3 People Rescued From A Sinking Boat Off The South Carolina Coast
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The United States Coast guard to the rescue in South Carolina. They rescued 3 people from a sinking tug boat in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Early afternoon on Wednesday the Coast Guard sent word that the 59 foot boat eventually sank about three miles off the coast. Channel 9 says no one was injured. The boat reportedly had 5,000 gallons of fuel on board.
As of Thursday morning The Coast Guard says there have been no reports of impact on the shoreline. They are still working to retrieve the wreckage of the tug boat. 3 people were rescued from a sinking tug boat off the South Carolina coast. All three are crew members.
So how many boat accidents occur off the South Carolina coast? According to the United States Coast Guard there were 688 recreational boat wrecks in Myrtle Beach from 2011 to 2016. 3 people were rescued this week from a sinking boat off the South Carolina coast.
This Picturesque Small Town In South Carolina Ranks In The Top 10 Most Beautiful Nationwide
South Carolina is home to some incredible small towns. From the Lowcountry to the high country and everywhere in between. With so many spots, it’s hard to pick a favorite. Especially when each has something unique to offer. Many are gorgeous, and while we know that it’s nice to see others recognize that beauty. The travel experts over at North Carolina Travel Guides recently ranked the most picturesque small towns in the country. And the most picturesque town in South Carolina was part of the nationwide top 10.
Their team worked to find the 120 most picturesque small towns in America. These towns are the ones that are “an absolute must-see and that one shouldn’t miss out on this summer.” So how exactly did they do this? North Carolina Travel Guides travel experts compared 500 small towns to create this list of 120. Metrics used to determine the most picturesque included search trends, popularity with photographers, and popularity for photography with the general public. And I know what you’re thinking. If this was commissioned by North Carolina travel experts they were probably biased. Right? Wrong. South Carolina actually had 6 towns included in the 120. And while North Carolina did as well, the SC ones ranked significantly higher.
One South Carolina town ranked number 6, another 11th, and a third 23rd. The highest ranking NC town? It was 50th. So no bias here! Towns in both Carolinas are spread between all areas of the states. So whether you are looking for a quiet spot for a weekend getaway, a weeklong vacation, or a place to relocate you’ll want to read this list. Below you’ll find the top-ranked picturesque small town and towns in South Carolina followed by those in North Carolina. You can read the North Carolina Travel Guides article here.
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
