GRAND STRAND POLITICS Episode 14: A Look back at Myrtle Beach Mayor JOHN RHODES

Send us Fan MailRebroadcast: A Tribute to Mayor John Rhodes (Five Years Later)This special rebroadcast revisits our original tribute to former Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes, who passed away five years ago this month. The episode opens with a brief new reintroduction before presenting the original program as it first aired in Season One of Bridging the Political Gap—the show that has since evolved into Randal Wallace Presents.John Rhodes remains one of the most consequential and beloved figures in the history of Myrtle Beach. One of only two men to serve three terms as Mayor—alongside former Mayor Robert M. Grissom—Rhodes helped shape the modern city through steady leadership, vision, and an enduring commitment to public service.This tribute captures Mayor Rhodes at his best: speaking to audiences across the Grand Strand, engaging citizens, and presiding over the Myrtle Beach City Council throughout his tenure. It is both a historical record and a heartfelt remembrance of a very special man whose influence continues to be felt throughout the city he loved.We are proud to bring this episode back as a moment of reflection, gratitude, and respect for a mayor whose legacy remains woven into the story of Myrtle Beach.