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North Myrtle Beach tree recycling program

 

Tour River Oaks Elementary and see the Technology and Green Achievements

Tour River Oaks Elementary and see the Technology and Green Achievements

Members and friends of the Grand Strand Technology Council are invited to visit one of the latest technology enabled schools along the Grand Strand. Praised for their green initiatives, River Oaks Elementary opens it doors to the Grand Strand Technology Council and its members. Please mark your calendars to tour one of the lastest schools to open along the Grand Strand.

BURNING CERTIFICATION CLASS OFFERED BY FORESTRY COMMISSION

BURNING CERTIFICATION CLASS OFFERED BY FORESTRY COMMISSION

COLUMBIA, SC (WMBF)  Land managers who conduct outdoor burning can reduce their liability by becoming Certified Prescribed Fire Managers.  The South Carolina Forestry Commission has scheduled three training sessions statewide:

  • October 24, 2012      Columbia
  • November 8, 2012    Walterboro
  • December 1, 2012     Columbia

Conducted by Forestry Commission personnel, the one-day course teaches you how to plan prescribed b

Mosquito spraying in Cates Bay, Socastee, Longs

Mosquito spraying in Cates Bay, Socastee, Longs

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) The Horry County government has announced that mosquito spraying will be conducted Sept 3 - Sept 7. , weather permitting, in the following areas:

Cates Bay
Socastee
Longs
Galivants Ferry
Red Hill

Aerial spraying will be conducted in the evenings usually between 7 p.m. - dusk and ground operations from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Landfill closing comes with big price tag

Landfill closing comes with big price tag

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) The Horry County Solid Waste Authority (HCSWA) needs a total of $42 million dollars to close their landfill by 2035.

Landshark's Fin-Tastic Voyage stopping Myrtle Beach for beach cleanup

Landshark's Fin-Tastic Voyage stopping Myrtle Beach for beach cleanup

Landshark Lager is saying “Fins Up” to beach cleanups this summer with its Better World Partner, Ocean Conservancy.

North Myrtle Beach Chamber recognizes Wind Energy partners

North Myrtle Beach Chamber recognizes Wind Energy partners

From The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau

North Myrtle Beach, SC – The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau recently held a luncheon in conjunction with the North Strand Coastal Wind Team and City of North Myrtle Beach to recognize its Wind Team partners and commemorate the installation of the three wind turbines in the greater North Myrtle Beach area.

North Strand Coastal Wind Team Partners that were recognized included Santee Cooper, Coastal Carolina University, Clemson University, Orangebur