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🌱 Crescent Beach Rezoning Approved + Be Aware At Market Common

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Good morning, Myrtle Beach! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday, March 23, 2022 started off right.

First, a quick check on some wet Wednesday weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 73 Low: 64.

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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

  1. North Myrtle Beach City Council approved the final reading of a rezoning request to allow for bigger hotels, condos and commercial buildings in Crescent Beach. Residents of the neighborhood are disappointed by the vote, but the two sides did reach a compromise after several months of meetings and workshops on the rezoning issue. (WBTW)
  2. State Rep. William Bailey (R) has announced that he is running for re-election. Bailey was first elected in 2018, and represents Horry County in District 104. He was going to go up against U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, but decided re-election for his current position was a better option. Bailey is on the General Assembly's Judiciary Committee and the Interstate Cooperation Committee. (WBTW)
  3. Myrtle Beach Fire Department took to social media to create a clever post announcing the addition of two new ambulances to its fleet. The Facebook Watch post described the vehicles as "studs" and a "dreamy duo" taller than six feet and able to save lives! The new ambulances are replacing two vehicles with more than 100,000 miles and 15,000 engine hours each. The two older vehicles will be placed into the city's reserve unit. The new vehicles have some state-of-the-art features and improvements that will help the department significantly. (wpde.com)
  4. Myrtle Beach City Council selected a new chief municipal judge in a 4-3 vote. Joi Page was named as the next person to lead Myrtle Beach municipal court. The current judge, Jennifer Wilson, is retiring on March 31. Page has been with Myrtle Beach for 22 years as assistant city attorney, prosecutor, and victim advocate division head. (WMBF)
  5. Myrtle Beach Police have put out a warning for people to be extra vigilant in the Market Common area after a rash of reports about people checking for unlocked doors on vehicles and homes. The department posted on Facebook about the incidents, and said if you see something, say something. The police are asking the public for photos or videos of the activity. The Intelligence Unit can be emailed at: intelunit@cityofmyrtlebeach.com or call (843) 918-1382. (WBTW)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

  • Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony @ Cap'n Cork (10:00 AM)
  • Free shred event with the BBB and Shred360 to benefit Horry County Animal Shelter @ 3071 Waccamaw Blvd in front of the Marquee Sign (10:00 AM)
  • Mike Salley & Dawn Crans Duo @ Ocean Annie's Beach Bar (2:00 PM)
  • Don the Saxman @ Michael's Pizza, Pasta & Grill (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Another event coming up this weekend is Dog Dock Diving March Mania at A Dog's Way Inn, in Murrells Inlet. The fun starts Friday, March 25 at 8:30 a.m. and goes through Sunday, March 27. It's free and open to the public. The dogs are judged, but it is all in fun, too! (WMBF)
  • The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Join us Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the plaza at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach to adopt your new best friend! Pet Supplies Plus - Murrells Inlet, SC will be sponsoring the event and providing care packages for each dog adopted. (Facebook)
  • The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: You may think that tethering your dog in your backyard is a good way to keep them safe, but there are many dangers associated with leaving pets tied up. In NMB, we want all of our pets to be safe. Please be sure to follow the law, should you choose to tether your pet in North Myrtle Beach. (Facebook)
  • Coming up in April: April 2, Spring Fling Craft Fair at The Well by the Sea on Forestbrook Road and Fantasy Harbor Boulevard, starting at 9 a.m. (Myrtle Beach Patch); April 3, Fundraiser for Humane Society of NMB at Glass Bottom Kayak Tours. Three-hour tour starts at 1 p.m. Registration is required, and it is expected to sell out very quickly, so reserve your spot today. (MyrtleBeachKayakTours.com); April 23 Taste of the Market Common & Sidewalk Sale at Market Common, starting at 11 a.m. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
  • Horry County Schools: Are you the parent/guardian of a 4 year-old (or a child who will be 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2022)? HCS will be accepting applications for the Child Development Program for the 2022-2023 school year beginning Monday, April 4. (Facebook)
  • Check out these cute furry friends who are looking for forever homes! Courtesy of Patch and Petfinder. You may find your new best friend (or two! Some of these cuties are bonded pairs, meaning they must be adopted together). (Myrtle Beach Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your Thursday edition of Myrtle Beach Daily!

— Kathy Mandell

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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