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🌱 Barricaded Suspect Captured + Trespasser Arrested On MYR Runway
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Hello there, Myrtle Beach! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today is Wednesday, October 26, 2022. In today's briefing, we have these stories and more:
- The FBI and tear gas were involved in a domestic dispute call in Myrtle Beach.
- One person was arrested on a runway at Myrtle Beach International Airport.
- News from Horry County Schools.
But first, let's have a look at Wednesday's weather:
A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 77 Low: 57.
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Here are the five top stories in Myrtle Beach today:
- The FBI was involved in a situation on Tuesday in Myrtle Beach when a man barricaded himself inside a home and shot at police officers. Authorities say the MBPD responded to an apparent domestic dispute call at Longleaf Circle near 38th Avenue and Little River Road early Tuesday morning. A man there would not come out of the home and shot at police who did not return fire. Police negotiated with the man for most of the day. There was an explosion inside of the home, believed to be fireworks. That explosion caused the house to catch fire. MBFD arrived on scene around 3 p.m. Tear gas was used to get the suspect to exit the premises. He was then taken into custody and brought to a hospital for treatment. Some homes in the neighborhood were evacuated. Those residents were able to return home around 5 p.m. (WBTW) (wpde.com) (WMBF)
- A person was arrested at Myrtle Beach International Airport Tuesday afternoon. The individual climbed over a perimeter gate and went onto the runway. Control Tower personnel stopped aircraft operations until the person could be apprehended. The whole situation lasted about ten minutes. No flights were delayed. (WMBF)
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans fans and staff are mourning the death of the team's second dog, Deuce. The big, white Labrador retriever made his breed proud for ten years with the Pelicans. From 2008 to 2018, Deuce retrieved bats and balls and greeted fans and ballpark personnel. Tributes poured out on social media following the announcement by the MB Pelicans on Twitter. (wpde.com)
- Power crews in Surfside Beach had their hands full Tuesday when an early-morning traffic incident snapped a pole in half on Highway 17 Business. About 3,000 Santee Cooper customers were without power through the early afternoon. According to reports, a semi-truck struck the pole at the intersection of 17 and 544 near Ocean Lakes Campground breaking the pole in half. Traffic had to be diverted for most of the day because of downed electrical lines. (WBTW) (WMBF)
- Horry County School board voted to discontinue the option of full-time virtual learning for the 2023-2024 school year. The board members felt that while virtual learning may be the wave of the future, right now it is not what is best for the district. The group also voted unanimously to approve $15 million to fund a new HVAC system at Myrtle Beach High School. (wpde.com) Speaking of Horry County Schools, the 2022 report card is in, and our area schools performed above the state average in multiple categories. Sixty percent of the county's schools received a ranking of "good" or "excellent" in South Carolina's annual report card. (wpde.com)
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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:
Another beautiful sunrise photo! This one was sent in by reader Doreen Saunders who took this shot on Myrtle Beach. Thanks for the fabulous pic, Doreen!
Hold onto those Myrtle Beach photos, folks! We are working on a backlog of photos submitted recently. Thank you so much for your patience.
Today in Myrtle Beach:
- Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee meeting @ City Services Bldg (9 a.m.)
- Documentary: SC Ghosts & Legends Vol. II @ Horry County Museum (1 p.m.)
- Rodney Millsaps @ Ocean Annie's (3 p.m.)
- Citizens Workshop @ 829 Pine Drive, Surfside Beach (6 p.m.)
- Car Wash of Screams @ Detrick's Car Wash, on 544, Surfside Beach (6 p.m.) thru Oct. 30
- Songwriter Night @ Bourbon Street Bar & Grille (9:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Patch's real estate roundup for the Myrtle Beach area has something for every house hunter. Check out the latest listings! (Myrtle Beach Patch)
- Looking to adopt a fuzzy friend? Here is this week's list of pets waiting at shelters and foster homes in and around Myrtle Beach. List compiled by Patch and Petfinder. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
- ICYMI: Democratic gubernatorial nominee Joe Cunningham is making a campaign stop in Myrtle Beach on Thursday. Cunningham has invited voters to join him at Banditos Cantina from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (wpde.com)
- Are you ready for Christmas? Well, Murrells Inlet is! The fishing village known as "The Seafood Capital of South Carolina" has announced its annual events happening December 3 and 4. The Christmas tree lighting at Morse Park will happen on December 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. and the annual Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade will be December 4 at 3 p.m. (wpde.com) But before all that happens, don't forget about Halloween at the Marshwalk! Monday October 31 starting at 5 p.m. (WMBF)
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans: Trick-or-Treat at Pelicans Ballpark is Friday, October 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.! This event is FREE to enter but the team is asking attendees to secure a ticket as an RSVP. Concessions will be available including a $25 Family Friday Meal Deal. (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
- The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: ‼️PURCHASE TICKETS BY FRIDAY 10/27‼️ Time is running out to purchase tickets to the shelter's upcoming Caturday Night Fever 70s Party at HOTO's - Harold's On The Ocean - on Saturday, November 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
You're all caught up for Wednesday, everyone! I'll see you back here tomorrow with your Thursday update!
— 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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