🌱 Election Day + WonderWorks Celebrates STEM Day + Late-Season Storm

Hi y'all! Kathy Mandell here with your Election Day edition of the Myrtle Beach Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Today is November 8, 2022 and you'll read about...

• It's Election Day! Last chance to cast your vote in the 2022 midterms.
• WonderWorks invites families to come to the venue today: National STEM Day.
• Subtropical Storm Nicole is heading to the Carolinas.

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But first, some changes in today's weather:

Winds subsiding, not as warm. High: 69 Low: 50.

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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. It's Election Day and Horry County officials are expecting it to be a very busy turnout at the county's polling places. South Carolina had two weeks of early voting which ended Saturday. So, today is the day! If you haven't voted, this is your last chance for the 2022 midterms. If you need voting info check out the scvotes.gov website. (WBTW) (WMBF)
2. Most schools are closed today for Election Day which also happens to be National STEM Day. So many kids will be out of school and WonderWorks wants families to come to the venue to celebrate STEM Day. The venue will have interactive exhibits and science labs all day. (wpde.com)
3. A female inmate at Long Detention Center was found dead on Friday night in her cell at the facility. Emergency personnel did administer life-saving measures, but Samantha Benson was pronounced dead shortly after EMS arrived on scene. A preliminary internal investigation by the prison determined that no foul play was involved, but the Horry County Coroner's Office has an autopsy scheduled. SC Law Enforcement Division is investigating. (wpde.com) (WMBF)
4. Subtropical Storm Nicole is heading this way. Later in the week, Nicole will bring high winds and heavy rain. Winds will start increasing today and then become more gusty Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There could be gusts up to 40 mph along the immediate coast. Be prepared for possible power failures. Rain should be heaviest on Thursday and Friday and there is expected to be some coastal flooding and beach erosion. (WMBF)
5. Two Powerball players on the Grand Strand had some big winnings on Saturday. One local player won $150,000 on a ticket sold in Murrells Inlet at the Refuel gas station. Another local player won $50,000 on a ticket sold at Food Lion on Highway 9 in Little River. (WBTW)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Today's pic came in from reader Mike Langlais who took this photo Monday morning in Murrells Inlet at sunrise. Thanks for the cool picture, Mike!

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Surfside Beach Business Committee meeting @ Johnson Civic Center (10 a.m.)
• National STEM Day @ WonderWorks (10:30 a.m.)
• The Carolina Opry Christmas Special Matinee @ Carolina Opry (1 p.m.)
• Native America Oral Traditions & Archaeology lecture @ Horry County Museum (2 p.m.)
• Teen Game Night @ Chapin Library (4:30 p.m.)
• CCU Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert @ CCU Wheelwright Auditorium (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Have a look at the most recently posted jobs in the Myrtle Beach area, thanks to Patch and ZipRecruiter! (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• Myrtle Beach International Airport has a new member on its therapy dog team P.E.T.S. (Pups Easing Travel Stress). Milo and his owner Wendy recently joined the team and will start visiting MYR in the coming weeks. Keep an eye out for this fluffy cutie pie! (WBTW) (Myrtle Beach International Airport via Facebook)

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Events:

• Social Security Seminar - General Robert H. Reed Recreation Center (November 15)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. If you haven't already, be sure to get out there and vote today! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. See you all tomorrow for 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.

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