🌱 Gator Attack in Myrtle Beach + Man In Custody After 'Disturbance'

Hello, everybody. It's me, Kathy Mandell, your host of the Myrtle Beach Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening on the Grand Strand. Today is Saturday, June 25, 2022. Let's do it.

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Here's a peek at Saturday's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 83 Low: 70.

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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Horry County officials confirmed late Friday morning that an alligator attack occurred in the Myrtle Beach area. Later in the day, it was confirmed that one person has died. The county had alerted residents to stay indoors because of an "animal attack" and asked the public to stay away from the area. Crews from SC Department of Natural Resources were on scene, captured and euthanized the gator. Friday afternoon, community members were told they could resume normal activities. The victim's identity was not released as of the time of this posting. (WBTW) (WMBF)
2. The City of North Myrtle Beach restricted portions of Main Street during the Music On Main concert on Thursday again, as golf cart owners expressed frustration over the city's new golf cart parking policy. A spokesperson for the city stated that the reason for the change is to ensure the safety of everyone attending the concerts, and make it easier for first responders to get through the streets if needed. Golf carts now must park farther away from the event than in years past. A shuttle service is available from First Avenue North to the pedestrian-only designated area. (wpde.com)
3. If President Biden's proposed federal gas tax holiday happens, the Grand Strand could benefit more than some other areas of the country. Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area, as a drivable tourist destination, may be attractive to travelers wishing to save a little money on gasoline because our tax is already lower than elsewhere. (WBTW)
4. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Conway Medical Center got together and donated 500 bears to law enforcement to help distribute to children who may be in stressful situations. Officers will keep a teddy bear in their vehicles to give to kids for comfort. The Teddy Bear Initiative provided bears to MBPD and Horry County Sheriff's Office. (wpde.com) (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
5. A Myrtle Beach man is in custody after a "disturbance" on 27th Avenue North on Thursday that caused authorities to close roads and evacuate the area. Reports say a woman was inside a home on the 400 block of that avenue and was unable to leave safely. The report is not clear as to whether she was injured or in a possible hostage situation. Officers were able to help her get out of the building through a window, bringing her to safety. Law enforcement then communicated with the man who was inside the building and eventually took him into custody. (WMBF)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Purple and orange skies! What a cool photo, sent in by reader Alicia Marcy. This unedited photo was taken a few evenings ago in Little River. Thanks for the pic, Alicia!

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Free Pet Vaccine Clinic @ Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach (8 a.m.)
• Conway Riverfest @ Riverfront Park (11 a.m.)
• Jesse Maas book signing @ Back Again Bookshop (11 a.m.)
• Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson 25-Year Celebration @ MB Harley-Davidson (11:30 a.m.)
• Miracle Max & The Pet Monsters, and Diversity @ La Belle Amie Vineyard (noon)
• Home Free @ The Alabama Theatre (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Pet Supplies Plus and WRNN Hot Talk 99.5 radio's Pet Of The Week is Mia. She's a high-energy Havanese mix who weighs 14 pounds, and is about a year old. This little fluff ball could use a home with another playful canine, a fenced-in yard and humans with lots of energy to burn (Mia usually goes for a two-mile walk every day). (WRNN)
• The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are the 2022 Carolina League South Division First Half Champions. The team will be in its first playoff since 2017. (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Instagram)
• Horry County Animal Care Center says a group of ducklings were rescued from a storm drain by an Horry County police officer. The ducks were separated from their mother near Ocean Lakes Campground. The officer used a catch net to save the seven ducklings. (WMBF)
• An exhibit at Coastal Carolina University recently won the American Association for State and Local History's 2022 Award of Excellence. The exhibit, named "Waccamaw Indian People: Past, Present, Future" is on display at Horry County Museum. It was created by CCU students to highlight the culture of the tribe native to Horry County. (wpde.com)
• The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Of Commerce has released COVID-19 vaccine resource information. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• What's a WaterGoat? It's a new system designed to fight litter. The 70-foot net floats in the water and traps trash and debris. The city of Conway is using the new method after it received a grant from anti-litter organization, PalmettoPride. The net got its name because it eats everything in its path, similar to a goat. The net sinks about 18 inches to allow boats and watercraft to go through, without disturbing the seabed or water wildlife. (WMBF)

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Alrighty, you're all good for Saturday, everyone. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with the Sunday 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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