🌱 Campground Agreement Terminated + Business Permit Fees Suspended

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Humid with heavy thunderstorms. High: 78 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. The Myrtle Beach City Council has terminated its agreement with Horry County on two local campgrounds. The agreement was signed in 2004 that split the proceeds for Lakewood Camping Resort and PirateLand Camping Resort. The two entities have been battling in court for nearly two years over the agreement. (Myhorrynews)
2. 23-year-old Quandre Tyson, of Pageland, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a 2020 Myrtle Beach shootout. The incident occurred on Ocean Boulevard when two rival groups encountered each other. Eight individuals were arrested during the investigation. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. The Myrtle Beach City Council has voted to temporarily halt business permit fees. The suspension will last through Nov. 13. The suspension is meant to support local businesses while they repair after Hurricane Ian. Local businesses incurred nearly $1.667 million in damages due to the hurricane. (Myhorrynews)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• 2022 Ignite Women's Conference At The Myrtle Beach Convention Center (7:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? Consider this list of upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Myrtle Beach area. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• The next Myrtle's Market will be on Friday, Oct. 14, at 9:00 a.m. The market is at the corner of Mr. Joe White Avenue and Oak Street. There is free parking. (City of Myrtle Beach)
• The City of Myrtle Beach is currently hiring. Prospective applicants can view open positions on the city’s website. (City of Myrtle Beach)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.