Horry County Council almost gave Shibumi Shade a summer test run. Here's what they decided.
After debating a 1-year pilot program for wind-driven shading devices, Horry County Council voted 9-3 against a test run for the popular beach shades March 18.
We asked, you answered. Here's what readers said about allowing Shibumi Shade in Horry County.
The Post and Courier's readers overwhelmingly want Shibumi Shade to be allowed on Horry County's beaches. Respondents' reasons include safety and convenience.
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Hope also said although the ends of umbrellas can be dangerous, she said popular wind-driven shading devices — like the Shibumi Shade — could be just as dangerous in different ways.