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Anderson Brothers Bank

December 13, 2021April 1, 2017 by The Coastal Insider

A Local Community Bank Branch Opens in The Market Common by Melissa LaScaleia Anderson Brothers Bank is a local institution that is eighty-three years old and began back in the 1930s when tobacco farmers needed financing for their crop. During the recession, there wasn’t an option for farmers to secure funding, so the Anderson family offered it to them out of the back of an old tobacco warehouse in Marion County. From these humble beginnings, Anderson Brothers Bank has evolved into a full service community bank, with twenty-one branches from Little River down to the Georgetown area and everything that you’d expect from a modern day bank— 24 hour ATMs, online banking, and an advanced mobile app. “It’s still a local bank with local decision making,” says Bryan Lenertz. “That’s how I would define us today.” Bryan has been working for Anderson Brothers Bank for the past five years as the Horry County area executive, overseeing eight branches throughout the region. Their newest branch recently opened at the end of this past March in the Market Common, just off of Farrow Parkway. In an interview with the Insider, Bryan shares his reflections on Anderson Brothers, the company culture, and what they have to offer the community: “We’re excited about this branch. It’s a step forward for Anderson Brothers Bank in a new direction. We’re incorporating a lot more customer interaction with new technology that’s available now in banking. It should create a wonderful experience for our customers. “It’s a really neat bank to work at because Mr. Anderson isn’t a micro manager. He gives people the space to make their own decisions, and if you make a mistake, it’s seen as an opportunity for growth, to do something differently next time. “There’s a lot of freedom and autonomy to do your job and try to do it well in your own way. As a result of that, each of our branches has a slightly different feel relative to their geographic location, and who works there. “Banks are so regulated now, that really what sets them apart is the people. Knowing that, we try to hire the best possible people with great personalities.” The light-filled interior of the new bank branch. (Photo Meganpixels Parker) “Our goal is to provide the same benefits and technology that you would get at a larger bank while staying local and personable— a place where people are more than just numbers; we really push to make that happen.” Just as it was almost a century ago, today, Anderson Brothers Bank is still locally owned and run by the Anderson family. The third generation team includes: David Anderson as president, Tommy Anderson as vice president, and Neal Anderson as the chairman of the board. “With the new Market Common branch, we’re looking to create a little bit of a different banking experience,” Bryan says. “The team is going to be more engaged with you and serve you right as you walk in, rather than having you walk up to the teller; they’ll be available to help with the technology if you need it.” The In Lobby Teller, as it’s called, is a new technology that allows you to walk up and complete any basic function that you would do at the teller counter. “It’s like an ATM on steroids,” Bryan tells me laughingly. “This way you don’t have to wait in line. We’re also working on technology that will allow you to do bill payments or live chats for any issues or problems you may have. It’s basically a time-saving feature for the customer, so you don’t have to go to several different people in a branch. This is something that you would find in larger banks in bigger cities, but it’s not common yet.” “Our Market Common bank branch is probably the most technologically advanced branch in Horry County,” he adds. “If it’s not first, it’s tied for first.” Bryan chose to work for Anderson Brothers after meeting David, the president. “He was forward thinking, with new ideas, and thinking outside the box,” Bryan says. Lindsey Duggento (back left) demonstrates how to use the In Lobby Teller, cutting-edge technology that makes a patron’s banking experience faster. (Photo Meganpixels Parker) “We’re all super excited about this new location,” he adds. “We wanted it to have an open, spacious and sunny feeling. We incorporated a lot of glass in our design so you know what’s inside and it’s not hidden. “We have a designated golf car parking spot. On Friday’s we’ll have popcorn. We have a full service coffee bar all the time. There’s a neat vibe in the Market Common. We just want to be a part of this community.” Saturday, April 22, from 11am-2pm, Anderson Brothers Bank is hosting an outdoor neighborhood block party for all of the Market Common in their parking lot— with food, music, bouncy houses, and other activities. “We’d like to meet the neighbors and let everyone know who we are,” Bryan says. “Just like any other local business, we give you personalized attention. Because we are small, we have more invested in serving you to the best of our ability because our success depends on your patronage, and our local focus ensures that we can give you that quality of attention that a larger bank can’t. We can deal with things differently and make decisions based on local market knowledge and at a more personal level. “At a big bank they have to do everything by the book, there’s very little leeway. You have to qualify in all their criteria. “When you’re considering your money and financial decisions, it’s important to trust who is serving you, knowing that whatever problems, issues or questions you have, will be handled one on one— versus calling someone on the phone in a different state, where you’re treated more like a number rather than a person. I’ve worked at both, so I know this first hand.” Supporting your local bank helps support the local … Read more

The 12th Annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival

June 15, 2022April 1, 2017 by The Coastal Insider

Changing the Face of Film All Over the World by Melissa LaScaleia The Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, MBIFF, was designated one of the top 25 film festivals to submit to in the world in 2009 by Movie Maker Magazine, the preeminent magazine for independent and Hollywood film. They were also given the award two years later, and have been nominated again for it. The life story of our local film festival’s founder and producer, Jerry Dalton, is so fascinating, that it’s worthy of being made into a movie itself. Jerry grew up in Oregon to a pioneering family. His father would buy large tracts of land every four years and relocate his family there. They would sleep in tents or an old barn, and build a house on the land entirely by hand before moving on. “This was the sort of thing people did in the 1800s,” Jerry says. “I grew up differently than most people.” His life story took him from bodybuilding, to working as a professional chef, to eventually building his own house by hand in Myrtle Beach, which confounded the permitting office who issued him a $7,000 fee with the general feeling he would not complete it. “Ever since my youth,” Jerry tells me, “film was my passion. But in the 1980s and even still today, if you aren’t juiced with connections you have a hard time getting noticed. Nepotism runs deep in Hollywood, and I needed a way to survive. “I never gave up the hope of going into film though, so I worked in the film industry here and there for free, just to do it and be in it. Finally I filmed my own movie, and it ended up being shown in theaters in 37 states. Distribution is my niche; eventually I handled films in which Tom Arnold, Brittany Murphy, and Faye Dunaway were the main actors.” “Along the way,” Jerry says, “I saw a lot of great films and wondered why they never made the cut at the big film festivals like Sundance, Tribeca and others. So I did some research and discovered that it wasn’t about the film being good or bad, it was about who was in it, who was repping it (meaning attached to it, financially or production-wise), and how much money was spent repping (lobbying) it. “That’s when I decided that I would start a film festival that is and only is as long as I’m alive, independent, and it doesn’t matter who’s in it or attached to it; we do not accept lobbying, being wined and dined and such. To me it’s not ethical.” It took him two years to create his vision, and the first Myrtle Beach International Film Festival was in 2004. Each year he’s drawn crowds from all over the U.S. as well as internationally. Those who come herald his movie lineup as the best. “There’s no secret why,” he tells me. “We have judges from all walks of life with varied backgrounds. At most major film festivals you’re being judged solely by film people, who can be snooty and critiquing, and worse— motivated by agenda.” “At most of the big film festivals, you get extra points for highlighting a political agenda that the critics back. Once again, it’s not fair. It’s not judging the film on being a work of art. I used to go to big film festivals and wonder why the stories were all basically the same— all the same political agenda, all the same theme,” he says. Here, if you score high on all the judges’ score sheets here, you score high across a diverse range of people, not just a niche. Movie Maker Magazine noted that the MBIFF doesn’t allow politics to play a place in the judging. It is strictly based on the quality and entertainment value of the films. “Hollywood is a business, and that’s fine,” Jerry explains, “but their scripting comes from an accounting department which scripts for demographics because it’s what appeals to the demographic and will therefore sell. And that’s why it gets rather boring. 99% of the time, independent film is scripted from the heart; it’s simply a story that someone wants to tell so badly that they will raise a million dollars to tell it. There is so much conversation that happens after these films.” The Myrtle Beach International Film Festival will be held Wednesday, April 19 through Saturday, April 22 in the Market Common. There will be two days of special screenings, food and discussion events prior to Wednesday for all-access pass holders. It’s not just the films and ensuing discussions that make this film festival such a worthwhile event. The people who are drawn to Jerry’s festival are looking for great art without agenda, and offer a lot to the community. “This year, we have a Russian filmmaker who was invited to debut in Hollywood, but elected to debut here instead,” Jerry tells me. “And last year, Jay Alix, the world’s biggest negotiator, who formulated a plan to save the U.S. when it was several hours away from bankruptcy after the crash of 2008, he came, along with the former president and founder of ABC films, and the former CEO of the Discovery Channel. Those are just some of the people you can meet here.” “For an independent film maker to show up and learn about what actually goes on,” Jerry adds, “it’s invaluable. For the film enthusiast, it’s a tremendous experience.” Jerry keeps prices for the festival low to ensure that everyone has the chance to see the beauty of the world through these films. He calls it an “expedition experience” that everybody can absorb. “Living in a beautiful environment makes life so much better,” he says. “When you see the things that are built today, they are ugly and cheap. The quality of art in a society reflects a society. We should support artists, real artists. If you have no art in your culture or environment, it … Read more

The Dragon Boat Festival in the Market Common

March 22, 2023April 1, 2017 by The Coastal Insider

Market Common Dragon Boat Festival - the Market Common Festival

An Annual Fundraiser Celebrating Community and Fun by Melissa LaScaleia The Ground Zero Dragon Boat Festival began on the big lake in the Market Common nine years ago as a fundraiser for Ground Zero Ministries, a local non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian organization that offers a safe space for teenagers and pre-teens to gather and hang out in a positive environment. “The festival is a fundraiser for the events that we hold throughout the year,” Scott Payseur, the founder and president of Ground Zero says. “We’re not open daily, we’re event driven— bringing in national Christian bands and speakers… it’s kind of like a Christian House of Blues.” Scott was looking for an annual fundraising event that was fun, unique, and family friendly. When one of his staff participated in a dragon boat festival in Tennessee and told about the experience, he knew he had found it. It’s now held every year on the big lake in the Market Common, the last Saturday of April. “The Dragon Boat Festival is unique to most people,” Scott says. “It’s fun to watch; the boats alone make coming worthwhile because they’re so eye-catching.” Looking like giant, brightly painted canoes with varying motifs and little dragon heads on the front, each boat is outfitted with a team of paddlers— ten on the left, and ten on the right. On the front tip of the boat, a drummer sits on a tiny stool with a drum, and keeps the beat so that everybody is paddling in unison. On the back of the boat is a professional steerer brought in especially for the occasion, who keeps the boat on course and prevents crash collisions. Scott explains the day’s proceedings. “We race four boats at a time, and we can have 55 teams. While four are racing, four boats are loading, so there’s never any lag in time. There’s a first heat in the morning, from 9am till lunch time. Then there’s a second heat in the afternoon in which everybody races again. We take the best time from all of the teams, and then pair them up in the final race, which will be around 4pm. A team gives it their all during the competition. (Photo Ground Zero Ministries) The vibrant boats take to the water in the Market Common during the annual Dragon Boat Festival. Previous Next “In the afternoon, we pair up similar groups to race against each other, like real estate or media— we also have middle and high school boats— and the winning team is awarded a trophy,” Scott says. There are a several additional prizes awarded as well. For the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, every participant on that team gets a medal; the first place team also gets a trophy. There’s also a trophy for the overall fastest time, as well as a trophy for the much coveted delegation, Dragon-Behind, the slowest boat. The festival has plenty besides the races. There are food vendors— this year’s lineup of sponsors includes Logan’s Roadhouse, Mellow Mushroom, Bojangles’ Famous Chicken n’ Biscuits, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, and more. There’s also a family fun zone with inflatable games, banana boat rides on a jet ski, and a stage featuring live music or a DJ. “And during the lunch break, we have a Drummer Dress Costume Contest,” Scott says. “It’s an element we added to make the event more fun. Each drummer walks the runway on our stage in a costume that best represents their boat, and is judged by a local celebrity panel of judges.” “When it comes to the Dragon Boat Festival,” he adds, “holding it at the Market Common is what makes it so special. It’s a beautiful and ideal location. Because it’s a smaller body of water, people can see easily and watch right at the finish line. I’ve seen other Dragon Boat Festivals held on big lakes, and you almost need binoculars to see. If people don’t want to eat from the vendors, there are plenty of options in the Market Common. The setting makes the festival unique beyond the Dragon Boats.” Boats gather expectantly at the starting line of the races in the Market Common. “Holding [the festival here] is what makes it so special. It’s a beautiful and ideal location.” – Scott Payseur (Photo Ground Zero Ministries) Spectators enjoy another sunny day in Myrtle Beach at the Dragon Boat Festival. A crowd of almost 7,000 gathers in the Market Common annually to watch the festivities. Previous Next “We have about 5,000-7,000 people that will come throughout the day,” Scott adds. “And about 1,200 participants on boats. One of the things people say is that they love hanging out with their team, but they also see people they haven’t seen in years. “And they end up reconnecting with those people and they love that. The festival is a draw for all types of people from all walks of life. It creates a great opportunity for community to happen.” As do the preparations leading up to the festival. Boat teams are made up of groups as diverse as church groups, families, school groups, investors, golfers, or friends. “Sometimes it’s just one person who wants to do it,” Scott says. “Whoever initiates it becomes the captain. And then we work with that individual to secure funding, compile a team, and get sponsored. We bring the boats and the professional steerers— people who have actually been on international teams. So participants don’t have to worry about that and neither do I.” The boats arrive along with their accompanying steerers the week before the festival. Each team is allotted a chance to practice for a one-hour slot the week leading up to the festival. It’s a noisy, hilarious time. “It’s not too late for a team to jump in in April,” Scott says. “They can contact me up to a week before the festival.” The festival is free to attend, and Ground Zero has a variety of dedicated sponsors and levels of … Read more

Beet Apple Salad

December 13, 2021April 1, 2017 by The Coastal Insider

This month’s recipe is brought to you by Market Common nutritionist Emma Ware. You can find this recipe along with so many more in her Fast Wholesome Cookingcookbook. To learn more about Emma and her foods, visit www.itsnotadiet.net. Emma’s motto for health is “shop the rainbow”… and this colorful salad incorporates some vibrant hues that are sure to beet all the rest. Beet Apple Salad Ingredients Serves 2 as a side 1 large organic beet1 apple (your favorite type)Fresh ginger root2 oz. of goat cheese1 Tbs of extra virgin olive oilFresh parsley, mint or thyme, chopped, for garnish (optional) Directions Scrub the beet clean and cut into quarters. Place it in a pot with an inch of water and cover and bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the gas to a simmer and cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until tender. In the meantime, wash the apple and cut into bite-size wedges. When the beet is ready, set it aside until it is cool enough to handle. Peel and cut into bite-size pieces. Combine the beet and apple, drizzle with olive oil, grate ginger over the top, and add goat cheese crumbles. Garnish with your favorite herb, and serve warm or cool. Emma Ware, www.itsnotadiet.net Click here for more great recipes.

Q&A with Don & Linda Boucher

June 4, 2021April 1, 2017 by The Coastal Insider

3 Years In Myrtle Beach And Still On Vacation by Melissa LaScaleia Introduce me to your family. It’s my wife Linda and I. We have been married for four years; we were dating for seventeen years before that. Why did you move to the Market Common? I’ve been coming here for 20 years to play golf and really liked it. After retirement, we decided that we couldn’t afford to live in Connecticut anymore. Linda came down with me on a trip for four days, and we ended up buying a house in the Market Common in Emmens Preserve. We came to this area to visit friends and decided this was the place to be. Where are all the places you came from? We lived in Connecticut all of our lives. I’m from Wolcott, and Linda lived in Middlebury for 22 years. Do you have a favorite place in the Market Common? No, we love the whole thing. We live in our bubble. What’s your favorite thing about living in the Market Common? The proximity to everything—restaurants, shopping, movies. It’s so convenient, you don’t have to leave if you don’t want to. How has your lifestyle changed since moving here? We’re busier now than we ever were. We wake up in the morning and say, ‘What’s the day?’ because we don’t know the day of the week. It will be three years in June since we moved into our home, and it still feels like we’re on vacation. What new activities have you taken up since moving here? Linda does water aerobics, and we both walk and bike a lot. It’s nice weather and the area is very easy for riding a bike. I can golf year-round. We also go to all the shows at the Alabama Theater and the Carolina Opry. The local actors and actresses do a great job performing. Do you find people here friendlier or more at ease? Definitely. Like us, they gave up families and friends when they moved, so it’s easier to make friends here. Even at a rinky-dink store like the Dollar General, they greet you and inquire about your day. Walking down the street, people say hello. In Connecticut, you’re lucky if they look at you. It’s a completely different lifestyle here. What are your favorite things to do here? Bicycle riding, shopping, walking, and going to the movies. Is there anything that you miss or would like to see in the Market Common? Hummel Hot Dogs. It’s a Connecticut thing. They’re the best thing in the world even though hot dogs aren’t good for you. Click here for more Q&A.

The Great Transition—Part 7 of 7

June 1, 2021April 1, 2017 by The Coastal Insider

Above, Buddy Styers enjoys the fruits of his labor in front of the sign announcing the entrance to the Market Common. “People still tell me how proud they are of what I’ve accomplished, but I don’t feel that I did it, as much as I feel that I was a part of it. We had an amazing team.” — Col. Buddy Styers This story is the last of a 7-part series which chronicles the redevelopment of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base and its evolution into the Market Common from the perspective of retired Air Force Colonel Buddy Styers, executive director of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Authority. Our history concludes with a Q & A with Colonel Styers. Click here to read Part 6, in the March 2017 issue. The Redevelopment Years of The Market Common By Melissa LaScaleia Insider: How has being involved with the redevelopment of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base changed your life? Colonel Styers: My military background prepared me to manage people, complex organizations and large budgets, but I had never been the senior leader of a development project like this; I stretched myself to accomplish it. Insider: Has your involvement with this redevelopment project changed the way you regard the military? Colonel Styers: It’s certainly opened my eyes to the complexity and difficulty of their tasks when they are trying to juggle so many responsibilities while meeting goals. They were responsible for the closure of many bases, yet they extended themselves repeatedly to make sure that not only we, but that all the other bases as well, were successful in transitioning, and continued to maintain the base while we were in the redevelopment stages. Insider: Were there any laws/regulations that made your job more challenging? Colonel Styers: In many cases, yes. We were not allowed just to design and put together what we wanted. But the key was in learning what the laws were, and then developing our project accordingly. It was the most difficult for Dan McCaffery, the developer. He knew what he wanted to do that he felt was vital to the success of the urban village, but the local government didn’t allow it. The most challenging issue for all of us to get through, including the Market Common businesses, was the sign ordinance. A lot of businesses wanted to have more than one sign, but Myrtle Beach is very strict and mandates that you can only have one, and it has to be on your property. Insider: Were there any laws/regulations that helped or enhanced your work? Colonel Styers: There are rules about the amount of storm water retention capability you have to have to prevent flooding in the event of a large storm. We had to build a 21-acre lake across the street from the commercial district, as well as four smaller ponds in the surrounding area to store the runoff. Now, the lake has become one of the most popular places in the Market Common. Insider: What was it like to work with Dan McCaffery? Colonel Styers: Dan has a lot of experience and a track record of success with large-scale commercial development and redevelopment projects. Even though he was only here once a month, it was a fantastic opportunity to work closely with him on the redevelopment, and then for a two-year period as the senior project manager for the Market Common. He’s honest, and was sure of his vision of what he wanted the area to look like to become an integral part of Horry County. He was confident that he was developing something that could meet those goals. Insider: What words of wisdom do you have for us in the Market Common who want to support this beautiful community that we live and work in? Colonel Styers: Continue to build and bring businesses where there are vacancies to further establish the urban village that the community said they wanted. Remain flexible in the face of change. Support the activities that are offered. If we all do those things, it has nowhere to go but up, and better. Insider: Looking back on your life, are you pleased with your accomplishments? Colonel Styers: Absolutely. And I couldn’t say it any stronger. I was successful with my military career before I retired, having been recently promoted to colonel, and then base commander. I felt proud of that. Working on the redevelopment of the Air Force base, and seeing it through to fruition… It was a dream come true, to have two opportunities like that in one lifetime. Insider: If you could advise one thing about building community what would it be? Colonel Styers: You have to go with the flow. That and establish friendly working relationships with people you have to have on your side to get the job done. I worked the hardest at building those relationships and consequently I always felt like I had the opportunity to ask for what I needed. Even if I didn’t always get what I asked for, I always felt like they were with me, supporting my work. Insider: What do you think made you personally capable of doing what you did? Colonel Styers: Even in the Air Force I have always been taught to respect people and treat them like you like to be treated yourself. My strongest attribute is being able to work with people and motivate them to want to do the job that they’ve been hired to do. I think that’s one of the most important qualities of being a leader or manager. You have to be able to make people want to work, and for them to feel like a success when they do it. Insider: Any last words for us? Colonel Styers: I’m complimenting you, Melissa, for your ability to listen consistently to my rambling and produce a story out of it. And I’d like to thank the whole community for supporting us and helping us, as much as they were able, … Read more

Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Shine

December 13, 2021April 1, 2017 by The Coastal Insider

USAF Pilot, Vietnam War Veteran by Melissa LaScaleia Shine Avenue is named in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Shine, a pilot in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. The avenue meanders around the periphery of the Market Common, intersecting with Farrow Parkway. Anthony Shine was born on May 20, 1939 to a military family. His father, George, retired from the Air Force as a colonel, and all three of their sons and one daughter joined the military. Anthony joined the United States Air Force from Pleasantville, New York. He served two terms in Vietnam, the first in 1970. Most of what we know about his life is due to interviews with his daughter, Colleen. He was stationed with his family at an Air Force base along the Pacific Ocean before he was stationed at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. His daughter and family enjoyed the lull of Myrtle Beach, compared to the massive typhoons that characterize the part of the Pacific Basin from whence they came. In Myrtle Beach, the family lived several blocks south of Garden City Pier, and enjoyed jeep rides along the quiet shores. They would also entertain their squadron with Olympic-themed beach parties in their sandy backyard. Anthony Shine left for his second tour of Vietnam from the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base in 1972. On December 2, he was flying an A-7D fighter aircraft on a reconnaissance mission near the Barthelemy Pass in North Vietnam near the border of Laos. He radioed his wingman to say that he was descending below cloud cover for a closer look at their target area. After ten minutes, his wingman radioed him, and received no response. His plane seemingly disappeared in the clouds. The passes through these mountains were dangerous. The area was rife with Vietnamese fighters. Bombings and missile fire were common; many planes were shot down here. In addition, the terrain was so rugged as to be almost impassable. Of the many Americans who went missing in this area, few were found. The military searched for Anthony for three days, but found nothing. He was reported as Missing In Action. There were reports of a crash site, but the government declared it had been heavily looted and there was, therefore, little hope of finding more information. Colleen, who was 8 years old at the time of her father’s disappearance, never gave up hope of finding him. In the ’90s, as an adult, she went to Vietnam searching for answers and closure. She hired a guide, and found a Vietnamese villager who had found a helmet near the site. When she looked inside, her father’s name was hand written on the inside. Colleen’s findings gave the government new leads to follow, and investigators were able to recover remnants of Anthony’s plane as well as his remains and confirm that it was indeed, he. Because of his daughter’s efforts, Anthony Shine was buried with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery in 1996, offering his surviving family closure at long last. During the years he was MIA, Anthony was promoted to lieutenant colonel, and awarded The Purple Heart. To commemorate her husband, and remember those soldiers who remain missing in Vietnam, Anthony’s wife, Bonnie, founded the Anthony C. Shine Award, which is given each year to a fighter pilot who demonstrates proficiency and professionalism in flying a fighter aircraft. To read more of our history features click here.

A Message from Jim Parker, Co-Owner of the Insider

June 15, 2022April 1, 2017 by The Coastal Insider

A message from the Editor Our April edition is a milestone edition for us at the Insider in many ways. It represents Market Common Community. We’d like to thank our advertisers and our readers for the positive comments we’ve received about the Insider over the past ten months, and for your tangible backing and appreciation of what we, at the Insider do. We are grateful to be able to help our advertisers build their businesses, and recommend what you offer to our community. 70% of our advertisers commit with us under long-term 6-12 month contracts. Thank you for placing your trust in us. We will continue to serve you, as well as our reader, to the best of our ability. It’s been a financial commitment for us to take it to the level that we did, but we keep hearing from our advertisers that they’re getting results, and that’s a rewarding, exciting thing for us to hear. With this edition, we conclude our narrative chronicles of the History of the Market Common with Col. Buddy Styers. We’d like to offer our thanks to him for sharing his stories with all of us for the past eight months, and helping all of us to grow in appreciation for the work that he, his board, and so many were a part of to make the vision of Market Common the beautiful reality that it is today. We’ve received a lot of enthusiasm about this section of our paper, the Redevelopment Years of the Market Common, and the events that have taken place in this area in the past twenty years. Buddy has played such a big part, and we at the Insider are grateful that those visiting and who have moved here recently from other areas, can learn about our history through us. Thank you Buddy, for your time with this project, and your continued commitment to community. Stay close, we’re just down the end of the street from you! Are you or someone you know doing something notable in the Market Common community? Contact us with comments and suggestions at community@marketcommoninsider.com – Jim Parker Editor-in-chief and co-owner of Properties at the Market Common

Delights in Springtime Things

June 15, 2022April 1, 2017 by The Coastal Insider

Charlie’s Corner is the domain of Charlie, the furry four-legged lady’s man of the Market Common. Each month, he’ll share information to help all new, visiting, and existing doggie community members get the most out of life alongside their human companions. We’ll feature his reflections on what it’s like to be a dashing downtown doggie, as he reminds all of us how to play well together. This month, Charlie delights in being a doggie without accolades, visitations or dreams, as he gets grounded in the simple pleasures of spring. Sniff, sniff, s-n-i-i-i-i-f-f…. SNIFFFFFF! s-n-n-n-i-f- f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f. Ahhhhhhhhh….. I was right. Springtime in the Market Common still smells like contentment. Nothing fills me up and makes me feel so complete as the smell of spring. It’s as if the world is waking up from a long nap. The trees shrug off the last of their barrenness and buds begin to appear; the grass grows greener, water pours from the sky a little more often… Believe it or not, this dashing downtown doggie loves to splash in puddles. The best part is, as nature undergoes this transformation, it gives off more succulent smells then the garbage can behind my favorite Italian pizzeria. It just drives me wild with delight. Did you know that we doggies possess around 300 million olfactory sensors compared to the 6 million that humans have? You couldn’t walk in a straight course either if you smelled what we do walking down the street. Such a fabulous part of being alive, to inhale the complexity of it all and sort it out in my doggie brain. I’m so inundated by the spring aromas that I’m in a near bliss state— here a squirrel, there, a crocus popping up in the grass— and the grass! I could write sonnets about my love of frolicking, rolling, sniffing around and digging in it. Not to mention you can find the neatest bugs and fascinating things decomposing with a little prodding, which of course have an aroma palette all their own. Then there’s the trip to Trimmers Pet Grooming I have to look forward to, where I’ll get a doggie massage and a new do. I think I’m getting my nails done too. There’s nothing like sprucing up the old fur coat and showing it off to the new ladies who have come to town since the winter. There will be plenty of opportunities to do so. I always ask for more walks this time of year (just to keep Jim on track with his New Year’s resolutions into the warm weather months). All my friends must ask too, because I’ve been seeing so many more of them out for walks with their people. And I just love all the wildlife. The ducks, geese, birds, and squirrels. Maybe this year I’ll catch a bunny. I always try but haven’t succeeded yet. And of course most important of all (but truly how could I put a ranking on spring’s delights?), there’s an extra hour of sunlight every day in which to enjoy… nap time. Until next time, P.S. Follow me on Facebook to keep up with all my latest news, www.facebook.com/InsiderCharliesCorner and on Instagram @charlieparkerscorner. Click here to see last month’s edition of Charlie’s Corner.

Anderson Brothers Bank

The 12th Annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival in the Market Common

Beet Apple Salad

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