GSHS Fees Waived+Unsafe Hotel+Teen Drowned+Custodial Jobs+RSV

Happy Saturday, Myrtle Beach! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. Today, I'll tell you about a special adoption event this weekend for Grand Strand Humane Society, a Myrtle Beach hotel is deemed unsafe for habitation, a drowning victim was identified, custodial jobs available at HC Schools, and a local mom speaks out about RSV in kids.

First, a look at Saturday's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 85 Low: 76.

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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Grand Strand Humane Society will hold a special 2-day adoption event today and Sunday from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM as it prepared to move to a temporary location while the building undergoes repairs for 30 days. The temporary move will be much easier with fewer animals. Approximately 200 animals are up for adoption. Adoption fees are waived for this special event. Maybe you'll find your new best friend! (WBTW)
2. Myrtle Beach Code Enforcement declared the Seaside Plaza Motel unsafe for human habitation on Thursday, and gave residents of the building five hours to vacate the premises. The agency found several safety and life violations, as well as maintenance and structural issues. This led to the order that no one would be allowed to stay in the building. It was also discovered that a business license may have been lacking. (WMBF)
3. A 15-year old drowning victim has been identified as Ma Duong of Archdale, North Carolina. The teen died from asphyxiation due to drowning. His body was discovered in a Myrtle Beach hotel swimming pool after he'd been missing for several hours following an evening swim. Police and Duong's family searched for him that night, but he was not found until the next morning. (MyHorryNews)
4. Horry County Schools are looking to fill 42 custodial vacancies before the new academic year begins. The county held a job fair on Thursday at its district office, and over 150 people showed up to apply for the jobs. There were lots of qualified folks interviewed, and if all the positions are not filled, the county will work with the staff they have while continuing to fill the vacant positions. (WPDE)
5. A Grand Strand mother whose two children contracted respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) wants other parents to know the warning signs. There has been an increase of RSV, normally a seasonal "winter" illness, recently. Carlee Dewey's two children were taken to the hospital on separate occasions after each caught the illness. Symptoms include loss of appetite, a cough and difficulty breathing. The Dewey children have recovered. (WBTW)

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Today in Myrtle Beach

• Blood drive at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach (9:00 AM)
• Kind Keeper Animal Rescue adoption event at PetSmart Coastal Grand Mall (10:00 AM)
• Christmas in July - pet supply donation benefit for Grand Strand Humane Society at PetSmart Carolina Oaks Village, sponsored by Myrtle Beach Police Department (10:00 AM)
• Christmas In July Community Giveback Event at North Myrtle Beach RV Resort and Dry Dock Marina (10:00 AM)
• Special adoption event Grand Strand Humane Society (11:00 AM)
• Flirt! at Duplin Winery (12 Noon)
• Bluegrass concert Horry County Museum McCown Auditorium (1:00 PM)
• Sunny Christmas - Local Studio Art (2:30 PM)
• War Vets Motorcycle Club 5th Anniversary Concert, Beaver Bar, Murrells Inlet (4:00 PM)
• Rockin at the Pier at Garden City (8:00 PM)

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Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• Sunday July 25 is the Murrells Inlet Pop Up Farmers Market at 11:00 AM in the Pet Galley parking lot on Highway 17 Business. (Patch)
• Horry Georgetown Technical College liberal arts graduate Ola Watson has been named the 2021 Community College Woman of the Year by Glamour. (Patch)
• Check out next week's events in and around the Grand Strand! (Patch)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Today's featured Pet Of The Day is Hutch! His adoption fee is being sponsored today by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate. (Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: First baseman Matt Warkentin went over the batter's eye, 440 feet, on Thursday night. (Facebook)
• Horry County Police investigated a car with a suspicious odor near Lowes Foods on International Drive on Friday, but determined there was no threat. (WPDE)
• MyrtleBeach.com: Your weekend just got better at Broadway Grand Prix! (Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: TOMORROW is the day!!! Stop by PetSmart to drop off your donations for the Grand Strand Humane Society benefit. (Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans blew out the RiverDogs, 15-1, on Thursday night. The Birds play all weekend long against Charleston. (Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Convention Center: We are so happy to have KAR dancing here this weekend. Kids Artistic Revue ROCKS! (Facebook)
• Tidelands Health will have COVID-19 vaccines available in all primary care physicians' offices shortly. (WMBF)
• HGTC Georgetown campus hosts a job fair for county residents (wpde.com)
• Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue teamed up with Grand Strand Health emergency residents for some water rescue training. (MyHorryNews)
• An increase in boat sales contributed to an increase in boat crashes in South Carolina last year, says the SCDNR. (WBTW)
• Granddaddy Drive in Myrtle Beach at the Pine Lake Golf Course will be closed through July 29 while new water and sewer utilities are installed. (WMBF)

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Alrighty, you're all good for Saturday! I'll be back again with another update. Have a safe and pleasant summer weekend!

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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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