Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.
Good morning, Myrtle Beach.
🏘️ Community
Myrtle Beach's last Piggly Wiggly (1700 N Kings Hwy) will close on Oct.
11 after 54 years of serving local shoppers two blocks from the beach. Locals remember the store for its friendly service and long-standing charm.
Myrtle Beach fire crews will host a free car seat safety event on Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Silver Lining School of Arts parking lot (2999 Waccamaw Boulevard) to help families learn proper car seat placement.
🚧 Accidents
A mobile home fire on Olive Drive in the Green Sea community left one person without a home Monday at 7:48 a.m. while local fire departments responded and the American Red Cross of South Carolina offered help.
A residential fire on Todd Boulevard in Conway displaced residents today when firefighters sent a second alarm at (3:22 p.m.) to control a blaze that heavily damaged two homes and caused exterior heat damage to two others; one person was taken to hospital with minor injuries and the American Red Cross will offer assistance.
🎭 Culture
Thursday marks 20 years since the Pavilion closed its doors, ending decades of rides and music along the oceanfront.
City leaders are discussing redevelopment plans with potential tourism-fee revenue to fund new infrastructure (a move that could reshape the site).
📰 Economy
Myrtle Beach drivers paid an average of $3.94 a gallon on Monday, 15.2 cents higher than last week and $1.20 higher than a year ago, with prices ranging from $3.72 to $4.39 a gallon, according to a recent GasBuddy survey.
🏛️ Government
North Myrtle Beach officials are seeking more state funds for a new boardwalk along House Creek that will offer safer fishing access and multiple decks.
The fully designed $6 million project awaits bids and could begin construction next summer if costs lower.
📰 Real Estate
Conway leaders approved a plan for a 270-home development on Highway 378 near Mill Pond Road that will include a 2,600-foot paved trail and public park (with 32 acres conserved and 21 acres gifted) before construction begins in 2027.
🏈 Sports
SportsCenter will broadcast live from Coastal Carolina University soon to bring local sports insights to viewers.
The event will feature campus highlights and interviews.
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