Mysterious Shooting+ Pony Up Donations+ New Chief+ GOP Conference

Hey, people of the Grand Strand! Kathy Mandell here with your brand-new edition of the Myrtle Beach Daily.

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First, a quick look at Thursday's weather:

Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Police in Myrtle Beach are investigating a Tuesday night shooting after a 61-year-old man went to Grand Strand Medical Center around 10 p.m. with a gunshot wound to the hand. Police say it is not known where exactly the shooting occurred, and they are asking for anonymous tips as their investigation continues. The number to call is (843) 918-1382. (WBTW)
2. A sponsor of Mustang Week 2021 raised $6,000 and donated the money to Grand Strand Humane Society over the weekend. CJ Pony Parts presented the money to GSHS, saying "Keep up the good work." Grand Strand Humane is more than grateful for the generous donation, as the organization has been undergoing some hardships recently. (WPDE)
3. There's a new fire chief in town. Surfside Beach Fire Department's new chief, Rob Clemons, was sworn in this week by Mayor Bob Hellyer. Clemons brings over three decades of experience to the department, and is coming out of retirement to fill the needed position. (Myhorrynews)
4. Three well-known GOP personalities have confirmed they'll be attending the three-day South Carolina GOP conference in Myrtle Beach October 29 through 31. Rick Perry, Reince Priebus, and Florida Senator Rick Scott have all announced their plans to attend the conference that will spark interest in 2024 presidential candidates. (Rock Hill Herald)
5. The identity of a man killed in an officer-involved shooting has been announced by Horry County Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler. 33-year-old Tristan Vereen of Longs was shot by a South Carolina trooper, and later died at Grand Strand Medical Center on September 11th. The incident was the 28th officer-involved shooting in the state this year. The officer is on administrative leave pending investigation. (WPDE)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Davy Stone @ Sea Captain's House (5:00 PM)
• Tammy's Tangent @ Captain Archie's (6:00 PM)
• The Art of Wine @ American Wine Society Social Club (6:30 PM)
• Miracle Max and the Pet Monsters @ Dead Dog Saloon (7:00 PM)
• American Elton - Elton John Tribute Show @ GTS Theatre (7:00 PM)

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Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• Myrtle Beach Pelicans bat dog, Slider, is back on his paws after an unspecified surgery had him benched for a couple weeks. Welcome back, Slider! (WMBF)
• Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Of Commerce: Carolina Limousine and Coach named September Leading Business Of The Month. (Press Release Desk)
• Living Local Carolina: The World Championship Chili Cookoff is coming to Myrtle Beach! (WBTW)
• Myrtle Beach chili festival will feature 'The Office' character as a guest judge. (WPDE)
• Grand Strand Today weekday TV news show celebrates one year of broadcasting. (WMBF)
• As the "Clear the Shelters" nationwide pet adoption campaign winds down, local shelter managers remind folks that if you adopt, make sure you can handle the responsibility beforehand. Too many pets are being returned to shelters around the U.S., causing overcrowding and other problems. (WPDE)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you Friday for a sneak peek at the weekend's events and newsworthy items of interest.

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— 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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