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🌱 Atlantic Beach Bikefest A Go! + MB Resolution Supports Ukraine

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Good morning, Myrtle Beach! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, March 9, 2022 off on an informed note. These are the most important things happening today in the area.

Here comes the rain, Grand Strand!

A t-storm; breezy in the p.m.. High: 73 Low: 54.

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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:

  1. After a two-year pause due to COVID-19, and a number of stops and starts, Atlantic Beach Bikefest is on! The motorcycle festival returns to Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Weekend. Town leaders had to hammer out many details to make the decision, which was announced after Monday's town council meeting. (WMBF)
  2. Down the road, Myrtle Beach leaders approved a festival, too. The Sun Fun Festival will be held May 6, 7, and 8 in Plyler Park. The family-friendly, three-day festival is sponsored by the Gay Dolphin, and has become a Myrtle Beach staple, bringing thousands of people to the downtown area of the city. (WMBF)
  3. Myrtle Beach first responders saved a North Carolina man who was bitten by a Gaboon viper, one of the most venomous snakes in the world. The snakes are native to Africa, and the Wilmington man was bitten while caring for the reptile. Thad Bowman, a MBFD paramedic, and Dr. Jarratt Lark, a doctor at Grand Strand Medical Center, were called in to help the victim due to their experience with exotic snakes. The two consulted with experts in Colorado, and saved the man's life by giving him 44 vials of anti-venom. Bowman and Lark were presented with Civilian Life Saving awards for their work. The bite victim was hospitalized for several months, but is now living a normal life. (WBTW)
  4. After a lot of wrangling, North Myrtle Beach City Council gave its first nod to the Crescent Beach overlay plan that has drawn significant disapproval from neighborhood residents. The plan was approved 7 -0 but has to pass a second reading before taking effect. (Myhorrynews)
  5. On Tuesday, Myrtle Beach City Council passed a resolution expressing support for Ukraine, and condemning Russia's invasion of the country. The resolution reads, in part: "WHEREAS, the City of Myrtle Beach joins with other communities, with the United States and with other peace-loving and democratic nations throughout the world in condemning this Putin-led attack on Ukraine and its people, institutions, infrastructure and democracy". (wpde.com)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Today's featured photo was sent in by reader Ron Morrison, who submitted this great shot of the sun going down in Myrtle Beach! Thanks, Ron!


Sun going down in Myrtle Beach, photo courtesy of Ron Morrison

Today in Myrtle Beach:

  • The Grand Strand's Largest Job Fair @ Myrtle Beach Convention Center (11:00 AM)
  • Documentary film Hearts & Hands: The Influence of Women & Quilts on American Society @ Horry County Museum (1:00 PM)
  • Surfside Beach Pier Committee Meeting @ Town of Surfside Beach (6:00 PM)
  • Paul Grimshaw Band @ Dead Dog Saloon (6:00 PM)
  • Songwriter Night @ Bourbon Street Bar & Grille (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Adopt from Myrtle Beach area shelters: See the latest local dogs and cats looking for love, affection and new homes courtesy of Patch and PetFinder! (Myrtle Beach Patch)
  • Myrtle Beach Pelicans: The Pelicans are hiring for a number of game day jobs, but are looking to specifically fill a number of concessions positions! Come work at the ballpark and apply online: https://bit.ly/Pelicans_Jobs (Facebook)
  • Planning to attend the St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival in North Myrtle Beach Saturday, March 12? The event is back after a two year absence, thanks to COVID-19. Here's a list of everything you need to know before heading to the parade, which starts at 9:00 a.m. The festival begins at 11:00 a.m. (wpde.com)
  • Additional guest speakers have been announced for former-President Donald J. Trump's rally in Florence, on Saturday. The event is being held at Florence Regional Airport and speakers newly added are: SC GOP Chairman, Drew McKissick; Brandon Judd, President of the National Border Patrol Council, former football player, Lou Holtz, and entrepreneur, Graham Allen. Gov. Henry McMaster, Russell Fry and Katie Arrington are also scheduled to speak. (WPDE)
  • Quilts of Valor sure has been busy this year! More local veterans were recognized for their service by the quilters on Monday. Recipients of the amazing handmade honors included two World War II veterans, Norman Glenn, and Dick Richards. (wpde.com)
  • In a unanimous vote, North Myrtle Beach City Council has made open fires on the city's beaches a thing of the past. A proposed ordinance was initiated by NMB Fire Chief, Garry Spain, for safety reasons. There have been a number of "close calls" related to open beach fires lately. The new change goes into effect immediately on all North Myrtle Beach beaches. (WMBF)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be back in your inbox Thursday with your next 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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