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The North Myrtle Beach Times has been named as the July 2019 Legacy Business of the Month by the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce CVB. The newspaper was founded in 1971 by its publisher, Polly Lowman, who still runs the paper today. A lifelong resident of the North Myrtle Beach area, during her career, Lowman has been recognized for her accomplishments through numerous awards and citations. These include being named as the Newspaper Woman of the Year by the South Carolina Press Association, Career Woman of the Year by the Grand Strand Business and Professional Women’s Club and the …

Two jackpots in one week! First, the winner of the $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot from last year finally claimed their prize…which means the State of South Carolina will reap a one-time, $61 million reward.  So, when the House starts debate on the budget next week, we’ll add that amount to what we were already budgeting to provide tax relief and we’ll be able to return $96 million to taxpayers.  This will result in a one-time, $50 taxpayer rebate for every South Carolinian with an income tax liability. Second, on Wednesday night the House passed the S.C. Education, Career, Opportunity, …