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🌱 MB Middle School Threat + Child Assaulted In Surfside Restroom
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Hello again, everybody! It's Friday, June 3, 2022 in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening on the Grand Strand. Follow along for the latest...
Here's a look at Friday's weather:
Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 87 Low: 70.
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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:
- Multiple social media posts threatening Myrtle Beach Middle School were handled quickly by Myrtle Beach police and SLED late Wednesday night. The team's K9 units inspected the school and authorities gave the green light for the building to be used by Thursday morning. Extra officers were assigned to all Myrtle Beach schools on Thursday as a precaution. Parents received automated telephone alerts — the first on Wednesday night announcing the threat, and another Thursday morning stating that the school was safe. (WMBF) (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
- The city of Myrtle Beach is recognizing today as Gun Violence Awareness Day. City officials are encouraging discussions about gun violence and safety precautions within the community, especially asking parents to talk with children about gun violence awareness. The day was created to honor 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton who was killed in a 2013 shooting. (wpde.com)
- Conway police are asking for the public's help in locating the missing Timmy the Turtle statue that was on display outside the Bonfire Restaurant. The bronze statue weighs 50 pounds, and was made for the Conway Critters project in conjunction with Coastal Carolina University students. Anyone with info is asked to call (843) 248-1790. (WBTW)
- Visitors to Market Common's Warbird Park can utilize a new digital experience that was developed by a 17-year-old Eagle Scout. Cole Smith created a QR code that will enable visitors to scan the Wall of Service in the park with a smartphone and quickly locate veterans by name. Smith also placed QR codes in other places throughout the park, linking to videos he created about the history of the community. (WBTW)
- Surfside Beach Police were called to the New China Buffet on Sunday on reports of a man inappropriately touching a child in a bathroom at the restaurant. According to reports, an employee of the restaurant went into the women's restroom and grabbed the 9-year-old girl by the arms and lifted her off the ground, twice. The report also said the man blocked the child from leaving the restroom. The man was arrested and charged with third-degree assault and battery, and kidnapping. He is being held on $26,000 bond. (WMBF)
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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:
Friday's pic of the day was sent in by Andrea Siciliano who took this great shot of the sun rising over the ocean from her balcony. Nice view! Thanks for the photo, Andrea!
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Friday in Myrtle Beach:
- National Donut Day - The Simpsons in 4D @ Aztec Theater, Broadway at the Beach (All day) thru June 5
- Community Blood Drive @ Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (10 a.m.)
- Ribbon-cutting ceremony @ Beach Hippe Coffee, 5311 N. Kings Hwy, MB (11 a.m.)
- Hurricane Expo hosted by WMBF @ Pelicans Ballpark (4 p.m.)
- Jesse McCartney @ House of Blues (7 p.m.)
- Pride The Wave! @ Ripley's Aquarium (8 p.m.)
Saturday in Myrtle Beach:
- 25th Anniversary Corvettes at the Beach @ Broadway at the Beach (8 a.m.)
- National Donut Day - The Simpsons in 4D @ Aztec Theater, Broadway at the Beach (All day) thru June 5
- Free dog adoptions by Grand Strand Humane Society @ Wingard Puppy Playground, 952 Mancini Dr, MB (10 a.m.) Also Sunday, June 5.
- Brookgreen Gardens Art Festival @ Brookgreen Gardens (10 a.m.) Also Sunday, June 5
- First anniversary celebration @ MD4Vitality, 2876 Howard Ave, Market Common (10 a.m.)
- Bags for Badges Cornhole Tournament @ Grumpy Monk, NMB (11 a.m.)
From my notebook:
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans: Saturday, June 4 the team will wear special jerseys representing Mental Health Awareness Night. The shirts will be auctioned off during the game, some in the ballpark, some online. Proceeds will benefit NAMI of South Carolina. (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
- Hurricane season has begun. This year marks the 200th anniversary of two well-known Grand Strand ghost stories. The Gray Man of Pawleys Island is thought to appear to warn people about hurricanes. The legend began in 1822. The same year, during the storm known as The Great Storm of 1822, a home was ripped off its foundation and fell into the water in Withers Swash. People say that during storms, a home can be seen floating towards the ocean near Withers Swash. (wpde.com)
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the prediction of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, with the potential of more than a dozen named storms. Officials say the Grand Strand is "well overdue" for catastrophic weather. Regardless of predictions, residents here should always have a plan in place for possible evacuation, medication, supples and a plan for your pets. (Myhorrynews)
- Be prepared for hurricanes! A local organization in Murrells Inlet has provided hurricane prep items for residents of Horry and Georgetown counties. The Waccamaw Community Foundation has given relief tarps and muck-out suits to Habitat For Humanity thanks to a $10,000 grant. The materials are being stored at the HFH facilities in both counties. (wpde.com)
- High school juniors on the Grand Strand will be playing in the Coastal Classic Volleyball Championships June 4 and 5. The tournament will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. (Myrtle Beach Convention Center via Facebook)
- Do you need info on early voting in South Carolina? Just head to scVOTES.gov or call the Horry County Voter Registration and Elections office at (843) 915-5440. (Press Release Desk)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll see you Saturday with 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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