🌱 Alarming Crime Stats + O Canadians! + 3rd Big Lottery Winner

Rise and shine, Myrtle Beach! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started in Grand Strand style!

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Here's a look at Wednesday's weather:

Nice with periods of sun. High: 72 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has released a report on 2020 crime statistics and the results are staggering. There was reportedly an alarming increase in violent crimes across the state that year. In Horry County, murders increased 120%, and aggravated assault increased 28%. SLED stated that drugs, criminal access to guns, and gang activity contributed to the increase in violent crime statewide. (WMBF)
2. As of the time of posting, Grand Strand resident, Holly Turner, is waiting patiently for her parents' arrival in town after not seeing them for almost two years. Turner's parents live in Canada, and the families have been unable to visit each other due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. In order to cross the border, Canadians experienced lengthy wait times on Tuesday. According to the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Canadians are the number one international visitors to visit the Grand Strand annually. (WIS10)
3. On Monday, the Rotary Club of Myrtle Beach held a special ceremony to honor veterans ahead of November 11th (Veterans Day). The ceremony consisted of an honorable military salute, a reading of the Armed Forces code of conduct, and honors to some local veterans. Air Force Colonel Steve Jones spoke at the event about his 25 years of military service. (WBTW)
4. Another Powerball winner on the Grand Strand! This time, a Surfside Beach resident is the lucky winner of a million bucks. The winning ticket was purchased at Gator's Liquor on Highway 17. This win makes three Grand Strand players who've won over $1 million in 2021. A scratch ticket sold at Coastal Petrol won $2 million in June; and in July, a Mega Millions player won $3 million. (WMBF)
5. A North Carolina teenager is in custody, and charged with murder and criminal conspiracy in the late-October shooting death of Patrick Smith. The shooting occurred on Shore Drive in Myrtle Beach during the wee hours of October 30th. At that time, Smith was wounded and alive, lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound and a broken arm. Smith later died at the hospital. The 17-year-old suspect is being held at Long Detention Center, without bail. (WMBF)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Chair Yoga w/Yoga DiVita @ Little River Library (11:00 AM) Reservation required.
• US Marine Corps 246th Birthday Celebration @ Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson (12:00 PM)
• High Tide @ Boardwalk Billy's (4:00 PM)
• Jimmy Mowery @ The Sneaky Beagle (6:00 PM)
• Billy Garan @ Comedy Cabana (8:00 PM) [6 shows from November 10 through 13]
• Songwriter Night @ Bourbon Street (9:30 PM)

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Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• Want to know more about the hot, hot, hot Myrtle Beach housing market? This recent report showing the significant increase in median prices, the shortage of inventory, and the rapidity of sales is courtesy of Redfin. 33% of homes sold in the area were sold over asking price. (Patch)
• Bugaboo and Willis are two of the many Myrtle Beach area pets available for adoption and waiting for their fur-ever homes! (Patch)
• Broadway at the Beach will have its annual holiday Tree Lighting Celebration this coming Saturday, November 13th at 6:00 p.m. The tree lighting will also feature live performances from the cast of Hot Jersey Nights (Broadway Theater group), Socastee High School Singers, Next Level Showcase singers, musician Shelley Sasser, and dancers from Marla's School of Dance. A fireworks display will culminate the evening. After that, a synchronized sound and light show will be happening every evening from 4 - 9 p.m. throughout the season. (WPDE)
• Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has just posted a list of Grand Strand restaurants open for Thanksgiving meals. Now is the time to make reservations! (MBACC)
• It's official! Grammy winning country artist, Travis Tritt, is coming to the Carolina Opry for one night only — January 22, 2022! (wpde.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all Thursday morning for another Grand Strand update.

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— 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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