Taste Of Fall+Staffing Shortages+Schools Need Better COVID Plan

Happy Sunday, people of Myrtle Beach! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally on this Labor Day weekend.

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First, Sunday's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 71.

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Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. In an unusual weather pattern for September, the Grand Strand is experiencing unseasonably low temperatures and very little humidity all weekend. But longshore currents are really strong, causing somewhat hazardous conditions, so be extra careful swimming at the beaches. This is usually the height of the hurricane season, so this kind of weather is a real treat! (Myhorrynews)
2. The busy Marshwalk restaurants of Murrells Inlet are excited about the 90%-plus capacity at hotels and rental properties this weekend, but they urge patrons to be extra patient because most area restaurants are still experiencing staff shortages. Restaurant owners and managers want to remind guests that there may be longer wait times for service and parking, especially in this popular neighborhood of the Grand Strand. (WMBF)
3. Emergency 911 operators in Horry County are experiencing a higher call volume, while working under a staffing shortage, says Horry County 911 director, Renee Hardwick. The department has hired 22 new staff members and will be removing a temporary "please stay on the line" message that has greeted 911 callers recently. The new hires will be trained in two separate areas due to space limitations. The agency is moving to a new location soon, and its original facility will become a backup center. (WBTW)
4. Jerry Moore, a teacher at St. James High School, wrote an open letter to Horry County school administrators about the health and well-being of students, teachers and staff at district schools. Moore cited the number of people in quarantine due to COVID-19, as well as virtual learning plans. He urged leaders to take action to slow the virus spread and work together with teachers and staff to implement helpful changes. (wpde.com)
5. Meanwhile, Horry County Schools has announced two new options for reduction of quarantine time in order to get students back to schools for in-person learning. There will be two different sets of guidelines. The new guidelines will take effect Tuesday, September 7th. (WMBF)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• World of Beer Bar & Kitchen North Myrtle Beach Host Reggae-Inspired Brunch (11:00 AM)
• Labor Day Golfcart Parade - Town of Surfside Beach (1:00 PM)
• Miracle Max and the Pet Monsters @ Captain Archie's (4:00 PM)
• Catalina Breeze @ Calli Baker's Firehouse (7:00 PM)
• Jim Quick & Coastline @ Local On The Water (7:00 PM)

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Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• News13 Pet of the Weekend is Verde, a black Lab mix available for adoption from Grand Strand Humane Society. (WBTW)
• Tracey Elvis-Weitzel is the new Director of Libraries for Horry County Memorial Library (Press Release Desk)
• North Myrtle Beach, SC: Love is in the air in North Myrtle Beach (Instagram)
• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Join us every week as we go on location in each of our charming coastal communities. This week, we're heading down to Socastee. (Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Today's featured Pet Of The Day is Simone! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Murray Law Offices. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early on Labor Day with another update. Be safe out there and remember to bring along a little extra patience.

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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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