GRAND STRAND POLITICS Episode 15 : Looking back at North Myrtle Beach's Mayor MARILYN HATLEY

Send us Fan MailGrand Strand Politics – Season Two, Episode 15 “Looking Back at North Myrtle Beach’s Mayor Marilyn Hatley”In this episode, we look back on the extraordinary 24-year mayoral career of Marilyn Hatley, the longest-serving mayor in the history of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and one of the most influential leaders the city has ever known.Mayor Hatley shepherded North Myrtle Beach through a period of unparalleled growth and transformation. With tenacious courage, political savvy, and a spirit that was always up for a good time, she led with both strength and heart. This wasn’t just leadership from City Hall—it was leadership rooted in community, optimism, and an unshakable belief in what North Myrtle Beach could become.Her record includes landmark achievements such as the North Myrtle Beach Aquatics Center and the North Myrtle Beach Recreation Facility, along with a long list of infrastructure, tourism, and quality-of-life improvements that helped shape the modern city.This episode is a tribute to a remarkable public servant and a look at how one mayor’s vision, persistence, and personality helped define an era in North Myrtle Beach history.