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🌱 Masks Off At Coast RTA + Supply Chain Issues Affect Local Biz

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Good morning, people of Myrtle Beach! It's me again, Kathy Mandell, your host of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Today is Wednesday, April 20, 2022 and let's get you started with things you need to know in and around town.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun, but cool. High: 63 Low: 52.

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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:

  1. Coast RTA is no longer requiring masks for passengers after a judge's ruling on Monday voided the national mask mandate on public transportation. The Federal Transit Authority issued a statement saying that the mask requirement on public transportation or at transportation hubs is no longer in effect. Coast RTA made its decision based on the FTA's guidance, along with the TSA, and several airlines including Delta, Southwest, and United. (WMBF) Spirit Airlines has also made masks optional. (WBTW)
  2. Authorities in Pawleys Island are investigating after a bullet reportedly hit a home there on Tuesday. The residence on Ferguson Drive was also the scene of two arson investigations a few days ago. Two people were seen on the home's video surveillance camera pouring gasoline on the steps of a deck on that same home Friday, and then igniting a fire. Georgetown County authorities are investigating. (WBTW)
  3. Four-year-old Ava Hannan loves to sing on stage in front of "a lot" of people! The girl's dream came true after she went onstage last weekend at Plyler Park, and belted out "Let It Go" from Disney's blockbuster, "Frozen." Ava's dad says she is totally fearless, and wants to sing on stage again. Well done, Ava! (wpde.com)
  4. Due to supply chain issues, Horry Electric is sending out its statements in brown envelopes for the foreseeable future. The envelopes will also be used for capital credit checks. The company wants customers to know that the envelopes are not a hoax, and are legitimate. (wpde.com)
  5. Another industry affected by supply chain shortages is the auto repair business. Local repair shop owners are saying customers should expect long waits for vehicle repair jobs to be completed. The shops are having a hard time with a huge demand here on the Grand Strand, complicated by supply chain issues. When they normally have a few vendors they can go to for parts, they are down to fewer choices, price increases, and parts on back-order. RV repairs seem to be particularly affected. (WBTW)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Wednesday's pic of the day was sent in by John LaFemina, who took this shot of the morning sun over his neighborhood. Thanks so much, John!

Morning Sun. Photo courtesy of John LaFemina


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Today in Myrtle Beach:

  • Blood Drive @ Anchor Baptist Church, Little River (10:00 AM)
  • Myrtle Beach Fire Department hosts Car Seat Safety Event @ Target on Seaboard Street (11:00 AM)
  • Grand Reopening @ Big Bucks Beach Bingo, 3901 Dick Pond Rd near Big Block Junction (12:30 PM)
  • 17th annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival @ Stone Theatres Grand 14 Market Common (4:00 PM) thru April 23
  • Myrtle Beach Police Department's Recruitment Event @ Ground Zero, 904 Chester Street (5:30 PM)
  • Jason Duggins Trio @ Captain Archie's (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Horry County Schools: Attention high school students: Are you looking for a summer job? HCS has partnered with the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association to host our 3rd Annual Summer Job Fair for high school students on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Myrtle Beach High School. (Facebook)
  • Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. is Taste of the Market Common and Sidewalk Sale. The annual event is a Myrtle Beach favorite showcasing the wide variety of cuisines the Market Common district has to offer. Everything from Southern, to Italian, Asian, Tex-Mex, and more. Tickets are $1 each for food tastings, cash only, and can be purchased in front of Grand 14 Cinema and King Street Grille. (MarketCommonMB.com)
  • City of Myrtle Beach: MBPD hosts two recruitment events this week. Come "police the beach!" 🌊 ☀️ Interested in becoming a Myrtle Beach police officer? Drop by the Myrtle Beach Police Department's Recruitment Event, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., this Wednesday, April 20, at Ground Zero, 904 Chester Street. MBPD is also hosting its second Recruitment Expo Saturday, April 23. Interested applicants will have the opportunity to meet staff, apply for open positions and ask questions. (Nextdoor)
  • Reader Patrice S. sent me a message reminding me that the St. James High School football team in Murrells Inlet is sponsoring movie night at their football field Saturday, April 23. The movie event is a fundraiser for the team. The film is Disney's "Encanto." Gates open at 7:15 p.m. and the movie starts at 8 p.m. (Twitter)
  • The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: To our compassionate, hard working, generous, and dedicated volunteers, THANK YOU for your selfless commitment to our mission of caring for homeless animals in our community. From cat cuddling to event associates, and the countless roles in between, we would not be able to operate without your support! Thank you for caring, and thank you for being our friends. #NationalVolunteerWeek (Facebook)
  • Are you looking for a new furry friend? These Myrtle Beach area shelters have plenty of dogs, cats, and other animals available and ready to be adopted. These pets were rounded up courtesy of PetFinder and Patch. You just may find your new best friend! (Myrtle Beach Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for Wednesday! I'll see you Thursday for another 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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