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STEEL GIRDERS TO BE COMPLETED TONIGHT OVER US 17 BYPASS/SC707 INTERSECTION FOR THE SOUTH BOUND BRIDGE

January 8, 2014

 

STEEL GIRDERS TO BE COMPLETED TONIGHT OVER US 17 BYPASS/SC707 INTERSECTION FOR THE SOUTH BOUND BRIDGE

 

 

Conway, South Carolina – Setting of the steel girders for the south bound bridge over the US 17 Bypass/SC 707 and Farrow Parkway intersection will be completed tonight (Wednesday, January 8) from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.

 

During this time period, motorists will be able to travel north and south bound on US 17 Bypass, however no left turns will be allowed from US 17 Bypass at the intersection of SC 707 and Farrow Parkway. Motorists traveling on SC 707 and Farrow Parkway when approaching the intersection will not be allowed to travel through the intersection or make left turns. Only right turns will be allowed off of SC 707 and Farrow Parkway onto US 17 Bypass.

 

The recommended access for south bound US 17 Bypass and SC 707 wanting to go east on Farrow Parkway would be to use the US 17/SC 544 Interchange. The recommended access for north bound US 17 and Farrow Parkway wanting to go west on SC 707 would be to use the Fantasy Harbour/US 17 Interchange. The alternative detours/routes are placed on signage throughout the vicinity of the project.

 

Once this work is complete the same operation and traffic patterns will be done when the steel girders are set for the northbound bridge, which will be announced at a later date.

 

 

Lisa H. Bourcier | Public Information DirectorHorry County Government
Public Information Office
P.O. Box 1236, Conway, South Carolina 29528
Tel 843.915.5390 | Fax 843.915.6390 | bourcier@horrycounty.org
www.horrycounty.org

Latest Horry County Planner

The Winter 2014 Horry County Planner is now available at:

http://www.windsweptpress.com/TEMP/horryplannerwinter2014.pdf


Features include "Is There a Need for  Food Trucks in Horry County?,"  "The 501 Northbound Lane Expansion" and article on firearms training, Area 5 Community Planning and reports from Boards and Committees.

Back issues of the Horry County Planner, as well as quite a reference site for Area Plans and Major Projects maybe found at the Horry County website for Planning and Zoning:

http://www.horrycounty.org/Departments/PlanningandZoning.aspx

Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Jan. 1

December 31, 2013

 
Get outside for history

Celebrate the new year outside in various ways, historically, at:

• Brookgreen Gardens, open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily – regular admission, on U.S. 17 between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach, across from Huntington Beach State Park: “The Oaks Plantation History and Nature Trail,” access by minibus only, hourly noon-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through March 7, to archaeological sites, for $3 extra besides gardens admission, which lasts seven days: $14 ages 13-64, $12 ages 65 and older, and $7 ages 4-12. 235-6000, 800-849-1931 or www.brookgreen.org.

• “Emancipation Day Celebration – Remembering the Past While Planning Our Future,” Freewoods Farm, 9515 Freewoods Road, off Bay Road from S.C. 707 in Burgess community, with farm tour at 10 a.m., and Fireside Chat in farmhouse with Annie S. Plowden, lifelong resident of Freewoods and a retired school teacher and community historian, at 11:30. 650-9139 or www.freewoodsfarm.com.

‘First Day Hikes’ at parks

Take guided walks with a S.C. State Parks ranger through “First Day Hikes,” both free with admission – no registration necessary. Each park: $5 ages 16 and older, $3.25 S.C. seniors, $3 ages 6-15:

Much More at:

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/12/31/3925423/things-to-do-in-the-myrtle-beach.html

Upcoming Myrtle Beach Health Events

December 29, 2013 

GEORGETOWN
Many of these classes, events and meetings are sponsored by Georgetown Memorial Hospital, but some take place at different locations. Call the numbers listed for more information or visit www.georgetownhospitalsystem.org.

Chronic kidney disease education | Varying schedule, varying locations in Horry and Georgetown counties. Free. 866-647-9396 or www.ultracare-dialysis.com/TOPS.

Obstetrics Tour | 6 p.m. Jan. 6, Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Pre-registration required, 520-8490.

Smoking Cessation series | 6-7 p.m. Jan. 6, 8, 13,15, 20 and 22, Wachesaw Conference Center. Pre-registration required, 520-8490.

I Can Cope Education Series | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Waccamaw Community Hospital. Free. Pre-registration required, 652-1640. 

More Listings from throughout the area at:
 

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/12/29/3928880/upcoming-myrtle-beach-area-health.html

Read more here: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/12/29/3928880/upcoming-myrtle-beach-area-health.html#storylink=cpy

New movies this week in Myrtle Beach-area theaters

 New this week
 December 26, 2013 

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty | Walter Mitty, an employee at Life magazine, spends day after monotonous day developing photos for the publication. To escape the tedium, Walter inhabits a world of exciting daydreams in which he is the undeniable hero. PG. Starring: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Patton Oswalt and Shirley MacLaine.

47 Ronin | After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and restore honor to their people. PG-13. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada and Tadanobu Asano.

Justin Bieber’s Believe | Captures 19-year-old Justin Bieber unfiltered and brutally honest. In brand new interviews with Bieber, the movie reveals long-awaited answers to questions about his passion to make music, relationships and coming of age in the spotlight. PG. Starring: Justin Bieber, Scooter Braun and Pattie Mallette.

MORE Films AT:

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/12/26/3921493/new-movies-this-week-in-myrtle.html#storylink=cpy

Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area

Save the Date 

December 24, 2013

 Items run on a space-available basis. Submit events at least one week prior to publication date. By mail: Community Calendar, The Sun News, P.O. Box 406, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578. By email: calendar@thesunnews.com. For information, call Lisa Urban, 626-0300.

GIVE SUPPORT

CHARITY BINGO, 357-6116. 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Murrells Inlet Elks Lodge 2797, 3816 U.S. 17 Business S.

CHARITY BINGO, 910-579-4600. First game 6:30 p.m.; doors open 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Calabash Elks Lodge 2679, 937 Carter Drive SW, Calabash, N.C.

BINGO, 449-6217. Doors open 6 p.m., first session 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Myrtle Beach Shrine Club, 9589 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach.

KRISPY KREME GIFT CERTIFICATE FUNDRAISER, 251-4216 or 267-7679. Through Jan. 17. Call if you are interested in volunteering for this event or would like to purchase Krispy Kreme gift certificates at $7 each. Proceeds to benefit Sea Haven Project Lighthouse, a drop-in, support facility for runaway and homeless teens located in Myrtle Beach.

More at:

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/12/24/3921446/save-the-date-health-helping-others.html