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NEW FISHING ORDINANCE

For those coming to our coast (ANY BEACH IN SOUTH CAROLINA), we want you to be aware of a new state law requiring fishing licenses. As of July 1, anyone fishing from shore, including private docks, and/or recreationally shrimping or crabbing needs to purchase a license. Cost is $10 per year for residents and $35 per year for non-residents.
14-day licenses can be purchased as well ($5 for residents, $11 for non-residents). There is no license required to fish from a licensed public fishing pier. Licenses can be purchased at most bait and tackle shops as well as by phone at 1-866-714-3611 or online at dnr.sc.gov. The new law is mandated from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Officials say the revenue will help the state manage fisheries better.

July

July…we are halfway through the year…my how time flies!

July is named after Julius Caesar, renowned military and political Roman leader, born in July 100 BC.

The first thing that comes to mind for most of us when we turn our calendar to July is JULY 4th…America’s Independence Day! The Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence announcing our freedom from England’s rule on July 4, 1776. “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights…that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Firecrackers and patriotic music are American customs that have become synonymous with celebrating July 4th. Did you know that “fireworks” as we know them today were discovered by accident by a Chinese chef in a kitchen mishap over 2,000 years ago? Myth has it that the loud explosion (bang) scared folks so badly that it must also have the power to fend off evil spirits. Thus, the tradition began of using fireworks in a celebratory manner. On a musical note (we ARE a radio station!), Americans connote July 4th with “The Star Spangled Banner”, “America The Beautiful”, and more recently, “God Bless The USA”.

July is a special month for 94.9 The Surf as we welcome the Junior Shaggers to the beach (July 14-19). They are the future for preserving the music and dance that we love. We are excited to host a reception for “our Juniors” on July 16 at the station!

So, get out your red, white, and blue and enjoy July 4th! And do yourself a favor and come watch the Junior Shaggers…they’ll dance themselves right into your heart!

HURRICANE TIP # 3

This week’s preparedness tip concerns the purchase of a weather radio.

Weather radios range in price from $20 to several hundred dollars and can be purchased at most drug stores and discount retail stores (Wal Mart, etc). They come with varying features as most electronics do, but for the safety of one’s home or business, a $30.00 investment will suffice. Be sure it is a NOAA sanctioned radio that has a Public Alert feature. (NOAA stands for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a subsidiary of the US Department of Commerce.) NOAA is led by a team of scientists using cutting-edge technology and instruments to provide the citizens of our country with accurate emergency information.

BECOME A PALMETTOVORE!

Okay, most of us know what a carnivore is…some even know about an herbivore.
What about a Palmettovore??

English words are often made up of a root word and a prefix or suffix.
The suffix “vour” means to devour or consume. South Carolinians recognize “Palmetto” as their state nickname. So……..put these together and what do we have? Eat South Carolina?? Exactly!

SURF SPREADS THE WORD

Have you seen the new Surf billboards? 94.9 The Surf is now welcoming visitors and letting them know which radio station to listen to!
We have three different locations along the Grand Strand…on the north end on Highway 17 in North Myrtle Beach near Williams Carpet, on the south end at Highway 17 near Glenns Bay Road in Surfside Beach, and on Highway 501 coming in from Conway near Forestbrook Road.
These digital billboards display five different businesses in six-second intervals. 94. 9 The Surf is spreading the word about “The Carolinas Beach Music and Classic Hits Station”!