🌱 Another Weekend Full Of Events + Brookgreen Warns Of Ticket Scam

Hello y'all. It's me, Kathy Mandell, your host of the Myrtle Beach Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community. Today is Saturday, October 29, 2022. In this edition you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Halloween-themed events, Jeep Jam and more fill up another Grand Strand weekend.
• Grand Strand Humane Society waives adoption fees for feline friends.
• Brookgreen Gardens warns of Nights of a Thousand Candles ticket scam.

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Here's a quick check on Saturday's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 69 Low: 54.

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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. The Grand Strand is hoppin' with Halloween events and more this weekend. There is almost too much to list, but here goes! Thirty vendors will be participating in the 2022 Fall Craft Fair at American Legion Post 179 in Murrells Inlet Saturday starting at 9 a.m. A Halloween Helicopter Treat Drop is happening at Thompson Farm Saturday at 10 a.m. North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad is having its annual Fish Fry & Barbecue Saturday at 11 a.m. at Ocean Drive Elementary School. Cost is $15 for all-you-can-eat. The Conway Halloween Golf Cart Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. on Saturday. BooFest at Barefoot Landing begins at noon on Saturday. Buoys on the Boulevard is hosting a trunk-or-treat at the O.D. Pavilion Arcade Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Howl-O-Scream is happening at NMB Park and Sports Complex at 5 p.m. Saturday. Halloween Bash on the Avenue will be at Broadway at the Beach Saturday at 7 p.m. Also at 7 p.m. on Saturday is Halloween Haunted Trail happening behind the Conway Sports and Fitness Center. The three-day Jeep Jam Festival is in full swing in Myrtle Beach through Sunday at the old Myrtle Square Mall site, 2501 North Kings Highway. More events listed below!
2. A Little River woman is accused of driving under the influence, causing a crash on Highway 90, then leaving the scene. The woman is facing several charges including hit-and-run resulting in great bodily injuries and felony driving under the influence. The woman was driving an SUV and hit a motorcyclist Thursday night. The woman failed to yield the right of way, hit the motorcycle and drove away according to highway patrol. She is being held at Long Detention Center. The condition of the motorcyclist has not been released. (WMBF)
3. Gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham (D) stopped in Myrtle Beach Thursday evening to talk to voters about his plans if he is elected governor of South Carolina. Cunningham says it's time for new leadership in the state. Meanwhile, incumbent Governor Henry McMaster (R) will be making his own appearance on the Grand Strand November 3. (WBTW)
4. Grand Strand Humane Society is looking for homes for nearly 200 cats in its care. The shelter says it has become inundated with black cats. Nearly half of the shelter's kitties are black cats, which are known for being overlooked in a shelter setting. Area shelters have been hit hard this year with too many unwanted pets and GSHS is no exception. The shelter is full. GSHS is having a Walk for the Animals event at Tanger Outlets today starting at 11 a.m. Adoption fees for cats and kittens will be waived. (wpde.com)
5. Brookgreen Gardens has announced that a ticket sale scam was discovered connected to advance tickets for its popular Nights of a Thousand Candles holiday extravaganza. Brookgreen says the only legitimate place to purchase tickets is on its website, by telephone,or by using its ticketing company, ShowClix. Any other source should be avoided as customers may not receive valid tickets at all because of so many scams going around. (wpde.com)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Today's picture was taken by...me! This cardinal likes to greet patients at Prime Pet Rehab on Mr. Joe White Avenue in Myrtle Beach. The bird pecks at the window and sometimes brings a present. A huge shout out to Dr. Walsh and the Prime Pet staff for rehabilitating my dog!

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• South Carolina Special Olympics @ Myrtle Beach Convention Center (All day)
• Arts & Crafts Fair @ Precious Blood Of Christ Church, Pawleys Island (9 a.m.)
• Safely dispose of medication w/MBPD @ Grand Strand Medical Center (10 a.m.)
• Spooky Spirits Festival @ La Belle Amie Vineyard (noon)
• The 5th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl @ The Funplex (4 p.m.)
• Car Wash of Screams @ Detrick's Car Wash, on 544, Surfside Beach (6 p.m.) thru Oct. 30

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From my notebook:

• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach is having a drive-thru vaccine and pet ID clinic at the shelter today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Canine DAPPv and feline HCP vaccines are free. Rabies vaccines are $10. Microchips and pet ID tags are free. Please stay in your car upon arrival. The address is 409 Bay Street, North Myrtle Beach. (Humane Society of NMB via Facebook)
• There are two episodes remaining on The Cooking Channel's Chef Swap at the Beach, featuring chefs from Myrtle Beach. Find out who is going to be the big winner! Tune in Saturday at 7 p.m. (Chef Swap at the Beach)
• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has Halloween legends from the South Strand and North Strand for your creepy stories of the day! In Murrells Inlet, the legend of Alice Flagg is one of our area's most popular ghost tales. Learn more about Alice's story and why she haunts the Murrells Inlet area at the link here: (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook) Not to be outdone, northernmost Little River has its own spooky legend — The Brentwood Restaurant. Have you ever visited this supposedly haunted establishment? 👻 (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: Seasonal internship opportunities are available in multiple departments. These full-season internships are the perfect opportunity to start your career in sports! Apply here. (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)

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That's it for Saturday! See you all 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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