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🌱 MBACC: Tax Season Starts With Backlog + Atlantic Beach History
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Happy Thursday, Myrtle Beach! Here's everything worth knowing around the Grand Strand today, February 10, 2022.
Today's weather is lookin' good:
Plenty of sun. High: 61 Low: 41.
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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:
- In a recent press release, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Of Commerce reports that tax season has begun amid IRS backlogs dating back to the beginnings of COVID-19. Some processes that used to take a few months may now take up to eight or nine months, it said in the release. Experts recommend filing electronically, keeping excellent records, and using a professional tax preparer. (Press Release Desk)
- Surfside Beach's town council approved approximately $180,000 to be used toward a new police vehicle, cameras, and the pier. The money comes from last year's tax fund, and will be used to put surveillance cameras up near the beachfront, and a specially-equipped, low-speed vehicle. $155,000 of the funding is devoted to the ongoing pier restoration. (WBTW)
- The North Myrtle Beach Planning Commission is considering plans for an industrial park on Water Tower Road. The Palmetto Coast Industrial Park would bring in distribution centers and other businesses to occupy three warehouse buildings measuring three football fields in size each. The industrial park would be right off Highway 31 and would accommodate many different uses, bringing jobs to the community. The commission has delayed voting on the proposal. (WMBF)
- Have you ever heard of a 'donut hole' within a city or county? Well, there's one in Myrtle Beach, and the City Council is attempting to fill the donut holes in the city's jurisdiction. Some properties are owned by Horry County, but are surrounded by Myrtle Beach-owned properties. This creates problems with servicing such as police and fire departments, and utilities. County properties within a city need to be annexed according to South Carolina law. Property owners need to request annexation into the city. It's a rather complicated process. (WMBF)
- Honoring Black History: The town of Atlantic Beach was established in the 1930s for the Gullah Geechee people, who were denied access to beaches because of their race. For decades, Atlantic Beach was known as the "Black Pearl." Today, the area is a thriving community, with major annual events such as Atlantic Beach Bike Fest, and the Gullah Geechee Festival. Atlantic Beach became an independent town in 1966, and is the only "black-owned" oceanfront town in the United States. (WBTW)
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Today in Myrtle Beach:
- Board of Zoning Appeals @ Myrtle Beach City Hall (1:30 PM)
- Jazz Cafe´ w/Groove Blue Organ Ensemble @ Chapin Library (5:30 PM)
- The Mullets @ Dead Dog Saloon (6:30 PM)
- One The Show @ Alabama Theatre (7:00 PM)
- Myrtle Beach Elvis Festival @ Double Tree Resort Hilton Myrtle Beach (7:30 PM)
- James Sibley @ Carolina Comedy Club (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Palmetto Animal Hospital: 😻 To celebrate 💕 Valentine's Day 💕, we are offering a feline neuter event at Palmetto Animal Hospital from February 14th - 18th. For only $99, you can get your furry friend a pre-surgical exam, surgery procedure and a rabies vaccine, if needed. (Facebook)
- Folklore says Blackbeard the pirate may have hidden some pirate treasure in Little River! Gold, that is! The Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet and Winyah Bay were perfect hiding places for pirates who looked for secret places within the spiderweb of tidal creeks located here. As recently as the 1980s, these waters were used for smuggling. (Myhorrynews)
- Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Don't suppose anyone knows the answer to this Jeopardy! question do they?!? 🤔🤣 #jeopardy #myrtlebeach (Facebook)
- Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful was named as a recipient of the Small Town American Civic Award. The award was presented to the committee on Tuesday during the town's Council meeting. Nearly 800 groups from 49 states were nominated for the national award, and 100 were chosen for the honors. KSBB volunteered over 1,500 hours last year. (Myhorrynews)
- Here are four local open houses coming up this weekend on the Grand Strand. Maybe you'll find your dream home! (Myrtle Beach Patch)
- The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Join us on Saturday, February 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex for our 4th Annual Macaroni Mania! For those who have never attended Macaroni Mania, it's a family friendly event including a macaroni cooking competition to raise funds for the shelter. Live music, local vendors, a silent auction, and adoptable pets will be on hand. (Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all Friday for all the Myrtle Beach news, weather and updates!
— 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.
