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🌱 HCFR Grad Class Breaks Records + New NMB Beach Chair Rental Options

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Happy Sunday, neighbors! Today is April 10, 2022, and here's everything worth knowing today in and around the Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand area.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 66 Low: 52.

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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

  1. Horry County Fire Rescue broke its own record for the largest graduating class, ever. Recruit Class 44 had its graduation ceremony on Friday night, with 58 fire-rescue graduates — a record not only for Horry County, but also South Carolina! The next graduating class will have an additional 50 firefighters, so between the two classes there will be plenty of personnel to serve the ever-growing community. (WBTW)
  2. A motel about to be demolished was put to one last use when Myrtle Beach firefighters used the space for some hands-on training. Two firefighting teams worked maneuvers on separate sides of the building. One team practiced hose maneuvers with new recruits, and the second team practiced roof cutting procedures. This type of training is much more valuable than classroom learning for firefighters and recruits, said Cpt. John Evans. (wpde.com)
  3. With the approval of $375,000 secured from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Horry County can now clean up debris along the Waccamaw River. Horry County matched the amount. The project will consist of removing fallen trees, storm debris, and other obstacles in the water to clear the way for boaters to navigate the river more safely. (WMBF)
  4. Visitors and residents of North Myrtle Beach will have some new options for beach chair and umbrella rentals this summer. The city updated its rental policy for its beach services division. There will be two seasonal rental packages available from Memorial Day through Labor Day. One package for full-time NMB residents who live within city limits, and the second package for everyone. Residents must show proof of residency by way of a South Carolina driver's license. The seasonal package cost for residents is $900, and the other package is $1,800. Restrictions apply. Full-time residents can purchase a rental package starting April 11 in person only, at the Beach Services office on 6th Avenue South. (WMBF)
  5. Home prices in Carolina Forest continue to rise steadily according to new data released by Coldwell Banker last week. The median price for single-family, three-bedroom homes went up 35% in 12 months. Some are saying the neighborhood is getting close to unaffordable at this rate, and with mortgage interest rates climbing as well. First-time buyers are definitely experiencing challenges. (WBTW)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

  • National Travel Basketball Association @ J. Bryan Floyd Community Center (All day)
  • Top Gun Sports @ NMB Park & Sports Complex (All day)
  • The Formers @ Suck Bang Blow (2:00 PM)
  • Craig Sorrells Project @ Captain Archie's (3:00 PM)
  • Free Charity Cruise-In @ Doesn't Matter Bar & Grill (4:00 PM)
  • Jeremiah Reyes @ Hot Fish Club (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • New13's Pet of the Weekend is Simba, a 5-year-old mixed-breed dog that was surrendered to Grand Strand Humane Society by his owner in February. Simba loves people, is easy to walk, but needs to meet any other dogs living in a potential adoptive household to be sure they get along. Simba is available for adoption along with lots of other dogs and cats at the shelter's temporary location near Tanger Outlets off Highway 501 in Conway. (WBTW)
  • Are you looking for home professionals to help you get through your seemingly endless to-do list? Patch is excited to introduce you to Local Businesses, a new feature of our local site where you can connect with top-rated local pros to help you with any size task around the home. Check it out! (Myrtle Beach Patch)
  • Myrtle Beach Pelicans: Help us wish our bat dog Slider a very Happy Birthday! 🐶 - - - #MBPelicans (Instagram)
  • Myrtle Beach Police Department: Join the Myrtle Beach Police Department and make a difference in students' lives by becoming a School Resource Officer for the Myrtle Beach Primary School. To apply, please visit governmentjobs.com/careers/myrtlebeach (Facebook)
  • The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: ‼️ATTENTION ALL SHOPPERS‼️ We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with Lowe's Food in Little River for a very special Local Social Event on Wednesday, April 13 from 2-6 pm. When you attend this event, 10% of your total sales will be donated to our shelter! (Facebook)
  • Myrtle Beach International Airport: Flights to Chicago, IL on American Airlines and Dallas, TX on Southwest Airlines now operating! 🛫 (Facebook)

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That's it for Sunday, everybody. I'll be in your inbox bright and early Monday morning to start your week with all things Myrtle Beach!

— 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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