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Josh Dawsey

The Aynor Healthcare Subcommittee took a big step towards acquiring expanded healthcare in Aynor as chief executives from local hospitals traveled to Aynor Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday to discuss plans for a new facility.

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As Michelle Altman stood in front of 105 students on Thursday afternoon, tears welled in her eyes while she talked about what the students were about to do for Zeke Legette.  

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Horry motorists continue to shell out big bucks at the pump with no near sign of relief.
Countywide, the average price for regular fuel hovers around $3.00 per gallon. As a matter of fact, a Citgo station in Myrtle Beach and an Exxon station in North Myrtle Beach rank third and fourth, respectively, in the state for highest per gallon gas price, according to Gasbuddy.com.

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 Josh DawseyDr. Cynthia Elsberry, the current superintendent of Talladega Schools in Talladega, Alabama was named Horry County’s new superintendent on Thursday evening.After the board met with all three candidates, they voted unanimously to offer the job to Elsberry.  The Board hopes to have an official contract signed by Monday, and she will officially take over on July 1st.  Look for a full profile in next week’s edition. 

  The Pee Dee Farms General Store, as it is formally known, will re-open for business Monday in Galivants Ferry adorned with the results of a complete exterior and interior renovation. It had been closed down for about one and one half years.

The original Galivants Ferry Convenience store was built in 1869 and served as a naval store for passersby and fisherman. The original front porch and white wooden roofing was restored and placed inside the current convenience store. Among the things restored were the bathrooms which feature brand new lighting, plumbing and solid granite counter tops. A renovated grill area with a short order cook will serve food.
Left: A look from the back of the restored convenience store keeps history relevant with the original Galivants Ferry Post Office windows; The picture reveals even more available space for renovation and the new wood floors and ceiling fans. Owner John Gerrald is considering turning the back area into a general store complete with hunting and fishing supplies. Middle: The completely restored front porch boasts new wooden posts and restored red-painted brick front. Right: No, that is not the price of gasoline at the convenience store. The prices pictured are posted next to an official S.C. Historic Marker that recognizes George Judson Holliday, Pee Dee Farms, Standard Oil and Esso Service Station. The current store does offer fuel, available on the same lot at one of four Exxon gas pumps. They will also carry E-85 flex fuel.