Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand

Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
Author: Susan Hoffer McMillan
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738517056

Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand have become the world's playground. What began over a century ago as local beach retreats between Little River and Georgetown have changed so dramatically that their history is endangered. Wide beaches, warm surf, and abundant wildlife ignited a resort phenomenon that now offers world-class hotels, dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation. This volume retraces the area's progression from Myrtle Beach's humble beginning in 1901 through the middle years of the 20th century to beyond 1954, when Hurricane Hazel crushed the Grand Strand and determined owners rebuilt their resorts with strength and grandeur. Included among these 240 vintage images are scenes of early dance pavilions, favorite tourist venues, and quaint cottage hotels in old Myrtle Beach. There are yesteryear views of Murrells Inlet and the beaches of Surfside, Garden City, and Pawley's Island, and vintage photographs of Ocean Drive and surrounding beaches in North Myrtle Beach. Susan Hoffer McMillan, author of two vintage postcard histories on coastal South Carolina, delves deeply into the history of Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand to share her fascination with its past through this unprecedented photograph collection. Whether you recall memories of places in this book or just seek to understand the evolution of Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, you will enjoy forgotten images that illuminate and preserve the past for future generations.

Grand Strand

Grand Strand
Author: Reid J Barwick
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2011-01-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1612042023

Regional media conglomerate Kaitlyn Tufts and her managing editor, Jack O'Banyon, have set out to discover the real story behind Rocktime Amusement Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Originally built for $400 million, the park went bankrupt only four months after it opened. And then it was purchased four months later for $25 million and renamed Good Times Park. Kaitlyn believes something strange is going on. New park owner Melvin Rollin has been an amusement park junkie all his life. He was employed at the amusement park under its original ownership...when Rocktime Night Club impresario "Real Bobby Steele" was in charge. So when the bank comes looking for a new owner, Melvin knows he's the right fit. But Melvin Rollin has no idea of the park's sketchy history. Soon, Kaitlyn and Jack will discover the story behind the once bankrupt amusement park; but will Jack be able to protect Kaitlyn from the danger she has stirred up?

Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand

Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
Author: Susan Hoffer McMillan
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738552705

The once-quiet towns of the Grand Strand are being replaced by mega-structures for accommodation, dining, and entertainment. Images in this volume span the 20th century, chronicling the evolution of a resort once touted as "the world's greatest playground." Featured are the former Myrtle Beach Pavilion, beach hotel expansions, and freshwater estuaries overshadowed by development.

Insiders' GuideĀ® to Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand

Insiders' GuideĀ® to Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
Author: Janice McDonald
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2009-12-22
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0762761849

Insiders' Guide to St. Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to this popular South Carolina vacation destination. Written by a local (and true insider), it offers a personal and practical perspective of Myrtle Beach and environs. Fully revised and updated, the 10th edition also features a new interior layout and a new cover treatment.

A Culinary History of Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand

A Culinary History of Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand
Author: Becky Billingsley
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2013-06-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 1614239533

The culinary history of Myrtle Beach reflects a unique merging of Native American, European, African and Caribbean cuisines. Learn the techniques used by enslaved Africans created vast wealth for rice plantation owners; what George Washington likely ate when visiting South Carolina in 1791; how the turpentine industry gave rise to a sticky sweet potato cooking method; and why locals eagerly anticipate one special time of year when boiled peanuts are at their best. Author Becky Billingsley, a longtime Myrtle Beach-area restaurant journalist, digs deep into historic records and serves up both tantalizing personal interviews and dishes on the best local restaurants, where many delicious farm-to-table heritage foods can still be enjoyed.

Cougars at the Beach

Cougars at the Beach
Author: Steve McMillen
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2014-07-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781499320329

"Cougars at the Beach" is Steve McMillen's second installment in the Mickke D Grand Strand murder mystery series. His first book "Murder on the Front Nine", got rave reviews on Amazon, Kindle and from the public in general. The setting for the second book is the same as the first, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Mickke D, an ex-Green Beret, real estate broker and part-time private investigator, accepts the task of trying to locate a missing person for a real estate friend of his. How much of a problem can a missing persons case be for a private investigator? He soon discovers he is hunting for a serial killer and that the serial killer, as well as some old friends from Colombia, are hunting him as well. As in the first book, Steve includes a lot of local history along with local settings, including the new Boardwalk, The Sky Wheel, golf courses, resorts, restaurants, wine festivals, and a boat chase on the waterway. Anyone who lives in the Myrtle Beach area or has ever visited the area will recognize these local features and will be able to say "been there, done that." This fast-paces, drama-filled, page-turner will keep you on the edge of your chair all the way through. If you're looking for a great beach read or just a good murder mystery whodunit, "Cougars at the Beach", is for you.

Beach Ball Classic, The: Premier High School Hoops on the Grand Strand

Beach Ball Classic, The: Premier High School Hoops on the Grand Strand
Author: Ian Guerin
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2016
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467135186

The Beach Ball Classic began in 1981 as a modest avenue for coach Dan D'Antoni to attract the attention of college scouts. It blossomed into one of the premier prep basketball tournaments in the nation. From Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter to Roy Williams, some of the game's biggest stars and most colorful coaches have taken part. They also brought attention to an area generally overlooked in terms of high school sports. With calculated moves, a few risky decisions and nationwide sporting trends, the tournament continued to expand its influence. Author Ian Guerin recounts the famous faces, upcoming stars and business acumen that have made the Classic an iconic event for thirty-five years.

Tales Along the Grand Strand of South Carolina

Tales Along the Grand Strand of South Carolina
Author: Blanche W. Floyd
Publisher: John F Blair Pub
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1996
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781878177087

Stories of the Grand Strand like the failed Spanish settlement of 1526, Blackbeard's lost treasure, and the ghost of Murrells Inlet.

Death Washes Ashore

Death Washes Ashore
Author: Caleb Wygal
Publisher: Franklin/Kerr Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781735437378

Minutes after solving his first murder, Clark Thomas receives life-changing information about his past. But time waits for no one.He receives a late-night message from Detective Moody soon after the body of a locally famous entertainer washes up on the Myrtle Beach shore. The department is under enormous pressure to solve the high-profile case quickly. They call upon Clark to help investigate but to do it quietly.Clark soon learns there was more to this entertainer than met the eye. He goes behind the curtain of the popular Gladiator Games Dinner Show and meets the performers and victim's coworkers. He learns that the entertainer with a sparkling public persona was not as squeaky clean as he appeared.Clark lends his unique ability to tie seemingly unrelated clues together as he races to solve the case. Along the way, he learns more about his wife's death. What he learns shatters his perception of the woman he once loved.

Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand - Insiders' Guide

Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand - Insiders' Guide
Author: Kimberly Duncan
Publisher: Insiders' Guide
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2003-08
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780762726813

A comprehensive guide to this legendary resort community, from golf courses and beaches to shopping and nightlife. Whether planning a vacation or a permanent move, this guide has it all.