🌱 City Council Approves Ride IV Proposals + MYR Flight Cancellations

Hello, Myrtle Beach! My name is Sean Peek, and I'll be covering for your usual curator, Karena Garrity, for the next couple days. Please note your newsletters may be lighter than usual during this time. With that, here's what's happening in town these days, in five minutes or less.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 87 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. The Myrtle Beach City Council has unanimously approved a list of road improvement proposals for consideration in Horry County's Ride IV project, which aims to enhance transportation infrastructure using funds from tourism and taxpayers. The projects include widening 38th Avenue North, improving the U.S. 17 and Robert Grissom Parkway interchange, resurfacing city roads, and implementing Seaboard Street improvements. The final decision on whether these projects will be included in the 2024 ballot now rests with the Horry County Council. (wpde.com)
2. Over a dozen flights at Myrtle Beach International Airport have been canceled ahead of the busy 4th of July travel weekend. Adverse weather conditions have been causing recent travel headaches for the east coast, resulting in over 6,000 U.S. flight cancellations and roughly 32,000 delays since Saturday. The American Automobile Association forecasts an 11.2 percent increase in air travel compared to last year, with 4.17 million Americans expected to fly for the holiday weekend. (WMBF)
3. Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is removing financial barriers by offering low to no-cost tuition options through the South Carolina Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship (SC WINS) for eligible students in critical industries like nursing, engineering, and manufacturing. The SC WINS scholarship provides up to $5,000 and covers nearly 70 programs offered by HGTC. To qualify, students must be South Carolina residents, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and complete the necessary documentation. Additional information on the scholarship can be found at hgtc.edu. (WMBF)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

Thursday, June 29

• The Carolina Opry At 8901 North Kings Highway (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show At Charles Bach Wonders Theatre (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour At Charles Bach Wonders Theatre (9:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• If you're looking for a new home, there's nothing like seeing it in person. To help in the search, here are five upcoming open houses in and around Myrtle Beach. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• South Carolina's Craft Beer Economic Development Act is expected to give a significant boost to local breweries by raising the limit on to-go orders. Customers can now purchase up to three cases or a keg of beer to take home, compared to the previous limit of approximately one case. (WBTW)
• Ahead of Independence Day weekend, the Myrtle Beach Police Department offers some reminders about fireworks in the city. Personal fireworks are not permitted on the beach or public property but are permitted on private property until 10:00 p.m. (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.