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🌱 Forestbrook Car Break-ins Rise + NMB, MB To Fund I-73 Project
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Up and at 'em, Myrtle Beach! Today is 12-12-21! Here's everything you need to know to get this Sunday started off right.
First, let's look at Sunday's weather:
Cooler with clouds, then sun. High: 58 Low: 39.
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Here are the top 5 stories today in Myrtle Beach:
- Myrtle Beach police have arrested another man from Myrtle Beach in relation to the two armed robberies that happened on Black Friday in the city. The second person was arrested two days after the first suspect, and charged with two counts of armed robbery. The robberies happened at a Circle K gas station and a Family Dollar store on November 26th. (WMBF)
- A few days after North Myrtle Beach's City Council voted unanimously to fund Interstate 73 with $1.7 million per year for a number of years, Myrtle Beach City Council is considering similar steps. The Council is thinking about contributing $4.2 million per year for the next 30 years to the highway project that has been an ongoing "wish list" item for decades. (WPDE)
- Several local communities are experiencing a spike in car break-ins, and the Forestbrook neighborhood is the latest to report an increase in the crimes. One person, who lives in what has been considered a safe area, reported that she approached her car to go to work in the morning, and found the doors wide open and all her belongings were strewn about. Police remind Horry County residents to lock cars and remove valuable personal belongings. (WMBF)
- North Myrtle Beach high schoolers participated in the 17th annual Christmas Angels Program that presented needy kids with gifts on Friday. The program raises money and purchases toys for children in need during the holidays. More than 200 students participated in the program that provided gifts for 164 younger children. (WBTW)
- The Sea Hawk and the Sea Horn motels on Ocean Boulevard could become part of a redevelopment zone (RDZ) downtown. The two properties are seriously outdated and not up to code. Redeveloping the motels is under discussion by the Myrtle Beach Planning Commission. (Myhorrynews) Meanwhile, the HTC Aspire Hub in downtown Myrtle Beach is almost done! The grand opening of the Arts and Innovation district should happen some time in January. (WBTW)
Today in Myrtle Beach:
- Myrtle Beach, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! (9:00 AM)
- Cindy Wheeler @ Tidal Creek Brewhouse (12:00 PM)
- Oyster Roast @ Tidal Creek Brewhouse (3:00 PM)
- Holiday Golf Cart Parade @ Barefoot Landing (3:00 PM)
- Whiskey Neat Band @ Dead Dog Saloon (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- 'Doc' Antle is denying allegations made against him in the new Netflix docuseries, Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story, about him and his wildlife zoo, Myrtle Beach Safari. (WBTW)
- Visit Myrtle Beach: The holiday season is in full swing. Get the whole family in the spirit of the season with a visit to Winter Wonderland at The Beach! (Facebook)
- North Myrtle Beach: Get your holiday cheer on this weekend in North Myrtle Beach! Check out our events calendar to see all the awesome holiday events happening around town! ❄️ 🍾 (Explore North Myrtle Beach)
- The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Today's featured #PetOfTheDay is Buddy! His adoption fee is being sponsored by Murray Law Offices. Buddy is a super friendly and smart dog! He listens well and can be easily trained. Buddy needs a home that will provide him with an active lifestyle and a ton of enrichment activities. (Facebook)
- News13's Pet of the Weekend is Kiwi, a 12-week old dark grey and white tuxedo kitten available for adoption from Grand Strand Humane Society. (WBTW)
- I recently reported on a story told to me by a reader, and I mentioned that WMBF would be covering the story soon in its Community Champions series. The news outlet published the story, and I'm happy to share it here. See how the Patch Boys and Associated Charities got together to help each other out! (WMBF)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday in Grand Strand style! See you all bright and early Monday morning for another update!
— Kathy Mandell
About me: The best decision I ever made was relocating to the Myrtle Beach area from New England a few years ago, with my three dogs and three cats. I enjoy dogs, cats, road trips, photography, writing, vegetarian food, live music, bicycling and above all my daily walks on the beaches in and around the Grand Strand.
