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Hard Rock Park opens amid the roar of Harley-Davidsons
By Steve Porter
The Herald
Myrtle Beach—A most unlikely coincidence has brought together one of Myrtle Beach’s oldest traditions and its newest attraction in what can only be described as a mega-whopper opening day.
Hard Rock Park, the half-a-billion dollar 160-acre theme park that has been opening “softly” for the past few weeks, throws open its doors to its whole operation on Friday, the same day that up to a quarter-of-a-million Harley-Davidson Spring Rally motorcycle owners gather at the Park and rumble throughout the Grand Strand for a celebration that’s been going on in Myrtle Beach for over 50 years.
Friday is also the first time that Harley owners will not be gathering around the Harley-Davidson Owners Association displays at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
Instead, the whole operation has been moved to the parking lot of Hard Rock Park, although there still will be vendors inside the Myrtle Beach City limits, but only at Broadway at the Beach.
On the other hand, dozens of vendors will be located within the unincorporated areas of Horry County, with most concentrated at the dealer location on South Kings Highway, at Myrtle Beach Mall (formerly Colonial Mall), Barefoot Landing and at H.B. Spokes, the big restaurant and entertainment venue which has just been rebuilt at its old location on Highway 9 in Little River after burning to the ground last year.
Horry County still issues vendor permits, but the number is down from the estimated 400 this year compared to last year. The largest concentration by far is the 46 vendor locations at the Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson Dealership on South Kings Highway, followed by the 41 to be set up at Myrtle Beach Mall.
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Congresswoman Schultz to be keynote speaker at Stump
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The families of Joseph Holliday and John Monroe Holliday announced that Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will be the keynote speaker honoring Congressman Jim Clyburn and Congressman John Spratt at the May 12 Galivants Ferry Stump Speaking.
Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz was selected by House Majority Whip James Clyburn and appointed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve as Chief Deputy Whip.
Her position works to advance legislation and helps maintain unity within the Democratic Caucus.
This role places her among an elite group of senior members and caucus opinion leaders that meet weekly to discuss long-range policy goals and key issues facing Congress.
In her first term, Rep. Wasserman Schultz served as a Senior Whip, the only freshman chosen to serve on the Whip team.
Schultz has been recognized by numerous publications for her work in Congress.
Campaigns and Elections Magazine named her one of “Five Women to Watch in Congress.”
Congressional Quarterly called her “a rising star in House Democratic ranks.”
Schultz’s work has been featured nationally in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today, among others.
She is a frequent guest on national television shows, including CBS’s Face the Nation, CBS’s Evening News, NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, MSNBC’s Hardball and CNN’s Lou Dobbs.
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Water tower controversy draws sharp comments
By Paul Gable
The Herald
The construction of a new water tower by Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority in The Farm sub-division of Carolina Forest without public notice drew considerable criticism from Horry County Council members Tuesday night.
The normal procedure for public utilities desiring to construct facilities within the county has been to apply to the county’s Planning and Zoning Commission for a letter of zoning consistency in accordance with Section 540 of state code, according to county planning director Janet Carter.
If the commission turned down the request, the utility could move forward by placing a public notice of its intent to go forward in a newspaper advertisement and holding a public hearing on the issue.
Carter told council this procedure had been used by Little River Water and Sewer Authority prior to the construction of a new water tower on S.C. 9. She noted there were no major complaints from nearby residents to that project.
“All public utilities, up to this time, have gone through the 540 process,” said Carter. “This is the first time one has not, to my knowledge.”
Horry County Infrastructure and Regulation Division Director Steve Gosnell told council that state law specifically exempts public utilities from going through the county process “if they are permitted by a state agency.”
Gosnell said GSWSA received approval to move forward with the Carolina Forest water tower from a construction permit from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control in 2007.
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08.MAY.08 Burden is Horry County Teacher of the Year
08.MAY.08 Council wants to know ‘what’s going on’ at Humane Society
08.MAY.08 Runners prepare for Blue Crab 5K
08.MAY.08 Council presented fire efficiency study results
08.MAY.08 Social Security scam in area
08.MAY.08 Gentry uses experience to help new talent
08.MAY.08 Festival blessed with great weather
01.MAY.08 Sun shines bright on March for Babies
01.MAY.08 Weapons, salvia readily available on boulevard
01.MAY.08 The Market Common to offer public relief
01.MAY.08 Undercover officer wins annual Rotary Club police department award
01.MAY.08 J. Edward’s sees success over four decades
01.MAY.08 County opens new Carolina Forest fire station
01.MAY.08 Operation First Response joins Viers’ group in Socastee
01.MAY.08 Briarcliffe passes first reading of burning ordinance amendment
24.APR.08 Thousands go green with new bulbs
24.APR.08 Deaton is Surfside Beach mayor
24.APR.08 Oceanfront merchants excited about summer season despite loss of Pavilion
24.APR.08 Devoted volunteer is our leader at March for Babies
24.APR.08 Candidates meet voters during public forum
24.APR.08 County officials break ground on Postal Way completion
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