by Carolina Surface, originally posed April 15, 2025 by WPDE ABC News 15
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — On Monday evening, the community gathered to honor the Covington Drive wildfire first responders at the Pelicans Stadium.
First responders received complimentary food and tickets during Monday’s event from 4 to 7 p.m.
The admission fees from other guests went to the South Carolina Mental Health for Heroes, a nonprofit organization that helps first responders and veteran’s mental health needs.
Congressman Russell Fry, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, State Senator Greg Hembree, State House Rep. Tim McGinnis and Horry County Councilman Dennis DiSabato were in attendance as special guests.
“That’s such a testament to how hard these men and women fight for us every single day,” said Lt. Gov. Evette. “So I’m glad to see this great turnout. I’d expect nothing less from South Carolina.”
ABC15’s Chief Meteorologist, Ed Piotrowski, was the emcee of this event.