North Myrtle Beach & Little River, South Carolina – The Horry County Historic Preservation Commission’s Legacy Business Recognition Program will recognize three area businesses on May 7, 2024 with ribbon cutting ceremonies. A ceremony will be held at Beachwood Golf Club at 10:00 a.m., North Myrtle Beach Times at 10:45 a.m., and Eagle Nest Golf Club at 11:45 a.m. The ceremonies are free and open to the public.

 

Beachwood Golf Club was opened in 1968 by Dick Elliott, Blakeney Jackson and Carl King Rust. Since inception, this has been an owner operated course and has served Horry County for 56 years. The club has hosted many prominent events over this time: 1989 Carolina Open;1990 Carolina Seniors PGA Championship; 1992 Carolina Seniors PGA Championship; and the1992 Golf Writers of America. Beachwood Golf Club is located at 1520 Highway 17 South in North Myrtle Beach.

 

Eagle Nest Golf Club opened in 1971. This course was built by owner Dick Elliott and Gene Hamm and associates. The course immediately became an icon in the North Myrtle Beach area. Named after the resident bald eagle’s nest, the Club still serves Horry County. Eagle Nest Golf Club is located at 401 Eagles Nest Road in Little River.

 

For the past 50 years, The North Myrtle Beach Times has been the "official" North Myrtle Beach community newspaper. North Myrtle Beach Times was founded in 1971 by Polly Lowman. North Myrtle Beach Times is located at 203 North Kings Highway in North Myrtle Beach.

 

The Horry County Legacy Business Recognition Program pays tribute to local businesses that have contributed to the economic heritage of Horry County for more than 50-continuous years. For more information, contact Yasmine Crawford, Senior Planner with Horry County Planning & Zoning at 843-915-5340.