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🌱 Drexel's Cause Of Death Undetermined + FAA Updates NMB Plane Crash
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Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Kathy Mandell, your host of the Myrtle Beach Daily — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community on this Wednesday morning. Can you believe it's June 1, 2022? Let's get started!
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny and humid. High: 86 Low: 72.
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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:
- Georgetown County coroner Chase Ridgeway has announced that the cause and manner of Brittanee Drexel's death will be listed as "undetermined" now that forensic examinations of the teen's remains have been completed. Previously, prosecutors said Drexel had died from strangulation. Experts were unable to positively confirm that as the cause of death. (WBTW)
- The former Fountainbleau Inn on Flagg Street will be demolished, starting this morning. The property is the second hotel of several properties that will be destroyed to make way for the city's Oceanfront Redevelopment Project. The city purchased ten properties that were considered nuisances in that section of the city. The Sea Nymph motel was taken down in April. (WMBF)
- Related to that same project is the improvement of the Arts & Innovation District where a new mural was unveiled Tuesday morning. The mural was painted on the side of a building in Nance Plaza. It depicts Grand Strand-themed images. Leadership Grand Strand Class 42 painted the mural as part of a community service project sponsored by Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. (wpde.com)
- As predicted, the 2022 Atlantic Beach BikeFest was a huge success over the Memorial Day weekend. Thousands of visitors packed the popular festival that began back in 1980. It was a real boost for local businesses that hadn't seen much activity in the last couple of years. Bikers said they felt very safe and the police did a good job. Some negative feedback included problems with parking and one-way traffic patterns. (WBTW)
- More details are emerging in the North Myrtle Beach plane crash that happened over the holiday weekend. According to the FAA, the pilot was returning to the airport to drop off an advertising banner when the crash occurred. The FAA says the plane had "climbed out, then nosed over backwards into the ground." The report states that the aircraft was registered to Barnstormers Aerial Advertising, LLC since 2013. (wpde.com) (WBTW)
Myrtle Beach pic of the day:
Photo 2 from the Witherel family. "One, two, three little Newtons" was the caption they sent in with some photos of their kids at the shore. This youngster is carefully studying the beachy situation. Thanks again for the adorable pics, Witherels!
Today in Myrtle Beach:
- Documentary Film Series featuring "Charlie's Place" @ Horry County Museum (1 p.m.)
- Two-year anniversary ribbon-cutting ceremony @ Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar, Myrtle Beach location, 1200 Moser Drive (2 p.m.)
- Joshua Jerald @ Nacho Hippo NMB (6 p.m.)
- Global Running Day Celebration & Sale @ Black Dog Running Co. (6:15 p.m.)
- Tammy Barbour @ Whiskey Beach Bar & Grill (8 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Horry County Schools: A reminder that all Horry County Schools will dismiss two-and-a-half hours early on Thursday, June 2 and Friday, June 3 for end-of-year early dismissals. HCS says "Have a safe summer!" (Facebook)
- Myrtle Beach Convention Center: North Myrtle Beach High School's Commencement Ceremony will be June 2 at 6 p.m. inside Exhibit Hall B&C. (Facebook)
- This week's Myrtle Beach area real estate roundup includes a condo on South Ocean Boulevard and an adorable cottage in Surfside. Upcoming open houses are also listed. List courtesy of Patch and Redfin. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
- Do you want to add a lovable furry creature to your family? Check out Canary, Lazer, Brutus and other pets available for adoption from Myrtle Beach area shelters and rescues. List compiled by Patch and PetFinder. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
- In an effort to find new homes for about 50 dogs, Grand Strand Humane Society is having a free adoption event on Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5. The event will take place at Bill M. Wingard Puppy Playground, from 10 - 6 on both days. The event is open to the public. All pets adopted will go home with goodies including a harness, leash, bed and treats. (wpde.com)
- If you were fortunate enough to get tickets to Carolina Country Music Festival, the fun starts on June 9. Here's a rundown of things you may need to know. (GrandStrandMag.com)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you all Thursday morning for another edition of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Thank you so much for reading and following along!
— 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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