Myrtle Beach Leaders OK 2 New Developments to Keep Pelicans Long-Term

Myrtle Beach leaders OK 2 new developments to keep Pelicans long-term

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Myrtle Beach City Council on Tuesday approved two new Pelicans' developments as the city works quickly to find a solution to keep the Minor League Baseball team on the Grand Strand long-term. City leaders approved first reading of an ordinance to make Myrtle Beach the sole owner of Pelicans Ballpark, while Horry County still gives the city $6 million for the stadium's needed renovations. The stadium, which is in need…

Myrtle Beach's big baseball decision is expected today. Will the Pelicans stay?

Myrtle Beach City Council is scheduled to vote on accepting full ownership of Pelicans Ballpark — where the team has played since its inaugural 1999 season — and taking on the additional expenses of long-term maintenance without Horry County's help.…

Horry County wants out of Pelicans Ballpark, leaving Myrtle Beach with deficit

Myrtle Beach city leaders approved the first reading of two ordinances to keep minor league baseball in Myrtle Beach. Horry County has offered $6 million to effectively end the county and city's 30-70 split of the stadium on 21st Avenue North.