Beach is inviting community members to its Community Census Celebration, a free event from noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center (1020 Possum Trot Rd.). The celebration will feature a variety of free activities including games and prizes, face painting, a kids’ area with an inflatable bounce house and inflatable slide, and entertainment by local dance and martial arts groups. Food and beverages also will be provided free of charge.
“We are looking forward to having a fun and entertaining event that focuses on community and the importance of the Census. Along with free activities and entertainment, we will have people on hand to answer any questions community members may have regarding this year’s census,” said Planning and Development Department Director Jim Wood, who also serves on Horry County’s Complete Count Committee. “We will also be using this opportunity to remind our community that the census forms are short, easy to answer and confidential. By simply completing the forms, our residents will be helping our community in a significant way.”
For more information on the Community Census Celebration, please call (843) 280-5686. For more information on Census 2010, visit www.HorryCounty.com/2010 or www.Census.gov.
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| Trenton Smith, NorthMyrtleBeachOnline.com North Myrtle Beach, SC-The stands at North Myrtle Beach High were packed this week as fans came in from all over the Grand Strand and North Carolina to watch the 1st Annual Jeff Butler Memorial Border Battle out on the baseball field, as well as the annual Michael Nash soccer tournament. As a whole, North Myrtle Beach soccer was able to find success, while the varsity baseball team struggled. Chiefs Varsity Baseball Searches for Success, Hopes to Learn From Mistakes From one prospective, the North Myrtle Beach varsity baseball team met up with a heavy amount of talent in this week's 1st annual Jeff Butler Memorial Border Battle. From the other prospective, the Chiefs were their worst enemy.
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MARCH 10, 2010 MYRTLE BEACH, SC — This Friday, March 12th, at 8 am Senator Vincent Sheheen will speak to the Beach Dems. The meeting will be held at Akels Restaurant, 6429 N Kings Hwy in Myrtle Beach. A $7 breakfast buffet is available and no reservations are required. Sheheen is an announced candidate for South Carolina Governor.
Senator Sheheen is 38 years old, a graduate of Clemson University and married to Amy for 18 years. Sheheen is a graduate of the University of South Carolina Law School and practices law in his hometown of Camden. He and Amy have three children, twins -Austin and Joseph - and son Anthony.
Sheheen began his service in the SC General Assembly in 2001 as a state representative before becoming a state senator in 2004 – an elected position he currently holds. His senate district #27 covers Chesterfield, Kershaw & Lancaster counties.
He is the chair of the senate sportsman’s caucus and serves on the Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Fish, Game and Forestry, the Judiciary and the Transportation Committees in the Senate.
For more information, contact Sally P. Howard 843-449-1936. |
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By Jim Hulen, North Myrtle Beach Online.comMARCH 9, 2010 MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Mark Lazarus, who announced his bid for the Horry County Chairman seat on January 9 , announced today that he has reconsidered the impact it would have on his family and business if he ran.
Lazarus, owner of Wild Water and Wheels located near Surfside, has a diverse career of involvement in the Grand Strand. He served as the Chairman of the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce in 2001 and, from 2002 to 2006, he was on the Horry County Council rising to vice chair in 2006. He and his family have owned and managed businesses throughout the Strand for generations.
“Finishing the RIDE II program and obtaining $42 million for the Myrtle Beach International Airport,” were some of the important issues Lazarus said characterized his term on the council. In addition, Lazarus commented, “I have a strong interest in how development was impacting Horry County.”
Lazarus led many changes in policies and ordinances that shaped development issues on the long term. Lazarus served on Horry County Council during the period of time when the County was facing the initial steps that would eventually lead to the rapid economic expansion in the last decade.
Lazarus released the following statement:
“Let me start by thanking each of you for your support and thoughts.
It is with deep regret that I will not seek a bid for the upcoming county council chairman seat! My family and I have thought and prayed over this decision since i preliminarily announced my intention to run.
Having two children still at home,with one graduating high school in May and one in college,along with the many business obligations that i have,we have decided that the timing is not right for me and my focus at this time will be better served on my family and business interest.
I want to thank all of my early supporters and apologize for letting you down. This decision wasnt made lightly and in the end i feel it is best for me and my family. I intend to stay involved and hopefully will return to the political scene in the near future when the timing is right.
I wish all the candidates good luchk on their campaigns. We need new leadershipwith ana new focus. Times are tough and it will take someone with vision and dediction to lead this county. Most of all we need a leader that can form relationships with all municipalities and council members. It is a big job and one not to be taken lightly!
Thank you and I hope for your support in the future!” |
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Stovall Witte is the guest speaker, running for Congress and has been an aid to Congressman Brown. Cleo Steele, Club president said, "There are so many running for that seat, we need to hear them all. So please make an effort to attend and bring a friend. The more people we can get involved the happier we are going to be."
Remember 7:00PM at Boulineau's............cookies and coffee will be served.
any problem, call Steele at 907-3090
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The Grand Strand Young Republicans will be hosting a meet and greet with the Republican members of the Horry County Legislative Delegation on Friday, March 12th from 5:30 - 7 PM at the Texas Roadhouse Grill (760 Coastal Grand Circle, Myrtle Beach - in front of Coastal Grand Mall).
The following Legislators have confirmed their attendance (as of March 7th):
Representative Alan Clemmons, District 107
Representative Tracy Edge, District 104
Representative Nelson Hardwick, District 106
Representative George Hearn, District 105
Representative Thad Viers, District 68
The YRs will supply refreshments and a cash bar will be available. Don't forget to bring a friend!
Please contact Heather or Adam with any questions, GrandStrandYRs@gmail.com.
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This Thursday's Southenders Democratic meeting will host a Debate between Robert Burton, Robert Dobbs and Dick Withington.
All 3 are vying for the Democratic nomination for the First District Congressional seat. Among the co-sponsors are The Southenders Democratic Club, The North Strand Democrats, The Beach Dems and The Democratic Women's Council of Horry County.
The debate will be Thursday, March 11th at 6pm at Damon's Grill, 2985 South Ocean Blvd., MB.
For more information, contact Paul Richardson, President of the Southenders Democratic Club at 843-655-2202.
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By Jim Hulen, North Myrtle Beach Online.comMARCH 7, 2010 NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Heather Edwards is the winner of the Optimist Club 2010 Youth of the Year”, said Marie Strickland of the North Strand Optimist Club. As the winner, Edwards will be the Grand Marshal of the 22nd annual North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The North Strand Optimist Club selected Edwards from among ten competitors based upon outstanding abilities such as leadership in the North Strand area, involvement in church, community or school, battling sickness, helping others in need or overcoming unfortunate circumstances. In addition to being the Grand Marshal, she will receive a $500 savings bond donated by Anderson Brother’s Bank and the North Strand Optimist Club.
 Heather Edwards, Optimist Friend of the Year
Edwards, born with an eye condition called cone dystrophy, is legally blind but that has not kept her from being actively involved in her community. In her younger days, she was a girl scout and, in high school, formed the ‘Tree Hugger’s Club’ and got the school started on a recycling program. During her senior year, she developed and maintained the daily lunch menu in a large print format. Edwards also worked with the Lions Club to place eyeglass-recycling boxes in her school.
The Solid Waste Authority named her ‘Recycling Student of the Year’ in 2009 along with her friend and classmate, Erin Black, for her efforts at North Myrtle Beach High School and for she and her friends cleaning up trashy areas in the community. Also in 2009, the SC Commission for the Blind named her the ‘Transition Student of the Year.’ |
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| By Jim Hulen, North Myrtle Beach Online.com MARCH 6, 2010 NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC - North Myrtle Beach Public Information Officer, Nicole Aiello released information concerning the City's role in a recent proposal for a bike venue near Main Street. Aiello stressed that the City was not a participant. Her information can be read in its entirety at the end of this article. North Myrtle Beach residents have expressed concerns about bike rallies because of their size. During past years, as many as 300,000 visitors come during the two week May Harley Rally. After years of complaints from locals about the noise, traffic, reckless driving and lewd behavior during the rallies, Myrtle Beach enacting new ‘bike’ ordinances last year, driving the traffic way down. Some estimates were as low as 150,000 participants. The City of North Myrtle Beach took the position that they have sufficient ordinances to handle bike rallies.
This year as last year, local venues will have to compete with the Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealer’s Association’s decision to move their rally from the Myrtle Beach Area to New Bern, North Carolina. The New Bern rally will be held May 14th and 15th. The Local Myrtle Harley Davidson Spring Rally will continue to sponsor a rally from May 7th through May 16th.
Businessmen Harold Worley and Mark Lazarus propose adding a new venue within the City of N orth Myrtle Beach to attract some portion of the attendance. Worley will lease property adjacent to the Main Street ‘Horseshoe’ to Myrtle Beach Harley Davidson dealership and will be an active rally venue for only five days, May 11th through May 16th.
Their hope is that they can attract at least 10,000 people to come thru the venue over the five day period. “Big events attract big attendance,” Lazarus said. Lazarus emphasized that this venue will be a retail outlet with no additional vendors, no music and no entertainment. “The location will rent bikes but close down that part of their operation by 5pm.”
Nicole Aiello posted this information on the North Myrtle Beach Facebook site: There was some confusion created today by The Sun news article regarding a bike rally in NMB. Let me try to clear a few things up - the City itself is not sponsoring a bike rally or bike events.
The possibility exists, however, through the City’s current ordinances, that Harley Davidson Corporation will request a business license through the City and set up a business near the horseshoe. This is just a possibility and Harley Davidson Corporation has not applied for a business license at this time. |
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By Jim Hulen, North Myrtle Beach OnlineMARCH 5, 2010 NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC — In January, North Myrtle Beach City Manager, John Smithson asked the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to look into allegations that former Public Safety Director William Bailey had hindered a criminal domestic violence investigation.
The police officer in the case could not determine which party was at fault and requested warrants for both, but the warrants were never filed according to media reports.
SLED investigators came to the Public Safety Department to conduct a preliminary investigation on the matter resulting from former Public Safety Officers allegations that Bailey was inappropriately involved in the case.
“That SLED is conducting a preliminary investigation is no assurance that a formal investigation will follow,” said Nicole Aiello, Public Information Officer for the City of North Myrtle Beach.
When contacted, Bailey said, “I welcome SLED finally coming in. I know they will clear my good name.”
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