Monthly Archives: December 2011

By Tim Callahan Should we keep Christ in Christmas? Are we celebrating a myth or tradition Let’s take a look. According to Crosswalk.org, more than 300 Messianic prophecies made in the Old Testament were fulfilled in Jesus Christ’s life, death … Continue reading →

By Joe Scanlon Christmas becomes a more multifaceted holiday with each passing year. I was watching Miracle on 34th Street with my grandchildren over Thanksgiving and the movie’s big dilemma was: is Santa Clause really real? Watching the news covering … Continue reading →

I just picked up a copy of the Murrells Inlet Messenger and must commend you on circulation, a first class local newspaper. My wife and I resided in Murrells Inlet (in Blackmoor) the first five years of living here on … Continue reading →

By Tim Callahan I don’t miss my father too often, but Christmas is one of those times. A tough, Irish boy who barely graduated high school, my father became a professional photographer, small and big city reporter and weekly newspaper … Continue reading →

By Debbie Callahan My mom died to this world June of this year. This will be my first Christmas without her. I found myself saying, “My mom made Christmas.” But, I know that isn’t so – Jesus made Christmas. My … Continue reading →

llen, Luke Fredrick Dean 11 High Honors Anderson, Cassandra Denise 12 High Honors Baker, Kacie Nicole 12 High Honors Ballard, David Elwood Thurman 10 High Honors Ballatore, Krystle Marie 12 High Honors Bazen, Sydney Blake 11 High Honors Betts, Casey … Continue reading →

By Tim Callahan Chris Conklin started life in a a double wide, living with two other families. Growing up in Murrells Inlet, Chris loved to fish with his dad, Phil, a commercial fisherman. Chris, a Waccamaw High School graduate, was … Continue reading →

  By Tim Callahan Editor/Publisher With an estimated 20,000 people in the Burgess Community, Doug Maschin said that the number of people who attended a recent Greater Burgess Community Association quarterly community association meeting was “pathetic.” “There are only 35 … Continue reading →

While I am incredibly grateful for all the business stories I have been writing and printing, I would love to have more people features. But, to do that, I need your help. Please email me any ideas you have on … Continue reading →