Most Recent South Carolina Department Of Health & Environmental Control Ocean Water Quality Test Results For The City Of North Myrtle Beach

South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (SC DHEC) ocean water quality tests for July 5 at the 10 sampling locations along the North Myrtle Beach shoreline show two locations with readings of 20 and eight locations with readings less than 10. The SC DHEC threshold is 104.

The ocean waters off the city of North Myrtle Beach are safe for swimming.

You can monitor ocean water quality tests performed by SC DHEC by going to the following website and zeroing in on North Myrtle Beach...or any other location along the South Carolina coastline: http://gis.dhec.sc.gov/beachaccess/

NMB Public Safety Officials Provide Motorist Alerts Regarding July 4th Cherry Grove Pier Fireworks Show

The North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety urges people who go to the July 4th, 9:30pm-10:00pm professional fireworks show at the Cherry Grove Pier to be aware of the following laws:

• Discharging fireworks inside the city limits of North Myrtle Beach, including on the beach, is prohibited.
• Operating a golf cart after dark is prohibited.

Public safety officials also urge motorists to be especially careful and patient when driving in the Cherry Grove area just prior to and following the fireworks show because the roadways will be very congested. 

Also, immediately following the fireworks show, public safety personnel will initiate a reverse traffic pattern in Cherry Grove in order to accommodate the large number of vehicles leaving the Cherry Grove area.  During the traffic reversal the following will occur:

• Ocean Boulevard traffic will not be allowed to turn on to Sea Mountain Highway. Ocean Boulevard traffic will be allowed to move northbound and southbound only.
• Motorists must access Highway 17 North via 11th Avenue North.
• All northbound traffic on Nixon Street and Duffy Street must make a right hand turn on to Sea Mountain Highway.
• All eastbound traffic on Sea Mountain Highway must turn right at Duffy Street and will be rerouted to Ocean Boulevard via 22nd Avenue North. 
• Once fireworks show traffic has exited the Cherry Grove area, public safety personnel will initiate normal traffic patterns.

Those who traditionally enjoy the fireworks show while sitting on the beach should be aware that high tide will occur at 8:13 p.m. on July 4th, minimizing seating space on the beach.

Free movies in Little River in the Summer!

There's nothing better than Little River, SC in the summer - except free movies in Little River in the summer! Pack a picnic, bring a chair or blanket to sit on, invite your friends and family to enjoy a free movie outdoors. Concessions will be available. Free for all ages. Held the last Saturday of the month May through September around sun down.

Location: C. B. Berry Historical & Community Center
2250 Hwy 179, Little River SC 29566

2016 Schedule
Saturday, May 28^th at 7:30 p.m. - Max
Saturday, June 25^th at 8:30 p.m. - The Minions Movie
Saturday, July 30^th at 8:30 p.m. - The Good Dinosaur
Saturday, August 27^th at 8:30 p.m. - Inside Out
Saturday, September 24^th at 7:30 p.m. - Hotel Transylvania

RESULTS: June 29 Special Called City Council Meeting

During the June 29 Special Called North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, Council passed second (final) reading of an ordinance confirming financing of the Cherry Grove Dredging Project.

The ordinance confirms the selection of Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T) as the lender for the upcoming financing for the Cherry Grove Improvement District, and also confirms that BB&T serves as Trustee under the Master Trust Indenture. It approves the forms of the 2016 Supplemental Indenture, which contains certain terms relating only to the upcoming borrowing, and approves the latest form the Master Trust Indenture, which Council originally approved in March 2016. Copies of both trust indenture documents were provided to Council at each meeting. The ordinance authorizes officials of the City to sign the indentures and related documents in order to bring the financing to completion.

Council passed second reading of an ordinance to annex and zone one lot located adjacent to Pelican Bay Subdivision. Shep Guyton, authorized agent for Waterway-Rust, LLC, petitioned the City for annexation of about 18.21acres of property adjacent to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and bounded by the Pelican Bay neighborhood in Horry County, and vacant land. The petition also requested City of North Myrtle Beach zoning district of R-4i (inland Multifamily Residential District).

Council passed second reading of an ordinance to annex and zone two lots located adjacent to Pelican Bay Subdivision. Shep Guyton, authorized agent for Wampee Plantation LTD PTRS and Permenter Brothers Holdings, LLC, petitioned the City of North Myrtle Beach for annexation of about 84 acres of property adjacent to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and bounded by the Pelican Bay neighborhood in Horry County, and vacant land. The petition also requested City of North Myrtle Beach zoning district of R-4i (Inland Multifamily Residential District).

Around the 4th Events: Red, White & Blue Celebrations

All  fireworks  shows  &  events  are  weather  permitting  &  subject  to  change  without notice.

FIREWORKS  LIGHT  UP  THE SKY

·         Friday, July 1, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach

·         Saturday, July 2 -- After the Pelicans Game, TicketReturn.com Field, 1251 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach

·         Sunday, July 3 -- After the Pelicans Game, TicketReturn.com Field, 1251 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach

·         Monday, July 4 - Independence Day 9:00 p.m. – East Bay Park, Georgetown 9:00 p.m. -- USS Yorktown, Mt. Pleasant

9:00 p.m. – Swamp Fox Entertainment Complex, Marion 9:05 p.m. – Battleship North Carolina, Wilmington, NC 9:30 p.m. – Cherry Grove Pier, North Myrtle Beach

9:30 p.m. – Surfside Beach Pier, Surfside Beach 10:00 p.m. – Second Avenue Pier, Myrtle Beach 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach 10:00 p.m. – MarshWalk, Veterans’ Pier, Murrells Inlet 10:15 p.m. -- Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach

·         Tuesday, July 5 – Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach

·         Friday, July 8, 10:00 p.m. – Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach

FREE  OUTDOOR MOVIES:

FAMILY  FRIENDLY EVENTS

Friday July 1 & July 8 – Movie starts at dusk – Valor Park, Market Common, 1120 Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach Saturdays, July 2 & July 9 – Movie starts at dusk – Chapin Park, 1400 N. Kings, Hwy., Myrtle Beach

Friday, July 8 – Movie starts 15 minutes after sunset -- McLean Park, 93 Oak Dr., North Myrtle Beach Friday, July 8 – Movie starts at dusk – Riverfront Park at the River Walk, Conway

SUN  FUN  101  NIGHT  AT  THE RACES:

Friday, July 1 -- Open 5:00 p.m. – NASCAR races. Myrtle Beach Speedway, 455 Hospitality Ln., Myrtle Beach. (843) 236-0500

MYRTLE  BEACH  HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S  INDEPENDENCE  DAY CELEBRATION:

Saturday, July 2, 11:00 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m. -- This free family event features live music, food, prizes & more fun. Harley-Davidson, 4710 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach. (843) 369-5555

INDEPENDENCE  SATURDAY COOKOUT:

Saturday, July 2, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Music, food, wine & fun. Admission reduced by $3 if you donate two canned/dry good food items for a local food bank. La Belle Amie Vineyard, 1120 St. Joseph Rd., Little River. (843) 399-9463

MURRELLS  INLET  BOAT  PARADE:

Saturday, July 2, 5:00 p.m. -- The parade launches from Garden City Point, then heads over to the MarshWalk & continues to follow the shoreline south to the Hot Fish Club. This year’s theme is “Saluting Our Military”.

INDEPENDENCE  DAY  8K,  5K,  1  MILE  FREEDOM RACES:

Monday, July 4, 7:00 a.m.-- Onsite registration starts 5:30 a.m. Valor Park, Market Common, 1120 Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach. IndependenceDay8K.com

PAWLEYS  ISLAND  JULY  FOURTH PARADE:

Monday, July 4, 10:00 a.m. – 50th anniversary of this amusing & patriotic parade along Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island. (South Causeway closes at 9:15 a.m.) (843) 237-1698

NORTH  LITCHFIELD  CHILDREN’S  FUN PARADE:

Monday, July 4, 10:00 a.m. – Bikes, strollers, wagons & children of all ages are welcome to participate. Hanover Street, North Litchfield, Pawleys Island. (Roads are blocked off around 9:00 a.m.)

AMERICAN  PRIDE MARCH:

Monday, July 4, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – American Legion Post 186 volunteers march flags from the north & south ends of North Myrtle Beach meeting at the Horseshoe on Main St. & Ocean Blvd. to coincide with the “Salute from the Shore” air parade, North Myrtle Beach. (843) 249-6643

CELEBRATE  AMERICA,  CELEBRATION  OF HEROES:

Monday, July 4, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. – A community celebration honoring veterans, armed service members, law

enforcement & first responders. Live entertainment, cornhole tournament, concessions & fireworks. Admission is free. Parking is

$5 per car. Swamp Fox Entertainment Complex, 1548 S. Hwy. 501 Byp., Marion (843) 206- 0862 (Fireworks at dark.)

SALUTE  FROM  THE SHORE:

Monday, July 4, 1:00 p.m. -- Air parade of F-16s & vintage military aircraft honor America's armed forces. Don’t be late, planes depart promptly from Cherry Grove & head south along the beach to Hilton Head. SaluteFromTheShore.org

GARDEN  CITY  GOLF  CART PARADE:

Monday, July 4, 2:00 p.m. – Starting behind Willard's Fireworks on Calhoun Drive & ending on Woodland Drive, Garden City/Murrells Inlet. (Lineup starts at 1:00 p.m.)

CUPCAKE  EATING CONTEST:

Monday, July 4, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Have your cake & eat it too. Contestants (must be 18 or older) will have five minutes to eat all the Croissants Bistro & Bakery’s cupcakes they can. NEW CONTEST LOCATION, Broadway at the Beach, Heroes Harbor, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach. (843) 448-2253

PAWLEYS  ISLAND  4TH  OF  JULY  EVENING CELEBRATION:

Saturday, July 4, 6:15 – 8:00 p.m. -- Pawleys Island Concert Band plus singing, readings & remembrances. Precious Blood of Christ Parish Life Center, 1633 Waverly Rd., Pawleys Island. (843) 235-9931

SURFSIDE  BEACH  4TH   OF  JULY CELEBRATION:

Monday, July 4, 6:00 –10:00 p.m. – Entertainment by Garth & Friends. Concessions available. Surfside Beach Pier, 11 S. Ocean Blvd., Surfside Beach. (Fireworks 9:30 p.m.) VisitSurfsideBeach.com

GEORGETOWN’S  INDIGO  CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT:

Monday, July 4, 7:00 p.m. -- Bring your own seating & picnic. On the lawn of the Kaminski House Museum. 1003 Front St., Georgetown. (Fireworks after the concert.) KaminskiMuseum.org

CARRIAGE RIDES:

Tuesday, July 5, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – The Market Common offers free horse drawn carriage rides. Pick-up location is on Howard Ave. by Tommy Bahama & Dolce Lusso, Myrtle Beach. MarketCommonMB.com

BROOKGREEN  GARDENS’  COOL  SUMMER EVENINGS:

Wednesday, July 6 + Thursday, July 7 + Fridays, July1 & July 8. Open until 9:00 p.m. Special activities & shows. Admission includes Cool Summer Evenings. (Cruises are extra.) 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet. Brookgreen.org

BEAT  THE  HEAT  WALKING TOUR:

Saturday, July 9, 8:00 a.m. -- Enjoy a guided walking tour of Downtown Conway. Learn more about the great history and lore of Downtown Conway. $5 per person. Conway Visitor Center 903 3rd Ave., Conway (843) 248-6260

AREA  THEATRES  OFFER  A  VARIETY  OF  LIVE PERFORMANCES

Alabama Theatre, Barefoot Landing, 4750 Hwy. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, (843) 272-1111, Alabama-Theatre.com

Carolina Comedy Club, Broadway at the Beach, 1318 Celebrity Cir., Myrtle Beach, (843) 839-2565, CarolinaComedyClub.com Carolina Improv, Uptown Theatre, Myrtle Beach Mall, 10177 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach. (843) 272-4242, CarolinaImprov.com Carolina Opry, 8901-A Hwy. 17 N., Myrtle Beach, (843) 913-4000, TheCarolinaOpry.com

GTS Theatre, 1220 Port Dr., Myrtle Beach, (843) 765-4386, GTSTheatre.com

House of Blues, Barefoot Landing, 4640 Hwy. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, (843) 272-3000, HouseOfBlues.com\MyrtleBeach Legends in Concert, 2925 Hollywood Dr., Myrtle Beach, (843) 238-7827, LegendsInConcert.com\MyrtleBeach

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, 2904 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach, (843) 236-4635, MedievalTimes.com

Palace Theatre, Broadway at the Beach, 1420 Celebrity Cir., Myrtle Beach, (843) 448-9224, PalaceTheatreMyrtleBeach.com Pirates Voyage Fun Feast & Adventure, 8901-B Hwy. 17 N., Myrtle Beach, (843) 497-6615, PiratesVoyage.com

OTHER  EVENTS,  CONCERTS  & ACTIVITIES

Nightly entertainment & vendors at various sites along the creekfront, MarshWalk, 4025 Hwy. 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet Hot Summer Nights, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Plyler Park, I Love Sugar Stage, Boardwalk & Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach Summer Nights, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach

Summerfest, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Barefoot Landing, 4898 Hwy. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach

Music on Main Concert Series, Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Main St. & Horseshoe, North Myrtle Beach

This  list  was  compiled  by  the  Myrtle  Beach  Area  Chamber  of Commerce.

Go  to  VisitMyrtleBeach.com  for  more  information  about  the area.

Major Ed Pulido of the Folds of Honor Foundation to present scholarship to Madison Goble, daughter of Purple Heart recipient Cliff Goble

The Tidewater Patriot Day Charity Golf Tournament Committee will hold a June 29, 9:00 a.m. press conference in the atrium at North Myrtle Beach City Hall.  Major Ed Pulido of the Folds of Honor Foundation will present a scholarship to Madison Goble, the nine year old daughter of Purple Heart recipient Cliff Goble.

L-R: Cliff Goble and daughter Madison

Cliff Goble is raising Madison while he strives to make the challenging adjustment from multiple tours of combat duty (U.S. Army) to civilian life after receiving his full disability discharge. The process was made even more difficult when Madison’s mom passed away last year.

Cliff and his extended family agreed that they wanted to give Madison a strong foundation for the future based on their beliefs and sought to enroll Madison in a local private Christian school but found that the cost would be $7,500 annually. Word of their situation soon spread through the area’s very active veterans community, and Tidewater Patriot Day Charity Golf Tournament personnel reached out to the Folds of Honor Foundation for help. As a result, Madison will begin attending a local private Christian school this fall with help from a Folds of Honor scholarship.

Folds of Honor Foundation scholarships are awarded to spouses or dependents of an active duty or reserve soldier, sailor, airman, Marine or Coast Guardsman killed or disabled in the line of duty; an active duty or reserve soldier, sailor, airman, Marine or Coast Guardsman currently classified as a POW or MIA; a veteran who died of any cause after being classified as having a service-connected disability; a service member missing in action or captured by hostile forces in the line of duty; a service member forcibly detained or interned by a foreign power in the line of duty; a service member who received a Purple Heart Medal.

For more information, please contact William (Bill) Pearson, Tidewater Patriot Day Charity Golf Tournament Director, at (843) 282-3752.

Golf Cart Parking No Longer Allowed in the Horseshoe on Main Street During City's Free Thursday Evening Concerts

Golf carts may no longer be parked in the Horseshoe on Main Street during the City’s free Thursday evening concerts.

As the free concert series has become better known, attendance has grown to as many as 3,500 people per concert. The golf carts take up room that is now needed for seating.

Golf cart owners who have traditionally parked in the Horseshoe for the free Thursday evening concerts must now find appropriate alternate parking.