Hurricane Ian: Horry County business closings and event cancellations due to the storm
Hurricane Ian, which is now a category 4 storm according to the National Hurricane Center, is predicted to bring heavy rain, flooding and high winds to the Myrtle Beach area on Friday. Some in Horry County are now postponing plans or canceling events in preparation for the severe weather.
Tidelands Health postpones Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Tidelands Health rescheduled the Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk for “anticipated effects from Hurricane Ian,” according to the hospital’s officials. The walk will now take place the following Saturday, on Oct. 8.
“The weather forecast really gave us no other option but to delay the In the Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk for a week,” said Jessica Sasser, executive director of the Tidelands Health Foundation, in a press release. “We thank our participants, sponsors and vendors for their understanding and flexibility. We look forward to seeing all of you Saturday, Oct. 8, in Murrells Inlet.”
Registration for the event is still available.
Brookgreen Gardens postpones Harvest Home Weekend
Brookgreen Gardens, a botanical garden in Horry County, will postpone the Harvest Home Weekend until Oct. 8-9 for “the safety of guests” due to Hurricane Ian.
“Guests can expect favorite fall activities in the botanical gardens, including a hay maze, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting and the family favorite scarecrow making contest,” a press release stated about the event.
A Georgetown County district postpones a community cleanup
According to Georgetown County officials, District 7’s community roadside cleanup will be postponed due to inclement weather forecasts for this Saturday.
The cleanup was organized by District 7 County Council member Louis Morant.
A new cleanup date will be provided soon.
Myrtle Beach cancels two events in preparation for severe weather
Myrtle Beach’s Night at Nance and Public Safety Day have been postponed until later in October.
Night at Nance will now take place on Oct. 6
Public Safety Day will take place on Oct. 22
Horry County School District makes changes to athletics schedules
The Horry County School District made several changes to the athletic schedule this week, including canceling a Conway girls golf match versus North Myrtle Beach High School.
A few events have said they plan to continue on as scheduled. Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson held a “Hurricane Alley Rally” kickoff on Monday night.
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