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The Inside Scoop on a New Family-Owned Ice Cream Shop

We’ll all be screaming for ice cream when Buzzed Bull Creamery opens their doors in Myrtle Beach this spring!

Buzzed Bull Creamery, a liquid nitrogen creamy, is set to open in the Spring of 2021. They will offer “buzzed” or alcohol infused ice cream and nitro milkshakes to patrons aged 21 and older, as well as regular non-buzzed ice cream treats.

This tailored made-to-order experience allows customers the opportunity to watch their treat come to life – from choosing their mix-ins and toppings to seeing their ice cream transform from a liquid to a frozen dessert.

Buzzed Bull Creamery currently has two locations in Ohio. However, this latest franchise will be run by Alex and Becky Flores, a brother-sister duo, who have always wanted to open a creamery.

While the Flores siblings have not yet decided on a location in Myrtle Beach to set up their new shop, negotiations are taking place.

Click here to learn more about Buzzed Bull Creamery and why they are worth melting for.

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Myrtle Beach Has Seen a Huge Increase in Home Sales

2020 has been a tumultuous year for many people. However, it seems as though the housing market is one of the few things to flourish during this uncertain climate.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, home sales in Horry County have almost doubled. While home sales initially stalled when the pandemic hit in April and May, the market began to open up soon thereafter.

Between May 2020 and July 2020, the real estate market saw a 64.9 percent increase in home sales in Horry County.

On the current trend, Annie Williams, a realtor in the area, says “All the reports I’ve read indicated we will have a’ V’ shaped recovery, which we did experience here. From all the other information that I am seeing, the other agents in the business, in general, have also experienced that. So, we’re all doing really good right now which is a great thing for our market.”

If you’re looking to sell your house anytime soon, realtors agree that the upcoming fourth quarter will continue to be a successful and profitable time for homeowners to sell their property.

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City of Myrtle Beach Loses 53 Employees

Due to the ongoing economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 53 employees of the city of Myrtle Beach have decided to leave their jobs.

Most of the employees are a part of a voluntary severance program that began in June. The voluntary severance package will provide employees their salaries for a quarter of a year as well as medical coverage through the end of the year.

In addition to those individuals voluntarily leaving the city, 10 employees were laid off by the city – all of whom will receive the same severance package.

This decision follows a season of significant decline in tourism to the city of Myrtle Beach. The subsequent decrease in revenue has caused salary cuts to city employees – a move that is expected to save the city around $1.3 million.

City Manager John Pedersen cited the ongoing financial impact of the pandemic saying, “Every employer in the Grand Strand has faced this as a result of the pandemic,” he said. “It’s not any easier for us than it is for them.”

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Myrtle Beach Invitational Will Not Take Place In Myrtle Beach

With uncertainty surrounding the safety of playing sports during the current pandemic, a variety of sports organizations have made the difficult decision to postpone or cancel sporting events altogether. The Myrtle Beach Invitational, which was typically held at Coastal Carolina University, will not be held along the Grand Strand this year.

The Myrtle Beach Invitational is a Division I college basketball tournament, usually taking place in November and featuring a variety of basketball teams from across the nation. This year’s tournament would have featured promising teams like the University of Nebraska, University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Missouri.

The cancellation of the Myrtle Beach Invitational will not only bring a hit to basketball fans but also to the city of Myrtle Beach itself.

It is estimated that the invitational brings in around $2 million in sports tourism every year. With tourism to the city already taking a hit, this will inevitably cause more uncertainty for many businesses who were counting on the increased revenue.

As many basketball teams have been pulling out of the invitational, it is uncertain whether or not the invitational will take at all.

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Alabama Theatre Offers Kids Free Admission

Looking for a fun evening of song and dance with your family? Look no further!

Myrtle Beach’s Alabama Theatre is currently offering free admission for kids 16 and under with the purchase of an adult ticket. The Alabama Theatre is a popular Myrtle Beach attraction. It is located next to Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach and was voted the #1 Live Entertainment Theatre by Myrtle Beach tourists and locals.

Currently showing to theatre-goers, the Alabama Theatre’s ONE Show is an extravagant show filled with a variety of music genres and plenty of laughs. The show combines popular hits from New York, Las Vegas, and Nashville. It will run from September 25th to October 25th so, be sure to reserve your tickets soon.

You can grab your tickets online or by calling the box office at (843) 272-1111.

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Tax Redesign To Be Launched in Horry County

Each year, tax-related confusion sets in on a number of Americans. Those owning property in Horry County can expect a new look to their bills in an attempt to reduce this perplexity. Plus, these changes have the possibility of saving Horry County thousands of dollars each year.

Amid an Administrative Committee meeting held by the Horry County Council, Treasurer Angie Jones claimed that the Assessor’s office and the County Auditor will work together to reduce muddled notices that weren’t specific enough. Taxpayers can expect more straightforward claims to be sent their way.

“Our tax notices have literally, what I call, turned into a monster coupon book,” Jones explains. “We’ve got so many inserts in them. Taxpayers are looking at the inserts and not looking at the tax notice or looking at the tax notice and not looking at the inserts.”

These efforts will go on to save what the county projects to be more than $50,000. Residents can expect personal property tax notices to see similar changes as well.

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Horry County Census Response Rate is Disturbingly Low

As of today, less than 40% of Myrtle Beach residents have responded to the 2020 Census.

Across Horry County, the response is under 57%. Response rates in Horry County towns and cities include:

Atlantic Beach 15.7%
Aynor 56.6%
Briarcliff Acres: 71%
Conway 55.6%
Loris 56.3%
North Myrtle Beach 24.8%
Myrtle Beach 38.9%
Surfside Beach 34.7%

Billions of dollars in federal, state, county and local government are allocated based on census results. Congressional and legislative seats are also drawn using census data. As a result of the last census in 2010, the coastal area and Pee Dee gained a congressional seat.

It’s not too late to respond. You can still complete the questionnaire yourself  online at 2020census.gov, by calling  844-330-2020, or by returning the paper form you received in the mail.  Respond using the address where you were living on April 1, 2020 and include anyone who was living with you at the time.

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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.