🌱 Garden City Motorcycle Wreck Kills One + Eyeing Hurricane Ian

Hi y'all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Let's get this Tuesday, September 27, 2022 started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town these days. Today's issue includes updates on...

• One person killed in weekend motorcycle wreck near Garden City
• First responder injured in Atlantic Beach fire
• The Grand Strand is not expected to get a hurricane

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Let's have a quick glance at Tuesday's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 81 Low: 56. Ocean temperature: 79.7 degrees.

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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. One person died and three others were injured in a motorcycle wreck near Garden City and Surfside Beach late Sunday night. Two motorcycles were heading north on Highway 17 near Woodland Drive when one bike rear-ended the other. Each bike was carrying two people and all of them were ejected from the motorcycles. Autumn Viar, 36, of Amherst, Virginia was brought to the emergency room at Tidelands Waccamaw Hospital, but died of her injuries. The three other riders were hospitalized and there is no information on their condition at this time. (Myhorrynews) (wpde.com) (WMBF)
2. Hurricane Ian could bring heavy rain and stormy conditions to Horry County, but the Grand Strand is not expected to get a hurricane. At least that's the latest as of the time of this posting. Models indicate that the storm will track into Georgia, not the Carolinas. Even so, there is the potential for flooded roads and low-lying areas from extensive rainfall. Let's keep our eyes on Ian as things transpire over the next few days. (Myhorrynews) (wpde.com) Grand Strand high school football games have been rescheduled ahead of the storm. (WMBF)
3. The brand-new Myrtle Beach emergency mass notification system should get a great test with Hurricane Ian brewing just south of us. The new safety tool will be a quick and easy way to access timely info during emergencies including hurricanes. Over 1,200 people have signed up for the system called ReGroup Mass Notification System. Visitors to the Grand Strand can sign up for the alerts because the system is not only for Myrtle Beach residents. (WMBF)
4. North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue: "Around 3:17 am Monday morning C-Battalon units responded to assist Horry County Fire Rescue with a commercial structure fire in Atlantic Beach. Crews remained on scene until being released around 5:30 a.m." (North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue via Facebook) One first responder was injured and taken to the hospital, but there is no information on the extent of injuries or their condition. The fire happened at the Sandbox Bar & Grill (also known as the Off The Hook Club) on 30th Avenue South. Officials have confirmed that the bar was destroyed. (WBTW) (wpde.com)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Moonglow! Reader Laura Sutherland took this photo of the moon surrounded by beautiful colors one morning recently in the Bluffs neighborhood. Love the royal blue color of the sky! Thanks so much for the pretty picture, Laura!

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Bike Week Fall Rally continues @ Various Locations (All day) thru Oct 2 (WBTW)
• Red Cross Blood Drive @ The Well By The Sea Fellowship Hall, Forestbrook Rd. (noon)
• Biker Bingo @ Spokes & Bones Saloon (1 p.m.)
• MB Mini Non-Profit Benefit Dinner @ The Hangout (4 p.m.)
• Teen Cooking @ Chapin Memorial Library (4:30 p.m.) registration required
• Super Reggae Man @ Creek Ratz (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Bailey, a dog living in Horry County, is a contender for America's Favorite Pet. The dog's human parent, Terri Hemsing, entered Bailey in the PAWS contest. Voting ends September 29 if you want to get in on the action. The winner gets $10,000 and will be featured in InTouch Magazine. (wpde.com)
• Now hiring! Take a look through the most recently posted jobs in the Myrtle Beach area courtesy of Patch and ZipRecruiter. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "We are drooling with excitement for our upcoming Woofdown Wednesday! Bully's Pub, @LuLu's North Myrtle Beach and Ledo Pizza will be serving up some delicious food on Wednesday, October, 12." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon: The COASTAL 5K & 1-MILE DOGGIE DASH takes over the Market Common on October 15th! Every fall, The Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon Weekend offers 3 fun races that span across this beautiful city! (RunMyrtleBeach.com)
• As we head into October, the fall festivals and events are just getting started! Check out all the events coming up throughout the month and mark your calendar accordingly. From the Loris Bog-Off, to Little River Shrimp Fest, to the Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival, the Georgetown Wooden Boat Show and more, more, more — get all the info on Visit Myrtle Beach's website! (VisitMyrtleBeach.com)
• Nailed It DIY Studio is opening on October 13 in Market Common. The national franchise's newest location is located at 3064 Deville Street between Yoga In Common and Coastal Dance Studio. The studio teaches people how to use power tools and create projects made from wood. Nailed It says they truly have something for everyone, so check 'em out!(NailedIt Myrtle Beach)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed on this Grand Strand Tuesday. I'll see you Wednesday for another 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.

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