It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in N. Myrtle Beach, SC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Always Best Care has been a lifesaver for our family. We have worked with them twice, both in emergency situations and they have treated us as if we were their only clients. Within an hour of our first call, we had paperwork completed and a caregiver on the way – and that was a holiday weekend. When the second emergency occurred, we knew exactly who to contact. We truly appreciate everything that Lisa, Melissa and the entire team have done for our family.”
“Thank you for the care you gave to my dad. He did not have any family living close to him. My sister and I were relived to know he was well taken care of. The caregivers truly care about your loved ones.”
“Always Best Care provided excellent care when I was discharged from Atrium after surgery- the office staff and caregivers were professional and caring- would definitely recommend if you need care at home-”
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“Amazing staff and services. Much appreciated.”
“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care was just absolutely wonderful. I needed to qualify people who could deal with my sister with brain cancer. My sister would throw people in and out of her house; it was crazy. She died on December 5th. Always Best Care sent incredible people. I don't know where they came from, but they had one girl who was the only person my sister never attempted to throw out of the house. I'd never hear one bad word about this woman who was actually pulling double shifts at the end because my sister liked her so much. For some reason, this woman understood my sister and brain cancer. Brain cancer is hard to deal with because people could be pretty mean and abusive and they don't know what they're doing really. My sister was also going blind at the same time. It was not easy. I just wanted to say what wonderful care we received from Always Best Care. It was amazing. They were just coming and being there. My sister was crazy, and she didn't want anybody overnight, until she finally let me have someone come in overnight. On that night, she died. She got to die in her home, which is what I'm trying to do because that too was the most important thing of all. Always Best Care was able to staff at short notice and send really good people. I was impressed, and I would highly recommend them. They would help my sister get to the bathroom. She weighed 70 pounds when she died, but she was still able to walk. She had cancers on both her femurs, and her blood pressure was 80/47. They just helped with everything, like fixing her small meals, fixing coffee, and talking to her if she wanted to talk or not talking to her if she didn't want to talk. They were just very great with their help. My sister had brain cancer and she was belligerent. Always Best Care would find people within their staff. Also, it didn't take them long, I didn't have to wait. We had letters from others saying they don't have staff right now. With Always Best Care, I did it over the phone with a woman who was a Godsend. I think the caregiver was sent almost the first day and was there every day except on the weekend when they sent someone else. That person seemed to work out OK, too, which amazed me. For some reason, these people knew how to appease someone who is really crazy. It was the cancer; it was in my sister's head. You have to be tough-skinned and just realize that this is the disease talking to you and not a person. They were able to do that, and I feel very blessed.”
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“I used this nursing service for my cousin Pat who had cancer. I can not express the level of care and compassion that was shown for her. The nurses felt like family! Especially Alicia. You treated my cousin as if she was your family and I can't thank you enough for that. You not only took care of her but us also. I would recommend this service 100%! We only used them for 1 month as my cousin passed quickly. I d not have a single negative remark. Thank you Chuck! Your nurses are amazing.”
“I love being able to work with this company, the owners are great people and support me daily! We have many calls to work on performance and continue to grow and learn!”
“Services were geared according to need. We were looking at rehab and they were willing to see what was needed. Very flexible and focused needs of patient All caregivers were on time We had a great experience”
“I am a past client of this provider Services were geared according to need. We were looking at rehab and they were willing to see what was needed. Very flexible and focused needs of patient All caregivers were on time We had a great experience”
“I am a past client of this provider I used this nursing service for my cousin Pat who had cancer. I can not express the level of care and compassion that was shown for her. The nurses felt like family! Especially Alicia. You treated my cousin as if she was your family and I can't thank you enough for that. You not only took care of her but us also. I would recommend this service 100%! We only used them for 1 month as my cousin passed quickly. I d not have a single negative remark. Thank you Chuck! Your nurses are amazing. Donna O.”
“Chuck and his personnel are truly the best. They helped us with mom and always focused on the care and not a much of processes and forms. I would highly recommend them to all.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting McLean Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar or visit Alligator Adventure, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in N. Myrtle Beach, SC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in N. Myrtle Beach, SC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in N. Myrtle Beach, SC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Fitness lovers in the Myrtle Beach area will soon have a new location to train and workout.Maine-based Miller Fitness will open its first Grand Strand location in North Myrtle Beach at 3302 Highway 17 South in the North Village Center, formerly a Gold’s Gym. According to ...
Fitness lovers in the Myrtle Beach area will soon have a new location to train and workout.
Maine-based Miller Fitness will open its first Grand Strand location in North Myrtle Beach at 3302 Highway 17 South in the North Village Center, formerly a Gold’s Gym. According to the gym’s Facebook page, Nov. 16, 2024, is the grand opening.
The gym will have cardio equipment, free weights, a designated deadlifting area, and other amenities. It will also be open 24/7 for gym members who sign up. The gym website states that members can pay a monthly fee of $45 in three-month, six-month or one-year installments.
Curtis Miller owns Miller Fitness. He said his family has vacationed in the area for years and, in May, decided to start exploring opening a gym along the Grand Strand.
“(I) got a little bored and started reaching some realtors and kind of told them what I was looking for,” Miller said in a phone interview Nov. 14, 2024.
Miller said the gym is a barbell and weight-lifting-focused space that eschews industry trends like tanning and sauna spaces.
Miller said the gym will be for everybody and focused on cleanliness. Interested members can sign up at the grand opening, and Miller added that all gym employees will be certified personal trainers who can help people with their workouts.
He also said that members will be allowed to bring tripods for filming and taking photos of themselves in the gym, but the facility will keep camera use from getting out of control.
“And if there are any complaints, we just take care of it. We’re pretty much no-nonsense,” Miller said. “If we get a complaint about you, you’re going to get talked to. You’re going to get one chance.
It is one of several gyms opening in the Myrtle Beach area. Planet Fitness opened a Little River location in September 2024 with a spa and red light treatments. The national chain Crunch will also open a new location at the Coastal Grand Mall in November 2024.
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Ben Morse is the Retail and Leisure Reporter for The Sun News. Morse covers local business and Coastal Carolina University football and was awarded third place in the 2023 South Carolina Press Association News Contest for sports beat reporting and second place for sports video in the all-daily division. Morse previously worked for The Island Packet, covering local government. Morse graduated from American University in 2023 with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism and economics and is originally from Prospect, Kentucky.
With the hundreds of restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area, it’s easy to drop hundreds when eating out.But whether you’re craving pizza, chicken or seafood, there are plenty of places to get tasty food without breaking the bank.Here are the top 10 best “cheap eats” based on reviews from Yelp and Tripadvisor. These restaurants are ranked with a $, indicating that meal prices are usually $25 or less for each person.Price ratings for restaurants range from one dollar sign to four, with four dollar sig...
With the hundreds of restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area, it’s easy to drop hundreds when eating out.
But whether you’re craving pizza, chicken or seafood, there are plenty of places to get tasty food without breaking the bank.
Here are the top 10 best “cheap eats” based on reviews from Yelp and Tripadvisor. These restaurants are ranked with a $, indicating that meal prices are usually $25 or less for each person.
Price ratings for restaurants range from one dollar sign to four, with four dollar signs being the most expensive.
Located on the boardwalk at 914 N. Ocean Blvd. in Myrtle Beach, this oceanfront restaurant offers Mediterranean food items, such as gyros, Greek salad, falafel, kabobs and burgers and fries. There’s even desserts such as baklava and ice cream. You can choose to dine inside or eat outside with a view of the ocean. 4.5 rating out of 5 based on 696 reviews on Tripadvisor.
Located at 2701 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, the Polish deli serves kielbasa, pierogi, deli meats and handmade sausages. Most dishes are $15 or less. There’s also an on-site grocery store that offers Polish products for sale. 4.5 rating out of 5 based on 560 reviews on Tripadvisor.
Not only is it rated as one of the top pizza places in the Myrtle Beach area, but A.J.’s offers its pizzas, subs, salads and wraps for a low-cost. Many of its specialty pizzas are priced at under $23 for a large and subs are under $11. It’s located at 5917 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach. 4.5 rating out of 5 based on 389 reviews on Tripadvisor.
A BBQ and country buffet at 1913 Mr. Joe White Ave., where you can serve yourself and choose from southern favorites such as fried chicken, chicken bog, chicken and dumplings, pulled pork, cornbread and desserts such as banana pudding. Lunch is $15 and dinner is $18, which includes a drink. And if you’re lucky, you can be serenaded by the restaurant’s singing waiter. 4.4 rating out of 5 based on 1,300 reviews on Yelp.
This chain restaurant has nine locations along the Grand Strand, including Myrtle Beach, Conway, North Myrtle Beach, Garden City and Murrells Inlet. It serves breakfast food, including omeletes, waffles and pancakes, and then lunch dishes such as cheesesteak melts, burgers and salads. 4.5 rating out of 5 based on 883 reviews on Tripadvisor.
You haven’t truly experienced the Myrtle Beach area unless you have dined at at least one of the many pancake houses. Donald’s is one of those that offers breakfast food as well as lunch items. But the restaurant’s pancakes can be ordered classic or you can jazz them up with different toppings and items. In addition, the owners who came from Greece also serve Greek gyros and salad. Located at 2600 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach. 4.5 rating out of 5 based on 792 reviews on Tripadvisor.
Big Mike’s, located at 504 16th Ave. N., is a Myrtle Beach staple. Owner Michael Chestnut says on his website that it was his goal“to have a place where people could come and enjoy a good meal like it was made at mama’s house.” That means you get big plates of southern comfort food such as fried chicken, collard greens, fried fish and corn bread. Many of those meals are under $13. 4.5 rating out of 5 based on 1,286 reviews on Tripadvisor.
Another Myrtle Beach staple is Mammy’s Kitchen, which has been in business since 1953 at 1010 N. Kings Highway. With its diner booths and all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet for under $10, it has become a vacationer favorite, with lines of customers usually waiting outside the restaurant. You can also order off the menu, which has breakfast and lunch meals. 4.5 rating out of 5 based on 1,162 reviews on Tripadvisor.
This Socastee area restaurant offers seafood, burgers, pulled pork BBQ and unique dishes such as chicken bog egg rolls. Reviewers said the restaurant had great food for a low price. Located at 4211 Peachtree Road in the Myrtle Beach area. 4.7 rating out of 5 based on 36 reviews on Yelp.
There’s a reason that “southern” and “chicken” are in the name of this restaurant at 1012 Highway 17 in Surfside Beach. Chicken is king with the bird served fried, BBQ, on a sandwich, as a tender and even chicken wings. In addition, there’s an all-you-can-eat buffet for under $12 for lunch and under $15 for dinner. Southern sides include cole slaw, collard greens, black eyed peas, baked beans and mashed potatoes. 4.8 rating out of 5 based on four reviews on Yelp.
Despite a negative recommendation from the city planning commission and a chorus of complaints from residents, the North Myrtle Beach City Council approved a new housing development with a 4-3 vote on Monday, Dec. 2.The city will annex a 58.3 acre tract near the intersection of Highways 22 and 31 and allow Blu Water Investments LLC to build 49 new homes on one-acre lots. Each lot will have 125-foot vegetation buffers. The developer had initially sought to build 59 homes.The property will be zoned R-1 low-density residential. A ...
Despite a negative recommendation from the city planning commission and a chorus of complaints from residents, the North Myrtle Beach City Council approved a new housing development with a 4-3 vote on Monday, Dec. 2.
The city will annex a 58.3 acre tract near the intersection of Highways 22 and 31 and allow Blu Water Investments LLC to build 49 new homes on one-acre lots. Each lot will have 125-foot vegetation buffers. The developer had initially sought to build 59 homes.
The property will be zoned R-1 low-density residential. A development agreement will net the city $5,500 per home for a total of $324,500 in pubic safety, park and beachfront parking enhancement fees. The developer will also be required to install a three-way stop on Marsh Glenn Drive, and provide lighting for that area.
Resident John Karpovich, a member of the property owners association at the adjacent Barefoot Resort, reminded the council before the vote that the city planning commission had recommended 7-0 in October that council deny the annexation and zoning request.
“It just seems to be apparent that the commission you appoint, and I would think rely upon …, appears to be totally discarded in this,” he told the council.
The planning commission had cited stormwater drainage concerns, according to documents in the council’s meeting agenda packet. The commission is an advisory board, and its recommendations are not binding on the city council.
Residents had also voiced other concerns, including increased traffic and habitat preservation.
Barefoot Resort homeowner Alan Simeon reminded the council Monday that a survey of Barefoot Resort property owners indicated that 90% of those property owners were opposed to the new development. At council’s November meeting, when the council approved the first of two required readings for the annexation, Mayor Marilyn Hatley questioned the wording on the survey, suggesting that the question may have been “slanted” to achieve a desired result.
Another Barefoot Resort property owner, Dennis Stamey, asked the council to include stipulations in the development agreement barring future amendments that would increase the number of homes, or reduce the lot size and buffer requirements, for the new development. He was told that the current council can’t prohibit future councils from amending the plan.
Councilmembers Fred Coyne, Nicole Fontana, Hank Thomas and Mayor Marilyn Hatley voted to approve the annexation. Members Bubba Collins, Trey Skidmore and J.O. Baldwin III voted against.
In other action, the council appointed Assistant City Manager Ryan Fabbri as interim city manager until a new city manager is hired. Former City Manager Mike Mahaney was dismissed in September after 14 years on the job.
Reach Casey Jones at 843-488-7261 or [email protected].
Myrtle Beach International Airport is getting a new nonstop route to the Boston area.
Avelo Airlines, which currently operates out of MYR with routes to New Haven, Connecticut (HVN) and Wilmington, Delaware (ILG), is adding a third nonstop route to and from Myrtle Beach with a connection to Manchester, New Hampshire (MHT).
“We’re excited to announce an expansion of Avelo’s nonstop service in MYR with new service to Boston. With three nonstop options, we continue to share Avelo’s low fares, travel-friendly convenience and industry-leading reliability with our Grand Strand Customers,” said Avelo Airlines founder and CEO Andrew Levy in a press release. “These new nonstop routes also make exploring the abundance of experiences Myrtle Beach has to offer a seamless journey for visitors.”
Avelo’s website shows routes between MHT and MYR beginning in April with flights scheduled biweekly on Friday and Monday. Fares start at $64. MHT is located near Boston and Manchester. The airport is about a 55 minute drive to downtown Boston.
“We are excited to announce that nonstop flights to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport will be available soon. This marks the third destination introduced by Avelo Air since they began operations at Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) in 2022. Manchester is a well-established market with strong demand but is currently without nonstop flight options to MYR,” said Myrtle Beach Director of Airports Judi Olmstead in a press release. “These new flights will offer excellent opportunities for travelers, and we appreciate Avelo Air for being a valued partner in expanding convenient and affordable travel options to the Grand Strand.”
Tommy Cardinal is the managing editor of MyHorryNews. Reach him at 843-488-7244 or t[email protected]. Follow him on X @BySTCardinal.
The City of North Myrtle Beach Christmas 2024 events schedule is now completely out.This will be a great season for making Christmas memories in the beloved town.THE GREAT CHRISTMAS 2024 LIGHT SHOW — November 25 – December 30This drive-thru light show featuring over 2 million lights festively displayed along a two-mile drive t...
The City of North Myrtle Beach Christmas 2024 events schedule is now completely out.
This will be a great season for making Christmas memories in the beloved town.
This drive-thru light show featuring over 2 million lights festively displayed along a two-mile drive throughout the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex is open 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM daily but is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. There are over 500 custom-made magical light displays, some up to 55 feet tall, and at least 40 of them are animated. Many new lights and new displays!
ADMISSION: $20 per standard vehicle when Santa’s Village is closed and $25 per vehicle when Santa’s Village is open. $50 for oversized vehicles and $100 for charter bus all nights.
SANTA’S VILLAGE: November 29 – December 15 open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only. December 19 – 30 open nightly but closed Christmas Day. Some of Santa’s Village attractions require a ticket purchase. (See Below)
PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA – December 1 and December 14
10 AM – 12 PM — North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex
This weather-permitting event at the Large Dog Park is free. Furry friends love Santa, too! Bring your family pets to meet Santa Claus at the Large Dog Park. Bring your camera and capture the perfect Christmas 2024 photo. All well-behaved dogs/pets on leashes are welcome.
PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA – December 1 and December 14
10 AM – 12 PM — North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex
This weather-permitting event at the Large Dog Park is free. Furry friends love Santa, too! Bring your family pets to meet Santa Claus at the Large Dog Park. Bring your camera and capture the perfect Christmas photo. All well-behaved dogs/pets on leashes are welcome.
CITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING – December 3
6 PM – McLean Park
Kick off the season with our annual Christmas Tree Lighting at McLean Park. Hosted by Ed Piotrowski, come enjoy live music, local dance groups, visits with Santa, and the magical moment when we illuminate our beautiful tree!
WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP – December 5
1 PM – 4 PM — J. Bryan Floyd Community Center
Learn the tricks to making your own Christmas 2024 wreath! The Community Center supplies the greenery and instructions, and you bring a wreath form, preferably one made of straw. Thank you to the Driftwood Garden Club for providing instruction at this free event.
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH CHRISTMAS 2024 PARADE – December 7
5:30 PM – Main Street
Enjoy lighted floats and more representing groups from all across the area. Get there early in order to get a good viewing spot anywhere along Main Street!
CHRISTMAS 2024 CANTATA – December 7 & December 8
12/7 @ 3:30 PM, 12/8 @ 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM
Living Water Baptist Church, 1569 SC-9, Longs, SC 29568
Join us for a heartwarming Christmas 2024 Cantata featuring the North Myrtle Beach All City Choir. Church choirs from the area join together to create a musical program like no other! Free Admission; tickets are required and are available for pick up at City Hall and the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center.
Santa’s Village Christmas 2024 Drive
Join us in spreading holiday magic and making Christmas wishes come true for children in need this season!
Last year, Santa’s Village Christmas Drive brought joy to a record 6,301 children. This year, with applications already pouring in, we are set to help over 8,000 children celebrate a brighter Christmas. We are calling on our community to make this our most impactful year yet.
Through the Santa’s Village Christmas Drive, you can make a difference in several ways:
New, unopened gifts can be delivered to City Hall, the North Myrtle Beach Police Department, all five North Myrtle Beach Fire Stations, the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center, and the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center. Together, we can ensure that this holiday season is filled with joy, warmth, and giving for all in our community.
Thanksgiving is just weeks away and although the holiday is known for cooking classic dishes and the food comas that follow, the Grand Strand has plenty of dining out options.Whether you’re not a fan of the holiday, or simply don’t feel like tackling Thanksgiving kitchen clean up, these 20 restaurants open on Nov. 28 offer something for everyone.The Brentwood Restaurant and Wine BistroThe Brentwood in Little River wi...
Thanksgiving is just weeks away and although the holiday is known for cooking classic dishes and the food comas that follow, the Grand Strand has plenty of dining out options.
Whether you’re not a fan of the holiday, or simply don’t feel like tackling Thanksgiving kitchen clean up, these 20 restaurants open on Nov. 28 offer something for everyone.
The Brentwood Restaurant and Wine Bistro
The Brentwood in Little River will be open Thanksgiving day from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. to serve family-style Thanksgiving dishes like turkey, ham and stuffing. Adults can dine for $46.99, kids 10 years and younger dine for $12.99 and children three years and younger eat free. The restaurant is accepting reservations by phone at 843-249-2601.
Carolina Roadhouse
Carolina Roadhouse in Myrtle Beach will be open on Thanksgiving from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with regular menu items and a special holiday menu with turkey, ham, cornbread and more. The Thanksgiving meal will be $29.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids aged 10 and younger.
Carolina Seafood and Steak
From 12 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 28, Carolina Seafood and Steak in Myrtle Beach will offer a Thanksgiving meal with dishes like turkey, prime rib, salmon and more. The holiday meal will be $55 for adults and $25 for kids 12 years and younger. Walk-ins are welcome, or visitors can make reservations at 843-945-9288.
Clark’s Seafood and Chop House
Clark’s in Little River will be open Thanksgiving day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Thanksgiving menu will offer customers a choice of prime rib or turkey and sides like macaroni and cheese and sweet potato souffle. The meal will be $44 for adults and $22 for children 12 and younger. Guests can call 843-399-8888 to make reservations.
The Family Barn Restaurant
The Family Barn in Surfside Beach will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Adult meals will be $29.99 and kids meals will be $12.99. Dishes will include turkey, ham, cornbread stuffing and more. While walk-ins are accepted, the Family Barn recommends calling 843-808-9051 to make reservations.
Gauchos Brazilian Steakhouse
On Thanksgiving Gauchos Brazilian Steakhouse in Myrtle Beach will be open from 12 to 8 p.m. The restaurant will offer all-you-can-eat salad, Brazilian sides and meats like turkey, beef, chicken and lamb for $34.95. If you’re interested in the meal but have other Thanksgiving arrangements, Gauchos is offering the “feast” now through Nov. 30. To make reservations, call 843-945-9081.
Greg Norman Australian Grille
On Thanksgiving day Greg Norman Australian Grille in North Myrtle Beach will be open and serving dishes like a turkey dinner, steak and salmon Rockefeller. Those interested can make a reservation online here.
Gulfstream Cafe
Visitors can eat Thanksgiving dinner by the water at Gulfstream Cafe in Garden City. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to regular menu items, Gulfstream Cafe will offer a Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, ham, pie and more. The Thanksgiving special will be $29.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids.
The Hangout
The Hangout at Broadway at the Beach is offering a “family-style” Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. The event will be $32.99 for adults, $14.99 for children ages six through 11 and free for kids five years and younger. Reservations can be booked online here.
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe at Broadway at the Beach will be open for a Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 28 from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. In addition to the restaurant’s usual menu, Hard Rock Cafe will have a holiday menu featuring Thanksgiving classics like turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Adult Thanksgiving dinners will be $30.99, while holiday dinners for kids 12 years and younger will be $12.95. Visitors can book their Thanksgiving meals online here.
House of Blues
The Myrtle Beach House of Blues location will be open Thanksgiving Day. In addition to live music by the Mike Duva Duo, House of Blues will offer a buffet with southern favorites and Thanksgiving classics. The buffet is $47 for adults, $23 for children aged 4 to 10 years and free for kids three years and younger. Those interested can call 843-913-3746 to make a reservation.
Magnolia’s at 26th
On Nov. 28, Magnolia’s at 26th will offer a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. The buffet will offer classic holiday favorites like turkey, sweet potato casserole and collard greens for $27.99 per person, not including tax and drinks. While not required, Magnolia’s recommends booking a reservation in advance by phone at 843-839-3993.
Ocean Blue Restaurant and Lounge
Beach lovers can spend Thanksgiving dinner on the waterfront at Ocean Blue Restaurant and Lounge in the Doubletree Hotel. In addition to more traditional Thanksgiving food, Ocean Blue will offer dishes like monk fish, steak and ravioli. Visitors can make reservations by phone at 843-315-6990.
On the Half Shell
On the Half Shell in Murrells Inlet will be open Thanksgiving day and offer all-day breakfast and traditional holiday foods like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and more from 11 am until they sell out. Customers can call 843-651-1296 to make reservations.
Radd Dew’s Bar-B-Que
Radd Dew’s BBQ in Aynor will be open and serving “Turkey Day faves” on Thanksgiving day from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. with limited reservations. Reservations are limited, according to a social media post. Visitors can book a table at the barbecue restaurant by texting or calling 843-602-1343.
Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse
Both the Myrtle Beach and the North Myrtle Beach locations of Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse will open Thanksgiving day, starting at 12 p.m. For $48.95, guests can enjoy the salad bar, meat and Thanksgiving fixings. The restaurants are accepting reservations, which can be made online here.
RipTydz Oceanfront Grille and Rooftop Bar
RipTydz in Myrtle Beach will be open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. In addition to its regular menu, the restaurant will offer a dessert bar and a special Thanksgiving menu featuring dishes like crab-stuffed flounder, turkey dinner and honey-glazed ham dinner. According to the social media post, reservations are optional.
Scrambled
Thanksgiving diners looking for a meal earlier in the day can visit Scrambled in Carolina Forest on Nov. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to a social media post, Thanksgiving reservations at the breakfast favorite are limited and can be booked by phone at 843-903-7946.
Thoroughbreds Chophouse
Thoroughbreds Chophouse in Myrtle Beach will offer a three-course meal on Thanksgiving. The menu, which will feature an entree choice between turkey, ham and prime rib, will be $65 for adults and $25 for kids 12 years and under. Those interested can make reservations online or by phone at 843-497-2336.
Wahoo’s Fish House
Wahoo’s Fish House in Murrells Inlet is accepting reservations for a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The seafood restaurant will offer traditional Thanksgiving food like turkey and green bean casserole, as well as seafood options like salmon and shrimp. The buffet will be $42.95 for adults, $15.95 for children ages 6 through 11 and free kids five and under. Spots are limited, according to a social media post, and guests can book reservations by phone at 843-651-5800.
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