🌱 Christmas Tree Shortage + Salvation Army Needs Bell Ringers

Up and at 'em, Myrtle Beach! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

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Taking a look at the warmer weather on tap for Tuesday:

Plenty of sun. High: 60 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Grand Strand area tree farms are feeling the pinch during a nationwide Christmas tree shortage. In Murrells Inlet, Goodman's Tree Farm reports that finding larger trees is particularly problematic. The owners have not seen their industry impacted this deeply since the 2008 recession. Prices have also gone up. On the other hand, Booth's Christmas Tree Farm in Conway experienced record-breaking sales during Thanksgiving weekend. Booth's does report that people are shopping for their trees a little bit earlier than usual due to word spreading about the shortages and rising prices. Booth's agreed that larger, taller trees are scarce. (WMBF) (WBTW)
2. The Salvation Army needs volunteers and employees in Horry County to work during the holidays. The organization says it is having difficulty finding both volunteers and paid workers. It is asking people to step up and help with the cause by becoming bell ringers at area shopping centers. The bell ringer job is a temporary, paid position. Volunteers are also sought, and area businesses, churches and clubs are being asked to help find volunteers among their staff and communities. (WPDE)
3. Horry County Police have confirmed that the shooting in Carolina Forest over the weekend claimed the life of one person. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at Augusta Plantation Apartments, off River Oaks Drive. A victim was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made. (WMBF)
4. During another shooting incident that happened late Saturday night at Sandygate Village Apartments in Myrtle Beach, police now say that the 19-year-old man they arrested was called to the apartment by a family member. The suspect argued with the victim and allegedly shot that person in the abdomen. Police were on patrol nearby and heard the gunshots. As of the time of this posting, the victim's condition is not known. (WBTW)
5. Myrtle Beach Fire Department and Horry County Fire Rescue both responded to a blaze on Forest Lane and Emory Road between Myrtle Beach Airport and Market Common on Monday. The neighborhood roads were shut down as a safety precaution. No injuries were reported at the time of this posting, and a cause was not mentioned. (WPDE)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Johnny Cobb @ Duplin Winery (3:00 PM)
• Holiday Open House for Giving Tuesday @ St. Christopher's Children and Resale Store, Pawleys Island (4:00 PM)
• Photos with Santa @ Grand 14 Movie Theater, Market Common (5:00 PM)
• Christmas Tree Lighting @ McLean Park, North Myrtle Beach (6:00 PM)
• Super Reggae Man @ Wiseguys Bar & Grill (8:00 PM)

Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• On the hunt for a new job or career? Check out these companies now hiring all along the Grand Strand! (Patch)
• Visit Myrtle Beach: At The Beach, we leave our trees lit up all-year long! 🌴 📸 (Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: Join us on December 10 starting at 6 PM for pictures with Santa, holiday treats and activities, and fireworks show to cap off the night! Tickets available online. (Instagram)
• North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue: Please join us in collecting food for our community! We have partnered with North Strand Helping Hand to provide as much food for their food bank as we possibly can for this holiday season! Please share this with as many people as you can. (Facebook)
• Looking for local musicians to follow? There is no shortage of talented groups, trios, duos, and solo artists performing around the Grand Strand. Check the MyrtleLive calendar daily! (MyrtleLive.com)
• Today is #GivingTuesday — be sure to give to your favorite charity. If you don't have one, the animal shelters all around the Grand Strand (there are at least five of them) are in desperate need of help, volunteers, donations, and foster families. No amount of time or money is too big, or too small. (GivingTuesday.org)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed this Tuesday, November 30, 2021. I'll catch up with you bright and early Wednesday to kick off the final month of 2021 with your next Myrtle Beach update!

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About me: The best decision I ever made was relocating to the Myrtle Beach area from New England a few years ago, with my three dogs and three cats. I enjoy dogs, cats, road trips, photography, writing, vegetarian food, live music, bicycling and above all my daily walks on the beaches in and around the Grand Strand.

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