Tropical Storm Watch - August 28 Morning Update

This information from the National Weather Service covers Northeastern South Carolina and Southeastern North Carolina.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Number 10 continues to develop off the Georgia coast and may strengthen as it moves north.

**Potential Tropical Cyclone Number 10 may bring heavy rain and gusty winds to portions of coastal South and North Carolina**

CURRENT INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick, Inland Georgetown, Inland Horry, Inland New Hanover, and Inland Pender.

* STORM INFORMATION:
About 330 miles southwest of Wilmington NC or about 260 miles south-southwest of Myrtle Beach SC
- 30.3N 81.0W
- Storm Intensity 35 mph
- Movement Stationary

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Number 10 is located off the Georgia coast, and is expected to move along the coast of South and North Carolina this afternoon through Tuesday morning. Winds may increase to tropical storm force as the storm`s center moves by, with rainfall amounts of six inches or more possible. This system is not yet well defined, and considerable uncertainty remains with exactly how organized this system could become in the time remaining before reaching our area.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts across coastal South and North Carolina. Potential impacts include:
- Moderate flooding from rainfall may prompt some evacuations and rescues.
- Rivers and streams may rise and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in the typical prone locations. Small creeks and ditches may overflow.
- Flood waters may enter some structures. Underpasses, low-lying spots along roadways, and poor drainage areas may become submerged by rising water. Some secondary streets and parking lots may flood as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.
- Driving conditions will become hazardous, and some road closures can be expected.
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across coastal South and North Carolina.

* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across coastal South and North Carolina. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes is possible. Unsecured lightweight objects may be blown about.
- Some large limbs may break from trees. A few shallow rooted or weak trees may snap or be knocked down. Some fences and roadway signs damaged.
- A few roads may become blocked due to debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded locations. Hazardous driving conditions are possible, especially for high profile vehicles on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages are possible.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across coastal South and North Carolina. Potential impacts include:
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions.
- Tornadoes can cause damage to trees, vehicles, boats, and buildings. Unsecured mobile homes and poorly constructed structures are particularly vulnerable.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
No evacuations are in effect at this time.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties which must be taken into account.

Be a Good Samaritan and check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are unable to make personal preparations.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast as this is still a developing storm.

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Wilmington NC around 11:30 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Results: August 21 North Myrtle Beach City Council Meeting

During the August 21 City Council meeting, six city employees received Longevity Awards. Employees who continuously provide excellent customer service receive Longevity Awards in five-year increments. Receiving the awards were Wastewater Operator “A” Derek Little (25 years of service), Information Services Director Rick Wall(20), Heavy Equipment Operator Patrick Bellamy (15), PSO Fire Lieutenant Justin Domogauer (15) Assistant Finance Director Jamie Baker (10) and Accounting Supervisor Ashley Richardson (10).

           

City Council recognized the North Myrtle Beach Girls 11-12 year All Star Softball Team, led by Manager Shane Carrick, Assistant Coach Don Barrow and Assistant Coach Patrick Bellamy. Team members include Kristin Livingston, Julia Walker, Isabella Bellamy, Isabella Barrow, Macy Prince, Kylie French, Briana Jenkins, Lauren Seddinger, Lauren Hilburn, Aaliyah Earl, Morgan Soileau, and Kara Richardson. The team won all of their District 1 games to become South Carolina Dixie Softball District 1 Champions.

City Council recognized the North Myrtle Beach Boys 9-10 All Star Baseball Team, led by Manager Joe Reaves, Assistant Coach Cary Smith, Assistant Coach Craig Helmecki, and Assistant Coach Mace Watts. Team members include Connor Helmecki, Nathan O’Connor, Mason Cox, Jake Frick, Sawyer Smith, Jack Watts, Campbell Kingston, Rowen Simpson, Brown Reaves, Justin Sheffield, Gabriel Kuznik, and Luke Roupe. The team won all of their Sub-District and District Tournament games to become South Carolina Dixie Youth District 11 Champions.

           

City Council recognized the North Myrtle Beach Mutiny professional soccer team. The Mutiny played its home games at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex, and considers North Myrtle Beach home.

The Coast FA Mutiny is the highest-level soccer team in Horry, Georgetown and Marion Counties. Coast FA, a local non-profit soccer club, acquired the team in 2015. The team consists primarily of active college stars and achieving local players within the Coast FA youth system. 

The Mutiny participate in the United States Soccer Premier Development League (PDL). The PDL consists of 72 teams competing in four conferences split into 10 regions. This past season, the Mutiny’s record was 10-1-3, finishing first in the South Athletic Division.

Coastal Carolina Associate Coach Kyle Russell is the Head Coach for the Mutiny. Ross Morgan serves as an Assistant Coach and Pat Piscitelli serves as Sporting Director.

City Council approved a special event permit for the Society of Stranders (SOS) Fun Sunday, scheduled for September I7, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. between Hillside Drive and Ocean Boulevard.

City Council approved a special event permit for the Society of Stranders (SOS) Fun Monday, scheduled forSeptember 18, 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., on Main Street between Hillside Drive and Ocean Boulevard.

City Council passed a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of North Myrtle Beach and the 15th Judicial Circuit Traffic Enforcement Court of South Carolina. Fifteen other law enforcement agencies in Horry and Georgetown Counties are also parties to the Mutual Aid Agreement. The agreement is for the term of two years.

City Council passed first reading of a proposed ordinance to amend the Barefoot Resort Planned Development District (MJPDD-17-02) as it applies to the Tuscan Sands neighborhood. The proposal is to reduce the rear setback from 20 feet to l0 feet in the Tuscan Sands neighborhood of Barefoot Resort to allow for unheated/conditioned patios or porches that meet specific standards. Homeowners have expressed an interest in building porches or patios farther into their rear yards, but space may be limited because of the 20-foot setback requirement. The 20-foot rear setback would remain for heated or air conditioned living space.

City Council passed first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 23, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (ZTX-17-06). City staff is proposing a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to create a new overlay zoning district that addresses setbacks for the construction of decks and porches within the R-3 zoning district.

Specifically, staff is recommending a "floating" overlay zone— the Small Lot Outdoor Living Overlay. The overlay district would exist in the zoning text only, with no initial application to specific properties at this time. When an applicant requests that the overlay be applied to their property, or if the city proposes its application to specific areas of the city, the request would be processed as a typical rezoning application. The Planning Commission would provide a recommendation to City Council as to whether the district makes sense on a case-by-case basis, applying the criteria in the purpose statement.

Average lot sizes of a surrounding neighborhood would be considered when requests are made for application of the overlay within the R-3 zoning district. Prime candidates for the use of this overlay include neighborhoods with a predominance of lot sizes that are at and/or sometimes below the minimum size for the underlying district.

SIx North Myrtle Beach City Employees Receive Customer Service Awards

During the August 21 North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, six city employees received Longevity Awards. Employees who continuously provide excellent customer service receive Longevity Awards in five-year increments.

Receiving the awards were Wastewater Operator “A”Derek Little (25 years of service), Information Services Director Rick Wall(20), Heavy Equipment Operator Patrick Bellamy(15), PSO Fire LieutenantJustin Domogauer (15) Assistant Finance DirectorJamie Baker (10) and Accounting SupervisorAshley Richardson (10).

We congratulate these employees and thank them for their service to the North Myrtle Beach community!

(L-R in the accompanying photo: City Manager Mike Mahaney, Rick Wall, Ashley Richardson, Jamie Baker, Justin Domogauer, Patrick Bellamy, Derek Little.)

2017-2018 North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center After School Program

The North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center is currently accepting registrations for its 2017-2018 After School Program.

The program is offered Monday through Friday from 2:30-6:00 p.m. for grades kindergarten- 6th grade. Students enrolled will receive support with their homework, as well as snacks, and activities in the pool and gym.

The program is offered to students attending Ocean Drive Elementary and North Myrtle Beach Middle School. Daily, Weekly and Monthly rates are available.

Mondays-Fridays, 2:30 pm-6:00 pm, Grades: Kindergarten– 6th grade
FEE: Member: $50 per week Non-Member: $60 per week
* 50% off for each additional sibling * 10% discount if you pay monthly in advance
*Daily Rates Available. $18 per day per child. Must have set days. Other Discounts do not apply to the daily rates.

Fees should be paid a week in advance. A late fee of $10 per child per week will be charged when fees are not paid in advance.

Registration and payment is required prior to the start of each week your child will be enrolled. The kids will receive support with their homework, as well as snacks, and activities in the pool and gym. For more information call Heather Smith at 843-281-3744 or email at hzsmith@nmb.us
NMB Primary (Now Ocean Drive Elementary)– Bus #9  Middle– Bus # 3

For more information, call Heather Smith at 843-281-3744 or email hzsmith@nmb.us.

August 9-11 "Cops On Top" Fundraiser To Benefit Special Olympics Of South Carolina

What: Cops on Top Special Olympics of South Carolina Fundraiser
When: August 9-11, 2017
Where: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, 1300 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Details: August 9-11, 2017 -- The North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety has partnered with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to host the Cops on Top fundraising event to benefit Special Olympics of South Carolina.

This year’s fundraising goal is $50,000.

North Myrtle Beach Police Officers will be at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, 1300 Highway 17 South from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. each day. For a $20 donation a person will receive     one dozen Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts and a Special Olympics t-shirt. However, all levels of donations are appreciated.

Last year, the North Myrtle Beach Public Safety Department raised $38,047.50 for the Special Olympics of South Carolina, the most successful Cops on Top Krispy Kreme Doughnuts fundraiser anywhere to date.

The Bellamy Team Named to the 2017 REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Teams

North Myrtle Beach, S.C.—Aug. 3, 2017—The Bellamy Team of CENTURY 21 Thomas was named one of America’s most productive sales teams as a part of REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Teams, the newly issued ranking report produced by REAL Trends and sponsored by Zillow Group.  The Bellamy Team is now a member of the “America’s Best Real Estate Teams,” and ranked number 48 for the state of South Carolina.

REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents ranks over 12,600 residential real estate professionals solely based on their excellence in real estate sales during calendar year 2016. All production numbers are independently verified by a third-party in order to ensure accuracy and report integrity. “This group of highly successful real estate sales agents represents less than 1 percent of all real estate practitioners in the United States,” says Steve Murray, publisher of REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents and president of REAL Trends.

To qualify for inclusion, an agent must have closed at least 50 transaction sides or $20 million in sales volume in 2016. For real estate agent teams, the minimum is 75 transaction sides or $30 million in closed sales volume. The individuals ranked in America’s Best Real Estate Agents had an average of 73 transaction sides and an average sales volume of almost $37 million. Teams ranked in America’s Best Real Estate Agents had an average of 144 sides and an average sales volume of almost $61 million. This ensures that only the best of the best are included on the prestigious list.

“The average residential real estate agent in the United States closed 8.6 transactions in 2016 and had less than $1.3 million in sales,” said Murray. “To say that the Bellamy Team is an exceptional team is an understatement. To attain this level of sales is truly outstanding.”

 “I am honored for my team to be recognized on this ranking of the country’s top residential real estate agents,” said Bellamy. “It reinforces the time and effort that we dedicate to the clients we serve. I’m proud of my fellow real estate professionals and grateful for their hard work and commitment.”

Information on those receiving this recognition can be found online at http://www.americasbestre.com  

ABOUT CENTURY 21 THOMAS:

CENTURY 21 Thomas, of North Myrtle Beach, lists and handles sales and purchases of retirement properties, investment properties, primary residences, vacation homes and condominiums. We have over 50 agents--all dedicated professionals committed to the highest level of service and customer satisfaction. CENTURY 21 Thomas is a multiple award-winning company and has been setting the standards for excellence for more than 50 years. For more information, go to century21thomas.com.

©2017 CENTURY 21 Thomas. CENTURY 21® is a registered trademark owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each office is independently owned and operated. 

North Myrtle Beach Fire/Rescue Personnel to Hold August 5-6 "Fill the Boot" Fundraising Effort for the Muscular Dystrophy Association

North Myrtle Beach Fire/Rescue personnel will hold their annual "Fill the Boot" fundraising campaign August 5 and August 6, 8am-5pm daily, at the entrance to Walmart, 550 Highway 17 North. Funds raised will go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association to help kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases live longer and grow stronger.