🌱 Finding Solutions For Storm Damage + A New Hotel In Horry County

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today. In today's newsletter, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Changing dock materials will help mitigate future storm damage.
• Laws against locals?
• There's a new hotel in town.

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Val Lyons, Realtor with CBRE

Is your home ready for the summer?

Val Lyons of CBRE has some great tips to help beat the heat: Reverse ceiling fans to run counterclockwise, schedule your HVAC cleaning, replace damaged screens, check attics for rodents/nests, power wash your deck/home, clean gutters and check irrigation systems/sprinkler heads, and remove dead tree limbs/weeds and plant new flowers. Don't forget to prep your grill for BBQ season! Questions about your home's value? Contact Val today or call 774-259-8937.

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Now, today's weather: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower. High: 90 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Finding a solution! New fiberglass docks will help offset storm damage and be better for the environment. Part of the reason fiberglass docks are a solution to storm problems is because, reportedly, they are 76 percent heavier than water, so when storm surges rise against the dock, they will remain grounded. According to WBTW, "Bryan Pratt of A Fiberglass Solution based in Murrells Inlet said the problem with wooden docks lies in the material. Not only does the wood float and rot, it’s also bad for the environment. Treated lumber is hazardous and keeping it out of the water will protect marine life. Pratt said the fiberglass docks are a great solution. 'There’s currently no timeline for when the new fiberglass docks will be put to use at beach-access points on the Grand Strand, but they are already in use at many beaches in North Carolina,' Pratt said." (WBTW)
2. Did you know a law enacted in 1994 affects whether or not locals can book a staycation at area hotels? Neither did Grand Stand resident Max Neubauer. He reportedly found out about this law when he recently tried to book a stay at the North Beach Resort and Villas and he couldn't do it. According to WMBF, "The Lodging Establishment Act allows hotels to turn away locals or anyone else as long as they do not discriminate against someone’s race, gender, marital status or age. MGA Travel President Michael Graham said issues like big parties and illegal activities prompted the rule, and many hotels choose to follow it over safety concerns." Now you know! (WMBF)
3. Strand Hospitality will be managing Horry County's newest hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites. The new establishment boasts 98 rooms and is located just across the street from Coastal Carolina University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College at 2061 E. Highway 501. (Charleston Post Courier)

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Is your home ready for the summer? Val Lyons of CBRE has some great tips to help beat the heat: Reverse ceiling fans to run counterclockwise, schedule your HVAC cleaning, replace damaged screens, check attics for rodents/nests, power wash your deck/home, clean gutters and check irrigation systems/sprinkler heads, and remove dead tree limbs/weeds and plant new flowers. Don't forget to prep your grill for BBQ season! Questions about your home's value? Contact Val today or call 774-259-8937.

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

Wednesday, July 26

• Wacky Chad! Stunt Comedy Show (4:00 PM)
• Time Warp (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)
• Summer Night Swim — Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (10:00 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Marino Santy, YOU are the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week." (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Instagram)
• South Carolina Aquarium: " Looking for Friday night plans? Enter for a chance to win two tickets to the JuLionfish Festival, an all-inclusive 21+ event featuring some of Charleston's most sought-after chefs cooking up special dishes." (South Carolina Aquarium via Instagram)
• Horry County Schools: "We're a little less than a month away from the start of the 2023-2024 school year and are excited about welcoming our students back to our schools and classrooms! Our Back-to-School Resources page is updated." (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Are you familiar with these Myrtle Beach laws for the beach itself? For example, no holes in the sand can be deeper than two feet, and you must refill the hole when you leave! Please be mindful of these signs at public beach access points." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: "Kameron Marlowe to bring the I Can Lie Tour to House of Blues Myrtle Beach with special guest Elvie Shane on Nov. 2! Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m." (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Meet Macey, the adorable four-legged wonder with an irresistible talent: the art of puppy dog eyes. With her soulful gaze, Macey can melt hearts and win over even the sternest of souls." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— Karena Garrity

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