Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Results are in after runoff race for North Myrtle Beach council seat The Workshop will be held at the conclusion of the Special Called Business Meeting. He received 440 votes in the 2021 election after running a one-week campaign. Leaders in the City of North Myrtle Beach are taking efforts to protect beaches and waterways. The non-partisan election will take place on Nov. 5. 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Mayor Marilyn Hatley and council members Nicole Fontana (Windy Hill), Terry White. This proclamation declares the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of North Myrtle Beach to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence. | Terms of Use| Privacy Policy. The city leaders of North Myrtle Beach are sensitive to the needs of residents, visitors, and business owners. A swearing-in ceremony will be at City Hall at 3 p.m. Nikki Haley will be at Horry-Georgetown Technical College on March 13, a month after she launched her White House bid. Richard Fletcher announced Feb. 28 that he is running as a write-in candidate in the 2023 North Augusta municipal election. The turnout was about 21.7%. North Myrtle Beach Police Captain, Dana Crowell, will be named the new Police Chief on Friday, January 6, 2023. Other candidates in this years municipal election are incumbent Republicans Kevin Toole and Eric Presnell, Republican David Buck and Democrat Richard Adams. 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. 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. Meet the candidates: Seven vying for three Myrtle Beach City Council seats The Sun News spoke with nine of the candidates about their platform and some of the changes they want to see in the city. Fletcher served on the citys planning commission for 30 years, from 1986 to 2016. Use the 'Report' link on The special election is to fill an at-large city . Six more are planned after that. 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. Beach Patrol officers for the City of North Myrtle Beach are noticing an increase in motorized e-bike usage along the sandy beaches. The revue from the paid parking will be used to assist in acquiring additional parking. Any runoff election will be held on Nov. 16. 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. The city had 18,790 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. However, everything drains to the beach and when we get storms or heavy rains and a high tide, sections of the Boulevard hold water until the tide goes out. or anything. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring The Tonez on Thursday, June 9 from 7:00 pm 9:00 pm at the Horseshoe on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. Most of this expansion took place along our ocean front lots. North Myrtle Beach is a city in Horry County, South Carolina. CANDIDATES - NOVEMBER 2 NORTH - City of North Myrtle Beach | Facebook No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Thomas: One our areas greatest attractions is our hometown feel. Come join family and friends for the 5th Annual North Myrtle Beach Junior Lifeguard Games on Saturday, August 6. The North Myrtle Beach City Council declared a citywide state of emergency in preparation for the effects of Hurricane Ian and the storm remnants. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. The filing period ended Thursday at noon. Revenue forecasts are falling short. He added that small businesses should be included in the big contracts with the city and emphasized the need for transparency and fairness across the board. 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Drivers should expect partial and/or a complete closing of Possum Trot Road at the Outrigger Road intersection tomorrow, Tuesday, August 2022. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Ten people are vying for a spot on North Myrtle Beach's city council. Polling locations and precincts will be open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm. Along with increasing public parking is the need to enhance beach access. 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Photo by Christian Boschult, Marilyn Hatley, courtesy, city of North Myrtle Beach. I want to be there for my community. Prior to the regularly scheduled meeting, council members held an executive session. This year marks the 21st anniversary of September 11. Listed below in alphabetical order are the North Myrtle Beach residents who filed as candidates in the March 2, 2021, Special Election for one member-at-large seat on the North Myrtle Beach City Council. Mayor Brenda Bethune had 3,289 votes to Gene Ho's 1,155 and Bill McClure's 1,153. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free concert featuring the Main Event Band on Thursday, June 16 from 7 p.m. 9 p.m. at the Horseshoe on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. David is the lead journalist at MyrtleBeachSC.com, Newly proposed electricity legislation will likely cause rate hikes, Campaign Efforts In Place to Keep the Freedom Caucus out of Horry County, Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance announces change in leadership, State Director of the South Carolina DDSN Removed From Job, Horry County And SCDHEC Hold P.R. Paid parking will begin April 30, 2022. 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. Boards & Commissions. This past spring city council became more aggressive in expanding parking by embarking on the expansion and improvements to our existing parking areas. A breakdown of those top salaries show the top earners as:. Education: Master's in Public Safety, Minor in Education, University of South Carolina. According to the vote tallies, none of the candidates received 50% of the total votes cast, plus one. She also mentioned her desire to increase the tax value of the community and increase the commodities and money coming into the city. The board is set to certify the election on Thursday. Reach Christian by email or through Twitter and Facebook with the handle @ChrisHBoschult. The Sun News did not hear back from him in time for this story. The North Myrtle Beach Municipal Election Commission will count the absentee ballots at city hall once polls close, according to the citys website. War Over County Vaccinations. 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. North Myrtle Beach, SC | Official Website Richardson: Plans are currently being worked to improve the drainage and ongoing evaluation of the plan should continue. MARILYN HATLEY Ramey: Replace existing clogged filter systems. 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. He said its more about figuring out what the needs of residents and businesses are and being an advocate for them on council. He also wants to focus on development and making sure the communities being built are all-inclusive. "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. 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Controlled growth is good, and we have that. 10:00 A.M. - MEETING - COUNCIL CHAMBER. Also, finding a common solution for golf carts and cars would help traffic conflicts and improve quality of life. 2022 Grand Strand Elections: What you need to know - WMBF News Bill Davis ran against him to try and take over the seat for the next four-year term. Why he is running: Ramey said he has wanted to be on city council for some time. Mishoe said he does have ideas for the city, including banning single use plastic, but he just wants to represent the people, which he said he now has time to do. The City of North Myrtle Beach annual Summer Concert Series begins on Thursday, June 2. "And I-73, I hope that will be built, but its going to take a decade to build I-73 so in the meantime, lets prepare our infrastructure and get it ready so when they do get I-73 finished, that we will be prepared and ready for I-73," Hatley added. Registration for the 2022 Summer Junior Lifeguard camps is open! There will be 10 people on the ballot. We will never be able to provide a parking space for every person who wants to go to the beach. The popular program consists of two series Music on Main and Sounds of Summer. 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. "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. each serve four-year, staggered terms; three Council seats are elected every two years. 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. The North Myrtle Beach City Council met in a regularly scheduled meeting on August 15. Motorcycle officers from across the globe will be on the Grand Strand for the 16th Annual Palmetto Police Motorcycle Skills Challenge.