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🌱 Waterspouts Seen In South Strand + Campgrounds Full This Weekend
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Hello all. It's me, Kathy Mandell, your host of the Myrtle Beach Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town on this Labor Day Weekend. Today is Sunday, September 4, 2022. Let's get started!
First, let's have a look at Sunday's weather:
Partly sunny and humid. High: 84 Low: 74. Ocean temperature: 82.4 degrees.
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Here are the top four stories today in Myrtle Beach:
- Locals Robbie and Meg Crompton posted this photo of two waterspouts spotted off the coast of Pawley's Island on Saturday. The Crompton's posted the pic in Patch's Neighbor Posts section. Hey, that works! Thanks for the cool photo and I hope you both stayed safe getting that shot! (Myrtle Beach Patch) WMBF and ABC15 also posted waterspout photos and videos from readers on Saturday. Meteorologists report that the waterspouts were part of a system of storms off the coast near Murrells Inlet to the South Santee River. (WMBF) (wpde.com)
- Willow Tree RV Resort and Campground has reported that it is seeing record-breaking numbers of reservations at the campground this year. Management says around 600 people are booked at the campground for Labor Day Weekend. Campers describe Willow Tree as their "favorite" campground after having checked out several other places. The family-friendly camping area offers lots of activities and there is plenty of room so campers are not packed together tightly. Down the road, Myrtle Beach Travel Park says it is expecting nearly 7,000 people this weekend. (WBTW)
- Myrtle Beach International Airport also estimates approximately 7,000 passengers went through the airport on Friday either departing from or arriving at MYR. Hotel occupancy rates in Horry County are slightly down as compared to pre-pandemic numbers. However, the most recent numbers are from last week, not Labor Day Weekend. The Grand Strand is still a hugely popular destination for the holiday weekend. South Carolina's gasoline prices are significantly lower than those in other states making that part of the appeal for vacationers within driving distance. (wpde.com)
- Curious about updates on the downtown Myrtle Beach revitalization project? Here are a couple articles from My Horry News on the topic. Demolitions continued this week when crews began tearing down the former Oasis Motel on 7th Avenue North. The Sea Palms is scheduled to be demolished soon after some hazardous material abatement happens. (Myhorrynews) "Phase 1B" for the downtown master plan is moving forward. The focus there is on water and sewer infrastructure. The project completion date for this phase is 2027. (Myhorrynews)
Myrtle Beach pic of the day:
Doesn't this photo look like a postcard? Wow! Reader Sylvia Chassner took this shot from the balcony of Bay View Condos. The pier is 2nd Avenue Pier near 5th Avenue at Beach Park. Thanks for the awesome picture, Sylvia!
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Today in Myrtle Beach:
- Dirty Don's Wrestling Tournament @ Myrtle Beach Convention Center (All day)
- Bands, BBQ and a Blast to benefit COVID victims & families @ Beaver Bar (11 a.m.)
- Oktoberfest featuring Thursday's Dead @ Grand Strand Brewing Co. (noon) through Sept 5
- Music in the Park featuring Bill King Trio @ Memorial Park, Surfside Beach (4 p.m.)
- Labor Day 5K @ Brookgreen Gardens (6 p.m.)
- Miracle Max & the Pet Monsters @ The DECK at House of Blues (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- The large dog section of Surfside Beach's Dog Park will be closed on September 7 so that a tree within the dog park can be safely removed. The town apologized for the inconvenience and will welcome back the big dogs once work is completed. (SurfsideBeach.org)
- News13's Pet of the Weekend is Abraham, a one-year-old kitty available for adoption from Grand Strand Humane Society. Abraham is a gray tabby with white tuxedo-cat markings. He's been at the shelter for about two weeks. He's healthy and ready for a forever home. GSHS is gearing up for its 50th anniversary gala this coming Thursday, September 8 at Dunes Golf and Beach Club starting at 6 p.m. (WBTW)
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans: Friday, September 9 is Fan Appreciation Night! Throughout the evening, there will be prizes given out to fans in attendance. (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
- The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Featured Pet Of The Day is Wendy! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Murray Law Group, LLC. Wendy is a perky and fun gal! This energetic pup is playful and silly. She will definitely add excitement to your life! She enjoys cuddling and binge-watching your favorite tv show. Wendy will need to live in a home without cats. (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
That's it for Sunday everybody! I'll see you back in your inbox Monday morning for your Labor Day edition of the Myrtle Beach Daily.
— 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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