Janet Blackmon Morgan

1 week ago | islandpacket.com | Janet Blackmon Morgan

Spring is in full force in South Carolina once more and so are its slithery copperheads. The most common venomous snake in South Carolina, the copperhead, while it prefers to avoid human contact, can often be found in yards and gardens, which can cause problems for homeowners. However, there are steps you can take to keep the scaly creatures out of your yard and away from your home.

3 weeks ago | islandpacket.com | Janet Blackmon Morgan

The 300-foot tall stacks fall at the Grainger coal fired power plant in Conway fell in 2016 as part of plans to close the facility. After 50 years of service, the stacks fell in less than 10 seconds. For the last few years of operation, use was limited to supplying power during peak periods.

Jan 29, 2024 | postandcourier.com | Janet Blackmon Morgan

GEORGETOWN — Timmy Jordan has spent most of his 49 years on the water. No wife. No kids. Just days and nights of dragging coastal waterway bottoms for shrimp, hoping for a good haul. But over the last few months, he has grappled with the stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining and depression.

Nov 22, 2023 | myhorrynews.com | Janet Blackmon Morgan

Jaxon Clark (left) is helped by his brother Morgyn Clark cutting bell peppers for a turkey casserole during a session of Cooking Capable with Ivy at the Horry County Clemson Extension Office in Conway on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. The workshops are hosted by 4-H and teach students with special needs how to make a full meal including an entree, appetizer, drink and dessert. The extension office is located at 1949 Industrial Park Road near J. Reuben Long Detention Center.

Nov 7, 2023 | myhorrynews.com | Janet Blackmon Morgan

Two of the three Myrtle Beach City Council open seats have been decided as two other candidates have a runoff in two weeks. Incumbent Mike Chestnut and newcomer Debbie Conner got the most votes in Tuesday’s election. Conner was the top vote getter with 2,531 followed by Chestnut at 2,397. Incumbent John Krajc will be facing Bill McClure in a runoff on Nov. 21. Krajc got 2,051 and McClure received 2,002. The election is set to be certified at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Myrtle Beach City Hall.