Conway Magazine 10-13-2009

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Articles: Buy Local In Conway 10 Reason’s To Plant Trees...Now! Bunker Shot Perfection

Contents From The Editor

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Charleston’s New Arts Website

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No Day Is So Bad It Can’t Be Fixed With A Nap

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10 Reasons To Plant Trees...Now!

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Bunker Shot Perfection: Blast Your Way To A Better Golf Score 16 Neighborhoods

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Commerical Real Estate - Renting In Today’s Market

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Time To Refinance or Buy

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About Downtown Conway

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Downtown Conway Calendar of Events

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Downtown Conway Shopping

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Dining And Entertainment

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Travel & Tourism

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Churches, Schools, & Religous Supplies

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Professional Services

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Clothing Stores and Accessories

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House and Home

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Personal Care

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Medical

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Real Estate

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Automotive

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Banking and Finance

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Specialities

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From The Editor Buy Local Promoting local business is as simple as having other company’s business cards or brochures posted on a board in your store. In an effort to promote Conway, we are distributing decals that say “Check us out at www.Conway.sc,” in hopes that local shoppers will visit the site to find local restaurants, clothing, specials, coupons and more. We are doing our part, so please join us, and promote your local merchants, and everyone will benefit!

Top Ten reasons to Think Local in Conway Buy Local - Be Local – Help Downtown Businesses

1. Buy Local -- Support yourself and Conway. Many studies have revealed when you buy from an independent, locally owned business in the Conway area, rather than a nationally owned businesses, considerably more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses. Downtown businesses continue to strengthen the economic base of the Conway community. These include case studies showing that Downtown Conway owned businesses generate a premium in enhanced economic impact to the community and our tax base.

2.Support Conway Community Groups: Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from smaller Conway area business owners than they do from large companies. 3. Keep Conway Unique: Where we shop, where we eat and have fun -- all of it makes our home. Our one-of-a-kind Downtown businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of Conway. Conway tourism businesses also benefit. “When people go on vacation they generally seek out destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just anyplace.” ~ Richard Moe, President, National Historic Preservation Trust.

4. Reduce Environmental Impact: Locally owned businesses in Conway can make more local purchases requiring less transportation. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.

5. Create Additional Jobs: Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in Conway area community, provide the most jobs to local residents. 6. Receive Better Service: Downtown businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products and services they offer, and take more time to get to know customers. Cont. next page

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From The Editor - Continued

7.Invest in the Downtown Conway Community: Local Downtown businesses are owned by people who live in this community, and they are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.

8. Put your Taxes to Good Use: Conway businesses require a relatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering Downtown.

9. Buy What you Want, Not What Big Advertising Budgets Want you to Buy: A South Carolina marketplace comprised of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to

ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term. A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products and services based not on a national sales plan but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, promises a much broader range of product choices.

10. Promote Local Prosperity: An escalating body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character. Larry Local www.Conway.sc Editor in Chief

VILLAS at COASTAL CAROLINA CENTRE Conway, SC - Just 3 miles from Coastal Carolina University

This new GATED community is in the pre-construction phase with sales beginning this fall. It is very conveniently located off Hwy 544, just 3 miles south of Coastal Carolina University and 3 miles north of Hwy 31. This is a perfect location for students, hospital staff and all others who enjoy the more relaxing ride of Hwy 544, as opposed to the traffic of Hwy 501! We will be offering 2-bedroom townhome units as well as 3-bedroom condominium units. All 4-story condominium buildings will be equipped with elevators, for your convenience The Villas will have a community pool and cabana area and also a botanical garden with seating for your relaxation and enjoyment. You are invited to visit us in our onsite sales trailer when sales begin shortly. Until then, if you would like more information on this exciting new project, please give our office a call. (843) 238-8664 GENERAL INFORMATION: 2 and 3 Bedroom Units available Gated community with Card Accessibility Only 3 miles from Coastal Carolina University Some units are offered For Rent - Call for pricing Late September is first Closing Date Available On-Site Sales Center Opening late June Wireless Internet INCLUDED in HOA Fees Private community surrounded by trees Community Pool with Botanical Gardens

Both 2 & 3 bedrooms offer: Smooth top stoves Built in Microwaves Basic Cable and Water included with HOA Smooth Ceilings Washer/Dryer Connections Carpet with Ceramic tile in Baths, Kitchen and Foyer 2 BEDROOM UNITS: 2 ½ Baths Pre-Construction Pricing $139,900 Over 1100 Heated Square Feet Townhome Hardy Plank Siding Outside Storage Space 3 BEDROOM UNITS: 2 ½ Baths Offered at $159,900 Over 1400 Square Feet 4 Story Building with Elevator Crown Molding Tray Ceiling in Master

CEO Dennis Stewart Editor In Chief Larry Local Creative Director Daniel Holliday Art Director Amy Coats Web Developers Allen Bayless Matthew Coats Accounting Marie Bentley Administration & Marketing Vivi Morillo Angie Woods

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Charleston’s Office Of Cultural Affairs launches www.CharlestonArts.sc, as thier new arts Web Site From: Charleston Currents The City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs has launched http://www.CharlestonArts.sc, a companion Web site to the OCA’s primary page at the city’s official site. CharlestonArts.sc will be updated daily with information and features, including an arts calendar that users can search by date, artist, presenting group or venue; social networking widgets; and a directory of local arts and cultural organizations and venues. “We are hopeful that CharlestonArts.sc will be a major benefit to local artists and arts organizations by disseminating information about their events with the most up-to-date information to a broader public,” said Ellen Dressler Moryl, director of the Office of Cultural Affairs. Other options for users at CharlestonArts.sc include the following: • Arts organizations can download forms from the Office of Cultural Affairs, submit events, update contact information and compare performance dates with other area organizations. • The Tools for Professional section of the Web site features job listings for arts professionals, including full time and part time work as well as internships and volunteer opportunities with arts and cultural organizations in the tri-county area. • Updated grant opportunities for arts organizations, with detailed information, including deadlines, application and contact information. • Call for Submissions and Call for Auditions pages with details about the location, deadlines, fees and additional requirements. The new Web site also hosts connecting pages for general information on the Office of Cultural Affairs and its projects: the Charleston Farmers Market, the City Gallery at Waterfront Park, Holiday Magic, Happy New Year Charleston!, the Holiday Parade of Boats, the Lowcountry Quarterly Arts Grant Program, Piccolo Spoleto and the MOJA Arts Festival. The Web Site was developed and is being hosted by Carolina Media Services ( www.ONLY.sc) .

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Anne Booth Jewelers 1020 3rd Avenue Conway, SC - 29526 843-248-2105

No day is so bad it can’t be fixed with a nap. Carrie Snow

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Bunker Shot Perfection: Blast Your Way to a Better Golf Score Bunker shots can be daunting but it’s really all in your head! Use these simple techniques the next time you’re in the bunker and blast your way to a better score. Golf ScoreFirst, don’t change your swing. Use the loft of the club and your back swing to determine your distance. Of course this will take some practice so you know how to shorten your backswing to get the distance you need. You use your back swing to adjust your distance because you always want to accelerate through the ball. You never want to the club head to decelerate. Also open the club face if needed to decrease the distance the ball will travel.

Hit about 1 inch behind the ball. The key is to get sand between the club face and the ball. This is where that bounce comes in to play. Also, expect more roll on the ball when faced with a down hill lie in the bunker because the ball won’t get as much spin and tend to roll quite a bit. Use and practice these techniques to get yourself off the beach and onto the green. For more helpful tips, advice, or to add some Golf Tips and Suggestions of your own - you are invited to visit the South Carolina Golfers Blog at www.Golf.sc/Blog/

Use the “bounce” on the club to launch the ball out of the sand. Don’t worry too much about the definition of bounce but try this the next time in the practice sand trap. Take your sand wedge and swing at the sand. Vary the angle the club hits the sand. When you bring the club down steeply you’ll take a lot of sand and leave a large “divot” in the sand. Decrease the angle that you strike the sand until you can feel the club almost bounce off the sand. Feeling that is more important than the actual definition of bounce. The key is to have this bounce feel when hitting the ball out of the sand. Open the club face and aim slightly right with an open stance with the ball forward in your stance, slightly off of your left heel for right handed golfers. When you swing follow the line of your feet. Keep the weight on your left foot and don’t try to lift the ball, let the club do the work; trust me the club will lift the ball.

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Neighborhoods 1. Neighborhoods are where we all grew up a long time ago. Today, because of golf courses, shopping areas, subdivisions, jobs, schools, and a transient society, a neighborhood means different things to different folks. 2. Neighborhoods can be as small as a dozen or so houses, and be as many as thousands of homes. 3. Neighborhoods are common, and perhaps close to universal, since most people in urbanized areas would probably consider themselves to be living in one. 4. Neighborhoods are convenient, and always accessible, since you are already in your neighborhood when you walk out your door. 5. Successful neighborhood action frequently requires little specialized technical skill, and often little or no money. Action may call for an investment of time, but material costs are often low. 6. With neighborhood action, compared to activity on larger scales, results are more likely to be

visible and quickly forthcoming. The streets are generally cleaner; the crosswalks are painted; the trees are planted; a festival draws a crowd. 7. Visible and swift results are indicators of success; and since success is reinforcing, theprobability of subsequent neighborhood action is increased. 8. Because neighborhood action usually involves others, such actions create or strengthen connections and relationships with other neighbors, leading in turn to a variety of potentially positive effects, often hard to predict. 9. Over and above these community advantages, neighborhood activity may simply be enjoyable and fun for those taking part. But in addition to these benefits, considerable research indicates that strong and cohesive neighborhoods and communities are linked –quite possibly causally linked – to decreases in crime, better outcomes for children, and improved physical and mental health. The social support that a strong neighborhood may provide can serve as a buffer against various forms of adversity. Sometimes a neighborhood isn’t a neighborhood until an event occurs, which draws people together, to become “neighbors”.

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Commercial Real Estate – Renting in Today’s Market First make sure that the area you have chosen is right for your intended business. If you plan on expanding, take that into consideration. Do you need to be close to an expressway, or the local airport? Before you decide, think ahead, because you may be getting into a long term commitment. Make sure that any space you’re considering is big enough for both your current needs, and your foreseeable growth. Be realistic and never overcommit. Do your homework beforehand. Investigate traffic patterns; tour the area and building. Find out who the previous tenant was, and why the business left. Learn what kinds of marketing the location does in support of its tenants (if any) and whether co-operative marketing funds are available to you.

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Weigh the benefits of guaranteed foot traffic at a mall location against premium rent. Some malls require that all tenants stay open during mall hours, and pay for common area usage as well as the store’s own space and upkeep. Stores may also be asked to pay a percentage of sales to the mall. Identify your closest competitors. Also check out neighboring businesses with an eye for complementary products or services. If you are locating in a mall, check the lease agreement for any guaranteed protection against competition. Evaluate whether the physical location and space is a good fit with your product line. Do you need a large, bright space or is an office warehouse sufficient? Investigate any restrictions on signage. Signs are vitally important to retail businesses, yet many landlords decide on what a store can and cannot do. The rules may be even stricter in a mall, which closely monitors its physical appearance.

Negotiate the terms of your lease aggressively. Think about consulting a realtor that is familiar with the area. Never accept wording that’s confusing or that leaves you wondering who is liable for what. Ask for the right of first refusal on adjacent space in case you need to expand. Negotiate for free improvements, free rent, and other incentives before signing your lease.

The time has probably never been better to start a new venture if you have a business that is not being adversely affected by this economy. Just make sure you get the right location……

Hire a real estate attorney who not only specializes in lease negotiations, but knows your area and, preferably, has dealt with your kind of business before. A lease negotiation can cover tens, if not hundreds, of terms, and you want someone in your corner who has seen it all before. Know who is responsible for maintaining the heating, air-conditioning and other systems, as well as keeping up the parking lot and building exterior. This can be critical in older buildings. Who pays for the utilities and trash pick-up?

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rate with the tax advantages of a mortgage, and you have an incredibly cheap way to build wealth, but you better act now.

Time to Refinance Buy !?

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Right now, mortgage rates are at their lowest level since 1971. Think about that. Twenty-five years ago, homeowners were paying as much as 18% on a 30-year fixed. Today it’s just a little over 5%.Combine that

Real estate guru Barbara Corcoran has already seen a tremendous surge in refinance applications – more than triple the average – and the number of people getting approved is astronomically higher as well, she says. But that doesn’t mean the low rates are a panacea for the ills of the housing market. It is only once home prices start to go up that we will finally see a light at the end of tunnel, Corcoran says. Until that happens, we are still going to have to crawl out of this mess. “[Low interest rates are] a not a lifesaver,” Corcoran says. “This is just a helping hand.”

David Kittle, chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association, has this advice to homeowners looking to refinance: Do it. Don’t get greedy searching for another quarter-point. Lock in rates now. He is seeing applications soar over 125% just since Thanksgiving due to the low rates. Of course, you should only refinance if it saves you at least 3/8 on the rate and if you plan on staying in your home for at least four years, Kittle says. Along with good credit, proof of income and money by means of a down payment or equity in the home, there are certain things every homeowner needs regardless of interest rate levels.

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Public Library

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Conway Health Department

Water System (843) 248-1730

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Time Warner Cable

Horry County School District

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Horry Electric Cooperative Inc

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About Downtown Conway Conway is a city in Horry County, South Carolina. Home of Coastal Carolina University. Abundant buildings and structures are on the National Register of Historic Places- together with City Hall which was designed by Robert Mills who was also the architect of the Washington Monument. Since the completion of the Main Street USA project in the 1980s, Conway’s downtown underwent a flourishing revitalization with quaint shops and bistros. Accent the renovation of the downtown area is the Riverwalk, an area of fine dining which follows a stretch of the Waccamaw River that travels through Conway. Conway SC is a full-service city,

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initially established in 1732 as the village of Kingston. Conway is currently home to over 13,000 residents and is the county seat of Horry County. Conway has been designated as a Tree City USA for 22 consecutive years. Downtown Conway, South Carolina advocates pro-business issues and develop strategies to diversify and enhance the Horry County economy by attracting new businesses to the area. Together, Conway nurtures and supports existing businesses with active assistance programs and expansion services. Since downtown Conway is a hub for business, culture, and entertainment, not surprisingly it has also become one of the most sought-after residential districts in and around Conway. In coming years, the exclusive benefits of living Downtown will attract more and more residents, giving

the Downtown Conway area an even more well-rounded character. Things to do in Downtown Conway... • Eclectic and Unique Shops • Working art studios and galleries • Fine Dining, bistros and cafes • Buy a bottle of wine from and/or tour a local vineyard • Scenic, narrated river tours • Conway Marina and the Riverwalk • Riverfront park with playground, picnic tables and swings • Historic sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places • Bed & Breakfast • Historic Main Street Theatre

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Downtown Conway Calendar of Events

Carriage rides & Refreshments December 13th

August

River Memories Holiday River Cruises December 13th

Popcorn and a Movie August 2nd The Golden Age of Radio August 8th & 10th Conway Idol, Teen Idol & Junior Idol Talent Search August 23rd

December River Memories Thursday, Friday and Saturday night in December leading up to Christmas Day. Conway Christmas Parade December 13th First United Methodist Church Hand Bell Choir December 13th

Live performances by the Conway Idols December 13th

BOWS OF HOLLY @ FUMC December 14 Advent Concert at Noon at FUMC December 17 Business After Hours December 18 Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols at FUMC December 21 Christmas Eve Services at FUMC December 24 Rivertown Christmas Thursday Nights in December

Holiday Street Market December 13th Pictures with Santa December 13th

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Shopping

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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

HOUSE & HOME

PERSONAL CARE

MEDICAL & DENTAL

REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE

BANKING & FINANCE

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Restaurants Applebees 1647 Church Street Conway, SC 29526 Bellacinos Pizza & Grinders 1600 Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Captains Table, Inc. 1105 Church Street Conway, SC 29526

Chick-fil-A of Conway 1613 Church Street Conway, SC 29526 Cradys 332 Main Street Conway, SC 29526 El Cerro Mexican Bar & Grill 101 Rivertown Boulevard Conway, SC 29526 Fatz Cafe 2494 Church Street Conway, SC 29526 The Freeze Restaurant 1912 North Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Kimberlys Bar & Grill 304 Elm Street Conway, SC 29526 PullyBones 3003 Highway 701 N. Conway, SC 29526 Rockys Pizza & Subs 1306 Highway 90 Conway, SC 29526 Surfin Subs 1118 Third Avenue Conway, SC 29526 The Trestle Bakery & Cafe 308 Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Ultimate California Pizza 328 Laurel Street Conway, SC 29526 Wendys 702 Church Street Conway, SC 29526 Zaxbys 1623 Church Street Conway, SC 29526

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Dining Guide

Dining & Entertainment

Kids Eat Free Applebee’s Kids meals are .99 with adult purchase. Tuesday’s after 5 pm (843) 678-9406

CiCi’s Pizza Children under 3 eat free with adult purchase Every Night (843) 413-0600 Fazoli’s Kids eat free every weekend in August. One free kids meal per adult entree purchase. Saturday & Sunday Florence: (843) 664-3062 North Myrtle Beach: (843) 249-6901 Surfside: (843) 477-1801

IHOP Good thru Sept. 13: Kids 12 and under get a free kids meal with purchase of adult meal. Daily 4pm-10pm North Myrtle Beach (843) 249-9742 Florence (843) 629-9999 Myrtle Beach (843) 626-0136

Moe’s Southwest Grill Kids under 12 with Adult purchase of entrée or 2 tacos. Same offer on Sunday if you present your church bulletin. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 5pm-10pm (803) 743-9663 Western Sizzlin Children 4 and under eat Buffet for free Daily (843) 665-5965

Amusements Conway Kayak Company, Inc. 108 Main Street Conway, SC 29526 River Memories, LLC 504 Kingston Street Conway, SC 29526

Boating Conway Kayak Company, Inc. 108 Main Street Conway, SC 29526

River Memories, LLC 504 Kingston Street Conway, SC 29526

Sleep Inn-Conway 3345 Church Street Conway, SC 29526

Golf

Museums

Conway Country Club 400 Country Club Drive Conway, SC 29526

Horry County Museum 438 Main Street Conway, SC 29526

Hotels, Motels, Inns, & Bed & Breakfast

Theater

Best Western Inn 1004 Waccamaw Drive Conway, SC 29526

Theatre of the Republic & The Main Street Theatre 331 and 335 Main Street Conway, SC 29526

Conway Inn & Suites 1101 Church St. & Hwy. 501 Conway, SC 29526 Days Inn of Conway 1240 Pine Street Conway, SC 29526

Travel Guide

Travel & Tourism

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Churches & Synagogues Christ The Servant Lutheran Church 2105 Hwy. 501 East Conway, SC 29526 Crossroads Community Church 2583 N. Main Street Conway, SC 29526

Conway Christian School 1200 Medlen Parkway Conway, SC 29526 Conway High School 2301 Church Street Conway, SC 29526 Horry County Schools 1605 Horry Street Conway, SC 29527 Horry-Georgetown Technical College 2050 Highway 501 Conway, SC 29526 SC School For The Deaf and The Blind Outreach Ctr 212 Main Street Conway, SC 29526

Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church 4070 Hwy. 501 W. Conway, SC 29527 First United Methodist Church 1001 Fifth Avenue Conway, SC 29526 St. Pauls Episcopal Church 710 Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Trinity United Methodist Church 198 Long Avenue Conway, SC 29526 Poplar United Methodist Church 5095 Highway 701 North Conway, SC 29526

Schools, Colleges, Universities

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Coastal Carolina University 108 Blanton Circle Conway, SC 29526

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Church & School Guide

Churches, Schools, & Religious Supplies

Get Your Carolina Girl Gear!

Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations Whitley Communications Enterprises 3726 Faith Drive Conway, SC 29527

Attorneys & Legal Services The David Law Firm 1415 Third Avenue Suite 101 Conway, SC 29526

Business Management Solutions Better Business Bureau Of Coastal Carolina, Inc. 314 Laurel Street Suite 203 Conway, SC 29526

Employment Services Mancan 305 Laurel Street Conway, SC 29526

Strand Storage Center 2787 Hwy. 501 Conway, SC 29526

Trophies & Awards

Insurance State Farm Insurance - Bittle 1305 Main Street Conway, SC 29526

Non-Profit Earth Dynamics Climate Modeling, Inc. 5179 Limbaugh Lane Conway, SC 29526 Mercy Hospice & Palliative Care 174 Waccamaw Medical Park Court Conway, SC 29526

Portable Toilet Rental Garys Pumping Service 361 Chevy Chase Drive Conway, SC 29526

Awards Plus Inc. 316 Main Street Conway, SC 29526

Trucking Reaves Enterprises, Inc. 6485 Hwy 701N Conway, SC 29526 Lewis Truck Lines 2025 Highway 378 Conway, SC 29527

TV Production Lucky Dog Television Production 306 Main Street Conway, SC 29526

Uniforms

Body Piercing & Tattoos

Propane

Hole In The Wall Tattoo, LLC 1709 Husted Road Studio 3 Conway, SC 29526

UniFirst Corp. 208 Bohemia Court Conway, SC 29526

The Jerry Cox Company, Inc. 314 Main Street Conway, SC 29526

Vending

Distributors & Bottlers Coastal Ice 1620 Fourth Avenue Conway, SC 29526

Total Vending 2380 Church Street Conway, SC 29526

Signs & Graphics

C.A. Timbes, Inc.- Vending & Food Services 289 Highway 544 Conway, SC 29528

Action Signs Now! 1321-C Third Avenue Conway, SC 29526

Embroidery & Screenprinting

Storage

Action Signs Now! 1321-C Third Avenue Conway, SC 29526

Saddlebrook Mobile Home, RV & Mini Storage 4982 Hwy. 701 N. Conway, SC 29526

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Professional Guide

Professional Services

Alterations & Dry Cleaning

Belk 1610 Church St.,Coastal Centre Conway, SC 29526 Haberdashery of Conway, Inc. 1019 Fourth Avenue Conway, SC 29526

Seniors Products

Normans Cleaners 1000 Fourth Avenue Conway, SC 29526

Seniors Superstores 4115 Hwy. 813 Conway, SC 29526

Salley Cleaners, Inc. 1510 Main Street Conway, SC 29526

Shoes

Children’s Clothing Abrams Department Store 318 Laurel Street Conway, SC 29526 Belk 1610 Church St.,Coastal Centre Conway, SC 29526 The Clothesline A Childrens Resale Boutique 117 Rivertown Blvd Unit E Conway, SC 29526

Jewelry Stores & Watch Makers Belk 1610 Church St.,Coastal Centre Conway, SC 29526 Gradys Jewelers 317 Laurel Street Conway, SC 29526

Men’s Clothing

Belk 1610 Church St.,Coastal Centre Conway, SC 29526 The Perfect Pear 1019 4th Avenue Suite 101 Conway, SC 29526

Women’s Clothing Abrams Department Store 318 Laurel Street Conway, SC 29526 Belk 1610 Church St.,Coastal Centre Conway, SC 29526 Haberdashery of Conway, Inc. 1019 Fourth Avenue Conway, SC 29526 The Perfect Pear 1019 4th Avenue Suite 101 Conway, SC 29526 Tara Grinna Inc. 2910 Hwy. 501 W. Conway, SC 29526

Abrams Department Store 318 Laurel Street Conway, SC 29526 www.Conway.sc Online Magazine | 2009 41

Fashion Guide

Clothing Stores & Accessories

and

A/C & Heating Billy Ray Hughes Heating-Cooling 3191 Highway 378 Conway, SC 29526 Conway Air Conditioning & Metal Co., Inc. 300 Smith Street Conway, SC 29526 Tech Services Inc Heating and Cooling 6729 High Point Church Road Conway, SC 29527

Contractors & Remodelers C & R Builders Inc. 3665 Hwy. 905 Conway, SC 29526 Coastal Construction Group, LLC 1962 Highway 905 Conway, SC 29526 Kingston Builders, Inc. 1717 4th Avenue Conway, SC 29526

J.W. Hardee Construction, Inc. 5245 Hwy. 501 West Conway, SC 29526

Kingston Electric, Inc. 3265 Hwy 905 Conway, SC 29526

Matrix Administration Construction, LLC 2020 Pitch Landing Road Conway, SC 29527

Furniture Stores

Moore Construction Inc. 4875 Hwy. 701 N. Conway, SC 29526

Construction Equiptment Richardson Services 1991 Inc. 2667 Highway 378 Conway, SC 29527

Carpets, Rugs & Flooring Low Country Carpet Care 3150 Hickory Hill Circle Conway, SC 29526 ServiceMaster Disaster Restoration Solutions 3162 Hwy 701 N. Conway, SC 29526

Electrical Work Electric Service of South Carolina 125 Daytona Street Suite B Conway, SC 29526

Carolina Appliance & Furniture 307 Laurel Street Conway, SC 29526 Hucks & Washington Furniture 1506 North Main Street Conway, SC 29526

Hardware Stores & Home Improvement Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse 2031 Hwy. 501 E. Conway, SC 29526 Myrtle Beach Building Supply 299 East Cox Ferry Road Conway, SC 29526 Tricity Insulation 700 Century Circle Conway, SC 29526

Interior Decorators Art by Marina 318 Main Street Conway, SC 29526

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House & Home Guide

House Home

By George Interiors, LLC 942 Grace Drive Conway, SC 29526

Landscaping & Plants Conway Feed & Garden Center 2200 North Main Street Conway, SC 29528 J & J Complete Tree Service 208 Tobacco Leaf Lane Galivants Ferry, SC 29544

Pest Control

Paving Donald Richardson & Son, Inc. 2578 Highway 378 Conway, SC 29527 Southern Asphalt 229 Yeager Avenue Conway, SC 29528

Wall Coverings Sherwin Williams 1229 16th Avenue Conway, SC 29526

Window Coverings & Stained glass Great Windows 1029 Pecan Grove Blvd Conway, SC 29527

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House & Home Guide

Absolute Pest Control 3718 Pee Dee Hwy. Conway, SC 29527

In Conway

The Trees Have the Right of Way

Meander: to follow a winding path or course, similar to the turns of a winding stream or river. Conway is no stranger to meandering. Trips through our beautiful neighborhoods reveal roads that meander past our oldest living residents, majestic live oaks replete with Spanish moss. A stroll around our historic town meanders by world-class restaurants, eclectic shops, working art studios, and a vintage theater complete with neon marquee. And of course, no trip to Conway would be complete without exploring our black water and our meandering Riverwalk along and atop our beautiful Waccamaw River…Don’t drive by…don’t walk past…meander through Conway: Our Historic Rivertown.

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Dance & Gymnastics Mind Body and Soul Gymnastics 170 Wetlands Industrial Drive Conway, SC 29526 Top Hats Dance Productions 1717 4th Avenue Unit H Conway, SC 29527

Fitness Centers Conway Medical Center Wellness & Fitness Ctr. 2369 Cypress Circle Conway, SC 29526

Hair Salons & Day Spas The Edge Hair/ Nail Spa 1903 Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Vanite Beauty Salon 300 Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Your Image, LLC 1261 Highway 501 Suite E Conway, SC 29526

Tanning Aruba Tan 2254 Hwy 501 East Conway, SC 29526

Personal Guide

Personal Care

Chiropractors Alternative Health Clinic 1705 Highway 501 Conway, SC 29526

Dentist Conway Dental Specialties 701 North Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Jeffrey W. Horowitz, DMD 1515 Ninth Avenue Conway, SC 29526 Kingston Village Dentistry, P.A. 900-A Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Rivertown Dental Care, Inc. 702 Country Club Drive Conway, SC 29526 Waccamaw Pediatric Dental Care 158 Waccamaw Medical Park Ct. Conway, SC 29526

Doctors & Hospitals Atlantic Physical Therapy 162 Waccamaw Medical Park Court Conway, SC 29526

Hospice Care of S.C. 1320 Unit G, Hwy. 501 Business Conway, SC 29526 Lighthouse Care Center of Conway 152 Waccamaw Medical Park Conway, SC 29526 Myers Podiatry Clinic Conway Medical Arts Building 2376 Cypress Circle, Ste. 201 Conway, SC 29526 Shoreline Behavioral Health Services 2404 Wise Rd Conway, SC 29526

Hospice & Nursing Homes Health Keepers Hospice 241 B. Singleton Ridge Road Conway, SC 29526 Mercy Hospice & Palliative Care 174 Waccamaw Medical Park Court Conway, SC 29526 The Place At Conway 872 Singleton Ridge Rd Conway, SC 29526 Agape Senior Conway 2320 Highway 378 Conway, SC 29526

Coastal Orthopaedic Associates, PA 2376 Cypress Circle, Suite 300 Conway, SC 29526 Conway Podiatry Center, P.C. 8020 Myrtle Trace Drive Conway, SC 29526 Friendship Medical Clinic & Pharmacy 1396 Highway 544 Conway, SC 29526 www.Conway.sc Online Magazine | 2009 49

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Mobile Homes Howsers Home Center 1132 Hwy 501 East Bypass Conway, SC 29526 Palm Harbor Homes 934 Hwy. 501 E. Conway, SC 29526 Saddlebrook Mobile Home, RV & Mini Storage 4982 Hwy. 701 N. Conway, SC 29526 Williamson Mobile Home Estates & RV Park 1981 Highway 905 Conway, SC 29526

Real Estate Companies & Agents Associated Realty 1400 Church Street Conway, SC 29528 Burroughs Brothers Properties, Inc. 1800 Husted Road, Ste. D Conway, SC 29526 Burroughs Company 314 Main Street Conway, SC 29526

Century 21 McAlpine Associates, Inc. 900-B Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Dynamic Property Management, LLC 1104-A Hemingway Chapel Rd Conway, SC 29526 ERA All Team Realty 109 Windsor Springs Road Conway, SC 29527 Grainger Companies, Inc. 1607 Ninth Avenue Conway, SC 29526 Kingston Properties, Inc. 604 Main Street Conway, SC 29526 LandMax Real Estate, Inc. 152 Waccamaw Medical Park Conway, SC 29526 L.W. Paul Construction Co., Inc. 490 University Forest Drive Conway, SC 29526 New Castle Realty 1001 Augustus Drive Conway, SC 29526 Ray Realty, Inc. 1304 Fourth Avenue Conway, SC 29526 River Bend Realty 537 Highway 90 Conway, SC 29526 Sea Breeze Estates (Crabtree Commons) 301 El Bethel Road Conway, SC 29526 Southern Realty 2980 Highway 378 Conway, SC 29527 www.Conway.sc Online Magazine | 2009 51

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Automotive Automotive Accessories, Parts, & Repair AAMCO Transmissions 766 Hwy. 501 East Conway, SC 29526 Conway Auto Parts, Inc. 1412 Fourth Avenue Conway, SC 29526 Hardwicks Lube-It 2112 North Main Street Conway, SC 29526 O & S Carwash 2918 Church Street Conway, SC 29526

Conway Ford, Inc. 2393 Highway 501 Conway, SC 29526

Blacks Tire Service 1501 Third Avenue Conway, SC 29526

almetto Chevrolet 1122 Fourth Avenue Conway, SC 29528

Tractor Companies Altman Tractor Company 1151 Hwy. 501 Business Conway, SC 29526

Fowler Motors, Inc. 2351 Highway 501 Conway, SC 29526

Rental Cars

Hadwin-White-PontiacBuick- GMC-Subaru 2325 Highway 501 East Conway, SC 29528

Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1793 Hwy. 501 E. Conway, SC 29526

Main St. Car Care 1100 Main Street Conway, SC 29526

Skippers Body Shop 1042 Hwy. 501 Bypass Conway, SC 29526 Turners Used Parts, Inc. 2975 Hwy 501 West Conway, SC 29526

Body Work & Repair Horry County Collision 2897 Hwy. 501 W. Conway, SC 29526 Skippers Body Shop 1042 Hwy. 501 Bypass Conway, SC 29526

Car Dealers Conway Chrysler Dodge Jeep 2385 Highway 501 West Conway, SC 29526

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Automotive Guide

Palmetto Chevrolet 1122 Fourth Avenue Conway, SC 29528

Banking & Finance Accountants Holbert Company, Inc. 613 Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Smith, Sapp, Bookhout 1109 Main Street, Suite A Conway, SC 29526

Banks & Credit Unions Bank of America 424 Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Carolina First Bank 1500 Third Avenue Conway, SC 29526

Crescent Bank 2069 Highway 501 East Conway, SC 29526

Edward Jones 1109 Main Street, Suite D Conway, SC 29526

The Conway National Bank 1360 Hwy 501 Conway, SC 29526

Mortgage Companies

Horry County State Bank 1300 Second Avenue Conway, SC 29526

Investing 1st Franklin Financial Corp. 2803 Church Street, Ste.30 Conway, SC 29526 American General Financial Services 2608 Main Street Unit G Conway, SC 29526-3760

American General Financial Services 2608 Main Street Unit G Conway, SC 29526-3760 ArborOne Land & Home 900-C Main Street, Ste. A Conway, SC 29526

Pawn Shops Pawn South 603 Church Street Conway, SC 29526

Art Galleries Art by Marina 318 Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Pops Glass Gallery and Studio 911-A Norman Alley Conway, SC 29526

Catering Bellacinos Pizza & Grinders 1600 Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Bernis Deli 1028 Third Avenue Conway, SC 29526 Coastal Ale House 115 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive Conway, SC 29526 Cradys 332 Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Dominos Pizza 1223 16th Avenue Conway, SC 29526 The Freeze Restaurant 1912 North Main Street Conway, SC 29526 Graces Catering 4196 Highway 319 Conway, SC 29526 Jersey Mikes Subs 2676-B Church Street Conway, SC 29526 Lazy River Cafe 1022 Third Avenue Conway, SC 29526

PullyBones 3003 Highway 701 N. Conway, SC 29526 Surfin Subs 1118 Third Avenue Conway, SC 29526 The Trestle Bakery & Cafe 308 Main Street Conway, SC 29526

Cell Phones A1 Wireless 1610-C Church Street Conway, SC 29526 American Cellular Verizon Wirelss Authorized Retai 2709-D Church Street Conway, SC 29526 HTC Communications 3480 Hwy. 701 North Conway, SC 29526 T-Mobile 201 Graduate Road Ste. 116 Conway, SC 29526 Teldata South, LLC 3079 Hwy. 701 N., Ste. E Conway, SC 29526

Cemeteries & Funeral Homes Hillcrest Cemetery 1000 Highway 544 Conway, SC 29528 Latimer Funeral Home 816 Wright Blvd. Conway, SC 26526 Goldfinch Funeral Services, Inc. 606-610 Beaty Street Conway, SC 29526

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Final Words

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