🌱Market Common Gas Line Hit By Car + South Strand Pet Rescue Benefit

Hey, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening around the Grand Strand. Today is Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Let's get started checking out the Myrtle Beach scene!

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Here's a look at Tuesday's weather:

Humid with a shower in spots. High: 89 Low: 78. Ocean temperature: 82.6 degrees.

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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. An automobile crashed into a building and struck a gas line near Market Common Sunday night, causing a massive fire. The crash happened on Walton Road near the Walmart Market around 9 p.m. Sunday night. MBPD, MBFD and Horry County Fire Rescue responded to the scene and had the fire under control in about two hours. Amazingly, the driver escaped with non-life-threatening injuries.The OrthoSC building sustained some damage. The driver was given a citation for failure to yield right-of-way on a left turn. (WMBF) (WBTW)
2. Three people were arrested at the Sea Dip Motel in connection with an armed robbery at the nearby Greyhound Station in Myrtle Beach during the early hours of Monday morning. MBPD found two guns during the arrest. City cameras were used to successfully track a car used in the robbery. The names of the people arrested were not announced as of the time of this posting. (wpde.com)
3. It's Mustang Week in Myrtle Beach, and organizers say this is the last time the event will be held on the Grand Strand. It is unclear whether the event will commence elsewhere, or whether this is the absolute final Mustang Week event altogether. Just in case, you might want to check out some Mustang Week events as the Ford enthusiasts take their last ride to Myrtle Beach. The group will attempt to break the Guiness Book of World Records for the largest Mustang parade on Thursday, July 28, at Broadway at the Beach. Giddyup! (MustangWeek.com)(wpde.com)
4. Horry County Fire Rescue is having a grand opening celebration of its new fire station in Longs today. The ceremonies will happen at Station 13 located at 801 Highway 9 in Longs. Fire chief Joseph Tanner will speak starting at 10 a.m. The event will also be live-streamed on HCFR's Facebook page. A ceremonial "uncoupling of the hoses" will happen after Tanner speaks, and tours of the new station will be available. (WMBF)
5. Three animal rescues on the South Strand are bursting at the seams and need help. The owners of Minnie & Bea's Vintage Market are hosting a fundraiser to benefit All4Paws Animal Rescue, Sav-R-Cats Adoption Center and Mollie's Angels Foundation. The event will happen July 29 and 30 at the Inlet Square Mall in Murrells Inlet. Pets welcome! A $40 donation will give you and your pet a photo session with professional photographers Ursula Shepherd and Viola Stone. Photos will be taken with "Buck's Truck" — a 1965 Chevy pickup truck. (wpde.com) (The Dog Days Of Summer Vintage Truck Photos via Facebook)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Pretty in pink! Today's photo of the day comes from reader Carolyn Wagner who captured this amazing colorful sunset over the Intracoastal Waterway. Thanks for the stunning pic, Carolyn!

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• $5 Bag of Books Sale @ Carolina Forest Library (All day)
• Mustang Week Pro-Dyno, Steeda Meet & Dyno Challenge @ Suck Bank Blow (10 a.m.)
• Keep Horry County Beautiful Planning Workshop @ Gov't & Justice Center (11:30 a.m.)
• City of Myrtle Beach hosts American Red Cross Blood Drive @ MB Sports Center (10 a.m.)
• Chapin Memorial Library Board Meeting @ Myrtle Beach Train Depot (5:30 p.m.)
• Beach Hula & Fire Show @ 3rd Avenue South beach access, Surfside Beach (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Horry County Schools New Teacher Academy welcomed more than 300 new educators to the district. The employees are new to the profession and to the school district! (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• There's a new beauty salon in Myrtle Beach and it offers a unique hair care service. The brand-new Dry + Bubbly salon focuses exclusively on blow out services. It's the very first "blow dry bar" in Myrtle Beach. Instead of washing, drying, styling and cutting, Dry + Bubbly specializes in beauty care services and does not provide hair cuts or dyeing. Owner Aimee Terhart says she did not want to be a full-service salon. (Myhorrynews)
• Volunteers needed! The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach needs volunteers daily from 9 to 10 a.m. to help care for cats at the Petco Adoption Center. The cats are housed inside the Petco store in North Myrtle Beach. Volunteers clean and provide care for the feline guests. If you think you would like to help, apply using the link in the shelter's Facebook post. (Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon: Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon Weekend is October 15 and 16. The weekend begins with the Coastal 5K at 7:30 a.m. and the Doggie Dash at 8:45 a.m. For information on how to bring your pup out for a run, visit runmyrtlebeach.com! (Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon via Instagram)
• Now hiring! Do you want to know who's hiring in the area? The answer is: just about every business. Here are the latest Myrtle Beach area job openings, compiled by Patch and ZipRecruiter. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• Nonno's Italian Kitchen in Surfside Beach has announced temporary hours from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday due to staff shortages. The restaurant will not be open for lunch, for the time being. Nonno's is located at 4100 Holmestown Road.(Nonno's Italian Kitchen via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll see you tomorrow for your mid-week Wednesday 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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