🌱 HC Schools Extends Maxey's Contract + MB Invitational Starts Thurs.

Hey, friends. It's Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening on the Grand Strand, including updates on...

• Horry County Council votes to fund an equestrian center instead of Little River waterfront.
• Horry County Schools extends Rick Maxey's contract to 2026.
• The Myrtle Beach Invitational NCAA basketball tournament starts tomorrow!

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Here's a look at Wednesday's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 61 Low: 45.

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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Some Horry County leaders are disappointed after the Council voted to move money earmarked for improvements to the Little River boardwalk to a proposed equestrian center in western Horry County. The county had already purchased approximately 500 acres for the equestrian venue, but some, including newly-elected Councilwoman Jenna Dukes, felt that the Little River repairs were more pressing. Dukes says she plans to have Council revisit the issue when she takes office. The Little River improvement project has been on the county's wish list for many years. (Myhorrynews)
2. It's a great day for horses! Down on the South Strand, Brookgreen Gardens has added two new horses to the Floyd Family Heritage Farm. The Marsh Tacky Horses are named Tuff and Sparkleberry. Tuff is eleven years old and Sparkleberry is one and a half. The staff at Brookgreen encourages folks to come on by and meet the pair! (wpde.com)
3. The Horry County School Board unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Rick Maxey's contract for one year. Maxey did not receive a raise or other compensation increase. His contract will run through June 30, 2026. (Myhorrynews)
4. Are you the winner? If you bought a Powerball ticket at Scotchman on Seaboard Street, you may be the lucky shopper who won $50,000! Someone bought a ticket worth $50,000 for Monday's Powerball drawing at Scotchman. Nobody won the big prize on Monday, so tonight's estimated Powerball jackpot is over $76 million. (WMBF) (WBTW)
5. The fourth annual Myrtle Beach Invitational is happening tomorrow through November 20 at the HTC Center at Coastal Carolina University. The three-day early season NCAA basketball tournament will be broadcast on ESPN networks. The first afternoon will be Colorado vs. UMass and Murray State against Texas A&M. In all, there will be 12 games broadcast live on ESPN. The Myrtle Beach Bowl in December will also be broadcast on ESPN. (Myrtle Beach Invitational) (WMBF)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Wednesday's photo was sent in by vacationer Alicia Brault of Connecticut who was visiting Myrtle Beach on her annual vacation. Alicia snapped this shot from her balcony. Great view, Alicia!

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Free shred event @ Pinnacle Real Estate Academy (11 a.m.)
• Beyond Barbados: The Carolina Connection documentary @ Horry County Museum (1 p.m.)
• Holiday Pine Cone Decorating ages 3-5 @ North Myrtle Beach Library (3 p.m.)
• Pints & Plants by Creative Seed Design @ Grumpy Monk, Carolina Forest (5:30 & 7:30 p.m.)
• Long Bay Youth Symphony Fall Concert @ CCU Wheelwright Auditorium (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Patch's Real Estate News staff is at it again, giving you the latest and greatest property listings in and around Myrtle Beach AND some upcoming open houses, besides! Way to go Patch! (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• There are so many adorable cats and dogs available for adoption in Myrtle Beach area shelters. Some are in foster homes. If you're looking to adopt a furry friend, check out this week's list of pets waiting for a loving home. Including Doobee who looks almost exactly like my Petey Dog! He's available from Kind Keeper Animal Rescue. There are pets of all ages, shapes and sizes wanting to share the love. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• Mark your calendars, North Strand! The Lighting of the Landing is happening this Saturday! The family-friendly festivities kick off at 6 p.m. at Barefoot Landing. There'll be music, dance performances and ABC15's Ed Piotrowski will be the emcee. The tree lighting will happen along with fireworks at the end of the evening. (wpde.com)
• If you're a veteran in need of help with VA benefits and claim filings, there's a free bus ride from Myrtle Beach to The Wilmington Veterans Benefits Live Event. The bus will be leaving at 5 a.m. on Friday, November 18 from Coastal Grand Mall near the Sears Auto Service building. There are 55 seats on the bus. Call Keith Brooks to reserve a spot: (443) 720-9583. The bus will be stopping at Golden Corral for a discounted meal on the way back to Myrtle Beach. (wpde.com)
• Not only did Brookgreen Gardens bring in a couple of new equine friends, it also announced the recipient of the 2022 John S. Rainey Philanthropy Award. Dalton B. Floyd, a member of Brookgreen's Board of Trustees for almost 20 years, received the honor. He and his family are the driving force behind the Floyd Family Heritage Farm where the two new horses now reside. (Holy City Sinner)
• Author Kelly Burton has published her fourth book, "Run This Way," a novel inspired by the Grand Strand and its people. Burton is a mom and a marathon runner as well as an author. The book is the third in a series of books set in Surfside Beach. The stories feature popular attractions in and around the Grand Strand like the Dead Dog Saloon and Neal & Pam's! (WBTW)

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That's it for Wednesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with the Thursday 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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