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🌱 Conway PD Seeks Public's Help + Atlantic Beach Bike Fest Off

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. Before I start, a big shout out to all my readers who have given feedback lately! I am truly appreciative of each and every one of you!

A glance at Wednesday's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 53 Low: 37.

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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

  1. Conway police are asking for the public's help in locating an "armed and dangerous" person suspected of assault. The 21-year-old man, Curtis Michael Warden, allegedly assaulted a person by using a weapon at an apartment on Highway 544. Warden is wanted for first-degree assault and battery. Conway police should be contacted with information at (843) 248-1790. (WMBF)
  2. Horry County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Rick Maxey, announced two changes regarding COVID-19 policies after Monday's board meeting. Maxey says the district is too big to implement a blanket system to address the virus, as omicron cases continue to rise, leading to quarantines of students and employees throughout the district. The two changes relate to the number of students absent or who tested positive within a given class, and the ability to use and submit at-home COVID test results as proof of a negative test. In-person learning is in place, and the board assesses the situation on a case-by-case scenario. (WPDE)
  3. On again, off again! After approving and announcing that Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Bike Festival would return on Memorial Day weekend after being cancelled for two years, the town of Atlantic Beach is re-thinking the plan. The town council decided to wait until March to make a final decision on the festival, because of concerns about the spread of COVID-19. (WBTW)
  4. Georgetown's former police chief, a military veteran who served four years in the U.S. Army, will now lead Myrtle Beach's diversity office. Kelvin Waites brings nearly a quarter century of law enforcement and community experience on the Grand Strand to his new role as director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). (WMBF)
  5. Dreisa Sherrill of North Myrtle Beach wears the crown! The Ms. South Carolina Senior America 2022 crown, that is. The title was given to Sherrill after she submitted an application for the position. Next, Ms. Sherrill will compete for the title of Ms. Senior America with representatives of all 50 states and the U.S. territories. The pageant will take place September 5 through 9, 2022 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. (WPDE)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

  • Music & Movement @ Socastee Library (10:30 AM)
  • Horry County Parks & Open Space Board Meeting @ Cochran Admin Building (12:00 PM)
  • Storytime Adventures Snow Day Party! @ Socastee Library (4:30 PM)
  • Stan Gregory @ Martini Classic Food (5:00 PM)
  • Songwriter Night @ Bourbon Street Bar & Grille (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Cancer is the leading cause of death in firefighters, exceeding heart attacks in recent years. The month of January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month, and Myrtle Beach Fire Department is educating the public about the issue using social media platforms. This Saturday, January 15th, the MBFD and HCFR will host a Community Safety Day at Target on Sayebrook Parkway in Myrtle Beach. The event starts at 9:00 a.m. and goes until noon. (WPDE)
  • The Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center is building tiny houses for veterans in need. The organization brought a tiny home to Little River on Monday. The house will be ready for a local veteran and his dog in about two weeks. (WMBF) (WPDE)
  • One is named Delta, and another is named Carolina, but these furry friends are just the thing you may need to warm up these cold, winter nights! Check out these adoptable cats and dogs looking for a new home in the Myrtle Beach area! (Myrtle Beach Patch)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, The Farm Carolina Forest: Grace Life Fellowship in Myrtle Beach is looking for a worship leader for Sunday morning services. Preferably someone who plays acoustic guitar and/or keyboard. Contact Rick Sarver for more information. (Nextdoor)
  • Condos, apartments, single-family homes, open houses and varied prices. Here's a roundup of properties available in the Myrtle Beach area! (Patch)
  • Horry County Government issued a press release announcing that it will limit capacity inside government offices facilities due to high COVID-19 cases in the county. It advises against going to any Horry County buildings if you are feeling sick. Anyone who does visit is strongly encouraged to wear a mask. The announcement applies to Horry County government buildings. Contact private businesses, churches, etc., directly to find out about their current policies. (Press Release Desk)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you bright and early Thursday for another 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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