News Archive

National Marina Day June 12
2/22/2010 - The SC General Assembly has declared June 12th to be National Marina Day in South Carolina, the first state in the country to do so this year. Sen. Dick Elliott introduced the resolution which was approved February 3rd. Read More >>
June 12, 2002 Declared National Marina Day
2/22/2010 - South Carolina State Senator Dick Elliott, representing Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties, has presented the South Carolina Marine Association (SCMA) with a concurrent resolution passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives designating June 12, 2010 as the annual National Marina Day in South Carolina. Read More >>
Senator targets fox pens
2/13/2010 - South Carolina could institute tighter restrictions on fox pens following the introduction of a bill by Sen. Dick Elliott this week. Read More >>
Watertower Road paving will begin soon
10/8/2009 - Residents of Barefoot Resort who need another way to leave the area will soon have a back way out of the large, residential community. Watertower Road is scheduled to be paved and according to the city the paving should soon begin and be finished by the end of the year. Read More >>
Rayford Vereen honored at North Myrtle Beach Council meeting
7/24/2009 - A long time resident and business leader vereenof North Myrtle Beach, Rayford Vereen was recognized for his contributions to the community by a South Carolina State resolution sponsored by SC Senator Dick Elliot and presented at Monday’s City Council meeting. Read More >>
Barefoot residents, Elliott honor NMB officer heroes
7/23/2009 - Sen. Dick Elliott presented a Senate resolution to Public Safety Director William Bailey on Monday night. Read More >>
Benefits promote wildlife, economy in Myrtle Beach area
7/9/2009 - Artificial reefs along the Grand Strand are thriving and benefiting the area's economy in the process, according to officials with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. Read More >>
Beach golf tournament raises money for deaf, blind school
6/13/2009 - It was definitely great weather for a golf tournament at the nest golf club in Little River on Saturday but it wasn’t just any tournament. The club and its owner, Senator Dick Elliott held a benefit to raise money for the South Carolina school for the deaf and the blind. Read More >>
SCSDB Honors Elliott Family with Hearts & Hands Award
6/3/2009 - The South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind (SCSDB) has selected Senator and Mrs. Dick Elliott and Eagle Nest Golf Club to receive the 2009 Hearts & Hands Award. The award, which recognizes those who have helped further SCSDB and its mission, will be presented to the Elliott family at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, during the special opening of the fifth annual SCSDB benefit golf tournament at Eagle Nest Golf Club in the Little River area of North Myrtle Beach. Read More >>
Hospitality Association Hosts Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation
5/15/2009 - The Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association is hosting its 2009 annual meeting and awards presentation 3:30 p.m. May 20 at Freestyle Music Park. Read More >>
Aynor Medical Center Breaks Ground
1/30/2009 - Senator Dick Elliott lauded the Marion Regional Healthcare system for its 282,000 square foot facility designed to serve the Aynor area. Read More >>
Citizens Trust Elliott
11/4/2008 - For most voters, the answer to that question is obvious: We trust Dick Elliott. We know him and his outstanding reputation. Dick Elliott has lived, worked, worshipped and raised his family here in our community. His business is well-known and highly respected. Read More >>
Elliott gets taxes cut in citizens interest
11/3/2008 - According to a N.Myrtle Beach citizen Dick Elliott has earned the citizens' votes because he fights hard to cut taxes. Read More >>
Senator Elliott works hard for constituents
11/2/2008 - A N. Myrtle Beach citizen, who has come to know Dick Elliott, relects on the great accomplishments that Senator Elliott has achieved for his citizens. Read More >>
Sentor Elliot helps pass Autism Bill
11/1/2008 - In response to Senator Cleary, Senator Elliot clarifies how the Autism Bill was passed and put into effect during the 2007-2008 Legislative session. Read More >>
Elliott Gets Results on Disablity
11/1/2008 - A local woman shows her support for Senator Dick Elliott . Read More >>
Elliott loves our home, state, citizens
10/22/2008 - A North Myrtle Beach resident who has known Senator Dick Elliott for many years describes him as having "brought honesty and integrity to the many organizations, committees and councils" in which he participated. White says "he always put the people first, consistently working to assist individuals as well as the constituency in general." Read More >>
Consider Senator Elliott's Accomplishments
10/8/2008 - The list of Senator Elliott's accomplishments go on and own. His opponents are using midleading campaign tactics to say otherwise but nothing could be further from the truth. Read More >>
2008 Legislative Session sees many major reforms
10/7/2008 - The 2008 Legislative Session was the “year of reform” in the State Senate, as lawmakers adopted many common-sense reforms to move South Carolina forward. Major accomplishments of the session include illegal immigration reform, DUI reform and tough new consumer-protection laws to reduce identity theft. The Senate also passed cigarette tax reform to reduce healthcare costs, and although it was vetoed lawmakers hope to revive the issue. Read the entire Statehouse Report for 2008. Read More >>
Senator's longevity good for community
9/22/2008 - Seniority can mean success when it comes to serving a constituency and Madeleine Stevens believes Dick Elliott brings success to District 28. Read More >>
Senator Dick Elliott has serious responsibilities
9/16/2008 - Dick Elliott is no good ol' boy according to constituent Victoria Joy Stevens. Rebuffing a previous writer, Stevens challenges stated facts and draws attention to rules that govern them. Read More >>
Elliott working on roads, education for District 28
9/8/2008 - Staying on top of coastal insurance concerns, schools, roads and a changing economy is a challenge for any political leader today. And it's one that District 28 Sen. Dick Elliott welcomes and meets head on whether he is in Columbia serving in the state senate or at his office in North Myrtle Beach. Read More >>
Writer says Elliott has served well
9/3/2008 - District native applauds Elliott for bringing "astonishing" changes to the community during his tenure in the Senate. Noting that he works across party lines, Suggs draws particular attention to Elliott's sponsorship of the Education Improvement Act. Read More >>
I-73 OpEd by Senator Dick Elliott
8/3/2008 - Cooperation between local support groups and the state and federal systems is working to help bring I-73 to reality. This "must do" road requires all parties to put aside partisan politics and work together to buld quality of life to serve the area from Bennettsville area to the Coast. Read More >>
House pushes for funding
4/1/2008 - When the South Carolina House of Representatives passed its annual budged, it included three in the North Strand area. Read More >>
Legislature discusses raising taxes to fund healthcare
3/1/2008 - South Carolina Legislature considers effort to fund what Senator Dick Elliott calls South Carolina�s �health insurance crisis.� Citing huge percentages of uninsured families in Dillon, Marion, Marlboro and Horry Counties, Elliott called for funds to leverage federal funds. Read More >>