Community Corner
🌱 Footbowl! + Moorer Files Appeal + No Jingle For HC Schools
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening this weekend in Myrtle Beach.
Happy Saturday, people of Myrtle Beach! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.
Let's take a peek at our weekend weather:
- Saturday: Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 73 Low: 58.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m.. High: 59 Low: 39.
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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:
- Local high school football teams are preparing for Saturday's 2021 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl at Doug Shaw Stadium. Eighty-eight high school seniors from across the region will play in the bowl games, including Ryan Burger and Adam Randall, both of Myrtle Beach. Randall is a nominee for the 2021 South Carolina Mr. Football award that will be presented at halftime. (WMBF)
- A prisoner convicted for her involvement in the disappearance and apparent death of Heather Elvis in 2013 has filed an appeal with the SC Court of Appeals. Tammy C. Moorer was sentenced to 30 years in prison on kidnapping and conspiracy charges. There is no word yet on the outcome of Moorer's appeal. (WBTW)
- Horry County Republicans expressed skepticism of COVID-19 vaccines at a meeting this week. State Representative Tracy "Beanz" Diaz and others voiced their opposition of a jingle contest for schools promoting the shots. The GOP members claim the initiative, slated to award a $10K arts grant to the school with the most catchy jingle about the shots, uses taxpayer funding, and is inappropriate because the FDA has not yet approved the shot for kids. Diaz declared Horry County Schools will not participate in the initiative, to a round of applause. (Myhorrynews)
- A Federal Program issuing Housing Choice Vouchers isn't getting much interest from local landlords, according to the Housing Authority of Myrtle Beach. The department is going to have to start up a waiting list for the first time in three years, because there is such demand from potential tenants, but not enough landlords willing to accept the vouchers. (WBTW)
- The 16th annual International film festival started Thursday, and ends today, at the Grand 14 movie theater in Market Common. Seventy-one films will be shown from all over the world, and many different genres. The event is normally held in April, but was delayed this year because of the pandemic. Film submissions for the 2022 festival (to be held in April) will be accepted through December 27, 2021. (wpde.com)
This weekend in Myrtle Beach:
Saturday, December 11
- Sensory Friendly Time @ Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (9:00 AM)
- Christmas Parade @ Town of Surfside Beach (2:00 PM)
- Visit Santa @ Seascoast Artists Gallery (3:00 PM)
- Tinsel & Tails @ Billy The Kid's to benefit Kind Keeper Animal Rescue (5:00 PM)
- Murrells Inlet Santa Crawl @ The MarshWalk (5:00 PM)
- Return to Bethlehem Drive Thru Nativity @ Church of the Resurrection Surfside Beach (5:30 PM)
Sunday, December 12
- Myrtle Beach, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! (9:00 AM)
- Oyster Roast @ Tidal Creek Brewhouse (3:00 PM)
- Return to Bethlehem Drive Thru Nativity @ Church of the Resurrection Surfside Beach (5:30 PM)
- ISSA Songwriters' Showcase @ Jerk Shack (6:00 PM)
- Jason Owens @ Ole Irish Pub (7:00 PM)
*Now through December 31st, don't miss The South's Grandest Christmas Show @ Alabama Theatre. This is the last year Greg Rowles will be performing with the show. (Alabama Theatre)
From my notebook:
- Have you ever wondered what the Meher Spiritual Center is? Well, wonder no more! WMBF got exclusive access to this amazing refuge from everyday life that's been lovingly taken care of for so many years that going there is like stepping back in time. Meher Baba, a spiritual master known as the Avatar of the Age, chose Myrtle Beach as his "home in the west." The 500 acres of untouched beauty located across from the Myrtle Beach Mall (near Outdoor World) was given to Baba by Elizabeth Patterson, the daughter of Simeon Chapin (of Burroughs & Chapin fame) — one of the largest landowners in Myrtle Beach. (WMBF)
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans: The Pelicans are hiring a mascot performer for the 2022 season! Come be part of the fun at Pelicans Ballpark, apply here: https://www.teamworkonline.com... (Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Myrtle Beach Golf & Yacht: "I have some updates on the sheer attack on Christmas and the direct attack on celebrating the birth of Christ. This is Douglas Dwyer. The person who put up the magnificent Christmas light display here at 6731 Blue Heron Blvd. Unit 101. Last night's news coverage has gone viral. The reporter called and their affiliates are picking up the story nationwide! My lights are on right now if you want to come see! This has become a battle for freedom! Thanks for your support and Merry Christmas to All!" (Nextdoor)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed on this Saturday, December 11, 2021. I'll catch up with you Sunday with the next 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.
