Monthly Archives: November 2011

The Greater Burgess Community Association held its quarterly meeting last night. (Full story in Dec. 7 issue of the Messenger.) For now, let me say I was impressed that two Horry County Councilmen (Paul Price and Gary Loftus) , a … Continue reading →

By Tim Callahan One business that is thriving in this economy is the car business. Many people are repairing their cars instead of buying new ones. That equals growth for Merchant’s Tire and Automotive Center® of Murrells Inlet, according to … Continue reading →

This year marks the 150 year anniversary of the start of the Civil War in nearby Charleston. That’s when Brigadier General P.G.T. Beauregard started the bombardment of the Union garrison at Fort Sumter, where U.S. Major Robert Anderson and his … Continue reading →

By Tim Callahan Editor/Publisher Things I am thankful this month, and every month, if I just look up – instead of hanging my head and worrying about what I don’t have. Or what I think I should have. Or what … Continue reading →

By Tim Callahan Lance Griffith remembers when the old A & P down here was about it for local businesses, except for the restaurants. But, he saw lots of prospects for growth. So, he gave up his advertising corporate job, … Continue reading →

By Tim Callahan Kathy Bates and Cyndi Moran, Myrtle Beach residents, weren’t looking for a restaurant to own. But, October was their first month running the Hot Fish Club, located off Business 17 in Murrells Inlet. “We both had worked … Continue reading →

By Tim Callahan Wendy Hansmeyer was at wits end. 
What did God want her to do with her life? As is sometimes the case, the answer was keep doing what you are doing. With a caveat: do it on your … Continue reading →

By Tim Callahan Lynda Hetel was a “girly-girl.” Her sister was the “tom-boy.” And, Lynda loved jewelry. As an adult who had a senior management corporate job in IT with Staples, she still loved jewelry. She wore the best and … Continue reading →

By Tim Callahan Bobby Jayroe was ahead of his time. An accounting and finance major with a minor in computer sciences at USC in the early 90’s, he saw technology as the answer for providing more money and work for … Continue reading →

  By Tim Callahan Sister Peterkin, who passed away recently, had an idea that was so good it received an outstanding idea award from the South Carolina Downtown Development Association. It was, and is, called the “Chowder Talk,” a semi-annual … Continue reading →