The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on January 9, 2023, at 7 p.m. Government | North Myrtle Beach, SC 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. Young originates from Westchester County, New York and received her bachelors degree in journalism from SUNY Purchase College in 2016. City Council The City Council serves as the governing body for the City of North Myrtle Beach. It's Your Money: Highest paid city employees - WMBF News Vote Tallies for Candidates Dr. Elizabeth Conley - 80 William Davis - 59 Robert. 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. Hurricane Ian is expected to impact the City of North Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas later this week. [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 . City Council | North Myrtle Beach, SC Richardson: Traffic signals need to be monitored an adjusted seasonally to allow adequate flow. This year marks the 21st anniversary of September 11. I was even more surprised that city council did not really debate the matter., This will be the second time that Fletcher is running as a write-in candidate for North Augusta City Council. Fletcher publicly announced his candidacy on North Augusta 20/20. He said there are a lot of opportunities for development in the city, and he wants to make sure it is done right. The City has alienated tourists, upset local business owners and pissed off locals. . Baldwin III (Crescent Beach) each face challenges from Greg Richardson and Ed Ramey, respectively. Copyright 2020 WMBF. Rosza Bill McClure Gene Ho Tammie Durant City Council (three seats) Alex Fogel Jackie Hatley (i). 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. A good example: We have a number of shopping hubs with very contemporary offerings and looks, and we have places like Main Street where an earlier North Myrtle Beach still thrives. With surrounding cities seeing ongoing development resulting in the detrimental traffic and questioning the quality of life for residents, how do you intend to deal with more high density development proposals as North Myrtle Beach continues to grow? 1101 NORTH OAK STREET, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577. Former SC governor, Trump ally Nikki Haley coming to Myrtle Beach as she runs for president, 8 things we learned from the Tyler Doyle 911 calls, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife, son in June 2021, Alex Murdaughs attorneys say theyll appeal double-murder conviction, Person shot inside business in Forestbrook area leads to related death investigation. Candidates running for council in North Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach The Sun News did not hear back from him in time for this story. The popular fishing and kayaking spot is located at 53rd Ave. North, North Myrtle Beach on the Cherry Grove marsh. The post was recently held by Bob Cavanaugh, who. He is a principal at the Augusta architectural firm Cheatham Fletcher Scott and holds a Bachelor of Science in Design and Master of Arts in Architecture, both from Clemson University. He said he wants the city to be how he remembered it as a small child when he used to visit: lively and thriving. Marilyn Hatley won reelection Tuesday night. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. 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. He said the city has challenges with beach parking, golf cart usage and development. Platform: Lucas is focused on promoting small businesses and tourism. or anything. They are raising money for Camp Happy Days, a charity group that provides support services to children with cancer. The At-Large seat is currently held by Trey Skidmore, who was a special election in March to take over the seat after Bob Cavanaugh stepped down. Throw out a yellow ball with holes in it, add a paddle and take them to a court with four local celebrities, and you have the Pickleball with the Stars event. Gordon Best. And having thoughtful dialogue with the public to develop community wide strategies to designate specific areas for new growth. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Baldwin: By encouraging low density development and voting against proposed high density projects that are not compatible or suitable to surrounding neighborhoods. He said the population is aging, and the city needs to start looking at how to support those people. Were not doing as good as we could be but not as bad as we think. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. 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. Registration for the 2022 Summer Junior Lifeguard camps is open! A Chinese Cherry Blossom tree is named the tree of the month for June, 2022. person will not be tolerated. Jackie Hatley, Gregg Smith and Mike Lowder are all defending. They can be rented daily, weekly, and monthly and Beach Services employees will set them up for you. North Myrtle Beach has a nonpartisan election coming up in November. Incumbent Nikki Fontana won reelection with 2,504 votes to real estate broker Jolene Puffer's 2,119 votes. Filing closed Wednesday for a special election to be held in March. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet in an emergency executive session on Friday, May 13, at 4 p.m. at City Hall. By expanding pedestrian pathways and bike trails will make our town more user friendly as we continue to grow. NOTE: CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETINGS. The City of North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department is looking for some great volunteers to help coach fall sports. Results are in from North Myrtle Beach's 2021 municipal election on Tuesday, November 2. The entire North Myrtle Beach city council has refused to return phone calls, emails and texts for several days. Keep North Myrtle Beach Beautiful Commission, J. Bryan Floyd Community Center Teaching Proposal, Keep North Myrtle Beach Beautiful Committee, Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Council meetings are generally held on the 1, Executive session may be held prior to the meeting. The city had 18,790 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. He also wants to focus on drainage and flooding in the city. 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. North Myrtle Beach residents will head to the ballots on Tuesday to vote for the candidates running for City Council. Beach Patrol officers for the City of North Myrtle Beach are noticing an increase in motorized e-bike usage along the sandy beaches. Copyright 2021 WMBF. Meet the candidates running for city council in North Myrtle Beach Dukes' previous experience includes serving on the Board of the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce County Council District, 02 Candidates will face off in the primary in June. 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. 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. According to the vote tallies, none of the candidates received 50% of the total votes cast, plus one. The event is scheduled from 9:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on July 4, 2022. The mayor is a straight shooter and very transparent. Elizabeth covers politics, government and business in North Augusta. One person will be elected on March. Paid parking will begin April 30, 2022. Consisting of the Mayor and six Council members, each member has one vote. The federal government plans to spend more than $13 million to conduct the periodic nourishment of the City of North Myrtle Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project. Beach Services provides umbrella and chair rentals to residents and visitors starting in April through mid-October from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. We have stared down several property tax defaults, and there is pressure on city government to find new ways to generate revenue, he wrote. That is an ongoing process that I support. Use the 'Report' link on All rights reserved. North Myrtle Beach Elections: Meet your council candidates | Myrtle Come join family and friends for the 5th Annual North Myrtle Beach Junior Lifeguard Games on Saturday, August 6. Chance of rain 90%. He wants it to be similar to Bourbon Street in New Orleans but more family oriented with street vendors and events. William Joshua Alston was arrested shortly before 1 p.m. today. 2023 Member Online Press Association, David Hucks is a 12th generation descendant of the area we now call Myrtle Beach, S.C. David attended Coastal Carolina University and like most of his family, has never left the area. Another great step to protecting our culture and environment is the preservation of Ingram Dunes. Renovations at the Cherry Grove Park & Boat Ramp are coming together. The center will bring around 50 new high-paying jobs to the city. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Decreasing clouds with clear skies by morning. We quickly grow from a city with a permanent population of about 18,800 people to one with a daily population of more than 100,000. The City of North Myrtle Beach is holding a City Council Workshop at City Hall on Wednesday, September 14, for a 1:30 p.m. workshop. 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. 10 candidates file for North Myrtle Beach special election This is an expensive project and I will work to secure additional funding so that we can accelerate the plans that have been designed over the past 12 years. We want to maintain this balance. Why he is running: Nichols said he has lived in North Myrtle Beach for 19 years and has attended numerous council meetings, been a city volunteer and has witnessed first hand how effective council working together can produce an excellent quality of life. He said he has a skill set and a desire to help the community continue to prosper. Ten candidates will be on the ballot when North Myrtle Beach voters go to the polls on Tuesday to choose a new at-large council member. 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 consists of the Mayor and six Council members who serve four year terms. The popular program consists of two series Music on Main and Sounds of Summer. Gregory Richardson: The City should continue to seek funding through sources that are available on the County, State, and Federal level. City Council members each serve four-year, staggered terms; three Council seats are elected every two years. Baldwin: 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. Low 52F. This permit allows a business to set up tables and chairs on the sidewalk and allows the serving and consumption of food and alcohol in the designated area. A Day in the Life of the Mayor of North Myrtle Beach More than eight-inches of rain fell in a 24-hour period. Congratulations on all the new empty parking lots. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. ehustad@postandcourier.com, Four file for 2023 North Augusta municipal election, Aiken Brewing Company set to close for good later this month, Alex Murdaugh found guilty in June 2021 murders of wife Maggie, son Paul, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison after conviction in double-murder trial, North Charleston-based Half-Moon Outfitters sold to NC firm, 911 calls reveal details of Tyler Doyle's boating accident, Volkswagen subsidiary Scout building $2B plant near Columbia as SC's EV business grows, The Feed Sack to open second location in North Augusta, expand from Aiken location, Boeing SC workers share in $1.2B bonus pool after hitting finance, operations goals, Understand Murdaugh: Murdaugh found guilty, the defense's last stand and final rebuttal, Alex Murdaugh's brother doesn't think investigators have found who killed Maggie, Paul, For College of Charleston, 'deck is stacked' against at-large bid to March Madness, Folly Beach allocated renourishment funds to supply 90,000 dump truck loads worth of sand, March 3: Judge in Alex Murdaugh murder trial hands down life sentences. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, August 15, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The number one priority is to protect it and that means controlling and diverting storm water runoff, off shore. Answers have not been edited for grammar but some were shortened for space. District 7 Map Interactive map - use the search box or zoom tool to pinpoint your district Candidates for Congress, District 7 Candidates running for Ocean Drive community: Candidates running for Windy Hill community: The North Myrtle Beach Municipal Election Commission will count the absentee ballots at city hall. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold a Workshop on Wednesday June 15, 2022, starting at 1:30 p.m. Windy Hill 1 Precinct- Windy Hill Fire Station # 3 (33rd Avenue South), Windy Hill 2 Precinct Fire Station # 5 (Barefoot Resort), Crescent Beach Precinct- J. Bryan Floyd Community Center (Possum Trot Road), Ocean Drive 1 Precinct- Fire Station # 1 (2nd Avenue South), Ocean Drive 2 Precinct - St. Stephens Episcopal Church- (11th Avenue North), Cherry Grove 1 Precinct- Chapel by the Sea Church (Sea Mountain Highway), Cherry Grove 2 Precinct - Fire Station # 4 (Little River Neck Road), Wampee Precinct (Park Pointe residents only) - Riverside Elementary School (1283 Highway 57 South, Little River), Nixons 1 Precinct (Grande Harbour residents only) - North Myrtle Beach High School (3750 Sea Mountain Highway, Little River). We will never be able to provide a parking space for every person who wants to go to the beach. Here are the candidates for those positions: Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune (i) C.D. The North Myrtle Beach City Council will meet on Monday, September 19, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. 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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. The Waccamaw River Swamp Bridge was named and dedicated to the memory and in honor of Sergeant Gordon Best. The revue from the paid parking will be used to assist in acquiring additional parking. City Council Members will hold a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday July 6, at 1:30 p.m. City Council Members will hold a Special Called Business Meeting on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Platform: Halpin wants to make sure the city is financially stable and has a solid infrastructure, particularly for roads and schools. Consisting of the Mayor and six Council members, each member has one vote. An amazing cluster of Live Oaks is recognized by the NMB Tree Board as the "Tree of the Month" for September 2022. Christian Boschult Mayor Marilyn Hatley is running for her sixth term. 10 candidates file for North Myrtle Beach special election - WMBF News This story was originally published February 27, 2021, 6:58 AM. This came after the race was sent to a runoff when no candidate . Reach Christian by email or through Twitter and Facebook with the handle @ChrisHBoschult. The filing period ended Thursday at noon. The special election is to fill an at-large city . The North Myrtle Beach Municipal Election Commission will count the absentee ballots at city hall once polls close, according to the citys website. Paving all of Ocean Blvd. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. A good example: We have a number of shopping hubs with very contemporary offerings and looks, and we have places like Main Street where an earlier North Myrtle Beach still thrives. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Correction: This story has been corrected to show that 10 candidates are running for the vacant N. Myrtle Beach council seat, not nine. Responses were edited and summarized for clarity and space. 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. Polling locations and precincts will be open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm. 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. Platform: Nichols said he is focused on representing North Myrtle Beachs entire population and improving the citys communication with residents. This year, incumbent Fred Coyne is running unopposed as the councilman representing Cherry Grove, while fellow incumbent councilmen Hank Thomas (at large) and J.O. 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. 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. 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.