🌱 Deadly Crashes + New Homes Buffer + Moving Bonus For New Hires

Myrtle Beach SC

01 October, 2021

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! It's Saturday, October 2, 2021, and here are the most important things going on today in Myrtle Beach. Shoutout to our premier local sponsor, Lapiere and Josie Senior Insurance Consultants, for helping so many people in our area with their Medicare questions and health plans. They are local independent agents representing all companies and plans in this area. Click here for more info or assistance. Let's take a quick look at Saturday's weather: Mostly sunny and comfortable. High: 80 Low: 65. Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today: One person was injured, and another died, after a two vehicle collision near Market Common on Thursday. Myrtle Beach Police say 28-year-old Katherine Rager of Conway was taken to Grand Strand Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. Another person involved in the crash was injured. MB Police are investigating the crash. (MyHorryNews.com)A North Myrtle Beach man died after being injured in a crash involving a motorcycle and a car that we reported yesterday. Timothy Cournoyer died of his injuries after being taken to the hospital. The crash occurred on Seaboard Street and Commons Avenue on Wednesday. As of the time of this report, it is not clear whether Cournoyer was driving the car, or the motorcycle. Myrtle Beach Police are conducting an investigation. (WMBF)Fatal motorcycle crashes in 2021 throughout South Carolina are up 33% over this date last year, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol. The department suggested that more people purchased motorcycles wanting to get outdoors during the pandemic as one possible reason for the uptick in crashes and deaths. Motorcyclists suggest distracted drivers could be another cause. This year so far, 118 people have been killed in motorcycle accidents, versus the total of 123 deaths in 2020 for the entire year. (WBTW)Horry County leaders are considering preemptive home building setback requirements that would make way for future road-widening plans. The planning commission reviewed a proposal that might make it safer to live along busy roadways in the future, without having property owners lose their front yards or their houses. The proposal would establish a 25-foot buffer for new residential developments on major roadways. (WMBF)The City of Myrtle Beach is prepared to offer a $4,000 moving bonus to new hires moving to the area from outside Horry County. The money comes from the city's general funds, and will be mainly for new police officers. The incentive will be paid upon hiring, but if the new employee leaves the job within one year, they will have to reimburse 100% back to the city. If they leave within two years, they must reimburse 50%. (wpde.com) Today's Myrtle Beach Daily is brought to you by Ring. Joey was home alone when he collapsed on a hot day. Watch what helped save his life. Today in Myrtle Beach: Fall Rally Scenic RIDE starting @ Tavern in Surfside (9:30 AM)Surfside Beach Fall Family Festival (10:00 AM)Let's Talk Shop at the Art Museum (11:00 AM)Flirt! @ Duplin Winery (12:00 PM)Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally @ Spokes & Bones Saloon (2:00 PM)The Piedmont Boys @ Suck Bang Blow (3:00 PM) Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook Seen any aliens lately? You're not alone. Check out these UFO sightings in Myrtle Beach — long considered a hot spot for UFO encounters. (WBTW)Myrtle Beach Police Department: On Sunday, October 3rd, there will be a few events around the Grand Strand area to honor Ptl. Jacob Hancher. All are welcome to attend.(Facebook)The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Ringo is a 7 year old hound dog who has been at the shelter for 239 days! Ringo needs a home with older kids, he likes other dogs, and is very polite and sweet. This lazy dog doesn't particularly like walks, but needs a good home with a comfortable couch! (Facebook)House of Blues Myrtle Beach: Starting October 4th, prior to entry into the House of Blues Myrtle Beach, ALL shows will require attendees to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of the event, or proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. (Instagram)FEMA's changes to flood insurance rates are in effect. Policy holders on the Grand Strand can expect to see rates that better indicate a property's flood risk, based on more than just elevations. The area's flood map rating system has not been updated since the 1970s. The new guidelines will lower premiums for more than a million policy holders. (WBTW) Feature your local business here in the Myrtle Beach Daily for just $79 a month. Click here to learn more. That's it for Saturday! See you Sunday morning for another update. Be extra careful out there on the roads this weekend as Myrtle Beach Bike Rally comes to a close with lots of events and celebrations along the Strand. Look twice — save a life! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. 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? I'm all ears. You can email me at [email protected].