Melissa Byers

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Foundation Ball to benefit McLeod Loris and Seacoast healthcare centers

By Melissa Byers posted May 21, 2012 - 4:12pm

The date has been set for the 4th Annual Foundation Ball, benefiting McLeod Loris and McLeod Seacoast.  In its previous three years, this event has raised over $200,000 for these medical centers.The event will be on Saturday, August 11, 2012...

X-Cons take over Myrtle Beach this weekend for convention (Update: Pics)

By Melissa Byers posted May 19, 2012 - 3:44pm

Update May 19: It looks like the fifth annual X-Con is the biggest and most successful yet. We checked out the X-Con today, Saturday May 19, and it looked to be the best turn out yet for the five year-old con. The event was packed with people,...

Little River's Blue Crab Festival returns this weekend despite earlier uncertainty

By Melissa Byers posted May 17, 2012 - 4:08pm

After uncertainly earlier this year, Little River's Blue Crab Festival is scheduled for this weekend, featuring two days of food, activities, and entertainment.Activities will include arts, crafts, music, a kids area, and business and community...

Contributing to TheDigitel's Open Community is now easier than ever

By Melissa Byers posted May 16, 2012 - 3:31pm

TheDigitel Myrtle Beach boasts an "open community" making our site not only a news source, but also an opportunity for our readers to contribute. Digitel friend and HGTC professor business, Dean Blumberg has created a "how-to" video for...

Top choice revealed for Horry County Administrator position

By Melissa Byers posted May 16, 2012 - 12:41pm

Marty Lawing and John McCue were two of the top three who made the cut of over 100 applicants for the Horry County Administrator job, left open after the release of John Weaver back in November. It was Chris Elderidge, though,...

Shark bite season is upon us, but your risk is low

By Melissa Byers posted May 15, 2012 - 9:59am

As the temperature heats up and we take to the great Atlantic for cooling relief, we run the risk of encountering oceanic wildlife - some with many rows of teeth.  But what's the real risk of a shark attack?We've all seen Jaws and read the...

Locals tips and police presence for Bike Week(s)

By Melissa Byers posted May 14, 2012 - 1:09pm

It's Bike Month and beyond the extra bikes, trikes, and other fun vehicles on the roads, expect to see a greater police presence across the county, clear through Memorial Day.It's no surprise that with the influx of biking visitors...

Opinion: Parents play a role in stopping school bomb threats

By Melissa Byers posted May 11, 2012 - 6:14pm

It had been a quiet week since the Horry County Schools, law enforcement, and court officials released a public service announcement about the rash of bomb threats in our schools and the consequences they hold, but this afternoon...

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