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By Ruth Cronin | [email protected]

Let's talk business, Grand Strand.

Have you ever dreamed of having a beach house on the Grand Strand?

Back in the day oceanfront lots were practically being given away — really, there were buy one get one deals. And even still, no one wanted them.

Today the realities of getting residential property on the beach look much different, as my colleague Terry Massey reported this week.

Read his full story to learn more about the skyrocketing prices and shortage of lots.

THIS WEEK’S TOP BUSINESS HEADLINES

A shrimp boat sails past an oceanfront lot at 6300 N. Ocean Blvd. that will soon come on the market. Vacant beachfront lots are a rarity on the Grand Strand, with zero currently on the market in Horry and Georgetown counties. Terry Massey/Staff

If your dream is to build a beach house on the sandy shores of the Grand Strand, you may want to consider picking up a few Powerball tickets.

The lunch crowd gathers at Donzelle's restaurant on Dec. 15, 2025. The Conway restaurant is closing next week. It has been in business since 1962. Charles Perry/Staff

For 63 years, Donzelle's Restaurant in Conway has been filled with the sounds of friendly conversation and heartfelt laughter — and this week, a whole lot of tearful farewells.

Fast food chicken finger chain Raising Cane’s could be opening a location in Myrtle Beach. Raising Cane’s/Provided

Raising Cane's, the popular chicken finger chain, could be dipping into the Grand Strand market.

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