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Barry Spivey Selected as New Top Administrator by Horry County Officials
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County officials on Tuesday selected a new top administrator to replace Steve Gosnell, who has said he will retire in December. After a state and nationwide search, the county selected Barry Spivey about 90 seconds into a special meeting Tuesday morning. Officials previously said they had interviewed four candidates last […]
Read MoreSingle-Vehicle Crash in Horry County Leaves One Person Critically Injured
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning downed utility lines and forced crews to extricate a person. Horry County Fire Rescue said it happened just before 5 a.m. in the area of Joyner Swamp Road and Nichols Highway in Galivants Ferry. A vehicle struck a tree, and led to at least […]
Read MoreLeadership Change at Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce
Karen Riordan, the CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC), announced her resignation today, Friday, June 28th. Riordan’s tenure was marked by controversy, notably her collaboration with the New Americans Program, which aimed to bring immigrants into Horry County to support local tourism and construction sectors. This decision sparked significant debate within…
Read MoreMyrtle Beach Police Officer Arrested for Domestic Violence
Officer Christopher Turner Charged with Domestic Violence On Thursday, Myrtle Beach police officer Christopher Turner was arrested and charged with second-degree domestic violence. This development marks a significant and troubling moment for the local law enforcement community. Investigation and Charges The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrested Turner, who is currently being held at…
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