Latest Horry County News in your inbox. Threats of harming another City of North Myrtle Beach to hold runoff election for city council seat, 3 hurt in crash involving motorcycle near Surfside Beach, FULL LIST: City announces road closures for Myrtle Beach Marathon, Nikki Haley making campaign stop in Myrtle Beach, S.C. lawmakers call for impeachment inquiry after comptroller generals $3.5B error, SD Senate committee defeats petition signature requirement bill, wmbf-publicfile@gray.tv - (843) 839-9623. Ramey: Allowing for new high density developments should be restricted to areas west of the Intercoastal Waterway. A Chinese Cherry Blossom tree is named the tree of the month for June, 2022. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Ten people are vying for a spot on North Myrtle Beachs city council. I serve on this council to help the community. , Post and Courier, an Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group. Platform: Jeffers repeated his concerns about the citys growth and beach parking. . Therefore, there will be a runoff election on March 16 between Trey Skidmore who received 961 votes and Ron Nichols who received 514 votes. 10:00 A.M. - MEETING - COUNCIL CHAMBER. A swearing-in ceremony will be at City Hall at 3 p.m. The period for North Myrtle Beach residents to file as candidates in the November 2, 2021, City Council election came to a close on Thursday, September 2, at 12:00 Noon. Dont think people are happy with the way they are governed. They can be rented daily, weekly, and monthly and Beach Services employees will set them up for you. If you live in North Myrtle Beach, please make sure you vote on Tuesday, March 2nd. Why he is running: Ramey said he has wanted to be on city council for some time. She said she is not a politician and therefore, has a lot to learn about the citys government but is prepared to take on that challenge. Mayor Marilyn Hatley is running for her sixth term. Registration for the 2022 Summer Junior Lifeguard camps is open! each serve four-year, staggered terms; three Council seats are elected every two years. Folks from across the country will converge in North Myrtle Beach to commemorate the life of fallen officer Sgt. North Myrtle Beach residents will head to the ballots on Tuesday to vote for the candidates running for City Council. Skidmore, a self-employed contractor, will retain the seat he won during a special election in March to replace Bob Cavanaugh, who stepped down to spend more time with family. Another great step to protecting our culture and environment is the preservation of Ingram Dunes. Nicole Fontana received 2,496 votes over Jolene Puffer's. Young originates from Westchester County, New York and received her bachelors degree in journalism from SUNY Purchase College in 2016. All rights reserved. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) Election Day is Tuesday and candidates for North Myrtle Beach's mayoral race are getting ready. Thomas: With the continued growth of the city when I look at proposed projects that are seeking approval there are key elements that have to be considered: 1) is the development compatible with the surroundings 2) ingress and egress 3) density and traffic 4) storm water drainage and existing infrastructure and accommodate a proposed project. Read moreCSRA native named new Ambassador of the Year at N.A. This story was originally published February 27, 2021, 6:58 AM. Keeping these developments in restricted areas will ease overbuilding and help address the added traffic concerns that come with more development. That is an ongoing process that I support. We'd love to hear eyewitness Synchronize our light system will go long way to avoiding clogged intersections like at Main St. and Barefoot Landing. The North Myrtle Beach City Council consists of the Mayor and six Council members who serve four year terms. The City of North Myrtle Beach will once again host a free Fourth of July fireworks show at the Cherry Grove Pier. Nikki Haley will be at Horry-Georgetown Technical College on March 13, a month after she launched her White House bid. Fletcher served on the city's planning commission for 30 years,. The End of Watch Ride to Remember will stop at the Public Safety Building in North Myrtle Beach on Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. A beautiful Live Oak dubbed The Million Dollar Tree is named North Myrtle Beachs Tree of the Month for July 2022. Reach Christian by email or through Twitter and Facebook with the handle @ChrisHBoschult. Experience: Law enforcement officer, in the US. There will be 10 people on the ballot. Baldwin, III, Councilman Bubba CollinsDistrict: Ocean DriveMobile Phone:843-360-7597Term: 2021 to 2025Email: Email Bubba Collins, Councilman Fred CoyneDistrict: Cherry GroveMobile Phone: 843-458-1698Term: 2019 to 2023Email: Email Fred Coyne, Councilwoman Nicole FontanaDistrict: Windy HillMobile Phone: 843-267-9152Term: 2021 to 2025Email: Email Nicole Fontana, Councilman Trey SkidmoreDistrict:At-LargeBusiness Phone:843-591-6321Term:2021 to 2025Email:Email Trey Skidmore, Councilman Hank ThomasDistrict: At-LargeBusiness Phone: 843-249-2100Home Phone: 843-249-9236Term: 2019 to 2023Email: Email Hank Thomas, The City Council serves as the governing body for the City of North Myrtle Beach. Items for discussion are below. He said the population is aging, and the city needs to start looking at how to support those people. The North Myrtle Beach City Council met at City Hall on Monday, May 2, 2022, for a 7:00 pm regular meeting. Gordon Best. Its not easy to step up to the plate in this manner, and we all appreciate the care you have shown for North Myrtle Beach, the city of North Myrtle Beach stated. Bill. Boards & Commissions. Young, who got her start reporting local news in New York, has received accolades from both the New York State Press Association and the South Carolina Press Association. She is particularly concerned about protecting lowland areas as the city pursues development. This ordinance has been in existence since 2007. Get information regarding the departments dedicated to keeping the community moving. And your elected officials want to fine locals for parking permits placed in the wrong place on their cars. Gordon Best, July 18 City Council Meeting & Executive Session, NMB Sounds of Summer Concert Series Continues on Friday July 15, Emergency Called City Council Executive Session July 12, 2022, The facts concerning beach wares being set up on the beach, Free Music on Main Concert Features Cat 5 on Thursday July 7, June 2022 North Myrtle Beach Tree of the Month, CANCELED: North Myrtle Beach American Pride March, North Myrtle Beach Special Called Meeting, The Annual American Pride March is Scheduled for July 4, Free City-Sponsored Fireworks in North Myrtle Beach, Clarifications Regarding Section 5-24 of the City's Code of Ordinances, Misinformation Regarding Obstructions on the Beach, June 29 Special Called City Council Meeting, Free Music on Main Concert Series Continues on Thursday June 23, June 22 Special Called Meeting & Workshop, The Waccamaw River Swamp Bridge named in honor of Sergeant Gordon Best, Golf Carts Are Not Allowed on Roads After 8 p.m. During Daylight Saving Time, Bridge Dedication in Honor of Sgt. An executive session will be held at 6:30 p.m. Family, friends, city leaders from North Myrtle Beach, along with North Myrtle Beach police officers and public safety will meet at the Chris Anderson Boat Landing Monday, June 20, to dedicate the Waccamaw River Swamp Bridge in honor of Sgt. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The polls are just a few days away from opening and one of the biggest area races is the race to fill three seats on the Myrtle Beach City Council. No officers were hurt. Facebook page: Mike Mishoe North Myrtle Beach City Council Candidate. The City contracted with an environmental expert who inspected and determined algae present at the lake at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports complex is non-toxic, non-harmful common green algae which is present in most natural swim areas and ponds. Were in a good position from a budget standpoint. Collins previously served as a planning commissioner from 2016 to 2020. Trey Skidmore with 3,380 votes defeated Bill Davis, who brought in 1,399. She also has experience serving on the boards of the state municipal association and mayor's association, and was appointed to the governor to serve on the board of Accelerate SC to help the state recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chance of rain 90%. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring Bullfrog on Thursday, June 23 from 7 p.m. 9 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. We want to maintain this balance. Results are in from North Myrtle Beach's 2021 municipal election on Tuesday, November 2. The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on January 9, 2023, at 7 p.m. If you live in North Myrtle Beach, please make sure you vote on Tuesday, March 2nd. 10 candidates file for North Myrtle Beach special election, 3 hurt in crash involving motorcycle near Surfside Beach, FULL LIST: City announces road closures for Myrtle Beach Marathon, Darlington fire captain recovering after cutting torch explosion, Panthers founder, former owner Jerry Richardson dies at 86, VIDEO: Annual Myrtle Beach Marathon gets underway, wmbf-publicfile@gray.tv - (843) 839-9623. Why he is running: Davis said the main reason he decided to run for council is because of the property tax increase approved by council last year. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, August 15, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. City Council members. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold an emergency called executive session on Tuesday July 12, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall. The City has alienated tourists, upset local business owners and pissed off locals. According to the current, North Myrtle Beach ordinance, people are not allowed to leave items on the beach between the hours of 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. Our areas greatest attribute and draw is our beach. Dates, what you need to know, Person shot inside business in Forestbrook area leads to related death investigation, Steak & Oyster Bar, Bar & Grill in Myrtle Beach area have routine inspections receive B, 8 things we learned from the Tyler Doyle 911 calls, Pot vote has Oklahoma hungry to rake in green from Texas, Nobel Peace Prize winner sentenced to 10 years in prison by Belarusian court, Whats the newest city in the US? The City of North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department is looking for some great volunteers to help coach fall sports. Our paid parking program has helped us end the chaos once associated with oceanfront parking and it also encourages parking space turnover, allowing more people to park and enjoy time at the beach. North Myrtle Beach Police Captain, Dana Crowell, will be named the new Police Chief on Friday, January 6, 2023. Army Corps of Engineers Receives Funding for Beach Renourishment in the City of North Myrtle, North Myrtle Beach Public Safety Members Help Camp Happy Days Raise Money for Children with Cancer, RESULTS: February 20 City Council Meeting and Executive Session, City Council Meeting and Executive Session February 20, Seven People Presented with Citizen Heroism Award, February 13 City Council Executive Session, Construction on Ocean Outfall Program Underway, City of North Myrtle Beach Welcomes First Female Police Chief and Newest Associate Judge, Swearing-in Ceremonies for New Police Chief and New Associate Judge on Friday, January 6, The City of North Myrtle Beach Moves to OPCON 2, State of Emergency Declared in North Myrtle Beach, City of North Myrtle Beach Prepares for Ian, September 28 Emergency City Council Meeting, RESULTS: September 19 City Council Meeting & Executive Session, September 19 City Council Meeting & Executive Session, NMB 2022 Top Gun Softball & Baseball Tournament, RESULTS: August 29 Special Called City Council Meeting, August 29 Special Called City Council Meeting, Volunteer Coaches Needed for NMB Youth Sports Leagues, RESULTS: August 22 Special Called City Council Meeting, Possum Trot and Outrigger Road August 23, 2022, CANCELED: August 19 Sounds of Summer Concert, Natural Swimming Areas and Water Quality Control, August 22 Special Called City Council Meeting, August 15 City Council Meeting & Executive Session, Mayor Hatley Proclaims August 7-13 National Health Center Week, Triple Crown Softball East Coast Summer Nationals, NMB City Leaders Inspect Flooded Properties After Historic Rainfall Event, Armed & dangerous suspect arrested after officer-involved shooting, Ceremony to Honor Fallen NMB Officer Gordon Best Held at Public Safety Building, The End of Watch Ride will Visit North Myrtle Beach to Honor Sgt. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on June 29, 2022. Don't knowingly lie about anyone An executive session will be held at 5 p.m. Mayor Hatleys proclamation offers information about the role community health centers, and the Little River Medical Center, have in the City of North Myrtle Beach and the United States. These are just a few ideas. Those two candidates are Bob Lucas and Trey Skidmore. I will continue to strive hard to make sure we never lose that. Use the 'Report' link on Polls closed at 7 p.m. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. "I love North Myrtle Beach, what it stands for, what we have here, the people, and I want to be a part of representing the people on city council," he added. After this week's NMB candidate forum, questions continue about exactly where North Myrtle Beach City Council Candidate Trey Skidmore currently lives. I follow the citys actions closely, but I was shocked at the surprise increase in the cost of our new Public Safety Headquarters, he continued. Note: Since 2007, the City of North Myrtle Beach has not allowed any business to set up rented beach wares on the public beach. The Waccamaw River Swamp Bridge was named and dedicated to the memory and in honor of Sergeant Gordon Best. Council duties include adopting codes, appropriating funds and adopting annual budgets, levying taxes and issuing bonds, expanding the Citys jurisdiction through annexation, administering public lands, and enacting policies to promote the health, safety, and well-being of the residents of North Myrtle Beach. Why he is running: Jeffers said he has an educational and business background that could be useful for the planning and growth of the city. Dates, what you need to know, Person shot inside business in Forestbrook area leads to related death investigation, Steak & Oyster Bar, Bar & Grill in Myrtle Beach area have routine inspections receive B, 8 things we learned from the Tyler Doyle 911 calls, Pot vote has Oklahoma hungry to rake in green from Texas, Nobel Peace Prize winner sentenced to 10 years in prison by Belarusian court, Whats the newest city in the US? 5 running for Myrtle Beach mayor, 5 vying for city council seats By Alex Brizee abrizee@postandcourier.com Sep 3, 2021 Buy Now File/Staff By Nick Masuda nmasuda@postandcourier.com Subscribe. Consisting of the Mayor and six Council members, each member has one vote. Correction: This story has been corrected to show that 10 candidates are running for the vacant N. Myrtle Beach council seat, not nine. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. The entire North Myrtle Beach city council has refused to return phone calls, emails and texts for several days. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. What can the city do to continue to improve parking and handicap access to the beach? Drivers should expect partial and/or a complete closing of Possum Trot Road at the Outrigger Road intersection tomorrow, Tuesday, August 2022. Several businesses located on Main Street and in the vicinity are Sidewalk Caf permit holders. Read on. Stay Informed. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. William Joshua Alston was arrested shortly before 1 p.m. today. Platform: Davis recognizes this term will only last until November and said its not much time to be effective. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Voters in North Myrtle Beach will have to head back to the polls in a couple of weeks for a runoff election. The Workshop will be held at the conclusion of the Special Called Business Meeting. As a nurse, she said she wants to bring some compassion to city hall and the councils decision making. Low 52F. Public Safety Officers for the City of North Myrtle Beach are prepared for the potential impact of Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally. It depends what you mean, Texas congressmans breaks with GOP could lead to censure, Paid express lanes grow more popular in once-reluctant South, Jan. 6 rioter pleads guilty to assaulting former DC officer Fanone, taking his badge. Due to poor weather, the Sounds of Summer concert featuring Paul Grimshaw Band: Tribute to Van Morrison and James Taylor scheduled for August 19 at the NMB Park and Sports Complex is canceled. Crews will be moving a house from the 700 block of North Ocean Boulevard in City limits to a lot off SC 90 in Horry County. Those two candidates are Bob Lucas and Trey Skidmore. I want to be there for my community. Peoples perspective of this city. The City Council serves as the governing body for the City of North Myrtle Beach. Rain and wind early. The Sun News did not hear back from him in time for this story. Also, adding more recycling and trash bins will help alleviate some of the trash that has lead to some of the clogging problems that effect the drainage system. He said he wants to work with other councilors for the betterment of the city. Decreasing clouds with clear skies by morning. Dr. Elizabeth Conley, 5720 Herring Gull Circle William Davis - 412 5th Avenue South Robert Halpin, 4910 Bucks Bluff Drive Terry Jeffers - 807 Tillson Road Bob Lucas - 727 Sweetgum Lane The City has spent $26.7 million on ocean outfalls to rectify these and other flooding challenges and will spend another $12 million in Fall 2020. Our city is growing. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. SODA (Stop Off-Shore Drilling in the Atlantic) has done a good job of this but the public needs to become more informed about the potential threats that off-shore drilling development has and how it could impair our way of life on the Grand Strand. Platform: Halpin wants to make sure the city is financially stable and has a solid infrastructure, particularly for roads and schools. Congratulations on all the new empty parking lots. The City of North Myrtle Beach welcomed its first female Chief of Police and introduced its newest Associate Judge. Why the placement of your North Myrtle Beach parking decal could soon affect your wallet, Nature can be saved: North Myrtle Beach celebrates historic Ingram Dunes site. A breakdown of those top salaries show the top earners as:. racist or sexually-oriented language. Thomas: One our areas greatest attractions is our hometown feel. [1] Federal officials The current members of the U.S. Senate from South Carolina are: To view a map of U.S. House districts in South Carolina and find your representative, click here . Former planning commissioner Bubba Collins will take over Terry White's seat with 3,013 votes to business owner Norfleet Jone's 1,798 votes. Making sure people feel safe to come here. The position is at-large, meaning the official doesnt serve a specific area of the city. This year marks the 21st anniversary of September 11. She is concerned about cutbacks, which she said could reduce a lot of residents incomes. "My team is what made my election, and so Im so excited about this election and Im excited to have won and looking forward to the next four years and doing so many great things," said Hatley. We will buy additional land to create more public parking spaces, and we will continue to expand our already generous beach access program for handicapped Access. The movie starts at 7:30pm. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring Cat 5 on Thursday, July 7, from 7 p.m. 9 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street. City Council memberseach serve four-year, staggered terms; three Council seats are elected every two years. Rain and wind early. Consisting of the Mayor and six Council members, each member has one vote. The special election is to fill an at-large city . Lifeguards for the City of North Myrtle Beach have a new tool to keep families safe and informed while they enjoy the beach. There is no amount of money collected that could come close to balancing out all the Goodwill that has been destroyed. This story was originally published October 31, 2019, 10:24 AM. Read more'Johnny on the spot': Stevie Huff recognized as North Augusta Citizen of the Year, Cashless is Read moreGreenJackets going cashless for 2023 baseball season; policy goes into effect March 7, No. Responses were edited and summarized for clarity and space. Mayor Marilyn Hatley and council members Nicole Fontana (Windy Hill), Terry White. Fontana has served on council since 2013. Don't Threaten. The Public Information Officer for the City of North Myrtle Beach for the last 11 years, Patrick Dowling, passed away in the early hours of May 7, 2022. Chamber annual banquet, Johnny on the spot. Steve Harvey. Like my big brother. Stevie Huff is North Augusta Chamber of Commerces 2022 Citizen of the Year, and this is how those who know him describe him. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, House where JonBent Ramsey was found dead up for, How victims of SNAP scams can recoup their losses, FCSO investigates after shots fired Friday night, FCSO looks for person of interest in alleged car, Conway man sentenced for killing 19-year-old in 2020, Teen wanted in Robeson Co. murder arrested in Raleigh, 1 hurt in shooting at Forestbook-area strip mall, Marion police find man dead after apparent shooting, Beach, CCU baseball walk it off in the 9th to beat, Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship 2023;, CIT baseball tournament begins at Waccamaw High School, Former Panthers owner Jerry Richardson dies at 86, South Florence hosts the Pee Dee Pitch-Off, CCU women fall in the Sun Belt tournament to Marshall,, Best athletic wear for kids joining baseball and, How to watch all the Oscar-nominated movies in style, Best smart home devices for older users, according, Trump reigns supreme at a diminished CPAC, Family shot in head at Florida home: sheriff, CDC: Infants death linked to contaminated breast, 3 hurt after crash near Carolina Forest Boulevard, Next steps for Alex Murdaugh after guilty verdict, SC bill could make abortion eligible for death penalty, Murdaugh judges own legal story unfolded in SC, Myrtle Beach Marathon: What you need to know, 164 people to be laid off as SC plant closes, Concerns raised over proposed hospitals impacts, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, In favor of people to continue wearing a mask.