Sales in 2015 Earn CENTURY 21 Thomas CENTURION® Office Award for Production

CENTURY 21 Thomas announced today that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized the office with the CENTURION Office Award for production for its impressive sales in 2015.  The CENTURION Award is presented to independent CENTURY 21® System offices that achieve or surpass sales production of $2,053,000 or 436 closed transaction sides within a calendar year.

"The individual efforts and dedication displayed by each member of CENTURY 21 Thomas in achieving this significant accomplishment are to be commended," said Rick Davidson, president and Chief Executive Officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC.  "Through the CENTURION Office award, the CENTURY 21 System is able to recognize the outstanding achievements of its franchisees."

This is the 13^th year CENTURY 21 Thomas has received this award. CENTURY 21 Thomas is a full-service independent brokerage specializing in residential, luxury and commercial properties.

Individual agents also were recognized for outstanding performance (designating various levels of sales performance), including:

• The Bellamy Team—CENTURION Award
• Scott Mathews—CENTURION Agent; Office Realtor of the Year; President’s Producer; Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
• Sandy Rainwater—Masters Diamond
• John Creel—Masters Ruby; Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
• David Hyatt—Masters Ruby; Quality Service Producer Award
• Sarah Richardson—Masters Ruby; Quality Service Provider Award
• John Jaskolka—Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
• Jeannie Turner—Quality Service Pinnacle Producer
• Sheri Wooten—Quality Service Pinnacle Award
• Sheila Blazer—Quality Service Producer Award
• Carrier Hall—Quality Service Producer Award
• Alyssa Holmes—Quality Service Producer Award
• Nancy Richardson—Quality Service Producer Award
•  Mahala Pearsall—Quality Service Producer Award

About CENTURY 21 Thomas

CENTURY 21 Thomas, which was established in 1962, takes pride in personalized service and exceeding client expectations. It has offices at 625 Sea Mountain Highway and 404-A Main St. in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and 440 Highway 90 E., Suite 1, in Little River. S.C.

It is an independently owned and operated franchise affiliate of CENTURY 21 Real Estate LLC (century21.com), the iconic brand and franchisor with the largest global network in the residential real estate industry including approximately 6,900 independent offices worldwide in 78 countries and territories worldwide and more than 101,000 independent sales professionals.

For more information on CENTURY 21 Thomas, call 866-241-2100 or go to century21thomas.com.

28th Annual North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival set for March 12 on Main Street

Joanne Myers was selected as the winner of the 28th Annual
North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival Tshirt
Design Contest. She will receive a $100 Walmart gift
card and will be recognized at the festival. The shirts will be
sold at the parade and festival. Supplies are limited.

The 28th Annual North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival will be held March 12 on Main Street. The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. and the festival will be held 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The one-day rain or shine event attracts more than 30,000 people annually.

Spectators gathering to watch the parade should be in place along the Main Street parade route by 8:20 a.m. Main Street will close to vehicular traffic at 8:30 a.m. Main Street from Ash Street to Ocean Boulevard will remain closed until the festival ends.

The festival offers 150-plus food, arts and crafts, nonprofit, and other vendors.

Trevor Strawderman, principal at North Myrtle Beach High School, is the Grand Marshal for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Trevor Strawderman is the Parade
Grand Marshal. (Photo courtesy NMB
High School website.)

The North Strand Optimist Club organizes the parade, and all entry fees go back into helping the youth of our community.

WDPE TV 15 is the Media Sponsor. Easy 105.9 is the Radio Sponsor. The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Presenting Sponsor. 

The St. Patrick’s Day Festival offers three entertainment stages. The current entertainment lineup is as follows: 

Community Stage

Main Street & Oak Drive

11:00 am: Myrtle Beach Regional Pipes and Drums

11:15 am: Triple Toe Cloggers

11:45 am: Parade Awards

12:15 pm: Myrtle Beach Regional Pipe and Drums

12:45 pm: Coastal Pipes and Drums

1:30 pm: Ocean Drive Elementary School Chorus

2:15 pm – 4:00 PM: Folk ‘Em

Main Stage

Near Flynn’s Irish Tavern

11:00 am: Band on the Rum

11:45 am: Coastal Pipes and Drums

12:00 pm: Band on the Rum

12:45 pm: Wake District Pipes and Drums

1:00 pm: Tan and Sober Gentleman

2:15 pm: Leprechaun Contest

2:30 pm: Shepard’s Pie Eating Contest

2:45 pm: 4:00 PM: Tan and Sober Gentleman

Green Stage

Near Duffy’s Seafood Shack

11:00 am: Retrograde

1:45 pm: 4:00 PM: Chocolate Chip and Company

Two contests are also part of this year’s festival:

Far right, last year’s winner Michael Walsh.

28th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival Leprechaun Contest

Show off your love of all things Irish by competing in the 28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival Leprechaun Contest. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, appearance, enthusiasm and energy.

Participants must be 18 years or older, must register and be dressed in a leprechaun/Irish-themed costume, and must grant permission to the City of North Myrtle Beach to publish photos for promotion and sign a release of liability. The contest is open to the general public and no purchase is necessary to participate.

Contestants must register at the Main Stage at Flynn's Irish Tavern before 2:00 p.m. Preregistration is also available at the Festival Information Booth (corner of Hillside Drive and Main Street) before 1:30 p.m. Meet at the stairs of the Main Stage at 2:00 p.m. Contest begins at 2:15 p.m.

There will be a grand prize winner. In addition to holding the title of the 28th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival Leprechaun, the St. Patrick's Day website will feature the winner's name and brief bio. The winner also receives a $100 gift card to Walmart, an event t-shirt, and a souvenir of achievement.

Rory Duffy, last year’s winner.

28th Annual St. Patrick's Day Shepherd's Pie Eating Contest

First to clear their plate without using their hands wins bragging rights and a stylish plaque designed by Coastal Engravers.

Register at the Main Stage at Flynn’s Irish Tavern before 2:00 p.m. Preregistration is also available at the Festival Information Booth, corner of Hillside Drive and Main Street before 1:30 p.m. Meet at the stairs of the Main Stage on festival site at 2:15 p.m. Contest begins at 2:30 p.m.

Alert - National Weather Service Threat Assessment for Northeast South Carolina and Southeast North Carolina on Wednesday, February 24

The Wilmington, NC office of the National Weather Service has cautioned that a SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL exists for northeastern SC and southeast NC ON Wednesday, February 24.

There is a Slight to Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms during Wednesday, February 24, as a strong cold front approaches and moves across the area.

Timing: Although there could be a few severe storms around in the morning, the risk is expected to be at its greatest during the afternoon.

Threats: The primary threat is for some locations receiving damaging wind gusts to 70 mph. A secondary risk includes the potential for one or more tornadoes, and large hail greater than one inch.

Confidence: Confidence is at a moderate level for this event across portions of northeast SC and southeast NC.

Considerations: The timing of severe weather will coincide with school and business hours. Schools as well as other organizations and agencies are encouraged to take time today (February 23) to review their severe weather safety plans and review their tornado sheltering procedures. Be prepared to act quickly if warnings are issued for your location. Closely monitor weather conditions during Wednesday.

Next National Weather Service Update: About 8:00 a.m. on February 24, unless weather conditions change.

The accompanying chart is intended to help you understand thunderstorm risk categories.

February 24 NMB Public Works Department Public Meeting to Discuss Recreational Trails Program Grant Application

The North Myrtle Beach Public Works Department will hold a public meeting Wednesday, February 24 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1018 2^nd Avenue South. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the application for a 2015-2017 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant through the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 

The Public Works Department is applying for the RTP grant in order to construct an approximately 1.5-mile trail segment along the Robert Edge Parkway. The paved trail would be constructed west of the waterway on the northeast side of the west-bound lanes.  The trail would begin at the base of the bridge where the current trail that crosses the waterway ends, and would terminate at the intersection with Highway 90.

This is a public meeting. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Questions should be addressed to Kristine Stokes, City of North Myrtle Beach Grants/Special Projects Coordinator, at krstokes@nmb.us or (843) 281-3751.

Michael Nash Soccer Tournament February 25-28 at North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex

North Myrtle Beach High School, in partnership with the City of North Myrtle Beach, will host the Michael Nash Soccer Tournament February 25-28 at the Wild Wing Café Soccer Complex at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex . The high school soccer tournament will feature eight varsity boys and eight varsity girls teams.

The Michael Nash Soccer Tournament began in 1994 and to date has contributed over $100,000 to college-bound North Myrtle Beach soccer players.  The tournament is held in memory of former North Myrtle Beach soccer player Michael Nash, who was killed in a tragic accident in 1993. Michael was two days away from achieving his childhood dream of playing collegiate soccer. 

A tournament schedule is attached. Admission to the tournament is $6 per day.

CCNB Partners with NMB Park & Sports Complex and Also Offers Free March 5 Yoga Class for all Fitness Levels

Coastal Carolina National Bank Partners with North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex to Sponsor Fitness Trail & Fitness Shelter. Bank Also Sponsors Free March 5 Yoga Class at Park

Coastal Carolina National Bank (CCNB) has recently partnered with the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex to sponsor the CCNB Fitness Trail, the 1.1 mile loop encircling the park’s twenty-two acre lake, and the CCNB Fitness Shelter, a new shelter located on the lake.

In recognition of its new partnership, CCNB will sponsor a free outdoor Yoga class at the CCNB Fitness Shelter on Saturday, March 5, at 2:30p.m. The class will be taught by Maura Utley, CCNB’s marketing director, who is also a registered Yoga instructor.

The March 5 class will be held rain or shine. The event is open to ages 10 and up, and all fitness levels are welcome – even those new to Yoga. Participants will need to bring a Yoga mat, towel and water bottle.

Utley has been teaching fitness classes for over 30 years and teaches several classes throughout the Grand Strand.

“We’re glad to partner with organizations like the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex,” Utley said. “As a bank, CCNB cares for your fiscal wellness, but as your neighbors we care about your well-being and the health of our community. We look forward to offering more free community events like this one.”

The North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex hosts over 65 sports tourism events annually. In 2015 the facility welcomed over 500,000 park visits. In addition to sports tourism events, community sports are conducted throughout the facility with over 2,000 young people participating in a variety of youth sports. In addition to its sports playing fields, the park and sports complex includes walking trails, playgrounds, dog parks, nature areas, the Veterans Memorial, and other attractions.

CCNB is a locally operated Myrtle Beach-based community bank serving Horry, Georgetown and Brunswick (NC) counties. It offers a full range of banking services designed to meet the specific needs of individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. Headquartered in Myrtle Beach, CCNB also has branches in Garden City, and a 7,000 square foot office will open soon in North Myrtle Beach.

For more information, visit MyCCNB.com or call the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex at 843-281-3800.

The attached photo by Carl Kerridge Photography shows Maura Utley in a Yoga lotus position on a CCNB conference table.

NMB Aquatic & Fitness Center Hosts S.C. Masters Swimming State Championships February 19-21

180 swimmers ranging in age from 18 to 85, representing 13 teams from SC, NC, GA, TN, NY and NJ, will complete in the 2016 South Carolina Masters Swimming State Championships at the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center. The public is invited to come and watch.

The Grand Strand Masters Swimming group will have 34 swimmers participating in the championships.

The meet begins Friday evening at 6pm and concludes Sunday afternoon around 4pm.

For more information, including schedules, visit:

https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1860&smid=7145