🌱 Myrtle Beach Wages Up By 20% + New Walk-On's Bistreaux

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First, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 84 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Amid record levels of resignation in South Carolina, wages in Myrtle Beach have increased by 20 percent over the past two years — the highest in the state. Statewide, overall wages have risen by approximately 9 percent in that same timeframe. “With such a lucrative job market, the state’s unemployment rate recently fell to 3.3 percent," said DEW Labor Market Information Director Dr. Bryan Grady. "While there has been an increase in job turnover, the data clearly indicate that the number of people working in South Carolina has never been higher." (WBTW)
2. Louisiana-Americana franchise Walk-On's Bistreaux is set to open a second location in the Myrtle Beach area. The restaurant's newest home will be in front of the Shoppes at South Strand Commons, across from the Surfside Target. The Myrtle Beach Walk-On's is expected to open to the public this July. (Myhorrynews)
3. A Thursday afternoon fiery crash near Myrtle Beach has injured one, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Crews responded to a call of a single-vehicle crash just south of Myrtle Beach State Park; one person was reportedly trapped inside the car, which caught fire. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the incident. (WBTW)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Myrtle Beach Car Club Cruise-In At 115 Hwy 17 Bypass N (11:00 AM)
• The Carolina Opry At 8901 N Kings Hwy (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach loves providing its furry friends the time to be carefree pups enjoying extra enrichment. Check out all of the shelter's dogs available for adoption here. (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• The North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue will be attending the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association Fire Rescue Conference here in Myrtle Beach. Stop by Booth 3610 of the Exhibit Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. today to say hello! (North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Country artist Kevin Nichols, who first started chasing his musical dreams in Myrtle Beach, performed last night at Carolina Country Music Fest. Read the full interview with Nichols at WMBF. (WMBF)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon 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.