South Hampton & Resort News 2022

Posted  November 29, 2022
End of the Year Update & Budget

Please see our end of the year update and Budget.

Posted  November 25, 2022
Homeowners December Get Togethers

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National Cookie Day

Sunday December 4th

Gather In The Lobby After Dinner at 7:00pm
Please Bring Your Favorite Beverage
&
A Batch Of Homemade or Store-Bought Cookies To Share

Any questions contact Lynn 440-668-1515
(Papers Will Be Posted in the Elevators & 1st Floor)

National Cocoa Day
Tuesday December 13th

Gather in the lobby at 3:00pm
For Some Regular & Spiked
Hot Cocoa/Chocolate

 

 

A homeowner has offered to bring some desserts.
Any questions contact Lynn 440-668-1515
(Papers Will Be Posted in the Elevators & 1st Floor)

We are also planning another New Year’s Day get together.  Info will follow closer to date.

I want to thank the homeowners who donate and/or contribute to the get togethers.   All the costs for food, drinks, tableware, supplies and decorations are donated by homeowners. 

Posted  October 4, 2022
Homeowners Chili Halloween Weekend

PHOTOS

 


Blind Wine Tasting

Friday 10/28/2022 7:00pm Lobby
Bring your favorite bottle of red or white wine or both.  We will have bags to hide the bottles in so no one can see what wine they are tasting.  We will do tastings and vote on the most popular red and white. Meet in the lobby at 7:00pm.  If you’re not a wine drinker, bring your favorite beverage and join in on the fun.
Donated: Cheese Tray
Donated: Decorations
Donated: Tableware, plates, silverware, napkins, cups, etc
Donated: Wine Bags for blind tasting

Chili Halloween
Saturday 10/29/2022 3:00pm Lobby
Meet in lobby at 3:00pm.  Bring your favorite beverage and chili in a crock pot if possible.

(We will have outlets)
Donated: Decorations
Donated: Tableware, plates, silverware, napkins, cups, etc
Donated: Mulled Wine
Still Need: Chili Fixings (sour cream, cheese, onions, nachos, Fritos) & desserts

Mimosas & Brunch at the Beach
Sunday 10/30/2022 11:00am Lobby
We plan to cook in the lobby but are still planning this event.   Menu includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage & potatoes with breads.

Donated: Decorations
Donated: Tableware, plates, silverware, napkins, cups, etc
Donated: Prosecco
Donated: Oj for Mimosas
Still Need: Brunch food (eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast bakery etc)

Come and join in on the fun and meet your neighbors.  Town Hall meeting and get togethers info will be released soon by Empress once finalized.

*****Please RSVP if you are attending so we can get a count*****
440-668-1515 or tomlynn1@frontier.com

I want to thank the homeowners who donate and/or contribute to the get togethers.   All the costs for food, drinks, tableware, supplies and decorations are donated by homeowners. 

Posted  October 4, 2022
Halloween On The Marshwalk
October 31, 2022
5:00pm – 10:00pm

 


Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls of all ages will fill the Marsh at this year’s annual “Halloween on the MarshWalk.” The Marshwalk’s longest running and most successful event, Halloween on the MarshWalk brings fun and prizes to the whole family! 

Festivities begin at 5pm with Trick-or-Treating along the MarshWalk for the kids. The annual Children’s Costume Contest is at 6pm in front of Drunken Jack’s at the Pirate Statue. Prizes will be awarded for the Most Creative, Best Group, Funniest, and Scariest for kids ages three and up. Kids ages two and under will compete for the Awes Applause award. Prizes include trophies, ribbons, and candy bags.

The Adult Costume Contest will begin at 7pm. Over $4000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the top costumes. We ask that you make your way to the MarshWalk side of The Claw House no later than 9:30pm.

Everyone participating will need to register between 7pm-8:30pm between Wahoo’s and Drunken Jack’s at our registration table. Judges will be strolling the MarshWalk this year looking for the best costumes! But remember- you MUST register between 7-8:30pm in between Wahoo’s and Drunken Jack’s to be eligible to win prizes.

Make sure to enjoy food and drinks at our eight participating MarshWalk restaurant locations: Bovine’s, Wahoo’s, Drunken Jack’s, Creek Ratz, Dead Dog Saloon, The Claw House, The Wicked Tuna, and Mojo’s Marina Bar and Grille.

Posted  October 2, 2022
Myrtle Beach Safety Rules

Golf Cart Regulations Golf carts must be registered with the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles in order to be driven on public streets. A DMV permit and insurance are required. • Only licensed drivers, age 16 or older, may operate a golf cart on public streets. Read More…

Posted  October 2, 2022
Myrtle Beach Rules Change September 6, 2022

Published: Sep. 5, 2022 at 11:10 AM EDT|Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 4:37 PM EDT

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Starting Tuesday, certain restrictions on the beach in the city of Myrtle Beach will be lifted.

Myrtle Beach’s rules about dogs, bicycles, tents and canopies on the beach change after Labor Day.

Dogs and bicycles will be allowed on the beach at any hour starting on Tuesday and lasting through May 1, 2023. Dogs must still be on a leash.

Tents and canopies are also allowed on the beach in-line-with, or behind, the established umbrella line until Memorial Day 2023.

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2022/09/05/beach-rules-change-city-myrtle-beach-after-labor-day/

Posted  August 29, 2022

Homeowners Fall Fest Get Together

In the Lobby
September 10, 2022
3:00pm till ?


You can bring a dish to share or just come and visit.

Bring your favorite beverage.

Homeowners are bringing so far:
Popcorn/Chocolate Appetizer
Fall Spiked Punch
Bratwursts, Sauerkraut & Buns
Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin Cake Bites
Salami/CreamCheese Roll Ups

SEE PHOTOS OF THE FALL FEST

Signs will be posted in the elevators.

Posted  August 13, 2022

New Pool and Splash Park Policies

EOS, owners of the Kingston Plantation Resort has come up with new policies for hotel pools and Splash Park.  There are also changes with the Owner’s Cards.  These new policies will effect all resort homeowners.  Read More

UPDATE Posted August 29th.

See New Photos of the Hotel Pool Reno

POOL ID CARDS
1) ID cards will be issued for owners who rent through Hilton 
2) Different ID cards will be issued for owners who don’t rent at all 

3) 3rd party owners will not have access at all and will have no ID cards

Right now they one entrance with 3 guards to verify.

Anyone can enter the restaurants and bars whether you are from the resort or not.  They are all open to the public.

Posted  August 9, 2022

Summer Newsletter

Our Board has released our Summer Newsletter.  Read what the board has been working on with the South Hampton.  There is also notes from the KPMA meeting.  

Posted  June 1, 2022

New Pool Umbrellas

Our board ordered 5 new pool umbrellas and they are all set up by our pool.  The blue color is a great addition to the area.  They open with a crank so there are no pins for people to lose.  Click on photos to enlarge.

See updated photos on the Embassy outdoor renovation. 

Posted  June 1, 2022

Address Numbers

Our address number have arrived and are on the building.  The numbers were taken down for the exterior painting project and never replaced.  They are up now and another positive addition to our building.  Click on photos to enlarge.

Posted  June 1, 2022

Lobby Floors

Our lobby floors have been steam cleaned and sealed.  All the broken tiles have been replace.  It looks great!  As you can see in the photo, before and after is quit a change. Who knew the grout color was so light and not dark gray, aka dirt. The ocean side elevator lobby floor was also cleaned.  We received 3 quotes for the job and Healthy Home was the company we used.  They did a great job, returned our call and showed up on time.  They were great to deal with.   Click on photo to enlarge.

Posted  May 18, 2022

Lake Arrowhead Solid Waste and Recycling Center
Reopens with Expanded Service

Conway, South Carolina (May 12, 2022) –Horry County Councilmembers Harold Worley and Bill Howard are pleased to announce the reopening of the Lake Arrowhead Solid Waste and Recycling Center with expanded hours and services. These Councilmembers led the initiative to restore the center, working together with staff members from Horry County and the Solid Waste Authority to implement the project.

Following a several years-long closure, the center will begin to accept waste and recyclables on Friday, May 13, 2022 and will officially reopen on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. The Center will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Horry County Councilmember Bill Howard said, “As our County continues to grow, we have to expand and improve the services we offer to our residents. I’m proud of the work we have done to restore this center and to ensure that the residents in this area have convenient access to solid waste and recycling facilities.” 

Councilmember Harold Worley said, “This was a team effort and I want to thank the staff from Horry County Government and the Solid Waste Authority for their work on this project.”  

The center is located next door to the Lake Arrowhead Fire Station and will initially offer:

  • Household garbage disposal 
  • Recycling of the following: 
  • Aluminum cans, foil and pans 
  • Steel cans
  • Cardboard and paperboard (such as cereal boxes)
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Newspaper, magazines, catalogs and unwanted mail
  • Plastic bottles, jars and jugs
  • Clothing and shoes 

Residents needing to dispose of the following items would need to visit one of the other 24 Recycling Convenience Centers:

  • Bulk Waste disposal (furniture, mattresses, etc.) 
  • Yard Waste
  • Scrap Metal
  • Batteries 
  • Cooking Oil 
  • Household electronics 
  • Scrap metal 
  • Tires 
  • Used Motor Oil 

For more information, please contact the Solid Waste Authority at (843) 347-1651 or visit their website at solidwasteauthority.org

Posted  April 18, 2022
Flood Insurance
Homeowners dealing with a mortgage and need proof of flood insurance can contact:

 

Will Hanna (Coast Insurance Group)
11019 Tournament Blvd Suite 202
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Direct Line 843-652-5599
Office 843-652-5500
Fax 888-285-5599
Email will@coastig.com

Website https://coastig.com/

Posted  April 15, 2022
Pool Code Lock

We now have a pool key code lock for the South Hampton pool located between our building and the Embassy.  We have had numerous complaints for years that owners and renters using our pool are not staying at the South Hampton.  Empress sent the key code information to all homeowners with the code 4/14/2022.  Our pool is for owners, guests and renters of the South Hampton only, not hotel or villas.  There is a button on the inside by the shower to press to exit the pool.  The Embassy has been informed of the issues we are having and are addressing them with their staff.  If someone is trying to get into our pool without a code, please DO NOT open the gate for them.  It is up to the homeowners to get this code to the renters and management company.   Another step in the right direction of improving our building. 

Posted  April 12, 2022
Dog Waste Stations

We now have two dog waste stations at the South Hampton that have been donated.  Thank to all owners who are utilizing them and picking up after their dogs.  There has been a great improvement since installing them.  NO guests or renters are permitted to bring pets into the South Hampton.

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Balcony Floors

Our balcony floors have a 735 AL Dark Maple Sikalastic product coating.  Here is the manual18.3 is the cleaning section of the document.

Posted  March 1, 2022
Embassy Renovation

Check out new photos of the Embassy renovation moving along.  The project that includes a beer garden, splash parks, jumbo pool and much more is scheduled to be completed June 1, 2022. 

The entire Embassy is being painted in this project with new and great colors.  There are plans to update the interior of the Embassy also.

Posted  February 28, 2022
Gold Homeowner’s Stickers For Parking Garage

Dear Homeowner, 

South Hampton parking decals have been ordered and are expected to be delivered by the end of the week and ready for distribution to you by the end of the following week. Your new decals are valid for 2022 & 2023. All decals will be recorded for our records and mailed to you. Your 2021 decals will be honored until the new ones are mailed. We appreciate your patience. 

As a reminder, please see the parking decal rules below:

Any vehicle parked under the building must have the South Hampton Homeowners sticker permanently adhered to the lower driver’s side vehicle windshield using the original adhesive provided with the said sticker.  No other method of displaying the sticker is acceptable.  The sticker must be clearly visible at all times. In addition, each unit will be issued two round gold stickers for homeowner only under building parking (to be affixed over or beside the South Hampton sticker). No gold sticker = No parking under the building. Both stickers must be always visible. No additional gold stickers will be issued or be available for purchase. If you trade cars or break a windshield, you may bring in the removed gold sticker for replacement.

Thank you, Stacey Bailey 

Posted  February 21, 2022
New Wood On Boardwalk

The KPMA is replacing many worn out boards on the oceanfront walkway.  This is photo taken from the 11th floor corner unit facing the North Hampton.  Click on photo to enlarge.  They have also been replaced in other section of the boardwalk.

Posted  February 21, 2022
South Hampton Homeowners and Guests:

The South Hampton HOA will be replacing additional cast iron sanitary drain pipes in the owner’s garage on Wednesday February 23rd and Thursday February 24th.

As a result, we will be closing the entire center section of the owner’s garage.  It will be closed starting at 8am on Wednesday and remain closed until the work is complete on Thursday the 24th.  Please be sure to have your cars moved outside of this area.

Additionally, anyone in a units 05/05A or 06 will be asked to refrain from using any drain or toilet in their unit from 8:30am to 4pm on these days.  It is critical that everyone follow this request.  Should the work get completed earlier in the day, you will be notified.

We appreciate your cooperation while these much-needed repairs are completed.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Shawn Amos at 843.457.5471.

Posted  February 7, 2022
DOGIPOT® Waste Station REMINDER
Please don’t forget about our DOGIPOT® Waste Station located outside the owners parking garage in the lower-level grassy area facing the Embassy Suites. The DOGIPOT® Waste Station was donated by one of our homeowners!  17 piles were cleaned up in front of the South Hampton away from the waste station on February 5, 2022.  Please use the DOGIPOT® Waste Station or clean up after your pet.  And a reminder, NO GUESTS are allowed to bring pets to the South Hampton and this includes contractors working in units.  Update 2/16/22 We will be getting another waste station for the front of our building.  People are getting out of their cars and stepping in the dog waste and then walking on the sidewalk and into our lobby with it on their shoes.

Posted February 7, 2022
Maintenance Lobby Sign
Four Of A Kind has donated our lobby sign with maintenance contact information. 


Posted January 19, 2022

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS:
Please see the attached information from the EOC of Horry County for the upcoming winter weather event we expect in our area beginning on Friday.   We would encourage all owners to take this seriously and begin preparations.  It is our understanding that that the Department of Transportation (DOT) may be short on supplies and equipment and therefore all roads may not get de-iced.  We encourage you to plan accordingly and get things together such as:  flashlights, medicines, chargers for your devices, etc.  Every family should have an emergency plan regardless of living in a single-family home, condo or high-rise. 

Roadways, sidewalks, open corridors and other common areas should be avoided if possible.  We ask that you take this seriously and keep in tune with the developments throughout the next several days through your local authorities and news broadcasts.  Thankfully, we do not have events like this often along the Grand Strand. 

Our office will be closed on Friday, January 21st, to help keep our employees’ safety in mind along with the emergency personnel that are assisting with this event.

Thank you, Empress Management Attachment

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Building Maintenance Updates
The board has been working with Four of a Kind to clean and organize supplies in our building.  With all supplies in one place it will be easy for taking inventory and avoid ordering supplies when not necessary.  See photos here.

See Four of a Kind’s new updated maintenance plan.

Posted January 7, 2022
Four of a Kind
Maintenance Update
Please read our maintenance update from our Board of Directors regarding our maintenance company.  Many changes will take place in 2022.

Posted January 2, 2022
Homeowners New Year’s Day Get Together
Our homeowner’s New Year’s get together was a great time with 25 who attended.  The food was great as always with many different dishes.  The lobby was decorated with Christmas and New Year’s decorations.  We had a toast to friends at the South Hampton and Eddie Smith, who passed away last month.  Eddie came to all the get togethers and always had fun and he much appreciated his new friends at the South Hampton.  See photos of the get together.

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