Community Corner
🌱 Hancher Remembered + School Honored + Winna's Is A Winner
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Happy Monday, people of Myrtle Beach! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.
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Taking a look at Monday's weather:
Partly sunny and humid. High: 82 Low: 69.
Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:
- One year after police officer Jacob Hancher was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic disturbance call, he was honored at several weekend events on the Grand Strand. A section of River Oaks Drive was renamed in his memory, and a memorial stone was dedicated to him at a fountain on North Oak Street. Saturday, a playground was dedicated in his honor at Waterway Palms, and on Sunday a special mass was held at St. James Catholic Church in Conway. (WBTW)
- A rally for abortion rights was held Saturday in Myrtle Beach's Chapin Park. The organizers of the rally, Grand Strand Action Together, is a group focusing on new South Carolina legislation that may ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The rally in Myrtle Beach was one of many marches and gatherings held nationwide on Saturday. Other groups that participated include Socastee High Young Democrats and the Democratic Women's Council. (Myhorrynews)
- The 23rd Annual Fall Bike week was a roaring success. The autumn event, that takes place mainly in Murrells Inlet, attracts riders from the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida, and has a more local feel than the spring rally that brings bikers from all across the country. Organizers at the biker bar, Suck Bang Blow, said the event runs like a well-oiled machine. (wpde.com)
- Brookgreen Gardens' Sandy Island School has been added to the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network. The school, purchased by the Huntington family in the 1930s, was instrumental in the development of education, health care and voting rights for the African-American community. (holycitysinner.com)
- Jess Saygun opened Winna's Kitchen on Main Street in Myrtle Beach last month. The formerly homeless Saygun, along with her husband and daughter, are helping to revitalize the downtown area of Myrtle Beach. The restaurant offers gift cards to donate to homeless people so they can get a meal at the establishment. The restaurant is named after Saygun's mother, who died a couple years ago. (wpde.com)
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Today in Myrtle Beach:
- Jason Owens @ Duplin Winery (3:30 PM)
- Charles Freeman @ Wicked Tuna Murrells Inlet (4:00 PM)
- Sensory-friendly shopping at Tanger Outlets, Factory Stores Boulevard (4:00 PM)
- Yappy Hour @ Tidal Creek Brewhouse (5:00 PM)
- The Living Street @ Dead Dog Saloon (5:30 PM)
Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook
- Kind Keeper Animal Rescue will host a Denim & Diamonds Gala at Azalea Sands Golf Club on Saturday, October 16 at 5:00 p.m. A live DJ, hors d'oeuvres, games and auctions will be part of the fun and stylish evening. All proceeds go towards building a new shelter. (WMBF)
- Myrtle Beach is one of the top U.S. travel destinations in 2021. News13 compiled a list of the top 10 Grand Strand hotels. (WBTW)
- Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce announced its 2022 board candidates, and nominated Alex Husner of Condo-World as the board chairperson. (MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com)
- These 10 Myrtle Beach neighborhoods are participating in National Night Out on Tuesday with cookouts, picnics and more. First responders are joining in as well. (WBTW)
- The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: How handsome is our Pet Of The Day, Sergeant Puss? He has a big head, big paws, and most importantly, a big heart! To learn more about him, please call 843-249-4948, or submit an adoption application online. (Facebook)
- Oktoberfest Myrtle Beach at Market Common will happen this coming weekend, October 8 and 9, at 509 Farrow Parkway. Art In The Park is also happening at Valor Memorial Garden in Market Common on October 9 and 10. Pooch-A-Mania, also at Market Common at Grand Park on Sunday, October 10. (WPDE)
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Alrighty, you're all good for Monday. I'll see you Tuesday for more news, weather and events in and around Myrtle Beach!
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— 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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