[Myrtle Beach Pulse] Fire Department Fundraiser and Local Business Spotlight Critchfield Construction

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Critchfield Construction

Relocating from the Pittsburgh area of Pennsylvania to Myrtle Beach, Tony Critchfield has made a pivotal career and lifestyle change, transitioning his longtime construction side job into a full-fledged business.

For years, Tony’s full-time work was as a paramedic, but he dedicated his off-hours to his passion: construction and repair. “I’ve been doing it for years,” he explained, “like, my full-time job for a lot of years [was] with the paramedic, and then I relocated to Myrtle Beach and decided to take up my part-time job that I did for the last 12, 15 years, and then I turned [it] into business and kind of just getting [an] overall fresh start kind of ordeal.”

The move was a family decision; while his wife and three daughters moved to the area about a year ago, Tony himself followed a few months later, seeking a career that offered flexibility to manage his new family life.

The business, listed as Critchfield Construction, is currently focused entirely on handyman services. Tony offers a range of necessary home repairs, including window and door repairs, light electrical, and drywall.

He made the conscious decision to concentrate on smaller projects initially to get established in the area and simplify the process of running a business in a new state. “I'm just trying to do, like, the smallest shorter project and jobs for people at this point in time,” he said. This strategy allows him to keep jobs between a couple of hours to eight or 12 hours, which is flexible around his children’s school schedules.

When asked why he markets himself as a construction company but offers handyman services that are often seen as distinct from building a house from the ground up, Tony cited the regulatory environment in South Carolina. “More like handyman services, for now,” he confirmed, explaining that South Carolina has different building codes and he needs to get his state license before taking on ground-up construction. “I want to stay as a handyman service for now, kind of with the scope of South Carolina, just until I can get established, get everything done, then out [of] transition as time goes on and take on bigger projects,” he stated. He prefers to stick to tasks that don’t require special licenses or permits, keeping the work simple and avoiding the often-difficult "permit game" with the city.

This focus is on work he is most proficient at and where he can currently operate legally, with an eye toward specializing later in areas like finished carpentry and drywall finishing.

Despite the crowded market of handymen advertised on platforms like Facebook, Tony believes his key differentiator is his diverse skill set and ability to grow quickly. “I think like the biggest thing as far as I go, like I have a fast, on the skill sets, I guess, far as what I’m able to do,” he noted. He’s also looking to connect with the community by offering veteran and senior discounts (generally for those 65 and over).

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Family Friendly Events

Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival

📅 October 17–19, 2025

🕒 Various daytime & evening sets

📍 Charlie’s Place, 1420 Carver Street, Myrtle Beach

🎟️ Free admission rth Beach Resort and Villas

📄 This is a three-day jazz celebration with live performances, vendors, and family activities.

Cruisin' the Beach Car Show

📅 Dates: Thursday, October 16 – Saturday, October 18, 2025

🕒 Time: Daytime (various hours)

📍 Location: Broadway at the Beach (various parking lots), Myrtle Beach

🎟️ Admission: Free

📄 Details: Car enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy viewing a wide variety of modern, classic, muscle, and vintage cars. It’s a fun, casual outdoor event to stroll through and see some truly impressive vehicles up close.

Fall Fest 2025

📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

🕒 Time: All day (check local listings for schedule)

📍 Location: Conway Parks & Recreation, 1519 Mill Pond Rd, Conway, SC 29527

🎟️ Admission: Free

📄 Details: Celebrate the season with a full day of family fun featuring games, prizes, live music, food trucks, local vendors, and more! A perfect outing for all ages to enjoy the fall atmosphere in Conway.

Carolina Forest Day: A Community Celebration & Festival

📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

🕒 Time: 6-hour event (check local schedule for exact hours)

📍 Location: Carolina Forest Recreation Center, 2254 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

🎟️ Admission: Free (Public event — all are welcome)

📄 Details: Celebrate community spirit at the Carolina Forest Day Festival, hosted by the Carolina Forest Civic Association and Horry County Parks & Recreation. The event features food trucks, frozen treats, live music, indoor trick-or-treating for kids, a bounce house, fire truck visit, business expo, and local nonprofit booths. Fun for the whole family!

Rock the Block 2025 – Journey Church Annual Fall Festival

📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

🕒 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (3-hour event)

📍 Location: Journey Church, 3690 Palmetto Pointe Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

🎟️ Admission: Free (Public event — open to everyone)

📄 Details: Journey Church MB invites you to their annual Rock the Block — an exciting fall festival celebration featuring live music, delicious food (including a pig pickin’ and oyster roast), over 30 free carnival games with prizes, inflatables, desserts, and the fun “Pie Your Pastor” challenge! Bring family and friends for an evening of laughter, community, and spirit-filled fellowship.

Myrtle Beach Fire Department Hosts Fundraisers for Early Cancer Screening

The Myrtle Beach Fire Department is hosting fundraiser events this October to support early cancer screening for firefighters and their families.

Held at Tidal Creek Brewhouse in Market Common, gatherings are scheduled for October 13, 20, and 27.

Residents can enjoy musical bingo on the 13th, a cornhole tournament on the 20th, and a festive Trunk or Treat on the 27th.

Cancer remains the top cause of line-of-duty deaths among firefighters, making this initiative urgent and deeply personal.

Proceeds will fund early screenings and help strengthen the bond between firefighters and the community.

Captain Jonathan Evans shared that seven department members have survived cancer due to early detection, stressing the life-saving impact of these efforts.

Local residents are urged to come out, get involved, and support their firefighters in this critical fight.