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🌱 NMB Man, Bar Named In Wrongful Death Suit + Housing Growth

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here are some important things happening in the Myrtle Beach area today. Let's get this day started.

First, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 54 Low: 46.

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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:

  1. Captain Archie's bar and restaurant was named as a defendant in a wrongful death lawsuit wherein the main defendant pleaded guilty to reckless homicide. Jayson Angus of North Myrtle Beach entered the plea in the death of Leigh Ann Kurtz, who died after a motorcycle crash while Angus was driving. The pair had left Captain Archie's in May of 2019, and hit a concrete median on Old Highway 17, causing the two to be thrown off the motorcycle and into the road. Kurtz died of her injuries a few days later. Her family filed the wrongful death suit. Angus was ordered to pay over $800,000 to Kurtz's estate, while the restaurant agreed to pay $750,000. Captain Archie's was accused of serving excessive alcoholic beverages to Angus. (WMBF)
  2. The Myrtle Beach area real estate market keeps soaring, and local agents say the Grand Strand has become a haven for retirees. The region is more appealing than some more traditional retirement destinations, like Florida, which may be too hot year-round, and too far from family in the northern states. Single-family homes are hard to come by, though, and prices have increased due to the record low inventory and record high demand on the Grand Strand. (Myhorrynews)
  3. With the growth we've seen here on the Grand Strand, it's no surprise that South Carolina made the top 5 states in population growth during the pandemic, according to Rent.com. Using U.S. Census data from 2020 and 2021, the company confirmed South Carolina was the only state to enter its top 5 list, with over 70,000 new residents moving to the state. Cheaper rents, job opportunities, warm temps, and lots of green space were the reasons for a move to SC, according to the company. (WPDE)
  4. One person died when their car overturned into a retention pond near Highway 22 and Kings Road. The 2017 Honda sedan ran off the road and flipped over when the driver attempted to take the exit onto Highway 22 from Highway 17 northbound. The identify of the person killed is not known at this time. SCHP is investigating. (WBTW)
  5. DHEC is expanding its 'Test to Stay' (TTS) recommendation to childcare facilities, and has updated COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools. Updated masking requirements and testing requirements for sports and other activities are now in place for K-12 students. Childcare centers are using the TTS recommendations similar to the ones already being used by the state's school districts. (WYFF4)

Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Moonlight near Myrtle Beach (photo courtesy of Geraldo de Jose)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

  • The Salty Pickle turns one @ The Salty Pickle, Garden City (11:00 AM)
  • HC Historic Preservation Commission Workshop @ 1301 2nd Ave, Conway (2:30 PM)
  • Seth Thomas @ Boardwalk Billy's (5:30 PM)
  • Horry County Council Meeting @ Council Chambers (6:00 PM)
  • Larry Stevens @ Maxwell's Lounge NMB (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Horry County Legislative Delegation is seeking applicants for a number of board and commission vacancies due to expired terms or about-to-expire terms. If interested, contact the office between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at (843) 915-5130, or email Danielle Novotny at Novotny.Danielle@horrycounty.org. The deadline for applications is February 25th. (HorryCounty.org)
  • Southern Hops Brewing Company of Florence is expanding into a new location in Murrells Inlet. The brewery was granted a permit to renovate a boat storage space on Highway 17 Business in Murrells, about two miles south of the MarshWalk. (WMBF)
  • Even though Valentine's Day has come and gone, you could still meet your perfect match at Horry County Animal Care Center! The shelter released a cute post on social media showing available pets in a 'dating app' format. You can visit its website to look at all the adoptable animals waiting for someone to love. (Horry County Animal Care Center)
  • Similarly, Conway Police posted 'Valentines' to try to find wanted individuals! Roses are red, violets are blue, Conway Police may be looking for you! (WWAY NewsChannel 3)
  • Check out the latest Myrtle Beach area Job openings. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
  • Speaking of jobs in the Myrtle Beach area, Stacker has released info on the highest-paying positions in the Grand Strand, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But... these salaries appear to be as of May, 2020 -- so slightly out of date! (WMBF)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll be in your inbox Wednesday morning with another Grand Strand 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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