🌱 Historic Rain Event Floods NMB + Grand Strand Teen Goes To Alaska

Hello, Grand Strand! I'm here with your Sunday copy of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today, July 24, 2022.

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The familiar weather pattern continues for Sunday:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 86 Low: 75. Ocean temperature: 82 degrees.

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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. North Myrtle Beach officials say more than eight inches of rain fell between Friday evening and Saturday. They are calling the rain event "historic" after deeming it one of the top five rainfall events of the past 20 years for the city. Residents in the Cherry Grove area saw major ponding in their yards, and some flooding inside homes. City leaders went on an inspection tour Saturday afternoon to meet with residents. (wpde.com).
2. Neighbors in Cherry Grove and North Myrtle Beach worked together on Saturday to try to mitigate the flooding inside of homes, with some saying this is the first time their home has ever flooded. Some residents say new construction nearby is causing the flooding. (WBTW)
3. No one was injured after a man fired a weapon in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday. The suspect was charged with one count of first-degree assault and battery. The shooting happened near 8th Avenue North and Lumber Street. (WMBF) (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
4. 16-year-old Grand Strand leukemia patient Ali Johnson had to postpone her Make A Wish trip for two years because of the pandemic, but now she's ready to go. Ali's trip is the first Make A Wish trip to depart the Grand Strand since before the pandemic. Her original destination was set to be Europe with a Mediterranean Cruise, but now the foundation is only allowing trips within the United States, so Ali chose Alaska for her substitute destination. She said the trip was worth the wait — she got to see Iditarod dogs and she went whale watching. (wpde.com)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Reader Deb Winter sent in this picture of a rainbow that appeared when there was no rain in sight! Super pretty! Looks beautiful over the water as well. Nice photo, Deb, thank you!

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Bend & Brunch yoga class @ Tidal Creek Brewhouse (9 a.m.)
• Sunday Funday Cornhole Tournament @ Castaway Beach Bar & Grill (12:30 p.m.)
• Music in the Park featuring Rich Johnson Band @ Memorial Park, Surfside (4 p.m.)
• Craig Beaumont @ Dirty Don's Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk (5 p.m.)
• Americana - a tribute to the Judds @ 3001 Nightlife (6 p.m.)
• Wanted DOA: Bon Jovi Tribute band @ The Carolina Opry (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• News13's Pet of the Weekend is Wendy, an orange tabby cat of the "Morris" persuasion. Wendy is a female, approximately one-and-a-half years old. She's available for adoption from Grand Strand Humane Society. (WBTW)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: Officer Seppi was patrolling an area of Myrtle Beach on Tuesday and noticed an older gentleman trying to load a dryer into his truck. Officer Seppi stopped to help him load the dryer. That's just one example of beyond the call of duty! (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• One North Myrtle Beach resident is praising the city for its text alert system that kept folks informed about the manhunt that happened on Thursday. The system was put in place several years ago, and this week's incident may have been the most dangerous situation to have been alerted about since its inception. Residents were texted or telephoned by the automated system and told to stay indoors. Other areas on the Grand Strand have alert systems as well. (WMBF)
• Are you planning a trip to the Grand Strand, or are you local and haven't seen all the attractions and fun things to do in and around town? This list of 15 things to do in Myrtle Beach for visitors of all ages may give you some great ideas. From golf to go karts, from beaches to restaurants, beautiful boardwalks, boating and more the Grand Strand has something for everybody. (TravelandLeisure.com)
• Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon: Who's ready for the Beer and Burritos 5K on August 16th?! 🍺🌯 👉You won't want to miss this!!😁 Happening at Tidal Creek Brewhouse. (Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon via Instagram)
• The Beach 'n' Chili Fest is happening September 23 through 25 at Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place. The 55th annual World Championship Chili Cook-off (WCCC) is being hosted in Myrtle Beach for the second time. WCCC is presented by Bush's Beans. Nearly 200 professional chili cooks have competed to get this far, and one will be crowned the best-of-the-best for the 2022 season. There will food, entertainment and a Shelby Cobra car show to honor Carroll Shelby who designed the Cobra and was one of the founders of WCCC. (EatGreatChili.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday. See you all bright and early tomorrow for your Monday update!

— 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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