🌱 Grand Strand Rules Change After Labor Day + Habitat For Humanity

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community today. Today's issue includes news about...

• Apply for Habitat for Humanity.
• It was a good tourist summer for Myrtle Beach.
• Many Grand Stand rules change now that Labor Day is past.

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Now, today's weather: Humid with sunshine. High: 90 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Applications for Habitat for Humanity home buyer program in Horry County are now open. There are several things that applicants will be asked to do if they want to be considered for the program. They will need to pay closing costs, take monthly financial classes, pay down their current debt, perform sweat equity hours and agree to not take additional debt. According to wpde.com, "Applications can be submitted until 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29." (wpde.com)
2. Summer tourist numbers in Myrtle Beach reportedly exceeded 2019′s numbers, however, they were not as high as last year. According to WMBF, "The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce said the big storm did not stop the large amount of visitors coming for Labor Day [and] people spent more money on rooms, which is a great sign as they look back over the summer months." (WMBF)
3. It's after Labor Day weekend, so the rules for the Grand Strand are changing. Here are some things you need to know according to wpde.com, "Dogs are allowed on the beach and boardwalk at any time as long as they're on a leash of 7 feet or shorter. Bicycles are also allowed on the beach and boardwalk at any time. Tents and canopies up to 12-by-12 square feet are allowed but must be 10 feet behind the umbrella line. Kayaks and surfboards no longer have to stay in certain areas during certain times [and] the splash pad at Futrell Park will be turned off until Memorial Day." (wpde.com)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

Tuesday, September 5

• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Myrtle Beach Police Department is currently investigating a runaway/missing person case regarding Kimaya Barnes, 13. Kimaya was last seen on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in the area of Scarlet Lane in Myrtle Beach. She is around 5 feet, 4 inches and 100 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact the MBPD non-emergency number of 843-918-1382, reference case number 23-015796." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: "It's festival season at The Beach — specifically food festivals! Check out some of our favorites coming up this fall: I Love Seafood Fest: Sept. 9–10; Conway Burger Week: Sept. 18–24; Beach 'n Chili: Sept. 29–Oct. 1; Taste of the Town: Oct. 10; Little River ShrimpFest: Oct. 14–15; Loris Bog-Off: Oct. 21. For even more fall festivals: https://bit.ly/3OjsumI." (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Keep an eye for blue-green algae when your furry companion is around bodies of water! If you think your pet has been exposed to this algae, contact your vet immediately." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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