Dear reader,

Thank you so much for your generous donation. I am honored that during this challenging time you’ve decided to support our work and local journalism in our community. Your donation and kind words lift the spirits of our newsroom and go a long way towards making sure independent local journalism will continue on the Grand Strand.

Our journalists here in Horry County have been working tirelessly for the last month to keep you and your neighbors informed, so you may make smart decisions in order to battle this pandemic. Your donation means you’ve found value in our work, and that’s one of the biggest compliments we can receive.

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