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🌱 Drexel Case Solved + Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Murrells Inlet
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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Today is May 17, 2022. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 80 Low: 64.
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Here are the top four stories today in Myrtle Beach:
- Thirteen years after Brittanee Drexel went missing from a Myrtle Beach hotel, authorities have confirmed that her remains were found in a wooded area in Georgetown County. Drexel's accused killer, Raymond Moody, has been charged with murder, kidnapping and first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Drexel was last seen in April of 2009. Moody was a person of interest beginning in 2012, but no arrests were ever made until May 4, 2022. The Georgetown County Sheriff's office released the information at a news conference on Monday. (WMBF) (WBTW)
- The long-awaited trial for two Horry County deputies charged in the drowning deaths of two women in 2018 has begun. One of the deputies, Stephen Flood, is being tried this week. Flood was charged with two counts of reckless homicide and two counts of involuntary manslaughter. Jury selection began on Monday. Wendy Newton and Nicolette Green drowned inside a transport van during the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, after the deputies drove the vehicle into floodwaters. It is not clear why the two deputies are being tried separately, and there is no word yet on the date of Joshua Bishop's trial. (wpde.com)
- A Myrtle Beach man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in another case dating back to 2018. Demetrius Lawon McClary was convicted of assault, burglary and kidnapping in connection with the attack of a housekeeper at the Sheraton Convention Center in March of 2018. McClary wore a disguise of dark glasses and a clown wig during the attack, and the victim was hospitalized for several days. (WMBF)
- A pedestrian was struck by an SUV and killed while crossing Highway 17 Business near the Suck Bang Blow biker bar in Murrells Inlet on Sunday night. The pedestrian was crossing the road from the median strip at Tadlock Drive around 8:30 p.m. when they were hit by a person driving a Volvo. The driver was not injured. The name of the pedestrian has not yet been released. (WBTW)
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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:
Now open! Tuesday's pic of the day reminds us that the Grand Strand is back in action for the summer season! Thanks to Jackie Hague for submitting this cute photo of Surfside Beach!
Today in Myrtle Beach:
- Tai Chi @ Carolina Forest Library (10:30 a.m.)
- Biker O'lympics @ The Rat Hole of Myrtle Beach hosted by MB Harley-Davidson and the Harley Shop at the Beach (1 p.m.)
- Playground Playdates @ Shelter 3# - Floyd Community Center (3 p.m.)
- Spirit Night @ Bruster's Ice Cream 20% of all sales go to A Day of Hope (5 p.m.)
- Devils Cut @ Spokes and Bones Saloon (6 p.m.) (SpokesandBones.com)
- Colt Ford @ Suck Bang Blow (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Here's a unique look at the World Famous Blue Crab Festival from the perspective of a local food writer who always avoided the event until now. The festival took place this past weekend in Little River, and happens every year in May. (Myhorrynews)
- Who's hiring? Just about everyone on the Grand Strand! Check out the most recently posted jobs in our area, courtesy of Patch and ZipRecruiter. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
- The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: The face of a dog who is over living in a shelter! Silas is a 4-year-old hound and is one of the sweetest dogs you'll ever meet! He is a mellow and well behaved boy, who keeps to himself and never causes any trouble in the kennel. To meet this certified good boy, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment, or you can submit an application at https://humanesocietynmb.org/dog-adoption-form/. (Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll be in your inbox Wednesday morning with your next Grand Strand 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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