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🌱 Horry County Council Meeting Updates + NMB Home Permits Drop

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Happy St. Patrick's Day, Grand Strand! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Myrtle Beach today, Thursday, March 17, 2022.

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Times of sun and clouds. High: 69 Low: 52.

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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

  1. A second reading of a proposed 'No Fireworks Zone' ordinance in Horry County was approved by County Council on Tuesday night. If the proposal passes a third reading, it will mean setting off fireworks in certain areas of Horry County will be prohibited based on complaints or requests from residents. Hand-held sparklers and small ground fireworks are exempt from the proposed ordinance. If the issue passes, then those who set off fireworks in the no-fireworks zones will be subject to fines. (WMBF) (WPDE)
  2. Council also passed a first reading of an ordinance that would amend the county code for issuing business licenses. The amendment would have new eligibility requirements for people seeking business licensing for child-oriented businesses. Examples of such businesses include: ice cream trucks, daycare centers, and miniature golf venues. If the ordinance passes, business owners seeking licensing for a child-centric business will be vetted to find out if they had been involved in sex crimes, or are registered sex offenders, and if so they would be banned from getting the business license. The first reading passed unanimously. (wpde.com) Council also voted on, and approved, a resolution supporting the people of Ukraine, and condemning Russia's invasion of the nation. (wpde.com)
  3. North Myrtle Beach building permits for single-family homes have dropped 60% for 2022 as compared to last year. There was a spike in building permits last year, with many applications submitted for entire neighborhoods, which is unusual. This year's permit number is near-normal, with 139 permits pulled. Also, the median sale price for NMB increased more than $100K, and the number of homes available decreased by about 60% in 2021. City officials believe the numbers for permits will increase again as we get into spring and summer. (WBTW)
  4. Election season in Horry County has officially begun. Candidates wishing to run for public office have until noon on March 30 to submit their paperwork. Primaries are happening June 14, with runoffs, if any, to occur June 28. The general election is November 8. The 7th Congressional District race, and a U.S. Senate seat are both up for election. (Myhorrynews)
  5. A Myrtle Beach man who was seen on video striking a dog while he was walking the dog for the animal's owners, has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty. The 24-year-old man was "entrusted to take the dog for a walk" by the dog's owners. A video that circulated online shows the man striking the dog in the head. Horry County Animal Care Center led an investigation, and determined the dog was in good condition and had been well-cared for by its owners. The dog is back with the owners now. The man who was arrested is being held at Long Detention Center. (WMBF)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

  • Colgate University Women's Track @ Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational (All day)
  • Savegely St. Patrick's Day @ Crooked Hammock NMB (9:00 AM)
  • St. Patrick's Day Block Party @ O'Keefe's Irish Pub, Inlet Sqare, Murrells Inlet (9:00 AM)
  • St. Patrick's Day Party @ Ole Shillelagh Sports & Raw Bar (11:00 AM)
  • The Fourclosures @ Island Bar & Grill, Pawleys (3:00 PM)
  • 7th Annual Luck of the MarshWalk St. Patrick's Day Celebration @ MarshWalk (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • South Carolina ranks in the top ten on Bring Fido's "Most (and Least) Dog-Friendly States in the USA" list. SC came in at number 8 in dog-friendliness, with Myrtle Beach described as South Carolina's "retirement hotspot." Woof! (BringFido.com)
  • Another fun event happening this weekend on the South Strand is Klig's Kite Festival at Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet. The high-flying event includes kite demos by Klig's Kites, live music, food trucks, inflatables and activities for the kids! March 19 and 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Park admission fee, or a park pass, is required for entry. (SouthCarolinaParks.com) (WPDE)
  • Assistant Director of Public Information Meredith Helline, City of Myrtle Beach: Nights at Nance returns Thursday, March 31 for a spring season! The concert series, featuring local and regional bands, is returning to Myrtle Beach's Arts & Innovation District in March, April and May. What's different this season? Each Nights at Nance will host a different theme. The first theme (March 31) is Pelicans baseball night! Each concert also hosts two food trucks. Bring family, friends and lawn chairs to celebrate the spring season, live beats and good eats. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31. (Nextdoor)
  • Check out these Myrtle Beach area open houses happening this week, and weekend. You just may find your dream home! (Myrtle Beach Patch)
  • Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Of Commerce has announced that it named Barnabas Horse Foundation March Nonprofit Of The Month. The organization provides equine-assisted psychotherapy for individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse. The horses and trained certified therapists work together to heal people suffering with emotional, behavioral or psychological challenges. (Press Release Desk)
  • 'Little River has always been little': Horry County Historical Preservation Commission is working on an oral history project to document the unique fishing village's history. Interviews with long-time Little River residents are being conducted by the Commission. They have interviewed seven people so far, including Little River boat captain, Leroy Mintz who has lived in the village his whole life, and Little River resident Toni Bessent who was a member of North Myrtle Beach High School's first graduating class, and her family owned Palmetto Supply Company. (Myhorrynews)

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— 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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