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SCDNR Office Closed+Tribute To Ray Winters+Building Restrictions

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Happy Wednesday, Myrtle Beach! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. Today's stories include SCDNR closing its Horry County boat and license office for the rest of the week, the board of education made no decision on masks in schools and paid tribute to the late Ray Winters, and Horry County government buildings have new restrictions due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

A look at Wednesday's weather: Scattered thunderstorms in the morning. High: 85 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

  1. The SCDNR Horry County Boat Titling and License Sales Office will be closed temporarily due to staffing shortage caused by COVID-19 issues. The office will be closed for the rest of this week. Online and mail-in transactions are being encouraged. Licenses and permits are available at licensed vendors throughout the county and state, as well as at other regional SCDNR offices. (WBTW)
  2. COVID-19 was front and center at this week's Horry County Board of Education meeting where the issue of mask mandates was discussed at length. The board did not take any action on the topic. Therefore masks are not required in HC Schools at this time. (WMBF)
  3. At the start of its meeting on Monday night, the HC Board of Education paid tribute to District 3 board member Ray Winters, who died last week from coronavirus. Winters' vacant chair was adorned with a single white rose, and a black stole draped over the front of the desk platform. (MyHorryNews.com)
  4. The county has announced that it will implement protocols for the safety of staff and visitors entering Horry County Government buildings. Masks are strongly encouraged, but not required. There may be occupancy limits in public areas inside of buildings. The public is asked to use online services whenever possible, and some departments will require appointments in advance for in-person county business. (wpde.com)


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Today in Myrtle Beach

  • Teetering Toddler storytime @ Socastee Library (10:30 AM)
  • SC Hall of Fame Late 20th Century Inductees @ Horry County Museum (1:00 PM)
  • Jeff Gover @ Lulu's (5:00 PM)
  • Brian Roessler @ Duffy Street Seafood Shack (6:00 PM)
  • Paul Grimshaw Band @ Dead Dog Saloon (7:00 PM)

Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

  • Brookgreen Gardens will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a special exhibit of sculptures by Thomas Schomberg from Sept. 11 through Nov. 7. (holycitysinner.com)
  • Community members want to see more diversity in the new redistricting committee, as they feel the committee falls short on inclusivity. (wpde.com)
  • CAUGHT ON CAMERA: An 11-year-old girl had a close encounter with a baby shark in North Myrtle Beach early this week. (WMBF)
  • Tidelands Health opened a temporary respiratory clinic at its Medical Park at Market Common. This is the third such clinic opened by Tidelands in recent weeks. (WBTW)
  • These Myrtle Beach area adoptable pets are looking for a forever home! (Patch)
  • The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Today's featured Pet Of The Day is Precious! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Anthony Green Real Estate/Realty ONE Group Dockside. (Facebook)


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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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