🌱 Frost On The Pumpkin + Lazarus Issues Statement + Early Voting Info

Hi y'all! Kathy Mandell here with your Wednesday, October 19, 2022 copy of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community, including updates on...

• A frost advisory has been issued for parts of our area.
• Former candidate Mark Lazarus made a statement to the SC Elections Committee.
• Early voting dates and locations have been announced.

Today is Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, so be sure to support local businesses today (and every day)!

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Here's a quick check on Wednesday's weather:

Cool with plenty of sunshine. High: 62 Low: 41.

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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Weather takes center stage again in today's top stories, but it's not a hurricane this time around! A frost advisory is in place for this morning and Thursday morning all across our area — mainly away from the coast. Temperatures took a fast plunge overnight with areas away from the beach becoming rather frosty. It will be chilly at the beach with temps in the 40s both mornings. The crisp, clear, sunny skies should boost temps into the 60s. Look for temperatures in the 70s by the weekend. (WMBF)
2. North Myrtle Beach officials have concluded that the Labor Day boat explosion and fire that happened at the Johnny Causey Landing on the Intracoastal Waterway near Little River was partly caused by a "fault of machinery." The report states that three adults and one toddler were taken to the hospital with burn injuries. (wpde.com)
3. The Horry County tax assessor's office spoke out about increased tax rates after taxpayers lined up for hours on Monday to talk about property tax bills. Tax Assessor Larry Roscoe explained that most of the property owners who received higher-than-expected bills are people who just moved to Horry County and have not filed the paperwork to confirm primary residency status. Another group of taxpayers with higher bills are those who received a provisional residential status last year but did not provide the necessary documents required to finalize that status. Primary residents get a 4% tax rate, but need to show proof of primary residency in Horry County in order to be billed that rate. (wpde.com)
4. Horry County Council chairman candidate Mark Lazarus published a written statement to the South Carolina Elections Committee expressing his disappointment in the department's investigation of the the absentee ballot error during the primary runoff election in June. The statement can be seen in its entirety in the article here: (WMBF) (wpde.com)
5. Early voting begins October 24 in South Carolina. Election day is November 8, but registered voters can cast their ballots between October 24 and November 5. The South Carolina Election Commission has released a list of early voting locations by county. Note that voting locations will be closed on Sunday, October 30. (WBTW)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

This purple and orange beauty came in from reader Michele Lepore who captured this incredible sunset in her Myrtle Beach neighborhood recently. Thanks for the stunning photo, Michele!

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:

• Halloween Yoga Moves Storytime @ Surfside Beach Library (10:30 a.m.)
• Wednesday on the Deck @ La Belle Amie Vineyard (11 a.m.)
• Mopars at the Beach ride to Georgetown @ South Strand Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Pawleys Island (10 a.m.) Mopar events thru Oct. 23 at various locations
• Trunk or Treat by Myrtle Beach Real Estate @ 1117 48th Ave N., Myrtle Beach (5:30 p.m.)
• Songwriter Night w/special guests Daphne Parker Powell & Kieran Ledwidge @ Bourbon Street Bar & Grill (9:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• On Thursday, October 20 starting at 9 a.m. HGTC will host the annual South Carolina Educational Opportunity Program for Georgetown County high school students. The college fair will offer students the opportunity to meet with college and university reps from all over the state. (wpde.com)
• Looking for property in the Myrtle Beach area? Check out Patch's weekly real estate roundup including some upcoming open houses! (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• These cuties are just waiting for a human to give them a forever home. Patch and Petfinder got together to come up with this list of available dogs and cats currently at Myrtle Beach area shelters. A youngster like Dora, or a senior pooch like Bella may be in your future. There's also a cat named Boo, and a dog named Boo Boo — just in time to celebrate Halloween! Check out all the adoptable pets here: (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• The town of Surfside Beach's parking committee discussed the possibility of increasing the town's hourly parking rate based on a recommendation from Pivot Parking, the organization that manages the town's parking. The group also discussed increasing the number of non-resident parking decals. Discussions will continue at the next committee meeting November 21. (WBTW)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Meet Sam! This 8-year-old kitty is missing his elderly owner who became too ill to keep Sam. This feline is described as gentle, kind and simple. He just wants to be loved. Sam is lounging around the Petco Love adoption center at North Myrtle Beach Petco, waiting for a new home. (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: All sorts of fun fall events are planned for Pelicans Ballpark! October 28: Trick-or-Treat at the Ballpark! 🎃 November 3: Disc Golf 🥏 November 12: Guns & Hoses Charity Softball 🥎 (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for Wednesday, everybody. I'll be back tomorrow with the Thursday edition of the Myrtle Beach Daily.

— 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