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North Myrtle Beach approves resolution to bring in additional police officers for Memorial Day holiday
North Myrtle Beach approves resolution to bring in additional police officers for Memorial Day holiday By Jennifer Roberts | March 15, 2021 at 11:18 PM EDT - Updated March 15 at 11:18 PM
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - North Myrtle Beach city leaders took a big step to make sure the city is fully prepared for a busy Memorial Day holiday.
Councilmembers approved a resolution to keep more law enforcement boots on the ground during the holiday week.
Pat Dowling, the city’s spokesperson, said there aren’t enough police officers to handle additional tourist traffic during the Memorial Day holiday. The resolution will provide the additional holiday backup the city needs.
McLeod Health Seacoast hosting drive-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at North Myrtle Beach High School By Kristin Nelson and Madison Martin | February 2, 2021 at 10:15 PM EST - Updated February 3 at 4:48 PM
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – A drive-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held on Saturday in North Myrtle Beach, to give better access to those living in the north end of Horry County.
McLeod Health Seacoast is hosting the vaccine clinic at North Myrtle Beach High School for those in Phase 1a.
WMBF News has received a lot of messages from people who are upset that there aren’t any vaccine providers on the north end of Horry County, making it hard for those 70 and older to get vaccinated.
North Myrtle Beach leaders to vote on use of gender-neutral language in city codes
North Myrtle Beach leaders to vote on use of gender-neutral language in city codes By Katherine Phillips | January 31, 2021 at 6:08 PM EST - Updated February 1 at 8:06 PM
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The City of North Myrtle Beach will discuss a proposed ordinance involving the use of gender-neutral language within the cityâs Code of Ordinances this week.
The agenda for Monday states âCodes of Ordinances in many cities, including North Myrtle Beach, primarily contain masculine pronouns (he, him, his, etc.) when referencing gender. This is not because cities wish to perpetuate gender bias but because most ordinances precede the strong contemporary awareness of gender bias and a desire to eliminate it.â
North Myrtle Beach area residents say theyâre frustrated with vaccine availability close to home
North Myrtle Beach pharmacies booked with COVID-19 vaccine appointments By Katherine Phillips | January 22, 2021 at 7:35 PM EST - Updated January 23 at 8:37 AM
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - COVID-19 vaccines are scarce nationwide and across South Carolina, but some North Myrtle Beach and Little River residents ask why they donât have as many options near them.
âOkay, here we are all over again. Everybody in the South Strand is able to have access and we donât,â said Shirley Shewchuk, a North Myrtle Beach resident.