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Buy Local In Conway

10 Reason’s To Plant Trees...Now!

Bunker Shot Perfection

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ContentsFrom The Editor 5

Charleston’s New Arts Website 10

No Day Is So Bad It Can’t Be Fixed With A Nap 12

10 Reasons To Plant Trees...Now! 14

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

Neighborhoods 18

Commerical Real Estate - Renting In Today’s Market 20

Time To Refinance or Buy 25

About Downtown Conway 27

Downtown Conway Calendar of Events 29

Downtown Conway Shopping 31

Dining And Entertainment 33

Travel & Tourism 35

Churches, Schools, & Religous Supplies 37

Professional Services 39

Clothing Stores and Accessories 41

House and Home 43

Personal Care 47

Medical 49

Real Estate 51

Automotive 53

Banking and Finance 55

Specialities 57

www.Conway.sc Online Magazine | 2009 3

Buy LoCaLPromoting 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 ConwayBuy 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 be-ing 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.

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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 invest-ment 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 Localwww.Conway.sc

Editor in Chief

VILLAS at COASTAL CAROLINA CENTREConway, 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 op-posed to the trafficof Hwy 501!

We will be offering 2-bedroom townhome units as well as 3-bedroom condominium units. All 4-story condominium buildings will be equippedwith 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 infor-mation on this exciting new project, please give our office a call. (843) 238-8664

GENERAL INFORMATION:2 and 3 Bedroom Units availableGated community with Card AccessibilityOnly 3 miles from Coastal Carolina UniversitySome units are offered For Rent - Call for pricingLate September is first Closing Date AvailableOn-Site Sales Center Opening late JuneWireless Internet INCLUDED in HOA FeesPrivate community surrounded by treesCommunity Pool with Botanical Gardens

Both 2 & 3 bedrooms offer:Smooth top stovesBuilt in MicrowavesBasic Cable and Water included with HOASmooth CeilingsWasher/Dryer ConnectionsCarpet with Ceramic tile in Baths, Kitchen and Foyer

2 BEDROOM UNITS:2 ½ BathsPre-Construction Pricing $139,900Over 1100 Heated Square FeetTownhomeHardy Plank SidingOutside Storage Space

3 BEDROOM UNITS:2 ½ BathsOffered at $159,900Over 1400 Square Feet4 Story Building with ElevatorCrown MoldingTray Ceiling in Master

CEO Dennis Stewart

EdITOR IN ChIEfLarry Local

CREATIvE dIRECTORDaniel Holliday

ART dIRECTORAmy Coats

WEB dEvELOPERS Allen BaylessMatthew Coats

ACCOuNTINgMarie Bentley

AdmINISTRATION & mARkETINgVivi MorilloAngie Woods

WWW.CONWAy.SCONLINE mAgAZINECopyright © 2009Carolina Media Services. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs.

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CharLeston’s oFFiCe oF CuLturaL aFFairsLaunChes www.CharLestonarts.sC, as thier new arts weB siteFrom: 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 Spo-leto 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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Bunker shot perFeCtion: BLast your way to a Better GoLF sCoreBunker 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.

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.

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/

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neiGhBorhooDs1. 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 invest-ment of time, but material costs are often low.6. With neighborhood action, compared to activ-ity on larger scales, results are more likely to be

visible and quickly forthcoming. The streets are gener-ally 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 marketFirst 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 over-commit.

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.

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?

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……

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time to reFinanCe or Buy !?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

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

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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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 com-ing years, the exclusive benefits of living Downtown will attract more and more residents, giving

the Downtown Conway area an even more well-rounded charac-ter.

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

aBout Downtown ConwayConway 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,

City haLL(843)248-1700

poLiCe (843)248-1790

Fire(843) 248-1720

puBLiC LiBrary(843)915-7323

water system (843) 248-1730

time warner CaBLe (843)913-7941

horry eLeCtriC Cooperative inC(843) 369-2211

santee Cooper(843) 248-5755

ChamBer oF CommerCe(843)248-2273

Conway visitors Center(843)248-1700

Conway heaLth Department(843)915-8800

horry County sChooL DistriCt(843)488-6782

us post oFFiCe(843)248-6313

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Downtown Conway CaLenDar oF eventsauGust

Popcorn and a MovieAugust 2nd

The Golden Age of RadioAugust 8th & 10th

Conway Idol, Teen Idol & Ju-nior Idol Talent SearchAugust 23rd

DeCemBer

River MemoriesThursday, Friday and Saturday night in December leading up to Christmas Day.

Conway Christmas ParadeDecember 13th

First United Methodist Church Hand Bell ChoirDecember 13th

Holiday Street MarketDecember 13th

Pictures with SantaDecember 13th

Carriage rides & RefreshmentsDecember 13th

Live performances by the Conway IdolsDecember 13th

River Memories Holiday River CruisesDecember 13th

BOWS OF HOLLY @ FUMC December 14

Advent Concert at Noon at FUMCDecember 17

Business After HoursDecember 18

Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols at FUMCDecember 21

Christmas Eve Services at FUMCDecember 24

Rivertown ChristmasThursday Nights in December

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shoppinG in ConwaydININg & ENTERTAINmENT

PROfESSIONAL SERvICES

CLOThINg & ACCESSORIES

hOuSE & hOmE

PERSONAL CARE

mEdICAL & dENTAL

REAL ESTATE

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BANkINg & fINANCE

SPEIALITIES

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Applebees1647 Church StreetConway, SC 29526

Bellacinos Pizza & Grinders1600 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Captains Table, Inc.1105 Church StreetConway, SC 29526

Chick-fil-A of Conway1613 Church StreetConway, SC 29526

Cradys332 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

El Cerro Mexican Bar & Grill101 Rivertown BoulevardConway, SC 29526

Fatz Cafe2494 Church StreetConway, SC 29526

The Freeze Restaurant1912 North Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Kimberlys Bar & Grill304 Elm StreetConway, SC 29526

PullyBones3003 Highway 701 N.Conway, SC 29526

Rockys Pizza & Subs1306 Highway 90Conway, SC 29526

Surfin Subs1118 Third AvenueConway, SC 29526

The Trestle Bakery & Cafe308 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Ultimate California Pizza328 Laurel StreetConway, SC 29526

Wendys702 Church StreetConway, SC 29526

Zaxbys1623 Church StreetConway, SC 29526

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

CiCi’s PizzaChildren under 3 eat free with adult purchaseEvery Night(843) 413-0600

Fazoli’sKids eat free every weekend in August. One free kids meal per adult entree purchase.Saturday & SundayFlorence: (843) 664-3062North Myrtle Beach: (843) 249-6901Surfside: (843) 477-1801

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

Moe’s Southwest GrillKids under 12 with Adult purchase of entrée or 2 ta-cos. Same offer on Sunday if you present your church bulletin.Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 5pm-10pm(803) 743-9663

Western SizzlinChildren 4 and under eat Buffet for freeDaily(843) 665-5965

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travel & tourism amusements

Conway Kayak Company, Inc.108 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

River Memories, LLC504 Kingston StreetConway, SC 29526

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Conway Kayak Company, Inc.108 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

River Memories, LLC504 Kingston StreetConway, SC 29526

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Conway Country Club400 Country Club DriveConway, SC 29526

Hotels, motels, inns, & Bed & BreakFast

Best Western Inn1004 Waccamaw DriveConway, SC 29526

Conway Inn & Suites1101 Church St. & Hwy. 501Conway, SC 29526

Days Inn of Conway1240 Pine StreetConway, SC 29526

Sleep Inn-Conway3345 Church StreetConway, SC 29526

museums

Horry County Museum438 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

tHeater

Theatre of the Republic & The Main Street Theatre331 and 335 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

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Christ The Servant Lutheran Church2105 Hwy. 501 EastConway, SC 29526

Crossroads Community Church2583 N. Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church4070 Hwy. 501 W.Conway, SC 29527

First United Methodist Church1001 Fifth AvenueConway, SC 29526

St. Pauls Episcopal Church710 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Trinity United Methodist Church198 Long AvenueConway, SC 29526

Poplar United Methodist Church5095 Highway 701 NorthConway, SC 29526

sChooLs, CoLLeGes, anD universities

Coastal Carolina University108 Blanton CircleConway, SC 29526

Conway Christian School1200 Medlen ParkwayConway, SC 29526

Conway High School2301 Church StreetConway, SC 29526

Horry County Schools1605 Horry StreetConway, SC 29527

Horry-Georgetown Technical College2050 Highway 501Conway, SC 29526

SC School For The Deaf and The Blind Outreach Ctr212 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

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aDvertisinG, marketinG, & puBLiC reLations

Whitley Communications Enterprises3726 Faith DriveConway, SC 29527

attorneys & LeGaL serviCes

The David Law Firm1415 Third AvenueSuite 101Conway, SC 29526

Business manaGementsoLutions

Better Business Bureau Of Coastal Carolina, Inc.314 Laurel StreetSuite 203Conway, SC 29526

BoDy pierCinG & tattoos

Hole In The Wall Tattoo, LLC1709 Husted RoadStudio 3Conway, SC 29526

DistriButors & BottLers

Coastal Ice1620 Fourth AvenueConway, SC 29526

emBroiDery & sCreenprintinG

Action Signs Now!1321-C Third AvenueConway, SC 29526

empLoyment serviCes

Mancan305 Laurel StreetConway, SC 29526

insuranCe

State Farm Insurance - Bittle1305 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

non-proFit

Earth Dynamics Climate Modeling, Inc.5179 Limbaugh LaneConway, SC 29526

Mercy Hospice & Palliative Care174 Waccamaw Medical Park CourtConway, SC 29526

portaBLe toiLet rentaL

Garys Pumping Service361 Chevy Chase DriveConway, SC 29526

propane

The Jerry Cox Company, Inc.314 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

siGns & GraphiCs

Action Signs Now!1321-C Third AvenueConway, SC 29526

storaGe

Saddlebrook Mobile Home, RV & Mini Storage4982 Hwy. 701 N.Conway, SC 29526

Strand Storage Center2787 Hwy. 501Conway, SC 29526

trophies & awarDs

Awards Plus Inc.316 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

truCkinG

Reaves Enterprises, Inc.6485 Hwy 701NConway, SC 29526

Lewis Truck Lines2025 Highway 378Conway, SC 29527

tv proDuCtion

Lucky Dog Television Production306 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

uniForms

UniFirst Corp.208 Bohemia CourtConway, SC 29526

venDinG

Total Vending2380 Church StreetConway, SC 29526

C.A. Timbes, Inc.- Vending & Food Services289 Highway 544Conway, SC 29528

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Normans Cleaners1000 Fourth AvenueConway, SC 29526

Salley Cleaners, Inc.1510 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

ChiLDren’s CLothinG

Abrams Department Store318 Laurel StreetConway, SC 29526

Belk1610 Church St.,Coastal Cen-treConway, SC 29526

The ClotheslineA Childrens Resale Boutique117 Rivertown Blvd Unit EConway, SC 29526

JeweLry stores & watCh makers

Belk1610 Church St.,Coastal Cen-treConway, SC 29526

Gradys Jewelers317 Laurel StreetConway, SC 29526

men’s CLothinG

Abrams Department Store318 Laurel StreetConway, SC 29526

Belk1610 Church St.,Coastal CentreConway, SC 29526

Haberdashery of Conway, Inc.1019 Fourth AvenueConway, SC 29526

seniors proDuCts

Seniors Superstores4115 Hwy. 813Conway, SC 29526

shoes

Belk1610 Church St.,Coastal CentreConway, SC 29526

The Perfect Pear1019 4th AvenueSuite 101Conway, SC 29526

women’s CLothinG

Abrams Department Store318 Laurel StreetConway, SC 29526

Belk1610 Church St.,Coastal CentreConway, SC 29526

Haberdashery of Conway, Inc.1019 Fourth AvenueConway, SC 29526

The Perfect Pear1019 4th AvenueSuite 101Conway, SC 29526

Tara Grinna Inc.2910 Hwy. 501 W.Conway, SC 29526

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Billy Ray Hughes Heating-Cooling3191 Highway 378Conway, SC 29526

Conway Air Conditioning & Metal Co., Inc.300 Smith StreetConway, SC 29526

Tech Services Inc Heating and Cooling6729 High Point Church RoadConway, SC 29527

ContraCtors & remoDeLers

C & R Builders Inc.3665 Hwy. 905Conway, SC 29526

Coastal Construction Group, LLC1962 Highway 905Conway, SC 29526

Kingston Builders, Inc.1717 4th AvenueConway, SC 29526

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

Matrix Administration Construction, LLC2020 Pitch Landing RoadConway, SC 29527

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

ConstruCtion equiptment

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

Carpets, ruGs & FLoorinG

Low Country Carpet Care3150 Hickory Hill CircleConway, SC 29526

ServiceMaster DisasterRestoration Solutions3162 Hwy 701 N.Conway, SC 29526

eLeCtriCaL work

Electric Service of South Carolina125 Daytona Street Suite BConway, SC 29526

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

Furniture stores

Carolina Appliance & Furniture307 Laurel StreetConway, SC 29526

Hucks & Washington Furniture1506 North Main StreetConway, SC 29526

harDware stores & home improvement

Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse2031 Hwy. 501 E.Conway, SC 29526

Myrtle Beach Building Supply299 East Cox Ferry RoadConway, SC 29526

Tricity Insulation700 Century CircleConway, SC 29526

interior DeCorators

Art by Marina318 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

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By George Interiors, LLC942 Grace DriveConway, SC 29526

LanDsCapinG & pLants

Conway Feed & Garden Center2200 North Main StreetConway, SC 29528

J & J Complete Tree Service208 Tobacco Leaf LaneGalivants Ferry, SC 29544

pest ControL

Absolute Pest Control3718 Pee Dee Hwy.Conway, SC 29527

pavinG

Donald Richardson & Son, Inc.2578 Highway 378Conway, SC 29527

Southern Asphalt229 Yeager AvenueConway, SC 29528

waLL CoverinGs

Sherwin Williams1229 16th AvenueConway, SC 29526

winDow CoverinGs & staineD GLass

Great Windows1029 Pecan Grove BlvdConway, SC 29527

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In ConwayThe Trees Have the Right of WayMeander: 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 beauti-ful neighborhoods reveal roads that meander past our oldest living resi-dents, majestic live oaks replete with Spanish moss. A stroll around our historic town meanders by world-class restaurants, eclectic shops, work-ing art studios, and a vintage theater complete with neon marquee.And of course, no trip to Conway would be complete without ex-ploring 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 Gymnastics170 Wetlands Industrial DriveConway, SC 29526

Top Hats Dance Productions1717 4th Avenue Unit HConway, SC 29527

Fitness Centers

Conway Medical Center Well-ness & Fitness Ctr.2369 Cypress CircleConway, SC 29526

Hair salons & day sPas

The Edge Hair/ Nail Spa1903 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Vanite Beauty Salon300 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Your Image, LLC1261 Highway 501 Suite EConway, SC 29526

tanninG

Aruba Tan2254 Hwy 501 EastConway, SC 29526

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Alternative Health Clinic1705 Highway 501Conway, SC 29526

Dentist

Conway Dental Specialties701 North Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Jeffrey W. Horowitz, DMD1515 Ninth AvenueConway, SC 29526

Kingston Village Dentistry, P.A.900-A Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Rivertown Dental Care, Inc.702 Country Club DriveConway, SC 29526

Waccamaw Pediatric Dental Care158 Waccamaw Medical Park Ct.Conway, SC 29526

DoCtors & hospitaLs

Atlantic Physical Therapy162 Waccamaw Medical Park CourtConway, SC 29526

Coastal OrthopaedicAssociates, PA2376 Cypress Circle, Suite 300Conway, SC 29526

Conway Podiatry Center, P.C.8020 Myrtle Trace DriveConway, SC 29526

Friendship Medical Clinic & Pharmacy1396 Highway 544Conway, SC 29526

Hospice Care of S.C.1320 Unit G, Hwy. 501 BusinessConway, SC 29526

Lighthouse Care Center of Conway152 Waccamaw Medical Park Conway, SC 29526

Myers Podiatry ClinicConway Medical Arts Building2376 Cypress Circle, Ste. 201Conway, SC 29526

Shoreline Behavioral Health Services2404 Wise RdConway, SC 29526

hospiCe & nursinG homes

Health Keepers Hospice241 B. Singleton Ridge RoadConway, SC 29526

Mercy Hospice & Palliative Care174 Waccamaw Medical Park CourtConway, SC 29526

The Place At Conway872 Singleton Ridge RdConway, SC 29526

Agape Senior Conway2320 Highway 378Conway, SC 29526

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Century 21 McAlpine Associates, Inc.900-B Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Horry Land Company426 Main StreetConway, SC 29528

Southern Realty2980 Highway 378Conway, SC 29527

moBiLe homes

Howsers Home Center1132 Hwy 501 East BypassConway, SC 29526

Palm Harbor Homes934 Hwy. 501 E.Conway, SC 29526

Saddlebrook Mobile Home, RV & Mini Storage4982 Hwy. 701 N.Conway, SC 29526

Williamson Mobile Home Es-tates & RV Park1981 Highway 905Conway, SC 29526

reaL estate Companies & aGents

Associated Realty1400 Church StreetConway, SC 29528

Burroughs Brothers Properties, Inc.1800 Husted Road, Ste. DConway, SC 29526

Burroughs Company314 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Century 21 McAlpine Associates, Inc.900-B Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Dynamic Property Management, LLC1104-A Hemingway Chapel RdConway, SC 29526

ERA All Team Realty109 Windsor Springs RoadConway, SC 29527

Grainger Companies, Inc.1607 Ninth AvenueConway, SC 29526

Kingston Properties, Inc.604 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

LandMax Real Estate, Inc.152 Waccamaw Medical Park Conway, SC 29526

L.W. Paul Construction Co., Inc.490 University Forest DriveConway, SC 29526

New Castle Realty1001 Augustus DriveConway, SC 29526

Ray Realty, Inc.1304 Fourth AvenueConway, SC 29526

River Bend Realty537 Highway 90Conway, SC 29526

Sea Breeze Estates (Crabtree Commons)301 El Bethel RoadConway, SC 29526

Southern Realty2980 Highway 378Conway, SC 29527

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Bodega provides boutique shopping for cooking, entertaining, and food enthusiasts in the Conway area. Located downtown the large store sprawls across a historic corner building and its adjacent shop, with originalwoodfloorsandquaintlofts.

Bodegasellsfinewineandspirits,gourmetlooseleafteaandcoffee,allsortsofgourmettablegoodies,alargeselectionofcookingequipment,cookbooks,andeverythingyouneedtoentertainfromtableclothstotableware.

301 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

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automotiveautomotive aCCessories, parts, & repair

AAMCO Transmissions766 Hwy. 501 EastConway, SC 29526

Conway Auto Parts, Inc.1412 Fourth AvenueConway, SC 29526

Hardwicks Lube-It2112 North Main StreetConway, SC 29526

O & S Carwash2918 Church StreetConway, SC 29526

Palmetto Chevrolet1122 Fourth AvenueConway, SC 29528

Skippers Body Shop1042 Hwy. 501 BypassConway, SC 29526

Turners Used Parts, Inc.2975 Hwy 501 WestConway, SC 29526

BoDy work & repair

Horry County Collision2897 Hwy. 501 W.Conway, SC 29526

Skippers Body Shop1042 Hwy. 501 BypassConway, SC 29526

Car DeaLers

Conway Chrysler Dodge Jeep2385 Highway 501 WestConway, SC 29526

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

almetto Chevrolet1122 Fourth AvenueConway, SC 29528

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

Hadwin-White-Pontiac-Buick- GMC-Subaru2325 Highway 501 EastConway, SC 29528

Main St. Car Care1100 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Blacks Tire Service1501 Third AvenueConway, SC 29526

traCtor Companies

Altman Tractor Company1151 Hwy. 501 BusinessConway, SC 29526

rentaL Cars

Enterprise Rent-A-Car1793 Hwy. 501 E.Conway, SC 29526

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BankinG &FinanCeaCCountants

Holbert Company, Inc.613 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Smith, Sapp, Bookhout1109 Main Street, Suite AConway, SC 29526

Banks & Credit unions

Bank of America424 Main StreetConway, SC 29526

Carolina First Bank1500 Third AvenueConway, SC 29526

Crescent Bank2069 Highway 501 EastConway, SC 29526

The Conway National Bank1360 Hwy 501Conway, SC 29526

Horry County State Bank1300 Second AvenueConway, SC 29526

investinG

1st Franklin Financial Corp.2803 Church Street, Ste.30Conway, SC 29526

American General Financial Services2608 Main Street Unit GConway, SC 29526-3760

Edward Jones1109 Main Street, Suite DConway, SC 29526

mortGaGe ComPanies

American General Financial Services2608 Main Street Unit GConway, SC 29526-3760

ArborOne Land & Home900-C Main Street, Ste. AConway, SC 29526

Pawn sHoPs

Pawn South603 Church StreetConway, SC 29526

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PullyBones3003 Highway 701 N.Conway, SC 29526

FloriSt

Bloomers Florist &Home Decor4505 Hwy 501 WestConway, SC 29526

giFt ShopS

Sassy Girl Gifts & Special Things1019 4th AvenueConway, SC 29526

liquor StoreS

Stalveys Liquor Store1605 Fourth AvenueConway, SC 29526

pet SupplieS, grooming, & VeterianarianS

Horry County Humane Society2101 Industrial Park RoadConway, SC 29526

River Dogs Grooming Spa1124 Third AvenueConway, SC 29526

Waccamaw Regional Veterinary Center1214 Pine StreetConway, SC 29526

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