Missing Woman Found+ SC COVID Update+Flood Buyout+LGBTQ+Matchelor

It's Tuesday in Myrtle Beach! In today's news, you'll hear about the missing woman who was found safe, Governor McMaster's COVID-19 update, Horry County's plan to buy out flooded homes, MB Pride's plans for LGBTQ community, and a fun program designed to match up SC unclaimed money with its rightful owners.

But first, here's a glimpse of today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and humid, 57% chance of rain. High 84, low 74.

Tuesday's top 5 news stories for the Grand Strand area:

1. A Kentucky woman who was vacationing in Myrtle Beach was reported missing Friday night near Springmaid Pier. Elizabeth Higgins has been found and reunited with her family after a brief visit at a local hospital. (WMBF)
2. Governor McMaster and other officials from DHEC and the National Guard held a press briefing on Monday to provide residents with an update on the state's response to COVID-19. It was announced that the pandemic state of emergency will not be renewed in SC. (WPDE)
3. SCDRO and Horry County have reached an agreement to begin enrolling homeowners impacted by flooding into a buyout program. $13 million out of the $15.6 million that Horry County will get in federal grants will be allocated to buying flooded homes from homeowners. (WPDE)
4. Myrtle Beach Pride organization strives for a community-service theme, rather than event focus for the Grand Strand's LGBTQ community. Its main effort is to bring more inclusion and awareness to the community that was hit particularly hard by the pandemic. (WPDE)
5. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis starts up a new social media campaign called "The Matchelor," designed to match up South Carolina residents with their unclaimed property. Loftis estimates there is over $700 million in unclaimed property. He modeled the promotion after "The Bachelor" television series. (WPDE)

Today's events:

• World Ocean Day beach cleanup on the Boardwalk near MB SkyWheel (10 am - 12 noon)
• Surfside Beach Farmer's Market (10 am)
• VIP Fireworks Show at Hard Rock Cafe (7:30)
• Laser Queen at Ingram Planetarium. The background music of beloved rock band, Queen, set to a laser extravaganza. Not to be missed! (doors open at 6:30)

Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook:

• Myrtle Beach city employees may get a little extra dough from the federal government. (Details here)
• Video of gator in Myrtle Beach Golf & Yacht Club goes viral (Details here)
• SummerFest is back! Every Monday through the end of summer. (Details here)
• A new Food Lion supermarket is opening in Murrells Inlet on June 16. (Details here)
• Help wanted! Check out the newest job listings in the Grand Strand area. (Details here)
• Father's Day is around the corner... how 'bout sharing a picture of you and your Dad on Patch? (Details here)

Featured events:

• June 8: Celebrate Best Friends Day by sending your bestie flowers
• June 16: Divorce Boot Camp SC Hub free webinar

You are all caught up on the happenings in and around town for today. Tune in again on Wednesday for a checkup of the day's favorite stories from Myrtle Beach.

-Kathy

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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