Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand

Author: Susan Hoffer McMillan

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738517056

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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.

A Culinary History of Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand
A Culinary History of Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand

Author: Becky Billingsley

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2013-06-25

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1614239533

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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.

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

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781878177087

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

The Grand Strand: A Day in the Life
The Grand Strand: A Day in the Life

Author: Sandy Logan

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2013-09-09

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 1483690849

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Myrtle Beach – A city of wide contrasts whose more rational and sedate side must surely exist, but largely out of view. To the visitor, the Beach seems to scream and shout “play here!” Her public areas are truly its heart – bizarre, electric and visceral. As I wandered about with my camera on a summer Saturday, the images jumped out at me, and slammed me in the head - the only problem being that of self-editing. Herein is that afternoon. I remain astonished by her color and movement, and cannot wait to return. SL

Hidden History of the Grand Strand
Hidden History of the Grand Strand

Author: Rick Simmons

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2010-07-25

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1614232113

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Join author Dr. Rick Simmons as he recalls the hidden history and legends of The Grand Strand in South Carolina. Though today South Carolina's Grand Strand is known primarily for tourism, Hidden History of the Grand Strand examines the area's often-overlooked stories spanning more than five hundred years, from the lost Spanish flagship Capitana in 1526 to the German U-boats that reportedly roamed the Intracoastal Waterway with the help of local collaborators during World War II. Along the way, learn about the hidden history of the now-vanished villages of La Grange and Lafayette, the great canal on North Island and the wrecks of the Freeda A. Wyley, the USS Harvest Moon and the City of Richmond, as well as the real stories behind the legends of Old Gunn Church, the illegal casino at the Ocean Forest Hotel, the U-boat pens on the Waccamaw River and Drunken Jack Island. This work presents a unique look at the area, its history and the legends that enthrall visitors to this day.

Wicked Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand
Wicked Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand

Author: Becky Billingsley

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2015-07-20

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1625853327

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The Grand Strand has a long tradition of hardworking independence and the enthusiastic pursuit of leisure activities. Myrtle Beach is known as a hotbed of hearty partiers, and its chronicles include bordellos, bootleggers, rumrunners, gamblers and a variety of indulgent practices. From Civil War deserters to the excesses of the disco era, the area has a wicked streak running parallel to its beaches. Join author and historian Becky Billingsley as she uncovers the naughty side of the Grand Strand.

Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand

Author: Susan Hoffer McMillan

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780738552705

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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.

Death Washes Ashore
Death Washes Ashore

Author: Caleb Wygal

Publisher: Franklin/Kerr Press

Published: 2021-12-07

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9781735437378

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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.

Insiders' Guide® to Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
Insiders' Guide® to Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand

Author: Janice McDonald

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2009-12-22

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 0762761849

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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.

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

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1467135186

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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.