Myrtle Beach expands to add Magnolia Place to city limits

On Tuesday, Myrtle Beach got a little bigger. The city added Magnolia Place, a 30 acre development, into its limits.

Myrtle Beach Police are already patrolling Magnolia Place, located west of U.S. 17 Bypass between 38th and 48th Avenue North.

Myrtle Beach Public Information Officer Mark Kruea says owners of Magnolia Place had to petition to become city residents, just like anyone would, to take advantage of the benefits of city living.

“If you’re inside the City of Myrtle Beach, you’ll get a better water and sewer rate,” said Kruea. “You’ll get fire protection from the city of Myrtle Beach and the benefit of our ISO 1 insurance rating.”

City residents pay higher property taxes, but Kruea says many people find the costs are offset by the benefits.

Source: WPDE ABC TV News