🌱 MBPD Announces Road Closures For CCMF + MYR's Busiest Month Coming

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Kathy Mandell, your host of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on along the Grand Strand today, Monday, June 6, 2022.

---

Here's a look at Monday's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 80 Low: 70.

---

Here's to the wonderful local business who sponsors this newsletter. Check out what they can do for you:

Looking to sell or buy in Myrtle Beach? What if we could connect you with a high-energy, experienced realtor with over a hundred 5-star ratings on Zillow? Meet Valerie Lyons at ROG. Val gets raves by going the extra mile, and she's a staging and relocation expert. Message or call today: 774-259-8937

Click here to get your business featured in this spot.

---

Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Myrtle Beach Police are preparing for next weekend's Carolina Country Music Fest. The department has listed road closures, some of which are already in effect beginning today, as people arrive on the Grand Strand ahead of the sold-out music festival. The road closures are almost exclusively in the downtown areas of Myrtle Beach. CCMF begins June 9 and goes through Sunday, June 12. (WMBF) (wpde.com)
2. Tiger King's Doc Antle is likely to face money laundering charges. Antle was arrested and booked into Long Detention Center on Friday, but authorities have withheld information on the reason for his arrest. TMZ and the AP have suggested that he was arrested for money laundering. The charges should be revealed today after a court appearance in Florence. We will post an update as soon as the information becomes available. (WBTW)
3. On Sunday, Horry County police honored Cpl. Dennis Lyden, the very first HCPD officer who was killed in the line of duty 22 years ago. Lyden was killed on June 5, 2000 during a traffic stop. The community got together on Sunday to honor Lyden's memory, service and sacrifice. Lyden served on the force for five years. (WMBF)
4. The Paddle for PAALS kayaking fundraiser brought in $5,000 for disabled South Carolinians in need of service dogs. Palmetto Animal Assisted Living Services is the only program in the area that helps disabled people get service dogs. The organization had to close down during the pandemic and the kayaking event in Murrells Inlet on Saturday was aimed at bringing awareness to the organization and raising some much-needed money for them to return to operations. Dogs are provided for a variety of disabled people from veterans to kids with autism, to people with mobility issues. (wpde.com)
5. Have you wondered when the busiest time to fly into and out of Myrtle Beach may be? According to data from Myrtle Beach International Airport, July is the busiest month for air traffic and passenger load. It's no surprise that Spirit Airlines has the most flights at MYR, responsible for 45% of all airport traffic. The data was compiled using numbers from 2019, to avoid skewed data from the pandemic. (WBTW)

---

Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

I'm catching up on a backlog of photos. I recently received this gorgeous shot from reader Carolyn Steeves. Carolyn calls this pic "Driftwood Beauty." Well said, Carolyn!

Hey readers, I'm temporarily suspending submissions for MB Pic of the Day for a week or two. Hang on to those photos for now, and as always many thanks for reading and following along!

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Sensory-friendly movie featuring The Lorax @ Grand 14 Cinema Market Common (10 a.m.)
• Group run @ Grand Strand Brewing Co (6 p.m.)
• The Nouveaux Honkies @ Dead Dog Saloon (7 p.m.)
• SummerFest @ Barefoot Landing (7 p.m.)
• Great American Summer Nights @ Broadway at the Beach (7 p.m.)

---

From my notebook:

• Stateline Movie Time sent in a reminder that it has drive-in movies and events, and it's pet-friendly! Gates open at 7:30 p.m., 7 days a week. Movies start at dusk. Coolers, grills and tailgating are allowed for all concerts and events. The venue is located at 3851 Dothan Rd, Tabor City, NC (on the state line!). (StatelineMovieTime.com)
• Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon: The Sunset 5k is June 7 at 6 p.m. at Tidal Creek Brewery in Market Common. (Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Links Road: Two rescue puppies need homes: Dannie (black/white) and Jordan (brown) are 12-week-old females being fostered through Freedom Ride Transport. Apply online to adopt. Message Debbie Becker on Nextdoor if you'd like to meet them. (Nextdoor) [Post by Debbie Becker on Nextdoor app]

---

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• East Coast Tank LLC — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19)
• Add your event

---

You're officially in the loop for Monday, everyone. I'll see you tomorrow with your Tuesday 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Myrtle Beach Daily? Contact me at myrtlebeach@patch.com