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🌱 Housing Market Update + United Way News + Hi-Tech Hyundai
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Rise and shine, Myrtle Beach! It's Saturday, November 20, 2021. Let's get you started with everything you need to know happening on the Grand Strand today.
A quick glance at Saturday's weather:
Mostly sunny. High: 60 Low: 46.
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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:
- The Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors has reported a spike in rental costs as the Grand Strand housing market continues to go wild. According to their report, a whopping 99% of sellers sold their homes for their asking price, or higher this year. There is now a serious lack of inventory, which is causing people to consider renting instead. In turn, rental prices have skyrocketed. (WMBF)
- Rehabbing old hotels and motels could be one answer. An investment firm called NDH Capital is acquiring some old Grand Strand hotels and motels, and converting them into affordable housing, with furniture included. A total of 254 units in three former hotel/motel buildings will be transformed and rented out as affordable housing units. Qualified families will be able to apply for a housing lottery in January to receive a voucher. (WMBF)
- The United Way of Horry County released the results of a recent survey, and found that the majority of Horry County residents expressed concerns about safety and crimes in the area. 43% of survey respondents believe Horry County is an unsafe community; 63% were worried about gang activities, and 67% said they're concerned about a lack of police presence. (WBTW)
- United Way is looking for volunteers to train for IRS tax certification so it can staff its income tax assistance program. There are three locations where the free tax prep will be offered: Conway, Surfside Beach, and Myrtle Beach. There could be another site in North Myrtle if they can recruit and train enough volunteers. To qualify for the free tax preparation program residents need to meet certain eligibility requirements. (WPDE)
- Myrtle Beach Hyundai is adding 30 new jobs and some cutting edge technology as it expands its space with a new dealership on Frontage Street, between Seaboard Street and Mr. Joe White Avenue. The new tech will include electric car charging stations (for the electric vehicles they'll have in stock), and advanced tire balancing/front-end alignment equipment. Supply chain issues delayed construction, but building is now underway. Senators Hembree and Rankin joined in the dealership's groundbreaking ceremony. (wpde.com)
Today in Myrtle Beach:
- Pirate & Mermaid Breakfast @ Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (8:00 AM)
- Kind Keeper Animal Rescue Fall Festival (11:00 AM) Article: Kind Keeper Animal Rescue is hosting a Fall Festival at their new site in Longs. (wpde.com)
- Myrtle Beach Truck Week @ Myrtle Beach Convention Center (All day)
- Oyster Roast @ Wicked Tuna Murrells Inlet (11:30 AM)
- Holiday Market in Valor Park (12:00 PM)
- Lighting of the Landing @ Barefoot Landing; or Market Common Tree Lighting @ Grand 14 Movie Theater 🎄 (6:00 PM)
Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook
- ABC15 News released more info about Greg Rowles' upcoming departure from the Alabama Theatre after 22 years. Rowles will continue to host special events at the theatre, but he's also booking tour performances that he and his family can travel to for the next couple of years. Rowles will still be on WFXB Fox TV on the shows Carolina AM and Not The News. (WPDE)
- PHOTOS: Some early risers snapped these pics of the partial lunar eclipse seen across the Grand Strand early Friday morning. (WMBF)
- The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Join in the holiday festivities at Barefoot Landing by paw-ticipating in the Holiday Golfcart Parade on December 12th, which will benefit HSNMB! Sign up today! (Facebook)
- Twin Peaks lodge-themed restaurant will be opening on Monday, November 22nd in Myrtle Beach. The eatery is located right next door to Bass Pro at the Myrtle Beach Mall. (wpde.com)
- Area educators recognized 56 teachers for school-level teachers of the year. They are now all eligible to be named Horry County Teacher of the Year. After narrowing down the candidates, the Teacher of the Year will be announced in May. (Myhorrynews)
- Palmetto Animal Hospital: Thanksgiving is a week away, and it's important to keep our pets safe as we enjoy the festivities! Take a look at our infographic for tips on Thanksgiving food pet safety. Please share! (Facebook)
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Alrighty, Grand Strand, you're all good for Saturday. See you all Sunday morning for another Myrtle Beach update!
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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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