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By Rocky Dohmen; posted Fri, Jan 11, 2013

MTV's "Buckwild" filming in #MYR?

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A tweet from Samantha Kite (@spkite) informed us this morning that word on the street is MTV is filming their show "Buckwild" in the area.

If you don't know (or care) "Buckwild" is a reality show that features an "outrageous group of childhood friends from the rural foothills of West Virginia who love to dodge grown-up responsibilities". Yet another show highlighting only the...

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By zephyrz715; posted Thu, Jan 3, 2013

Game On! Grand Strand Gamers Monthly Meetings Begin January 12, 2013 at Fresh Brewed Coffee House

Get your game on Saturday, January 12, 2013 with the Grand Strand Gamers at Fresh Brewed Coffee House in Myrtle Beach!

From noon to midnight, the Grand Strand Gamers will host their first, free monthly meeting of 2013 to welcome new and seasoned gamers to explore the wild and wonderful world of board games.

This month’s theme is ‘Gateway Games’, which will highlight fun games for players new to the extensive board game scene. Stop by and try your luck at Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, Downfall of Pompeii, and many, many more! Each month, a new game theme will be chosen, with...

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By Paul Reynolds; posted Sat, Dec 29, 2012

A lil' #MYR love in viral video follow-up

The "Sh%t Says" video meme has longevity, apparently.

Almost a year ago, we reported on the trend when a Coastal Carolina student video went viral.

In late October, a video parody of southern women hit YouTube (embedded below) and quickly garnered millions of views. Earlier this month, an "Episode 2" was...

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By Rocky Dohmen; posted Fri, Dec 28, 2012

SC lawmaker looking to make guns made in state exempt from federal law

Republican Senator Lee Bright of Spartanburg is proposing Montana inspired legislation to exempt weapons made in South Carolina from federal regulations. 

The Firearms Freedom Act (FFA) has been making its way from state-to-state in recent years, according to the FFA website the bill was "Originally introduced and passed in Montana, the FFA declares that any firearms made and retained in-state are beyond the...

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By Rocky Dohmen; posted Wed, Dec 19, 2012

South Carolina lawmaker pushing bill to criminalize 'Obamacare' in the state

In an attempt to thumb their noses at the President of the United States and the Supreme Court, a South Carolina state rep is backing a bill that would place people under arrest and jailed for 5 years for implementing 'Obamacare' in the state. 

Rep. Bill Chumley is hoping to get his bill passed during the next legislative session. According to the U.S. News and World Report the...

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By Rocky Dohmen; posted Mon, Dec 17, 2012

Cocelerator: collaboration to help startups in Myrtle Beach (Tomorrow)

Just a reminder....

A new program in Myrtle Beach called Cocelerator that draws the power of connection, mentorship, and collaboration to help people turn their ideas and startups into innovative businesses more quickly.

With already established and nationally recognized programs like TechStars and Y Combinator, the growing number of accelerator programs are popping up in 'big cities' on each...

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