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Plan for $56 Million Hospital in Horry County Announced

As of Tuesday, Aug. 18, McLeod Health announced they will begin building a new $56 million hospital in Horry County. The infirmary will be four stories tall, equipped with 48 beds. The only thing standing in the way of breaking ground is a signature from the Department of Health and Environmental Control.

If all goes according to plan, the building could be fully functioning by the fall of 2023. Though no official renderings are available, McLeod Health administrator Monica Vehige has made comments on the new plans. “At a time when access to healthcare is at the top of everyone’s mind, McLeod Health remains committed to our mission.”

The new hospital will serve as a place for aiding acute illnesses such as congestive heart failure or pneumonia. There will also be a wing devoted to general surgical procedures. As for the location, residents living in Carolina Forest and Myrtle Beach communities now have a much quicker route for health care. 

As Horry County becomes the most populated county in SC, it’s hospital development couldn’t have come at a better time. With 669 hospital beds already within the county, it was determined that 155 more will be needed by the year 2024.

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Grand Strand Golf Directors Association Disbands After 30 Years

As a hub for all things golf, the Grand Strand Golf Directors Association has been a part of Myrtle Beach since 1990. Now, 30 years later, it’s time the organization closed its doors. As a pinnacle part of the Myrtle Golf scene, the Grand Strand will be thoroughly missed. 

At its peak, the organization had over 200 members, each partaking in monthly golf outings. Over the course of the last few years, the headcount has dwindled to about 50. 

“The industry has changed,” said GSGDA member A.J. Gohil, who was also a former president and vice president of the group. “There’s so much happening online. It’s not like it was in the old days where you had 100 hotels and 100 golf directors, one at each hotel. Now you might have one golf director taking care of 10 hotels from their home or a satellite office. There aren’t as many hotel directors, and people are working from all different locations and it’s harder to get them out”

Throughout the years, the organization has established scholarship funds for local students. The amount reaches $2,500 per year with a maximum of four years per student. That isn’t the only charity work the group has participated in. The GSGDA has given 100 + college scholarships and raised over $350,000 throughout its time as an active organization.

While coronavirus has played a role in the ultimate closing of GSGDA, it was the prior years combined that made the decision final. Instead of coming together as a group, many of the Grand Strand golf courses have changed gears and allowed walking in order to practice social distancing. Walkers need only carry their bags or use a pull cart in order to enjoy the 18 holes.

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Carolina Country Music Fest Postponed Until 2021

Organizers of the 2020 Carolina Country Music Fest made the decision to postpone as of Tuesday, August 11th. The festival is now to be held June 10th, 2021 to June 13th, 2021. While things are now a little less than a year out, CCMF-goers can still get excited about a similar line-up. 

Headliners Jake Owen, Luke Combs, Darius Rucker, and Eric Church were originally expected to play in this year’s performances. Each artist is set to join the CCMF fest come 2021. As a response to COVID-19 and the ongoing pandemic restrictions, a festival, in the way we once knew, is unlikely to take place any time in 2020. 

The Carolina Country Music Fest has been considering postponement since restrictions on concert venues were enforced early into the pandemic. The massive gatherings make social distancing nearly impossible. 

For those holding a CCMF ticket, a refund can be applied regarding their tickets. If they wish to roll over into the next year, incentives are offered. 2020 ticket holders have access to lower pricing for the 2021 concert and early entry into the festival. 

For more information regarding CCMF ticket changes and refunds, visit their website. 

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Horry County Hospital Occupancy Reaches 72.1%

As Coronavirus case numbers climb across South Carolina, Horry County hospitals reach an occupancy of 72.1%. S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 1,666 new confirmed cases throughout the state, 78 of them being in Horry County.

With 561 hospital beds in Horry County, over 400 of those remain to be occupied by patients infected by COVID-19. As case numbers climb, it’s projected they’ll continue to fill with those who have contracted the virus. 

For now, elective surgeries have since been placed on hold as a means of saving bed space. “Our administrative team will continue to assess the situation to determine when we will resume elective surgeries,” said Conway Medical Center’s (CMC) Media Relations Strategist Allyson Floyd. 

Visitors are still unallowed for patients in the CMC hospital with an exception for those in end-of-life circumstances. As of now, the hospital has yet to announce its future course of action regarding elective surgeries.

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Animal Adoption Shelters in Myrtle Beach

This July 31st, we’ll be celebrating National Mutt Day, a holiday that embraces and celebrates mixed breed dogs. What better way to enjoy the day than by visiting an adoption shelter? We’ve rounded up all the Myrtle Beach shelters so that you can easily give a mutt a home. Take a peek at the places you could find your next furry friend. 

Grand Strand Humane Society

With a plethora of pets listed on their website, you can browse the selection from the comforts of home. When you’re ready to meet face to face, you need only apply online for adoption. Located at 3241 Mr. Joe White Avenue, you can visit the society between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. every day of the week.

The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach

Browse potential pets online this National Mutt Day. After a quick application and screening, you could be a proud new pooch owner. The Humane Society is open from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 409 Bay Street, North Myrtle Beach. 

Coastal Animal Rescue

Coastal’s mission is to find “fur-ever” homes for local animals. If you’re interested in a mutt listed on their website, you can fax your application to the rescue or deliver it in person. You’ll find the animal rescue located at 1288 Limestone Street, Murrells Inlet.

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Myrtle Beach Speedway Announces Summer Schedule

In May of 2020, the Myrtle Beach Speedway announced they planned to close until further notice. Due to COVID-19, the speedway had concerns for the safety of employees and guests. They’ve since re-opened their doors and rolled out a new summer schedule. 

The outdoor facility has several safety precautions in place adhering to the sanitation standards recommended by the CDC. All guests are asked to practice social distancing. Surfaces are disinfected continuously and they assure that those employees working are healthy. 

Each week, the speedway fills with vintage cars, chargers, and more. Each week starts a new theme for guests to participate in. Advanced car registration and tickets are for sale online. 

Also, a part of the summer schedule is the MB NATIONALS Summer Heat from July 23rd – 25th. This heat is the self-proclaimed “biggest and baddest truck and car show in Myrtle Beach, SC.” Vehicle registration begins at $50 and spectator tickets start at $20. It appears this summer won’t be a bummer for speedway fans. For more information regarding coronavirus guidelines, visit the official website of the Myrtle Beach Speedway.

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Horry County Schools To Suspend Athletic Conditioning

Horry County Schools will cease athletic conditioning until further notice. Though the team has not reported a positive COVID-19 case, as numbers start to climb in the county, they’ve decided to take action. A statement has not been issued addressing the 2020 season.

Typically, football and other athletic conditioning take place every summer in preparation for the new school year. No equipment was permitted this June, and only nine players were allowed per each coach pod. This was in regulation with COVID-19 social distancing requirements. As of now, there hasn’t been any news regarding the cancelation of the actual sporting season. 

All coaches were told this news prior to the Fourth of July weekend. This was done in part by the assumption of celebrations that could potentially spread the virus. The suspension is in place until further notice. For now, athletes will sit tight and wait for more news regarding their conditioning and the future of their season.

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Horry County Schools Suspend Meal Services

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Due to several Horry County Schools employees testing positive for COVID-19, the district has suspended meal services for two weeks. The program began on March 16th and enabled Horry County Schools to serve 166,072 meals to its students. Meal services consisted of 13 “grab-and-go” meal sites and bus meal pick-up locations. As of Thursday, April 16th these sites have been shut down.

As of last week, three Horry County attendance areas — Conway, Socastee and North Myrtle Beach — have been impacted by employees who tested positive for the coronavirus. Multiple employees working in the meal program have since had to self-quarantine because of potential exposure.

In lieu of the program, community leaders have stepped up to fill the gap, as reported by WPDE.com. Local Ekklesia Church is doing its part through donations with Meals On Wheels, cooking food and bringing it to the church for distribution to families. Those looking to help can message Ekklesia Church on Facebook, drop food off at the church, or make a monetary donation.

The school district will assess whether the meal program can begin again following the two-week suspension of service. The community is urged to monitor the district’s website and social media for updates. In the meantime, we have organizations like Ekklesia Church to support in order to keep the community fed.

 

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