Our Winter Newsletter, Tides & Times: Exploring North Myrtle Beach, is out now! Flip through the pages, catch up on the latest happenings, and enjoy reading about the beautiful City we all know and love, North Myrtle Beach.
Exploring North Myrtle Beach Tides & Times
Inside This Issue Important Dates City Projects Updates Public Tree Planting Program Meet the Interim City Manager
Embrace the winter season and explore the great outdoors! Bundle up and enjoy a refreshing walk along the beautiful trails at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex. Whether you’re taking in the crisp air or simply enjoying the peaceful scenery, it’s a perfect way to stay active and connected with nature this season.
• 12 Acre Native Carolina Bay & Fitness Trail • 2.8 Miles of Interconnected Walking Trails • 2.5 Mile McLeod Seacoast Nature Trail
Start the Year with Swim Lessons!
The North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center offers private and semi-private swim lessons year-round to members and non- members. Learn more by calling (843) 280-3737.
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IMPORTANT DATES January 18: 2nd Annual Leashes and Beaches K9 Skills Competition January 18: 42nd Annual Winter Run February 1: Sweet Stroll February 5: Get Out & Learn February 6: North Myrtle Beach Citizens Police Academy (Thursdays for 10 Weeks, 6 PM - 8 PM) February 8: Parent’s Night Out - Light the Night Glow Party February 15: Family Formal February 3-7: Spring Sports Registration (City Residents) February 8-March 2: Spring Sports Registration (Open Registration) March 5: Get Out & Learn March 14: Book Swap March 15: 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival April 2: Get Out & Learn April 5: 7th Annual Touch-A-Truck April 19: 43rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 22: Spring Plant Swap May 1-25: Taste Around NMB
*To learn more about each event, click on the name of the event.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Regular City Council Public Meetings - 6 PM February 3, February 17, March 3, March 17, April 7 Budget Retreat: April 14-15 Planning Commission Public Meetings - 5 PM (Workshop Day Of Meeting - 9:15 AM) February 4, February 18, March 4, March 18, April 8
Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings - 5 PM February 13, March 13, April 10
YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Marilyn Hatley Email: mayor@nmb.us
Nikki Fontana Windy Hill Email: njfontana@nmb.us Trey Skidmore At-Large Email: rtskidmore@nmb.us Bubba Collins Ocean Drive Email: bccollins@nmb.us
Mayor Pro Tempore J. Baldwin Crescent Beach Email: jobaldwin@nmb.us
Hank Thomas At-Large Email: hathomas@nmb.us Fred Coyne Cherry Grove Email: jfcoyne@nmb.us
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Sign Up For A Membership Today
There are daily and weekly passes, as well as monthly and annual memberships for young adults, individuals, couples, parent/child, families, senior individuals, senior individuals (restricted), senior couples, and senior couples (restricted). Where there is something for everyone, invest in your health and join today!
Swim Lessons
There are two infant and youth sessions being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from January 21 to February 6 and February 18 to March 16. There is one session for infant, youth, and adult swim lessons being held on Saturdays from January 11 to February 15. Registration is open and required prior to the start date of the lesson.
Infant/Child (6 months – 3 yrs): Member $42, Non-Member $50 Preschool (3 - 5): Member $42, Non-Member $50 Youth (6 - 12): Member $52, Non-Member $62 Adult (13 and up): Member $52, Non-Member $62
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Tune into the City’s Podcast!
Join your hosts, Lauren Jessie and Officer Pat Wilkinson, as they talk public safety, special events, council decisions, and so much more! Find the City’s podcast, Beachside Briefings , everywhere you get your podcasts and the City’s website .
Apply Today
Are you looking for a seasonal or part- time job? The City of North Myrtle Beach is hiring, and we want you !
To View Openings and Apply, Visit: www.NMB.us
North Myrtle Beach Residents can adopt a 4 ft. x 8 ft. garden plot to grow vegetables, fruit, herbs, or flowers. The garden plots are free to adopt annually with the annual term ending on December 31. Keep North Myrtle Beach Beautiful and Parks & Recreation provide the boxes, soil, and water. Community Garden at 27th Avenue South
For More Information, Email: knmbb@nmb.us.
Volunteer Opportunities
Would you, your group, or business like to perform a one-time clean up event for team building or community service? Keep North Myrtle Beach Beautiful can help by directing your group to specific area(s) for cleaning and loaning out supplies.
For More Information, Email: knmbb@nmb.us.
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CITY PROJECTS UPDATES
Cherry Grove Public Parking Lot Restrooms
Moving Overhead Utilities Underground
The City’s program of placing above- ground utilities underground has resumed with the construction on North Ocean Boulevard between 29th Avenue North and 34th Avenue North. This project has reached 50% completion, with most underground conduits and vaults installed. The next phase will consist of utility company installation of their wires and equipment. The anticipated completion is Fall 2025. This project consists of converting overhead electrical and communications wiring to an underground conduit system; then, removing the overhead wiring and power poles. Similar conversion projects have been accomplished throughout the City with positive results. Please be advised, drivers may experience delays, lane closures, and detours as the project progresses along North Ocean Boulevard from 29th Avenue North to 34th Avenue North. The City has initiated design for an additional segment, extending this project from 34th Avenue North to 39th Avenue North, with construction to follow in late 2025.
The Cherry Grove Public Parking Lot Restrooms, located near 62nd Avenue North, are nearing completion. These public restrooms will be similar to the public restrooms at Shorehaven Drive and 21st Avenue South.
Barefoot Swing Bridge Beginning January 13, the Barefoot Swing Bridge will operate with only one lane for approximately 60 days. During this time, the sidewalk will be replaced, and routine maintenance performed. Drivers should anticipate traffic delays and temporary traffic signals.
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The City of North Myrtle Beach is now livestreaming City Council Meetings, Planning Commission Meetings, Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings, and Workshops! If you would like to view past and future livestreams, visit the City’s YouTube Channel, @cityofnorthmyrtlebeach. Did You Know?
18th Avenue North Landward Phase
Park & Sports Complex Expansion
Construction began in May 2024, and noticable progress has been made. Contractors have completed filling and rough grading, and the drainage installation is in progress. Building construction, irrigation installation, and field construction have begun and are in the early phases. Phase two of the extension of Champions Boulevard is 60% complete. The anticipated completion date for phase two is Spring 2025. The anticipated completion date for phase three of the extension of Champions Boulevard is late 2025. The anticipated completion date for the expansion project is September 2025.
Early December, contractors for the 18th Avenue North Outfall – Landward Drainage Project began setting up traffic control measures for the installation of underground storm drainage piping along North Ocean Boulevard, 16th Avenue North, and 18th Avenue North. They will be connecting pipes from 16th Avenue North to Springland Drive. Work on North Ocean Boulevard is anticipated to be completed by April 2025, with the remaining project work scheduled for completion by August 2025.
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MEET THE INTER MANAGER, RYAN
We are pleased to introduce Ryan Fabbri as the Interim City Manager of North Myrtle Beach. Take a moment to learn more about this dedicated public servant and his commitment to transparent, responsive leadership for our community. Ryan Fabbri assumed the role of Interim City Manager for North Myrtle Beach in September 2024, following his tenure as Assistant City Manager since February 2023. With over eleven years in municipal government, including service as Town Administrator for Pawleys Island, he brings substantial local government expertise to the position.
His professional affi Manager’s Associatio Association, and Ass earned his Bachelor Coastal Carolina Univ Clemson University. Ryan and his wife, Myrtle Beach and ar Hattie, and Wyatt.
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RIM CITY N FABBRI filiations include the International City/County on, South Carolina City/County Management sociation of State Floodplain Managers. Ryan r of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from versity and Master of Public Administration from
Angela, recently purchased a home in North re proud parents to four children: Susie, Alice,
“I am honored to be appointed as Interim City Manager. My goal is to serve our community through transparent, effective management while remaining accessible to our residents. This job is all about building trust with the community, and I hope to accomplish that through consistent, responsive leadership and a willingness to engage with residents on the issues that matter most.”
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PUBLIC TREE PLANTING DONATION PROGRAM
Honor or memorialize a loved one by contributing to the beauty and sustainability of our City through the Public Tree Planting Donation Program.
For a $150 contribution to the North Myrtle Beach Tree Bank, you can request a tree to be planted on public property. Once the tree is planted, the name of the honored individual will be added to a leaf on the Tree Mural located in the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center. How it Works: 1. Complete the Public Tree Planting/Donation Request Form. 2. Submit the form along with your $150 contribution at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center. 3. The Parks and Public Grounds team will select the best planting location for the tree. 4. Once planted, their name will be added to a leaf on the Tree Mural.
This is a meaningful way to celebrate a loved one while enhancing the natural beauty of our community.
Forms can be picked up at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center or found on the City’s website. For more information, call (843-280-5570) or visit the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center.
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YOUTH SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION
Spring is right around the corner, and it’s time to gear up for another exciting season of sports! Don’t miss your chance to register and get your game on—spaces will fill up fast! City Residents Registration: February 3 - 7 Open Registration: February 8 - March 2
Spring Sports Offered: T-ball (Ages 4 - 6) Softball (Ages 7 - 15) Baseball (Ages 7 - 15)
*Age as of April 30, 2025*
Soccer (Ages 7 - 13) Lacrosse (Ages 8 - 13)
*Age as of September 1, 2025*
For More Information: Call: (843) 281-3800 Email: recreation@nmb.us
Help make a difference today by becoming a Volunteer Coach! Parks & Recreation has training, practice plans, and everything you will need to succeed.
Become a Volunteer Coach: Email: recreation@nmb.us
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REMEMBERING SGT. GORDON BEST January is Blue Ribbon Month in the City
of North Myrtle Beach. The North Myrtle Beach Police Foundation, members of the North Myrtle Beach Police Department, and countless volunteers have placed 2,000 blue ribbons throughout the City. All proceeds go towards helping North Myrtle Beach Police Officers in need. These blue ribbons are placed in memory of Sgt. Gordon Best, who courageously gave his life in the line of duty on January 1, 2021. He was just 30 years old, leaving behind his wife, two children, and a legacy that continues to resonate deeply with our community. On January 1, 2025, the City of North Myrtle Beach held a heartfelt Memorial Service celebrating the life of Sgt. Gordon Best. Family, friends, and his brothers and sisters in blue gathered to honor his memory, reflecting on the legacy of service, courage, and love he left behind. Sgt. Best dedicated himself to protecting our community, and his sacrifice is a solemn reminder of the bravery of those who serve. We stand together to ensure his memory remains a guiding light for us all. We will never forget the honorable service and sacrifice of Sgt. Gordon Best. His impact on our City and the lives he touched will endure forever.
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Seaside Session This quarter’s Seaside Session is brought to you by Public Works.
Have you ever wondered how North Myrtle Beach keeps its waters clean and our beaches beautiful? It’s thanks to an innovative program called the Stormwater Ocean Outfall Program. This project tackles two big challenges—improving water quality and reducing inland flooding— by moving stormwater discharge pipes farther offshore, about 1,200 feet from the shoreline. Here’s How It Works: When it rains, stormwater carries bacteria and other debris into the ocean. By relocating discharge points away from the beach and into deeper waters, the program significantly lowers bacteria levels in the surf zone, making the water safer for swimmers. Plus, those old pipes you’ve seen on the beach? They’re being replaced with offshore systems that blend into the environment and work much better. Why This Matters: Cleaner Water: Offshore drainage reduces bacteria where people swim. Less Flooding: Better inland drainage systems help keep streets and properties dry. Stronger Beaches: The program protects our beach renourishment projects from stormwater damage. A Better Beach Experience: No more exposed pipes on the sand—just a cleaner, safer beach for everyone. What We’ve Accomplished So Far: Since 2002, the city has installed six ocean outfalls. The most recent outfall at 18th Avenue North was made possible with funding assistance from the state. We are improving the inland drainage system connecting near the outfall at 18th Avenue North with $7 million of additional funding from the South Carolina Office of Resilience. What’s Next? We’re already working on the next outfall locations at 17th Avenue South and 29th Avenue South, with plans for six more in the future. And to make sure the program is as effective as possible, we have a continuous water quality monitoring system in place to research and document nearshore ocean water quality improvements resulting from the outfall installations.
North Myrtle Beach is proud to lead the way in keeping our coastline clean, safe, and beautiful. It’s one more reason our beaches are a treasure for residents and visitors alike.
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