Subdivision, No + Fantasy Harbour, Yes + BATB Fight + Earmarks

Good morning, people of the Grand Strand! It's me again, Kathy Mandell, your host of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Today is Saturday, July 10, 2021, and here are the stories I'm bringing your way: Horry County gave a thumbs' down to a new housing development on Highway 90, meanwhile, the expansion of the former Hard Rock Park area in Fantasy Harbour has been approved, a fight broke out at Broadway at the Beach and injured four security officers, Senator Graham continues his push for Interstate 73 funding, and Forestbrook will get $1 million towards flood mitigation.

Before I tell you about all that, here is today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 77.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Horry County leaders voted against a new housing development on Highway 90 after residents got to express their concerns at a meeting this week. Folks who live in the area say a subdivision would impact the area negatively in terms of infrastructure, emergency services, and the fact that flooding has occurred in the area. The measure still needs to go before county council. (WMBF)
2. Meanwhile, change could be coming to the Fantasy Harbour area of Myrtle Beach. The failed Hard Rock Park, known later as the equally unsuccessful Freestyle Music Park, is likely to be re-zoned and expanded to accommodate several businesses. It may be used for a distribution or transportation site, or for storage, restaurants, and more. (wpde.com)
3. A huge fight broke out at Broadway at the Beach's Señor Frog's restaurant during the holiday weekend, but reports are just surfacing now. A crowd of people assaulted four security officers on site. No arrests were made, and there is little information on suspects. (wpde.com)
4. Senator Lindsey Graham has requested $15 million for Horry County to complete a right-of-way for a section of interstate highway that would connect the Grand Strand to I-95. Originally, Graham had stated he would ask the federal government for $12 million, but he increased that amount in his actual earmark request. (WMBF)
5. Forestbrook and Socastee have secured a $1 million earmark to help mitigate flood risk from Socastee Creek. The earmark was obtained by State Representative Heather Crawford, and her husband, Horry County Councilmember Cam Crawford, who are residents of the Forestbrook neighborhood. The fund will be used to create a flood bench along the creek. (Charleston Post Courier)

Today in Myrtle Beach

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (8:00 AM)
• Doggy Fashion Show at NMB Flea Market to help Kind Keeper Animal Rescue (11 AM)
• National Kitten Day at Petco in NMB with Kind Keeper Animal Rescue (12 noon)
• Loomis Bros. Circus: 2021 Tour Myrtle Beach Convention Center (1:30, 4:30 & 7:30 PM)
• Maryland Crab and Shrimp feast at 45th Ave Deli, NMB (5:30 PM)
• Flirt! at Daddio's Pub in Little River (6 PM)

Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• All three Horry County animal shelters are in crisis as they have reached full capacity. They are no longer taking in strays. They need folks to adopt, or foster needy pets. (WPDE)
• A report compiled by the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce indicates a big boost in hotel occupancy and room rates during 4th of July weekend. (WMBF)
• Here are 10 of the best places to get tacos in Myrtle Beach. (WBTW)
• Check out these ways to have an off-beach experience in Myrtle Beach! (IndexJournal.com)
• Did you know? The Grand Strand is home to 14 communities, each with its own unique personality and charm. (Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach says if you've noticed one or more cats wandering in your area, they may be lost, stray, or they may simply be pets with access to the outdoors.(Facebook)
• Fire crews doused a house fire in North Myrtle Beach on Timber Ridge Trail during the wee hours of Friday, July 9th. No one was hurt, and there's no word on how the fire started. (WMBF)
• Also on Friday, crews responded to a fire at the Surfside Bowling Center — the popular bowling alley's neon sign had caught fire. There was no structural damage to the building. (WMBF)
• Lots of trees and branches were downed in Myrtle Beach as Elsa passed over the area. Here's one area resident's experience. (WMBF)
• Rebound from the staffing shortage along the Grand Strand is still moving too slowly according to business owners who are looking to hire new talent. (WBTW)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for Saturday, July 10th. I'll see you Sunday with additional news, events and weather for all of Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand! Until then, stay safe and use your sunscreen!

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— 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.

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