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🌱 Grand Strand Gas Prices Plunge + Overcharged Landowners Get Refunds

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Hey, everybody! It's Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community today. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

Variably cloudy with some thunderstorms. High: 86 Low: 77.

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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

  1. Two people from Myrtle Beach were arrested on drug charges in Florida after parking in a Wendy's drive-thru lane for "an extended period of time" according to Lady Lake, Florida police. The pair were charged with trafficking of fentanyl, possession of a controlled substance and several other charges. The man is being held on a $54,000 bond in Lake County, Florida. The woman was released on a $28,000 bond on Friday. (WBTW)
  2. Another Myrtle Beach man faces up to a 90-year sentence for child sexual abuse charges. The man was charged with nine counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, punishable by up to ten years imprisonment on each count. (wpde.com)
  3. For the second time in recent weeks, a criminal suspect was tracked down using city surveillance cameras. The suspect was charged with attempted murder after a shooting incident near Highway 501 and Broadway Street. A victim with gunshot wounds was found at a nearby car crash. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. (wpde.com)
  4. Who would've thought that gasoline prices would drop by 14 cents a gallon in Myrtle Beach in early July? That's exactly what happened over the past few days, according to GasBuddy. The gas price tracking organization estimates the average price per gallon on the Grand Strand is $4.12, but there are a couple of gas stations selling at $3.89 per gallon. GasBuddy says we are not completely out of the woods yet, and there could be another spike in August. (WMBF)
  5. Landowners who were overcharged for stormwater fees will be getting refund checks. Horry County began mailing approximately 18,000 refund checks to property owners who have been overcharged for four years. The only wrinkle will be issuing refunds on properties that have changed ownership in the last few years. The county is working on a verification program on its website for these cases, but that is not available yet. One interesting tidbit is that people will be given the choice of getting a refund check, or donating the money to HC Animal Care Center, where the funds would be used to cover the veterinary care of the animals. (Myhorrynews)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Today's photo came in from the one, the only, Marlane White — Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Communications Director! Marlane wants everybody to know that Myrtle's Market (the Myrtle Beach Farmers Market) is open during market season on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market is located on Mr. Joe White Avenue near the Oak Street intersection. Indigo Farms of Little River has a stand at the market, pictured here. Thanks, Marlane, for the photo and info!

Indigo Farms stand at Myrtle's Market. Photo courtesy of Marlane White

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

  • Starpower National Convention @ Myrtle Beach Convention Center (All day)
  • Parks & Open Space Board Meeting @ Gov't & Justice Center (noon)
  • Family Game Night @ Surfside Beach Library (5 p.m.)
  • Horry County Council Meeting @ Council Chambers (6 p.m.)
  • Myrtle Beach Pelicans vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers — Anthony Kateridge sings National Anthem @ Pelicans Stadium (7:05 p.m.)
  • Skyler Whitfield @ Ole' Irish Pub (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach is proud to be a participant in the Pick Me! SC Adoption event until July 17. Make a difference in a pet's life today during the statewide adoption event sponsored by Petco Love and NoKill South Carolina. Adoption fees sponsored by several local businesses. (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
  • From July 15 through 17 at Ocean View Church, the Myrtle Beach Children's Theater is performing "Footloose." Forty kids from north of the Grand Strand all the way to Pawley's Island are in the cast and crew of the show. (wpde.com)
  • Are you in the market for full-time or part-time work on the Grand Strand? These companies are looking for help. See who's hiring in the Myrtle Beach area, courtesy of Patch and ZipRecruiter. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
  • North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue: Hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30. Here are some great tips to know before, during and after. Be prepared! (North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue via Facebook)
  • The Red Cross needs summer volunteers. Become a Red Cross volunteer or a Disaster Action Team member. Check out the links here to get all the information. (Disaster Action Team) (American Red Cross Volunteer Connection)

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You're all caught up for Tuesday. I'll see you Wednesday for an update on all things Myrtle Beach!

— 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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