🌱 2 Homicide Investigations + 2 Deadly Car Crashes + Voter Info

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! It's November 2, 2021 — Election Day! Be sure to get out there and vote locally. Results will be reported on when available. Let's get you all caught up on what's happening on the Grand Strand to start your Tuesday off on an informed note.

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Let's do a check on today's gorgeous weather:

Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 72 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Following up on yesterday's story about a death investigation in Little River, one person is in custody and the Horry County Police have switched it to a homicide investigation. On Sunday, HCPD went to a home on Little River Inn Lane, and found 55-year-old Amy Kopacz deceased in the home from an apparent assault. A suspect named Colby Kopacz was arrested in Florida in connection with the case, although their exact relationship is unclear. No charges have been filed. (WMBF)
2. Horry County PD is also investigating another homicide that happened on Shore Drive in Myrtle Beach. 49-year-old Patrick Smith was initially wounded by a gunshot and also had a broken arm. When EMS arrived at the scene, they thought he had been hit by a car, initially. Smith was taken to an area hospital, where he later died from the gunshot wound. (MyHorryNews.com)
3. A 51-year-old woman from North Myrtle Beach was killed after her vehicle hit a tree on Little River Neck Road. The NMB Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash and Horry County Deputy Coroner, Michelle McSpadden, released the woman's name as Del Ann Treat. (wpde.com)
4. There was also a crash involving a motorcycle in Surfside Beach that claimed the life of William Winters, aged 55, of Myrtle Beach. Winters was driving Halloween night on Highway 544 when he crashed with an SUV near Ocean Lakes Campground. Two people in the SUV were not injured. South Carolina Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. (WMBF)
5. Casting your vote today? Here's what you need to know as a South Carolina registered voter, including acceptable forms of photo ID, how to find your precinct and polling places, key candidates, and where to see the election results. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and you had to have registered by October 1st in order to vote this time around. (WPDE) (WMBF)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Day of the Dead @ Taco Mundo Kitchen y Cantina (11:00 AM)
• Taste of the Town @ Myrtle Beach Convention Center (4:00 PM)
• Mopars at the Beach @ Dick's Last Resort (4:00 PM) Note: this event is happening all week at various locations.
• Planning Commission Meeting - Town of Surfside Beach (6:00 PM)
• Horry County regular Council Meeting @ Council Chambers (6:00 PM)
• Jonathan Norris Fam Jam @ Borgata Surfside (6:00 PM)

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Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• Looking for a job, a new career, or even a part-time gig? Check out these Myrtle Beach area job listings! (Patch)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Our shelter is FULL of cats (and kittens)! Big cats. Little cats. Orange cats. Black cats. Calico cats. Sassy cats. Sweet cats. Adorable cats. Remarkable cats. Laid-back cats. Playful cats. Discerning cats. Social butterfly cats. (Facebook)
• Samantha and Alex Jones of Florence have debuted their canine food truck. The doggie-centric mobile treat unit is called Dog Daze, and serves up dogaritas, puptinis and ice cream. Don't worry, all the treats served are made of all-natural products! (WBTW)
• Horry County Schools: The HCS Marching Band Extravaganza is coming to St. James High School on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. This event is free to the public. Come out to see and hear all 9 of our high school marching bands perform! (Facebook)
• 'Great crowd': Ghouls, goblins roamed the MarshWalk during the return of the favorite annual Halloween event! (WMBF)
• Oops! Somehow we missed telling you about Jeep Jam's return to the Grand Strand this past weekend. This was the 4th "annual" event...it was cancelled last year. The Jam attracts Jeep enthusiasts from all over the world. (WBTW)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you Wednesday with hopefully some interesting election results and more!

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