Community Corner
COVID News+Synthetic Turf+Facebook Tracked Trafficker+Justice
Your five-minute guide to all things happening around Myrtle Beach today.
Happy Sunday, people of Myrtle Beach! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. Today, I'll tell you about an increase in COVID-19 cases and Governor McMaster's position on restrictions, Horry County schools are building up the turf on high school athletic fields, a Facebook group helped nab a child sex trafficking suspect, and justice for a local family.
Let's take a look at Sunday's weather: Oppressive humidity continues. Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 76.
Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:
- COVID-19 cases are trending upward in SC after new numbers were released post-July 4th. Since July 6, the report indicates that Horry County is leading the rest of the state with confirmed and probable cases; but the following week Horry County was second, behind Lexington County. (wpde.com)
- Governor McMaster's office, when asked if the state would be requiring masks indoors again, stated that the Governor "will not allow for restriction of South Carolinians in any way" in light of the COVID-19 case increases. The office's communications director stated that citizens "know what to do to protect themselves and the vaccine is available to anyone who wants it." (WBTW)
- Horry County Schools is moving ahead with a project to build up high school athletic fields with synthetic turf. The turf will be installed on eight athletic areas in the county, and will coast about $9.5 million. It will take a couple years to complete, but some fields are expected to be finished in the fall of 2022. (WMBF)
- According to an affidavit included in Federal court documents relating to the child sex trafficking case that had a connection in Myrtle Beach, a Facebook group was instrumental in nabbing the suspects. The group alerted investigators to a video that was circulating online. The video showed a man meeting a minor outside of a Myrtle Beach hotel. (WMBF)
- A Greenwood, SC man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 25 years in prison in the May, 2020 shooting death of Cedric Elmore, Jr. The shooting occurred in a parking lot on Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. The victim's family was present in the courtroom for the hearing, and expressed their appreciation to the MB Police Department in bringing justice to the defendant. (MyHorryNews)
Today in Myrtle Beach
- Community Craft & Vendor Event, Barefoot Landing, NMB (11:00 AM)
- National Ice Cream Day at Inlet Coastal Resort, Murrells Inlet (11:00 AM)
- SouthSide Saints at Deckerz NMB (4:00 PM)
- Creampuffs and Bourbon at Patio's in Little River (4:30 PM)
- Sunday Baseball Myrtle Beach Pelicans (5:00 PM)
- 2MS (Too Much Sylvia) at Creek Ratz, Murrells Inlet (6:00 PM)
- Steel County Express at Calli Baker's Firehouse 2021 Summer Concert Series (7:00 PM)
- Shawn Bilton Band at Tin Roof Myrtle Beach (8:00 PM)
Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook
- The USGS has confirmed that a 2.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in the town of Ladson, SC, near Charleston, late Friday night. (WPDE)
- Horry County Police conducted a home search in Socastee on Enterprise Road. There were 10 HCPD vehicles at the residence being searched. Additional details are not available. (WMBF)
- Myrtle Beach International Airport: MYR-EWR service on United Airlines has been extended throughout the winter months. (Facebook)
- The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Today's featured Pet Of The Day is Brutus! His adoption fee is being sponsored today by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate. (Facebook)
- Here are News13's 10 places to get Italian food in Myrtle Beach. (WBTW)
- North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue had its annual Awards/Promotions banquet at The Surf Golf & Beach Club. (Facebook)
- Myrtle Beach Police Department: Had a swearing in ceremony for the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Class number 739. (Facebook)
- Myrtle Beach Fire Department also swore in new firefighters at a graduation ceremony. (MyHorryNews)
- Bond was denied for two men charged in a 2006 double murder in Myrtle Beach. The two had had been given Post Conviction Relief in 2017, but are now getting a new trial. (MyHorryNews)
- Growth Tracker has reported that Myrtle Beach rents have increased 20% over 2020, and 6% in June of 2021. (WBTW)
- In another Growth Tracker report, it was revealed that building permits are on the rise in Myrtle Beach as well. (WBTW)
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You're officially in the loop for Sunday, July 18, 2021. See you all Monday morning for another update!
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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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