Theaters Monitor COVID Spike + Airplane Tech Jobs + Horse Auction

It's Monday, Myrtle Beach! Here's what's happening in and around town, August 9, 2021. Today's top stories include: local theaters are cautiously optimistic that there won't be another shutdown, Spirit Airlines cancelled even more flights on Sunday, aviation maintenance technicians are a thriving job niche due to the recent soar in air cargo needs, and neglected horses are ready for new homes.

First, let's take a peek at the weather: Sunshine and warmer, with a break from the raindrops. High 85, low 74.

Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Carolina Improv, an improvisational theater company, did not recover from last year's COVID-19 restrictions that were lifted exactly a year ago. Live theater organizers around the Grand Strand are closely monitoring the recent increase in cases in Horry County, and are optimistic there will not be another shutdown amid many popular shows being fully booked. Places like GTS Theatre and others are hoping patrons will continue to support them. Many theaters across the U.S. closed permanently last year. (WMBF)
2. Spirit Airlines cancelled eleven flights at Myrtle Beach International Airport again on Sunday — five arriving flights and six outbound flights were axed. The budget airline had hoped to catch up over the weekend. Hundreds of passengers in Myrtle Beach and many more in other airports Spirit utilizes felt the effects of the cancellations this past week. The airline cancelled a total of 94 flights nationwide on Sunday. (WBTW)
3. Speaking of airplanes, there's one sector in the industry that didn't see many COVID-19 layoffs — aviation maintenance technicians. Air cargo continues to be at an all-time high, and technicians are needed to keep the planes in the air working properly. New jobs are available in the field. The Pittsburgh Institute of Technology held an open house in Myrtle Beach to get future aviation maintenance students on board. (WPDE)
4. The Horry County Animal Care Center is hosting an online auction now through August 22 to find new homes for several horses recently seized in a neglect case. The Gypsy Vanner horses have been cared for by HCACC for the last couple months, and auction proceeds will be used to cover costs. Auction participants can purchase one horse apiece, except in the case of female horses accompanied by a colt. The auction is being conducted by Horse Auctions USA. (WBTW)

Today in Myrtle Beach

• Horry County Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting (5:30 PM)
• Matt Lambe @ Duffy Street Seafood Shack (6:00 PM)
• Rich Johnson Duo @ Bar Louie Broadway At The Beach (6:00 PM)
• Surfside Beach Hula Show @ 3rd Ave Beach Access (7:00 PM)
• Original Motown Tribute Show @ GTS Theatre (7:00 PM)
• Greg Morton @ Comedy Cabana (8:00 PM)

Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• The Brother's and Sista's United Social Clubs of Myrtle Beach held a back-to-school celebration as summer comes to a close and a new school year starts. (WBTW)
• Next Saturday, the parents of shooting victim Eliajah La'Mont will have a backpack drive for back-to-schoolers in the ball field off Highway 65 in Conway. (WMBF)
• A person was injured and taken to the hospital in Little River after their car went off the road and into a tree on River Hills Drive. (WBTW)
• One person was killed in Georgetown County in a fatal crash on Powell Road when their SUV overturned. (WMBF)
• Another crash in Georgetown County resulted in Ocean Highway being blocked in both directions for most of Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred near Hog Heaven BBQ. (WPDE)
• On August 12 there will be a community forum held by the 15th Judicial Circuit of the SC Law Enforcement Network at Beach Church in Myrtle Beach to discuss the state's new open-carry law. The event will begin at 6:30 PM. The law goes into effect on August 15. (WBTW)
• Ocean Boulevard between Third Avenue and Sixth Avenue will be closed for three days (August 16 - 18) in order to remove a crane from a work site. (WBTW)

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That's it for Monday, readers. Check back with me Tuesday for the latest Myrtle Beach happenings.

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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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