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🌱 MB Safari Owner Doc Antle Jailed + Free Dog Adoptions This Weekend
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Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with a fresh edition of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Today is Saturday, June 4, 2022. Keep reading for the most important things happening this weekend on the Grand Strand.
Let's glance at Saturday's weather:
A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 78 Low: 68.
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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:
- The FBI has arrested Bhagavan "Doc" Antle of Tiger King fame. Antle was booked into J. Reuben Long Detention Center late Friday. No information on the exact charges or why he was arrested were released publicly as of the time of this posting. Antle owns Myrtle Beach Safari and has been the subject of a number of high-profile accusations and allegations in the last two years or so. He became somewhat famous after appearing in the Tiger King documentary on Netflix. (WBTW)
- The Horry County Planning Commission has recommended that Horry County Council approve 254 new homes and 184 new townhomes in Little River. Residents and others are concerned that the small town is already experiencing too much growth, citing the traffic problems that come along with expansion. Six months ago the commission recommended that the same proposal not be approved by County Council. Even though the planning commission has unanimously rubber-stamped the proposal, it still needs to be approved by Horry County Council in three readings of the ordinance. (wpde.com)
- Residents in the Belle Harbor neighborhood in Myrtle Beach are on high alert after a man was seen breaking into a home thanks to a Ring doorbell cam. Belle Harbor consists of all new-build homes. Each home purchased included a Ring doorbell camera, as well as smart locks that can be operated by smartphone. There was an earlier break-in when the homes were under construction last year. Some appliances were stolen. This week's break-in didn't result in any stolen items, but the homeowner said the person "just walked in," was in the house for about a half-hour and had disabled the Ring devices. MBPD is asking anyone with info to call the department at (843) 918-1382. (WMBF)
- After a rough four years, the North Myrtle Beach High School class of 2022 proudly closed a chapter to start their next. The graduation ceremony was held at Myrtle Beach Convention Center Thursday. In the last four years, students in the Class of 2022 faced Hurricane Florence and the pandemic's roller-coaster ride of virtual and in-person classes, along with normal challenges most high schoolers face. Congrats to all the graduates! (WMBF)
- Remember the good old days when you could get a dog for free? Grand Strand Humane Society is hosting a free dog adoption event all weekend at Bill M. Wingard Puppy Playground, located at the corner of Mr. Joe White Ave and 21st Avenue North in Myrtle Beach. The no-kill shelter is in dire need of re-homing 50 dogs in its care because they are out of room. We need to help spread the word — adoption fees are waived for all dogs adopted at the event this weekend. It's happening today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (wpde.com) Shelters all across the United States are facing the same problems, due in large part to "pandemic puppies." These are dogs that were adopted during the pandemic and then surrendered to shelters and rescues when their humans returned to work. Fostering is another way folks can help shoulder some of the burden. (Fox News)
Myrtle Beach pic of the day:
Here's an interesting photo, sent in by Dee Cochran. Dee grabbed this shot of a starfish while walking in North Myrtle Beach! Thanks for the super-cool photo, Dee!
This weekend in Myrtle Beach:
Saturday:
- 25th Anniversary Corvettes at the Beach @ Broadway at the Beach (8 a.m.) (ABC NEWS 4)
- The Simpsons in 4D @ Aztec Theater, Broadway at the Beach (All day) thru June 5
- Free dog adoptions by Grand Strand Humane Society @ Wingard Puppy Playground, 952 Mancini Dr, MB (10 a.m.) Also Sunday, June 5.
- Brookgreen Gardens Art Festival @ Brookgreen Gardens (10 a.m.) Also Sunday, June 5
- First anniversary celebration @ MD4Vitality, 2876 Howard Ave, Market Common (10 a.m.)
- Bags for Badges Cornhole Tournament @ Grumpy Monk, NMB (11 a.m.)
Sunday:
- Myrtle Beach Coastal Classic Volleyball Tournament @ MB Convention Center (All day)
- Cars & Coffee @ Bagel Factory (8 a.m.)
- The Simpsons in 4D @ Aztec Theater, Broadway at the Beach (All day)
- Free dog adoptions by Grand Strand Humane Society @ Wingard Puppy Playground, 952 Mancini Dr, MB (10 a.m.)
- Brookgreen Gardens Art Festival @ Brookgreen Gardens (10 a.m.)
- Music In The Park @ Memorial Park, Surfside Beach (4 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Myrtle Beach International Airport has added another certified therapy dog to its P.E.T.S. stress-relief program to help travelers relax at the airport. Freyja is a Dalmation and she will be on duty soon along with her handler, Kara. (WBTW) (Myrtle Beach International Airport via Facebook)
- The Horry County Animal Care Center will be temporarily closed to the public so that the staff can assist HCPD in an animal neglect case in which 30 animals were seized. The seized animals need emergency medical care. The facility will be closed for at least today while staff cares for the animals. Adoptions and intakes are on hold until the facility opens again. (MyHorryNews.com)
- The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Of Commerce has released COVID vaccine resource information for businesses that may wish to have on-site vaccine clinics. As part of its "Be Positive You're Negative" initiative, DHEC urges people to continue to get tested for COVID periodically, if they are out and about in the community. (Press Release Desk)
- Horry County Habitat For Humanity made one woman's dreams come true by building her a new home. Aailyah Parker applied for the program two years ago. After a long road, her lifelong dream of becoming a homeowner was finally realized this week. This is the 163rd home the HFH has built for applicants like Parker. (MyHorryNews.com)
- Tripadvisor has named the Dunes Village Resort and Carolina Winds as two of the best hotels in the United States for families. The rankings were released recently, showing the top 25 family-friendly hotels. Dunes Village in the 5200 block of North Ocean Boulevard ranked number 15, and Carolina Winds on 76th Avenue North, came in at number 22. (WBTW)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for Saturday, everybody. I'll see you tomorrow for your Sunday edition of the Myrtle Beach Daily!
— 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.
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