🌱 Early Voting Begins In SC + Weather Warm-Up + Deceased Man ID'd

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Today is Monday, October 24, 2022. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. Today's briefing includes:

• Early voting starts today in South Carolina.
• A warming trend is on tap for this week's weather.
• Homeless murder victim identified.

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Here's a look at Monday's gorgeous weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 56.

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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Today is the day! Early voting begins throughout South Carolina. No need to wait until November 8 to cast your ballot. Simply go to any early voting center in the county of your residence, present a photo identification, and cast your vote. Early voting ends November 5. Remember, polls are not open on Sundays. (WBTW) (WMBF)
2. Temperatures will climb into the high 70s throughout the coming week, making it easier to get out to your polling place, walk on the beach, or just get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Conditions will be dry for most of the week with a slight chance of rain late Thursday. Enjoy the beautiful Grand Strand weather! (WMBF)
3. The 12th annual Myrtle Beach Out of the Darkness Walk happened over the weekend at Broadway at the Beach. The event brings awareness to suicide prevention and raises money for mental health resources in the community. Over $50,000 was raised during the one-day walk. The suicide and crisis lifeline is available from any phone by calling 988. (wpde.com)
4. Authorities have identified the person found deceased last week in Myrtle Beach near Highway 501. The homeless man, Brian Durost, 45, died of blunt force injuries. An arrest was made almost immediately after police determined the death was homicide. Christopher Perry, Sr. of Blythewood, SC was arrested and charged with murder. (WBTW)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Kicking off the new week we have this photo of coffee at the beach from reader Tina Smith who is also the owner of To Mom With Love Photography! Tina gave Patch permission to post this photo. Thanks ever so much, Tina! Great pic!

Hold onto those Myrtle Beach photos, folks! We are working on a backlog of photos submitted recently. Thank you so much for your patience.

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Baby Storytime @ Surfside Beach Library (10:30 a.m.)
• Ribbon-cutting ceremony @ Walk-Ons Restaurant, 101 North Strand Parkway (10 a.m.)
• Knitting Club @ Surfside Beach Library (1 p.m.)
• Open House @ Fitness Zone, North Myrtle Beach (1 p.m.)
• Car Wash of Screams @ Detrick's Car Wash, on 544, Surfside Beach (6 p.m.) thru Oct. 30
• Sidewalk Saints @ Dead Dog Saloon (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach: Check out five nearby homes on the market right now! (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon: "Mark your calendars for this year's Turkey Trot 5k on Thanksgiving Day! We are hosting not one, but FOUR local Turkey Trot 5Ks along the Grand Strand! Myrtle Beach, Surfside, North Myrtle Beach, and Florence!" 🦃 (Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon via Instagram)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Head on over to the Petco Love adoption center at the NMB Petco to meet Sam and Jasmine! This super sweet kitties are ready to explore your home and heart!" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Myrtle Beach Daily? Contact me at myrtlebeach@patch.com