🌱 Attack Dog Found + RV Park Rejected + $20K Scholarship Winner

Good day, neighbors! Kathy Mandell here with your brand-new Sunday edition of the Myrtle Beach Daily.

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As we wrap up the weekend, let's look at today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 68 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. An update to the story of the Pomeranian dog named Marshall that died after it was attacked by a larger dog: Myrtle Beach police have located the larger dog, and have identified the owner and the people who witnessed the attack. Marshall's owners filed a police report and after the story had been broadcast for a couple days, the police were able to gather tips and locate the people involved. Police have not given any info on whether or not charges will be filed. More information should be released over the weekend. (WMBF)
2. That RV park that was proposed to be put on 17.5 acres near Bojangles on Highway 544 in Conway has been given a thumbs down by Horry County planning commissioners. The property developers made a rezoning request but the commission couldn't be persuaded to see its way to approving the request, which will now go to Conway City Council. (Myhorrynews)
3. During his visit to Myrtle Beach on Thursday for the grand opening of a plasma donation center, Governor McMaster reassured the public that he is committed to allotting $300 million for the completion of Interstate 73. About a month ago, Horry County Councilman Harold Worley stated that the project would not happen. (WBTW)
4. A public health student from Virginia will receive a full scholarship at Coastal Carolina University after becoming this semester's grand prize winner in the school's Vax to the Max incentive program. The scholarship, valued at almost $20,000, was awarded to Madison Klump during a random drawing. There were also four $2,500 scholarships awarded. Students who uploaded or submitted their COVID-19 proof of vaccination records to the school's Health Services department were eligible to win the scholarships. (WMBF)
5. After a fire Saturday in North Myrtle Beach on Tidewater Drive, neighbors gathered together to console the homeowner who was saved from the fire. Friends will be taking in the man who was about to take a shower when he heard someone pounding on his front door and windows, and he was able to get out of the burning house. The home sustained mostly damage to the attic area above the garage, and witnesses said flames were seen coming out of the roof. One firefighter injured his shoulder at the scene, but there were no other reported injuries. (WPDE)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Myrtle Beach, get a Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! (9:00 AM)
• Sunday Family Fun Day @ Tidal Creek Brewhouse (1:00 PM)
• Free Pictures with Santa @ Precious Paws Boutique (2:00 PM)
• Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade @ Wilcox Ave thru MarshWalk to Wachesaw Rd. (3:00 PM)
• Death Washes Ashore Pre-Launch Party! @ Benjamin's Bakery, Surfside Beach (3:30 PM)
• If Birds Could Fly @ Creek Ratz (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Habitat for Humanity received a national grant provided by Bank of America that is enabling the organization to make home improvements in the Grand Strand's Booker T. Washington neighborhood. (wpde.com)
• Horry County Government: Owners of certain types of land may be able to get a partial exemption from having to pay county stormwater fees in the future. The details are being evaluated by Horry County staffers, after an amendment to a statute dating back to 2009 was discovered. The review process will be completed in January. (Press Release Desk)
• Community members had a National Arbor Day ceremony on Friday at Thunderbolt Park, and planted a tree for the city. Several area properties were also recognized for outstanding landscaping and tree preservation during the ceremony as well. (wpde.com)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Today's featured #PetOfTheDay is Oreo! His adoption fee is being sponsored by Anthony Green Real Estate/Realty ONE Group Dockside. (Facebook)
• News13's Pet of the Weekend is Buck, a 4-year-old, golden-color Shepherd mix available for adoption from Grand Strand Humane Society. (WBTW)
• The Polar Express made a stop in Myrtle Beach and about 1,000 people turned up to see the train, Santa, and Mrs. Claus. They hope to stop in Myrtle Beach every year! (WMBF) The Great Christmas Light Show in North Myrtle Beach features 2 million lights and Santa's Village. You can see the lights from Highway 31 as you're driving by at night, and it's quite spectacular, but the drive-thru experience at NMB Park and Sports Complex is even better. Through December 30th, closed Christmas Day. Pricing varies. (WMBF)

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You're officially in the loop for Sunday, folks! I'll see you Monday to kick off another exciting week on the Grand Strand.

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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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