🌱 Beached Shrimp Boat Removal Delayed + Remembering PFC Hancher

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Myrtle Beach Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Today is Tuesday, October 4, 2022. In this issue, you'll find:

• Removal of the beached shrimp boat was delayed. They'll try again Tuesday.
• Remembering Officer Hancher on the second anniversary of his death.
• Bissell Pet Foundation pays adoption fees this week for HSNMB.

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

Times of clouds and sun. High: 66 Low: 50.

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Here are the top four stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Here are some updates on various storm-related stories we've been following since Friday. Ocean Lakes Family Campground is now open and accepting campers. (WMBF) Here are more photos of damage in and around Myrtle Beach State Park, North Myrtle Beach beaches, road closure updates for Garden City, fundraisers to help Hurricane Ian victims and a delay on the removal of the stranded shrimp trawler. (WMBF) SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond issued a statement about donating wisely to avoid scammers. (wpde.com) Huntington Beach State Park is closed until further notice. (WPDE via Facebook)
2. The SkyWheel lit up Monday night, and a wreath-laying ceremony was held to honor PFC Jacob Hancher who was killed in the line of duty two years ago on October 3, 2020. Hancher was shot while responding to a domestic violence call. There have been several memorials placed in Hancher's honor around the Myrtle Beach area. (wpde.com) (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook) (WMBF) (WBTW)
3. A long-time Horry County Schools bus driver has been placed on administrative leave after a deadly crash on Monday on Highway 9 in Loris. The two-vehicle crash happened around 6:30 a.m. when the bus driver reportedly failed to yield to oncoming traffic. The bus was struck by a person driving a Chevy Silverado pickup truck heading southbound on Highway 9. The driver of that pickup truck died. Seven students on board the school bus were not injured. (WMBF)
4. Help the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach empty the shelter! Adoption fees from October 4 through 8 are being sponsored by Bissell Pet Foundation! Let HSNMB introduce you to your new best friend. Submit an adoption application online, or call the shelter to schedule an appointment at (843) 249-4948. (Humane Society Of North Myrtle Beach) (WBTW)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Today's pretty pic came in recently from reader Patti Ochs who grabbed this photo of sunset in Conway. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing skies, Patti!

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Free adoptions sponsored by Bissell Pet Foundation @ Humane Society of NMB (All day) thru Oct 8
• Natalie Daise: The Greens In My Garden @ Burroughs-Chapin Art Museum (10 a.m.)
• Hole-In-Fun Tournament @ Aloha Mini Golf, NMB (3:30 p.m.)
• Myrtle Beach's National Night Out @ Myrtle Beach Convention Center (5 p.m.)
• Tastes Like Chicken @ Dead Dog Saloon (7 p.m.)
• The Great Reset @ Tin Roof Myrtle Beach (9:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• VIDEO: North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue: This video was taken during the peak of winds from Hurricane Ian near 4800 S. Ocean Blvd during a fire alarm. Whoa! (North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Local Jobs: Check out who's hiring in the Myrtle Beach area. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• It's not for everyone, but a new escape room venue has opened on the Grand Strand. Coastal Escape Rooms in Surfside Beach is owned by two brothers and they say the venue is a family-friendly fun experience that makes people happy. The escape room is located near Harbor Freight and Ollie's in Surfside. (wpde.com)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: One of the first things I did during the chilly winter months right after I moved to the Grand Strand permanently was see Absolute Queen (Queen tribute band) at House of Blues way back in 2019! JUST ANNOUNCED‼️ Absolute Queen 👑 is rocking the House of Blues Myrtle Beach on Dec. 2. 💫 Tickets go on sale Wednesday at 10 AM! (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Instagram)
• Video: In my old neighborhood near the MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet, the cross at Belin Memorial Church stands tall during the storm. (WMBF)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: From now through the month of December, Pelicans Ballpark will operate Monday through Thursday. The front office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The box office phone line and team pro shop is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed on this autumn Tuesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your Wednesday 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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