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🌱 Woman Sues For Rezoning At Hwy 57 + Employers Hiring At Beach
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Rise and shine, Myrtle Beach! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, December 14 off on an informed note. Here's what's going on today on the Grand Strand.
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Here are the top 5 stories today in Myrtle Beach:
- Property owner Wanda Banning has filed a lawsuit against the Horry County Council, naming its members as defendants, in a rezoning case. Banning owns over 60 acres of land zoned for agricultural use. The Council passed a Resolution without allowing property owners to voice concerns on rezoning issues. The Resolution was passed in November of 2020, has no expiration date, and does not support an additional rezoning of a stretch of land from Highway 9 to the North Carolina state line on Highway 57. Legal docs indicate the plaintiff is claiming a $5 million loss in profits. (WBTW)
- The Salvation Army's annual Angel Tree program helps children in need celebrate Christmas. The Salvation Army of Horry County opened its phone bank for donations on Monday night for a final push to reach its goal of $50,000. As of Monday morning, $10,720 had been raised. The deadline to donate to the program is Wednesday, December 15. (WMBF)
- United Way conducted a Community Needs Assessment recently to take Horry County's pulse on health issues, specifically mental health. The organization says it is going to shift its health focus, after discovering that around 55% of Horry County residents surveyed needed mental health care last year. Therefore, starting in 2023, United Way will devote its health programs solely to mental health. (WBTW)
- Myrtle Beach's downtown Arts and Innovation District is starting to take visible shape after a months-long revitalization project. The first new business has been approved to take up residence in the new area (LeManna's Bakery). The project will likely include a performing arts center, a new library, a co-working space, and maybe even some residential units, in what's being envisioned as a mixed-use area of the city. (Myhorrynews)
- Grand Strand area postal carrier, Jeff Hunt, says he has a dream job and wouldn't trade it for the world, especially at Christmas time. The Loris postal worker finds this time of year the most exciting and joyful, and he loves delivering holiday packages throughout the city. The U.S. Postal Service recommends sending first class mail packages out no later than Friday, December 17th so they'll reach the intended recipients by the 25th! (WPDE)
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Today in Myrtle Beach:
- Fundraiser for North Strand Housing Shelter @ Marina Bar & Grille (6:00 PM)
- Ladies Night: Running Form Clinic & Sock Exchange @ Black Dog Running Co (6:00 PM)
- Horry County Council Meeting @ Council Chambers (6:00 PM)
- Trey Calloway @ Buoys on the Boulevard (6:00 PM)
- Town Council Meeting @ Town of Surfside Beach (6:30 PM)
- Billy King @ Wiseguys Bar & Grill (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- This coming Saturday, at Barefoot Landing, you and your pet can attend the Pets Light Up Our Lives tree-lighting event to help shelter pets at the Humane Society of NMB. Pets that attend will get a gift. Sponsor a light on the tree for $10. (wpde.com)
- Exhibitor registration is now open for the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce annual Member-to-Member Business Expo. The event will happen on January 20th at MB Convention Center. Early registration is highly encouraged! (Patch)
- Claus for Paws was started by Jennifer Archer a few months ago, and has received enough donations to provide over 500 Christmas goodie bags for pets located in five Horry County shelters. The gift bags include toys, blankets and food for animals stuck in shelters. (WBTW)
- It may be off-season at the beach, but there are tons of employers hiring in the Myrtle Beach area right now! Check out the latest job listings. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
- Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon: The Doggie Dash is coming backkk! So you don't like to run alone? Bring your four-legged friend and participate in the 1-mile Doggie Dash on October 15th, 2022! A portion of race proceeds will benefit The Grand Strand Humane Society. (Instagram)
- SCDHEC says COVID-19 cases are on the rise in its weekly report released on Monday. Weekly numbers are based on information received two days prior to the reports. Horry County is classified as being in the "high" category, with 34 confirmed cases and 29 probable cases. (WBTW)
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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.
