Member Spotlight

Membership Spotlight: Horry Telephone Cooperative (HTC)

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight a company that has been keeping our communities connected for generations — Horry Telephone Cooperative, better known as HTC.

Connecting Our Communities Since 1952

Founded in 1952, HTC has grown to become the nation’s largest telecommunications cooperative, serving communities throughout Horry, Georgetown, and Marion counties.

And while technology has changed quite a bit since 1952, HTC’s focus on connecting the people and businesses of our area has remained at the heart of what they do.

Today, their extensive fiber network helps connect homes, businesses, and rural communities throughout our region.

A Lot More Than Telephone

The word Telephone may still be in the name, but HTC has come a long way since the days of simply connecting a phone call.

Their services include:

🌐 High-speed fiber internet
📱 Mobile services
📺 Video services
🏠 Home security & automation
☎️ Digital phone services
💼 Residential & business solutions

From streaming at home and running a business to protecting your property and keeping your family connected, HTC provides technology designed for the way our communities live and work today.

Local. Member-Owned. Cooperative.

One thing that makes HTC different is its cooperative structure.

Rather than operating as a traditional commercial corporation, HTC is member-owned. That cooperative model keeps its members and the communities it serves at the center of the organization.

For a rural area like ours, reliable connectivity is more than a convenience. It helps local businesses operate, students learn, families stay connected, and communities grow.

Local Support When You Need It

HTC also provides 24/7 technical support, giving customers access to assistance when connection problems don’t exactly wait for regular business hours.

🛠️ 24/7 Technical Support: 843-365-2186
📞 Customer Service: 843-369-7399

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to have Horry Telephone Cooperative as a Chamber member and appreciates HTC’s continued investment in the technology and connectivity that help move our businesses and communities forward.

From telephone lines to fiber lines — HTC has been connecting our communities since 1952.

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Member Spotlight

Membership Spotlight – Napa Auto Parts

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight a familiar name with a local family behind it — NAPA Auto Parts – Carmichael Auto Parts LLC.

Located at 722 Elm Street in Aynor, the store is independently owned and operated by Maxie and Chad Carmichael, combining the inventory and resources of NAPA with the personal service of a hometown business. 💙

Not Just Car Parts

Don’t let the name fool you — there’s a lot more than car parts inside.

Carmichael Auto Parts stocks a large inventory covering cars, trucks, tractors, farm equipment, lawn equipment, boats, RVs, and more.

Customers can find everything from everyday maintenance supplies to specialty components, including:

🔋 Batteries & electrical components
🛞 Brakes & suspension parts
🔧 Filters, belts & wipers
🛢️ Motor oil, fluids & chemicals
🚜 Tractor & agricultural parts
💧 Hydraulic hoses, fittings & fluids
🚛 Heavy-duty truck & fleet components
🌱 Lawn & garden equipment parts
🚤 Marine & RV supplies
🧰 Professional tools & shop equipment

And when the part you’re looking for is a little harder to find — or a little bigger than usual — their team is known for helping customers track down specialty and oversized components.

A Good Fit for Our Farming Community

In an area where trucks, tractors, farm equipment, and lawn equipment are part of everyday life, having access to parts close to home matters.

From hydraulic supplies and tractor filters to mower blades, spark plugs, batteries, belts, and heavy-duty components, Carmichael Auto Parts serves everyone from the everyday driver and DIYer to farmers and professionals.

The Right Part + Local Help

Sometimes you walk in knowing the exact part number.

Other times you walk in holding a broken piece and say, “Y’all got one of these?”

That’s where local knowledge and customer service make a difference.

Customers can shop in-store, order online through NAPA, use curbside pickup or delivery, and take advantage of services such as battery installation and recycling.

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to have NAPA Auto Parts – Carmichael Auto Parts LLC as a Chamber member and to celebrate Maxie and Chad Carmichael for continuing to provide the parts, knowledge, and hometown service that help keep our community moving.

📍 722 Elm St., Aynor, SC 29511
📞 843-358-7278

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Member Spotlight

Membership Spotlight – Echo 6 Weapons & Outdoor Shooting Park

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight Echo 6 Weapons & Outdoor Shooting Park, a veteran-founded local business serving the Carolina shooting sports community.

Located in Galivants Ferry, Echo 6 features an impressive 52-acre outdoor shooting facility — the largest in Horry County — designed to provide a safe and welcoming environment for shooters of all skill levels.

52 Acres of Outdoor Shooting

Whether you’re working on your skills, taking a class, or spending some time at the range, Echo 6 offers plenty of room to do it.

Their facility includes:

🎯 500-yard covered rifle range
🎯 Covered pistol range
💥 5 clay stands for shotgun
🔵 Steel & paper targets
🛍️ Full Pro Shop
📚 Classes & hands-on instruction
🧰 Accessories & equipment

No reservations are needed for the range, and a Range Safety Officer (RSO) is on duty at all times.

Veteran Founded. Experience Driven.

Founded by veterans, Echo 6 combines hands-on knowledge with a commitment to customer service, training, and safety.

Their mission is to provide quality firearms, accessories, and training while helping customers find equipment suited to their individual needs.

Whether someone is an experienced shooter or looking to learn more through professional instruction, Echo 6 strives to provide a knowledgeable and welcoming experience.

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to have Echo 6 Weapons & Outdoor Shooting Park as part of our Chamber community and to spotlight another locally owned business serving our area.

📍 4753 Page Road, Galivants Ferry, SC 29544
📞 843-358-1990

🎯 52 acres. Training. Outdoor shooting. Veteran-founded and locally operated.

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Member Spotlight

Membership Spotlight – The Trophy Place

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to shine this week’s Membership Spotlight on The Trophy Place — a longtime Conway business that knows a thing or two about making people feel like a winner!

Celebrating the Moments That Matter

From championship teams and outstanding employees to dedicated volunteers, students, and special milestones, The Trophy Place helps turn accomplishments into something you can hold onto.

They specialize in custom:

🏆 Trophies & awards
✨ Plaques & engraving
📛 Name badges
🥇 Medals & ribbons
🪧 Signage
🎁 Personalized gifts & keepsakes
🥤 Engraved glasses & cups

Whether you need one special piece or an entire order, their team can help create something personalized for the occasion.

Big Wins. Small Victories. Everything In Between.

Not every accomplishment comes with a championship trophy — but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be celebrated.

The Trophy Place is known for personalized service and quick turnaround times, helping local businesses, organizations, schools, teams, and families recognize the people and moments that deserve a little extra attention.

Located in Downtown Conway, they’ve become a local go-to when it’s time to say “Great job,” “Thank you,” “Congratulations,” or simply “You did it!”

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to have The Trophy Place as a Chamber member and to spotlight a local business that has spent years helping our communities celebrate their wins — one trophy, plaque, medal, and personalized creation at a time.

📍 1027 3rd Ave., Conway, SC 29526
📞 843-248-9824

🏆 Because when someone deserves recognition, make it official.

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Member Spotlight

Membership Spotlight – Little River Medical Center

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to shine this week’s Membership Spotlight on Little River Medical Center and its LRMC – Aynor Health Center.

More Healthcare, Closer to Home

Located at 5605 Highway 501, the LRMC – Aynor Health Center is a modern 10,000-square-foot facility providing affordable, compassionate healthcare for individuals and families right here in our community.

The center welcomes patients of all ages and brings several important healthcare services together in one convenient location:

🩺 Primary Care
👶 Pediatrics
🦷 Dental Care
💊 Pharmacy
🩻 On-site Mammograms
💙 Behavioral Health

Having these services available locally gives Aynor-area families greater access to the care they need without having to travel as far from home.

Care Centered Around the Community

Little River Medical Center’s mission is “Improving lives and strengthening our communities by providing accessible, patient-centered care for all ages, delivered with excellence.”

That commitment to accessible care is an important addition to a growing community like ours.

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to have Little River Medical Center as a Chamber member and to spotlight the work they are doing to help keep our community healthy, supported, and connected to quality care.

📍 5605 Highway 501, Aynor, SC 29511
📞 843-663-8090

Quality care. More services. Right here in Aynor.

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Member Spotlight

Membership Spotlight – TD Bank

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight Chamber member TD Bank!

TD Bank is a full-service financial institution committed to helping individuals, businesses, and communities thrive. With a focus on convenient banking, personalized service, and trusted financial guidance, they offer personal, business, and wealth solutions designed to meet clients where they are — today and for the future.

Whether you’re managing personal finances, growing a business, or planning ahead, TD Bank offers financial solutions and guidance to help along the way.

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to have TD Bank as part of our growing Chamber community and appreciates their commitment to supporting individuals, businesses, and communities. 💚

📍 1320 38th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
📞 843-946-3100
🌐 TD.com

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Member Spotlight

Membership Spotlight – Aynor Building Supply

Celebrating 50 Years of Building, Serving & Growing with Aynor

Some businesses sell supplies. Others become part of the foundation of a community.

This year, Aynor Building Supply, Inc. is celebrating 50 years in business — five decades of serving Aynor, supporting local projects, and carrying on a family tradition that began in 1976.

A Family Legacy Built Together

Aynor Building Supply was founded in 1976 by the late Kennith “Kenny” Gardner Johnson and Mrs. Patsy R. Johnson. Together, they built more than a business — they created a family legacy that would become a familiar and trusted part of the Aynor community.

With the recent passing of Mrs. Patsy, this 50th anniversary carries even more meaning. It’s an opportunity to celebrate not only an incredible business milestone, but also the two people who started it all and the legacy they leave behind.

Today, their sons Timmy Johnson and Craig Johnson, along with their wives Regina and Debbie, continue what Kenny and Patsy began.

Fifty years later, it’s still local. Still family-owned. And still serving Aynor.

More Than Lumber & Hardware

Located at 737 Elm Street, Aynor Building Supply is an independently owned and operated Ace Hardware dealer, combining the personal service of a hometown business with access to the products and resources of the Ace network.

Inside, you’ll find plenty for the next project on your list:

🪚 Lumber & building materials
🔧 Hardware & household tools
🌱 Lawn & garden supplies
🏡 Garden flags
🐦 Handmade birdhouses
📬 Mailbox covers
🌿 Sassafras mats
…and plenty more.

Whether you’re a contractor grabbing supplies for the jobsite, a homeowner tackling a weekend project, or someone who walked in for one thing and somehow left with five — Aynor Building Supply has been helping our community get it done for 50 years.

50 Years Is Worth Celebrating

A lot can change in half a century, but there’s something special about a hometown business that continues from one generation to the next.

1976 → 2026

That’s 50 years of opening the doors.
50 years of serving customers.
50 years of family.
And 50 years of being part of Aynor.

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate this milestone with Chamber member Aynor Building Supply and recognize the Johnson family for continuing the legacy Kenny and Patsy started together 50 years ago.

Congratulations, Aynor Building Supply, on 50 years! Here’s to the family, the legacy, and everything still left to build.

📍 737 Elm St., Aynor, SC 29511
📞 843-358-6271

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News

A New Idea Could Be Coming to 8th Avenue

Imagine driving down 8th Avenue and looking up to see what’s happening next in Aynor.

That’s the idea the Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce brought before the Town of Aynor Council at its August 27, 2026 meeting.

Chamber Secretary Ryan Graham presented a proposal to install poles that would make it possible to hang event banners across 8th Avenue, creating a highly visible place to promote what’s happening in our community.

From Chamber events to Town celebrations and other community happenings, the goal is simple: make it easier for everyone to know what’s happening in Aynor.

Chamber representatives Crystal Suggs and Paulette Johnson also attended the meeting, where the idea received a positive response from Council.

Now, the Chamber is ready to see where the idea can go.

The next step will be gathering more information, looking into what it will take to make the project happen, and exploring potential community partnerships. The Chamber will continue working with the Town and keeping Council informed as plans develop.

And this isn’t intended to be something the Chamber keeps for itself. If the project comes together, the goal is to ultimately turn the banner system over to the Town of Aynor to own and use for the community.

It may start with two poles and a banner across the street, but it could become one more way to make downtown feel connected to everything happening in Aynor.

We’re excited to see this idea take shape. Stay tuned.

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Member Spotlight

Membership Spotlight: Conway Chiropractic Center

For more than five decades, Conway Chiropractic Center has been caring for patients in Conway and the surrounding communities, providing chiropractic care, massage therapy, and other services focused on mobility, comfort, and overall wellness.

Today, the practice is led by Dr. Lee Kelley, but chiropractic care has been part of his family for generations.

A Family Tradition in Chiropractic Care

Dr. Kelley grew up right here in Conway in a family of chiropractors. His father was a chiropractor, along with other members of his extended family, giving him an early introduction to the profession and the impact chiropractic care could have on patients.

After completing his prerequisites at Coastal Carolina College, Dr. Kelley attended Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. He returned home to South Carolina in 1990 and began practicing alongside his father. When his father retired seven years later, Dr. Kelley continued the family tradition at Conway Chiropractic Center.

More Than Chiropractic Adjustments

Conway Chiropractic Center offers several services based on each patient’s individual needs, including chiropractic care, therapeutic massage, and non-surgical spinal decompression.

Their non-surgical spinal decompression is offered as a non-invasive treatment option for certain spinal disc conditions. According to the practice, it may be used as part of care for conditions including:

- - Herniated or bulging discs
  - Sciatica
  - Pinched nerves
  - Degenerative disc disease
  - Leg pain
  - Radiating arm pain
  - Facet syndromes

New patients begin with a consultation and spinal evaluation, including a discussion of their health history and goals. X-rays may also be recommended when appropriate before an individualized care plan is developed.

A Team with Deep Roots

Another thing that stands out about Conway Chiropractic Center is the longevity of its team.

Several staff members have been with the practice for many years. Donna Holliday has worked with the center since 1988 and manages insurance coding and billing, while massage therapist and X-ray technician Trena Holden has been part of the practice since 2003. Other team members assist with scheduling, patient care, therapies, records, and daily office operations.

That kind of longevity fits well with a practice that has spent more than 50 years serving local families.

Serving Conway for Generations

While techniques and technology have changed over the decades, Conway Chiropractic Center continues to emphasize personalized care and taking the time to understand each patient’s needs.

From someone visiting a chiropractor for the first time to longtime patients returning for continued care, Dr. Kelley and his team work to provide an approachable and comfortable experience.

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight Conway Chiropractic Center and recognize another longtime local business serving families throughout our area.

Contact Conway Chiropractic Center

📍 1238 Pine Street
Conway, SC 29526

📞 843-248-5814

Office Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8 AM–12 PM & 2–6 PM
Friday: 8 AM–12 PM

Visit Conway Chiropractic Center

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Member Spotlight

Membership Spotlight: Dirty South Soda Co.

A little sweet, a little Southern, and definitely not your ordinary soda.

Dirty South Soda Co., owned by Lauren Graciolett, is a mobile soda bar serving creative drinks and sweet treats throughout Conway and the surrounding area. Their goal is simple: offer fun, flavorful refreshments in a clean, efficient, and family-friendly way.

So, What Exactly Is a Dirty Soda?

A dirty soda takes a traditional soft drink and gives it a makeover with flavored syrups, creams, and other add-ins. The result is a customized drink with combinations that go far beyond what you’ll find in a regular fountain soda.

Dirty South Soda Co.’s menu includes combinations built around Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, and other bases. Some of their signature drinks have names that fit the Southern theme, like Front Porch Classic — Coke with cherry, vanilla, and sweet cream — Southern Charm, made with Dr Pepper, vanilla, cherry, and cream, and Southern Splash, featuring Sprite, watermelon, and strawberry.

And that’s only the beginning.

Something for Just About Everyone

Dirty South Soda Co. offers several drink and treat options, including:

Dirty Sodas with different flavor and cream combinations
Refresher Drinks for a lighter, fruit-forward option
Energy Drinks with creative flavor combinations
Boba Drinks
Kids’ Drinks, including water-based flavored options
Pre-Wrapped Ice Cream Treats
Dirty Popcorn loaded with sweet toppings and flavor combinations

Their current menu even includes kid-friendly creations like the Little Mermaid Sipper, Little Unicorn Sipper, Wacky Watermelon, and Shark Attack.

A Mobile Soda Bar

One of the best parts about Dirty South Soda Co. is that they come to you.

Their mobile setup is available for festivals, community events, school functions, private parties, and other gatherings, giving event organizers something a little different from the traditional food or beverage truck.

Dirty South Soda Co. also posts its mobile unit locations so customers can find out where they’ll be serving next.

Whether you like something fruity, creamy, fizzy, sweet, or completely different, there’s plenty of room to find—or create—a favorite.

The Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to spotlight Dirty South Soda Co. and welcome another local mobile business bringing something fun to events throughout our area.

Contact Dirty South Soda Co.

Lauren Graciolett
📞 516-710-8123

Visit Dirty South Soda Co.

Keep an eye out for their mobile soda bar at an upcoming event, and when you find them, the hardest part may be deciding what to order. 🥤✨

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Connecting Our Communities Since 1952

A Lot More Than Telephone

Local. Member-Owned. Cooperative.

Local Support When You Need It

Not Just Car Parts

A Good Fit for Our Farming Community

The Right Part + Local Help

52 Acres of Outdoor Shooting

Veteran Founded. Experience Driven.

Celebrating the Moments That Matter

Big Wins. Small Victories. Everything In Between.

More Healthcare, Closer to Home

Care Centered Around the Community

Celebrating 50 Years of Building, Serving & Growing with Aynor

A Family Legacy Built Together

More Than Lumber & Hardware

50 Years Is Worth Celebrating

Imagine driving down 8th Avenue and looking up to see what’s happening next in Aynor.

A Family Tradition in Chiropractic Care

More Than Chiropractic Adjustments

A Team with Deep Roots

Serving Conway for Generations

Contact Conway Chiropractic Center

So, What Exactly Is a Dirty Soda?

Something for Just About Everyone

A Mobile Soda Bar

Contact Dirty South Soda Co.

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