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‘It tasted dirty’: Little River residents raise concerns over bad-tasting water
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) - Smelly and bad-tasting water has some Little River residents avoiding the tap. Donald Johnson said he’s been drinking water from the tap since the 1980s until this week when he noticed an odd taste and smell. “I got some water the night before last...
North Myrtle Beach leaders approve Cherry Grove annual assessment
North Myrtle Beach leaders approved the city's annual update to the assessment rate of homes and condos in the Cherry Grove Municipal Improvement District, which is set to bring in about $718,000 in revenue for the city. Single family properties will be taxed $1,725 and condo owners will be billed...
Ocean Isle Beach considers paid parking for next year
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — During a workshop on Tuesday, commissioners discussed the possibility of introducing paid parking on the island starting April 2025. Ocean Isle is one of the few beaches in the Cape Fear that doesn’t have paid parking. Mayor Debbie Smith noted the paid...
North Myrtle Beach’s swing bridge reopens after brief closure
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The Barefoot Swing Bridge in North Myrtle Beach reopened on Sunday after a brief closure to address a mechanical issue. In February, the city said it was seeking a fresh round of bids for repairs to the 80-year-old structure for sidewalk removal and replacement work — an expected six-week […]
City council unanimously approves new reassessment tax for Cherry Grove residents
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - North Myrtle Beach city leaders unanimously approved a new reassessment tax for Cherry Grove property owners. The updated annual assessment rate will go towards the nearly decade-old Cherry Grove improvement district and will continue to cover the cost of dredging canals in the area.
OIB commissioners talk Jinks Creek dredging
Ocean Isle Beach town staff recently updated commissioners on the proposed Jinks Creek Maintenance Dredging Project, including funding details and the board’s options to move forward or not. The Ocean Isle Beach Board of Commissioners during its June 11 meeting discussed the updated projected project cost, time frame and...
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