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🌱 Horry County Voters Extend Penny Tax + MB Winter Wonderland Details
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Hi there, Myrtle Beach. It's Thursday, November 10, 2022. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on...
- Election results including the Penny Tax.
- An update on tropical storm Nicole.
- Winter Wonderland at the Beach is on with a few small changes.
Correction: In Wednesday's Myrtle Beach Daily it was erroneously stated that all Publix stores on the Grand Strand would be closed this coming Friday. That info came from an old article about Hurricane Ian that showed up as "related to" tropical storm Nicole. Publix stores are not going to be closed due to weather tomorrow. Apologies for the error. Many thanks to an eagle-eyed reader who caught my mistake!
Speaking of weather, here's how Thursday is shaping up:
Rain and wind. High: 73 Low: 70.
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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:
- To use the words of one local reporter, "Horry or Georgetown counties electing a Democrat anytime in the future is highly unlikely, but the opposite seems to hold true in the Pee Dee." Want to know all the South Carolina and Horry County election results? These articles have all you need and more! (wpde.com) (WBTW) (WMBF)
- Horry County voters approved extending the 1% sales tax for Horry County Schools to make capital improvements. The Penny Sales Tax was passed in 2008 and was to have expired in March of 2024. The measure was up for renewal during the 2022 midterms and passed 68% to 32%. Horry County Schools will receive 80% of the money, CCU gets 13.3% and HGTC gets 6.7%. The tax will be in effect for 15 years. (WBTW)
- Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to make landfall in eastern Florida by the time you read this and could become a hurricane before she reaches Florida. A cold front is going to help weaken Nicole as the storm heads into the Carolinas Thursday and into Friday. Gusty winds will be present Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Heavy rain will move through the area Thursday and part of Friday. Minor coastal flooding in the Myrtle Beach area is expected during morning high tides on Thursday and Friday. The center of the storm will pass west of the Grand Strand, and there is a small possibility of isolated tornado activity. There will be rough surf and possible beach erosion as well. Temps will warm up into the 70s for a couple days! (Myhorrynews) (wpde.com) (WMBF)
- All this talk about tropical storms and last week's summertime temps makes it easy to forget that the holidays are right around the corner! Myrtle Beach hasn't forgotten. The city is getting ready for Winter Wonderland at the Beach, with a few changes. The light show is being moved from the Pavilion to the Boardwalk. A holiday market and a Southwest Winter Fun Zone are being added. Every Saturday night, Santa will make a special visit. Winter Wonderland starts November 17 and goes until December 23. (WMBF)
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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:
Sunrise at Myrtle Beach Pier is today's stunning pic, submitted by Lisa Moruzzi who took this photo over the summer. Thanks for the awesome photo, Lisa!
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Today in Myrtle Beach:
- Cops on the Coop fundraiser benefitting Special Olympics SC @ Chick-fil-A, NMB (7 a.m.)
- Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals @ Myrtle Beach Convention Ctr (9 a.m.) thru Nov. 13
- Hilton Grand Vacations Hiring Event @ 300 16th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach (10 a.m.)
- Veterans Celebration @ Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson (noon)
- Horry County Schools Job Fair @ Socastee Bus Office (4 p.m.)
- NMB Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting @ Council Chambers (5 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Of Commerce: $3.1 million raised from Grand Strand businesses will enhance the local economy and the region's quality of life. The funds were raised by Partnership Grand Strand. (Press Release Desk) Ryan Swaim was elected to chair the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Ryan will start the position in January. See all the newest board members in the link here: (MBACC)
- Shop local now through December 16 and enter to win $150 worth of gift cards from local businesses. The MBACC is giving away three $150 gift card prizes. Check out the website here for all the details on what is needed to enter. The drawing will be held December 19. (MBACC)
- When you're house hunting, photos on the internet are no match for seeing the real deal. That's why Patch has put together this sampling of five upcoming open houses in the Myrtle Beach area. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
- A Veterans Day parade that was scheduled for Friday in Georgetown has been canceled due to the possibility of severe weather. The parade organizers will try again in 2023. (WBTW)
- Job openings on the Grand Strand! The Myrtle Beach Pelicans is looking for a new Director of Video Production. (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Instagram) Myrtle Beach Police Department has several openings for various types of officers. (City of Myrtle Beach career opportunities)
- The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: The 2023 Paw Prints Calendars are here! Get yours now because at $15 these calendars will sell out. Calendars are available at the shelter or you can order online. (Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.
— 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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