Previous Profiles
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Dr. Cynthia Elsberry, Ph.D.
Overseeing 40,000 students and 5,400 employees is a job Horry County Schools Superintendent Cynthia Elsberry, Ph.D., accepts as a challenge yet finds “a little awesome.”
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Business of the Week—CRH Interior Design
The owner of CRH Interior Designs, Inc., Chiara Rizzo-Hansen developed her talents in Italy before moving to the United States.
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Public Servant of the Week – John Rhodes
Fifty years ago, John Rhodes came to Myrtle Beach to work as a lifeguard in the summer. He loved the area so much he never left.
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Veteran of the Week – Robert Shelley
The Vietnam War caused changes in the plans of many young men and Robert Shelley of Myrtle Beach was no different.
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Citizen of the Week – Al “Mr. Voice” Dondi
Growing up in Astoria, Queens, in New York, Al Dondi loved to sing and learned he was pretty good at it.
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Non-Profit of the Week – Oceanfront Merchant’s Association
“We do as much as we can with the money we’re able to get every year,” said Chris Walker, president of the Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Merchant’s Association.
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Realtor of the Week – Randy Wallace
Randy Wallace is the owner of CANA Development Group, which he formed in 2011 to become the new homes division of Keller Williams Realty, located at 2002 North Oak Street in Myrtle Beach.
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Brad Redding
Brad Redding knows golf. Listed as a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, the Director of Golf Instruction at the Grande Dunes Members Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C., soon will be taking his expertise to China.
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Business of the Week – Scotty’s Beach Bar
One of the few bars on the beach in the Surfside/Garden City area, Scotty’s Beach Bar has a strong local following and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere that draws tourists like flies in season.
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Public Servant of the Week – Jean Burden
The Horry County School District 2008 Teacher of the Year Jean Burden has devoted 33 years to making students better in the classroom.
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Veteran of the Week – Alex Schweitzer
A native of Fort Wayne, Ind., Alex Schweitzer joined the U.S. Air Force immediately after graduating from high school in 1958.
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Citizen of the Week – Matt Staub
Matt Staub is a young man serving the elderly population of Horry County as Regional President of Agapé Senior-Grand Strand.
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Non-profit of the Week – Freedom Readers
Freedom Readers, Inc., is a literacy organization that brings together children in need of reading assistance and adult mentors who not only teach reading, but provide guidance in living as well.
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Realtor of the Week – Beth Ross
Beth Ross is a hybrid Realtor specializing in foreclosures, short sales, retail properties and first-time homebuyers.