🌱 Grand Strand Home Buying Slowdown + Animal Shelter Fundraiser Today

Morning, everybody! It's me, Kathy Mandell, your host of the Myrtle Beach Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Follow along for the latest.

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The heat wave continues! Here's a look at Saturday's weather:

Sunny; breezy in the p.m.. High: 91 Low: 68.

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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Real estate professionals are reporting that increased interest rates are causing a slow-down of home buying in Horry and Georgetown counties. There was a steep decline in sales last month for resale homes and condos. Local real estate whiz kid, Blake Sloan, says sales have slowed down, but prices are still up compared to last year at this time. (WBTW)
2. There is new information on the animal neglect case that caused Horry County Animal Care Center to shut down temporarily a couple weeks ago. Thirty animals were seized from two adjoining properties in Longs. A man was arrested in connection with the case, and another person, wanted for murder, surrendered to police while they were on-site serving a search warrant. (Myhorrynews)
3. Doc Antle is facing new charges in Virginia, and his nonprofit organization is disallowed from soliciting donations in South Carolina. Antle was indicted last week on two additional felony charges in Frederick County, VA for illegally selling an endangered species. On Thursday, a judge did not render a decision on Antle's detention at a bond hearing. (wpde.com) (WBTW)
4. A man that was accused of stabbing someone who asked him to stop singing in Chapin Park is in the news again. This time, a victim in Plyler Park was hit in the head with a 10-15 pound rock that was about a foot-and-a-half in diameter after the attacker hurled the rock at them. The victim's condition is unknown, and it is not clear if the attacker was arrested. (WBTW )
5. As Grand Strand animal shelters reach capacity, the folks at Tidal Creek Brewhouse are hosting a Pints 4 Paws fundraiser to help them out. The event will happen today starting at 2 p.m. at the brewery in Market Common. There will be adoptable pets on site, along with other vendors, live music and food. Proceeds will benefit Kind Keeper Animal Rescue, Grand Strand Humane Society, The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach and Boxer Rescue. (WMBF)(wpde.com)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

This stunning pic of orange skies over a Carolina Forest neighborhood and ducks swimming in the pond was sent in by reader Debbie Barnes. Thanks for the beautiful photo, Debbie!

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Juneteenth Unity March @ Charlie's Place (9 a.m.) additional Juneteenth events follow
• Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 2662 Drive by Festival @ 7957 Moss Creek Rd (11 a.m.)
• The Market Common Car Show @ Deville Street (11 a.m.)
• Pints 4 Paws @ Tidal Creek Brewhouse (2 p.m.)
• The Best of Ray Charles and Sam Cooke Tribute Show @ Asher Theatre (2 p.m.)
• Pride Bar Crawl @ The Funplex (4 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Plan your weekend live entertainment now! Visit Myrtle Live's calendar to find all the local musicians scheduled to perform this weekend. From the north Strand to the south, Myrtle Live's got you covered so you don't miss a beat. (MyrtleLive.com)
• Maybe your child will be the next generation's local live musician! Andy Owings School of Music is offering classes all summer at its location in the Coastal Grand Mall. (wpde.com)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: The Petfinder Foundation has selected the shelter as a recipient of the 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant! (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Assistant Director of Public Information Meredith Helline, City of Myrtle Beach: Looking for a new career? The City of Myrtle Beach is hiring. Here are the new job postings within the city. (Nextdoor)
• Horry County is accepting proposals for new infrastructure projects that would be funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, as well as public service projects funded through Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 grants. (Press Release Desk)
• Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce highlighted one of its ambassadors, Tom Narducci, in a recent press release. Narducci is the owner (and sole employee) of Fully Promoted Myrtle Beach, an apparel branding and promotional items company. (Press Release Desk)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed on this Saturday. I'll see you Sunday with 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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