Stranded On The Strand+Bag Ban Delayed+Turtle Hatchlings Head Out

Myrtle Beach SC

05 August, 2021

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. Today, I'll tell you about more travelers stranded at MYR as the travel headaches go into day 5, Horry County continues to have record high positive COVID-19 tests, NMB's plastic bag ban gets delayed for a second time, local universities will get emergency funding for students, turtle experts remind beachgoers to steer clear of hatchlings heading to the sea. But first, let's glance at today's weather: Rain and humid throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 76. Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today: Widespread flight cancellations continue to plague Myrtle Beach International Airport as Spirit Airlines cancelled 360 flights on Thursday, impacting airports that serve the airline nationwide. The "cancellation chaos" at MYR entered its fifth day on Thursday, with the Department of Transportation indicating that stranded travelers are due refunds for their cancelled flights. (wpde.com)SC Department of Health and Environmental Control says that 20% of Horry County's COVID-19 tests are coming back positive, and that the county has one of the highest incidence rates in the state. The last time numbers were this high was back in February. (WBTW) North Myrtle Beach's plastic bag ban may be delayed another year. The planned ban was approved in 2019 and set to go into effect January 1, 2021. The pandemic caused officials to push the date back to 2022. The ordinance will ban single-use plastic bags with handles, with certain exceptions. Statewide, there are 19 communities that have plastic bag ban ordinances. (WBTW) Universities in Myrtle Beach and Florence areas will receive nearly $70M in emergency funding from the American Rescue Plan. The funds will help higher education institutions deal with the financial impact of the pandemic on their students. (WBTW) Turtle Time: SCUTE volunteers urge caution as hatchlings start returning to the ocean off Myrtle Beach. Experts warn that the hatchlings need an uninterrupted path to return to the ocean. Trash, large holes, and people can get in their way. Beachgoers are urged to stay away, pick up trash and fill in holes. (Myhorrynews) Today's Myrtle Beach Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Myrtle Beach! Today in Myrtle Beach Tax-free weekend in South Carolina August 6 to August 8 (WYFF4.com)Myrtle Beach Foodie Weekend August 6 - August 9 (Facebook)Breakfast with a Mermaid, Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach (8:00 AM)Twist Kids Summer Camp: Holiday Week (9:00 AM)Congressman Tom Rice will host the Grand Strand Hiring Event at HGTC Market Common Campus (9:00 AM)The Blood Connection blood drive, NMB Farmers Market (10:00 AM)Chocolate Chip & Co. at the Old Bull and Bush (7:00 PM)James Gregory "The funniest man in America" at the Alabama Theatre (7:00 PM)Zoso - Led Zeppelin tribute band House of Blues (7:30 PM)Miracle Max and the Pet Monsters, Backyard Bar and Grill (8:00 PM)Dueling Pianos at Local On The Water (10:30 PM) Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook Head to your local Harley Davidson dealership in MB or NMB to drop off backpacks and other school supplies for kids, this Saturday and Sunday, August 7 & 8. (wpde)Housing officials in Horry County are seeing a large number of applications for the county's rental assistance program. (wpde.com)Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its MAC Awards (Patch)As he recovers from COVID-19 in quarantine, Senator Graham said that he has urged former President Trump to strongly encourage people to get the vaccine. (WMBF)South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman has also tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. Norman is fully vaccinated. He will quarantine for 10 days. (WMBF)See how the coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Horry County and across the Grand Strand. (Patch)Vaccination rates increase across the Grand Strand as COVID-19 cases surge in SC. (WMBF)Grand Strand parents have mixed reactions over masks in classrooms and the rise in COVID-19 cases. (WMBF)A Conway nurse expressed anger and sadness in seeing the ER fill up again as Delta variant spreads in SC. (wpde.com)Conway Medical Center has put triage tents back up as the number of COVID-19 patients is increasing dramatically. The tents were up for over a year, but were taken down in May. (WMBF)Coastal Carolina University is set to award scholarships to two fully vaccinated students. Two different scholarships will be given as part of an incentive program. (Myhorrynews)Schools in Georgetown County have changed in-person learning plans as well as the district's bell schedule for the fall due to COVID-19. (WMBF)School bus route changes may be necessary because Horry County Schools is still looking for nearly 100 bus drivers. (WBTW)Bond was denied for a woman accused in a stabbing at Myrtle Beach Dunkin Donuts. (WMBF)HOAs in Carolina Forest say Santee Cooper is charging too much for street lights. (MyHorryNews.com)Donate a 24-pack of bottled water to Horry County first responders and get a free sub from Firehouse Subs. This Saturday, August 7th, at participating locations. (wpde.com)Dining with Dockery: Andrew heads over to Cypress Grille for some American cuisine. (WMBF)Horry County Drug Court program expansion will include those previously ineligible, and give defendants an alternative to prison. (Charleston Post Courier)On Saturday, August 7th, meet an award winning mule at L. W. Paul Living History Farm in Conway. (wpde.com) The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Today's featured Pet Of The Day is Tyson! His adoption fee is being sponsored today by Atlantic Heating & Cooling. (Facebook) House of Blues Myrtle Beach: Next week, get ready for Soul Asylum - Back in Your Face Tour with special guests Local H & Juliana Hatfield. (Facebook) Palmetto Animal Hospital: Happy International Assistance Dog Week! (Facebook) Palmetto Animal Hospital: We've all watched our dogs demonstrate behaviors in their sleep that make us think they are dreaming, but scientists don't actually know. (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Divorce Boot Camp – South Carolina Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar (August 10) You're all caught up for Friday. I'll see you around on the weekend! Stay safe out there! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Myrtle Beach Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].