Popular Murrells Inlet bar busted with patrons inside during COVID-19 outbreak, cops say
A popular Murrells Inlet bar was busted for allowing patrons inside despite the state’s order forcing restaurants and bars to close during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ten people were cited for violating the order at Uncle Tito’s, 4124 U.S. Business 17, according to the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies went to the bar around 9 p.m. Friday and found people seated and standing throughout the bar area, according to the office. The patrons also had alcoholic beverages.
Deputies also determined that people were playing darts and conducting a work meeting.
The following people were cited for violating the South Carolina State of Emergency order during the COVID-19 crisis: James Feuger, age 51, Katie Ford, 31, Walter Standish, 43, Amanda Millen, 28, Meredith Millen, 34, Brittany Thomason, 33, Charles Harrison, 32, Rodney Thomason, 37, and Vandelyn Nichols, 36, all of Murrells Inlet, and Jonathan Repak, 38, of Myrtle Beach.
This story was originally published April 20, 2020 at 1:35 PM.
