🌱 New FedEx Facility Coming Soon + HCPD Looking For Missing Woman

Hello y'all. Kathy Mandell here with your Friday, October 7, 2022 copy of the Myrtle Beach Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on:

• FedEx moves to the former Freestyle Music Park just in time for the holidays.
• More anti-Semitic flyers were distributed in Georgetown County neighborhoods.
• HCPD needs the public's help locating a woman missing since July.

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Here's a quick check on Friday's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 79 Low: 61.

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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. FedEx is investing $64 million in the Fantasy Harbour district at the site of the former Freestyle Music Park. Horry County Council received documentation on the project during this week's Council meeting. FedEx will pay a discounted tax rate of 6% for 20 years. The company applied for a permit in February for the 251,000 square foot building that will cost about $12 million to construct. FedEx plans to begin operations in time for the holidays. (WBTW)
2. Plastic zipper bags stuffed with anti-Semitic flyers were found in several neighborhoods throughout Georgetown County this week. The flyers have been strewn across thousands of lawns nationwide this summer and some turned up in Conway and Surfside Beach a few months ago. The zippered bags are reportedly thrown from cars during the early morning hours. Anyone with information or surveillance video of the distribution of the flyers should call the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office at (843) 546-5102. (wpde.com) (WMBF)
3. Horry County Police are asking the public for information on a missing woman. Esther McDowell, 48, was last seen at the IGA store near Loris in July. She is 5-foot, 6-inches tall and weighs around 120 pounds. Anyone with info should contact HCPD at (843) 915-8477. (WMBF)(WBTW)
4. City officials in North Myrtle Beach have determined that Hurricane Ian caused approximately $13 million in damages to more than 1,650 properties inside the city limits. Most of the properties affected were located in Cherry Grove and Windy Hill. While 82% of the damaged structures were single-family homes, 13% were multi-family homes and 5% were commercial properties. (WBTW) (wpde.com)
5. Murrells Inlet and South Strand news: Huntington Beach State Park reopened on Thursday after being closed for almost a week. The park suffered serious damage throughout the property from Hurricane Ian. The reopening was announced on the park's social media pages. With the opening of HBSP, that means all of South Carolina's state parks are now up and running. (WMBF) Also on Thursday, all roads in Garden City reopened. Garden City beach access points also reopened, except for Beach Access 14 at Calhoun Drive. More restoration work needs to happen and officials say the public should expect periodic closures for the foreseeable future while repairs are made. (WBTW)

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Patch deal of the day:

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(The Patch Deals team scours the web for deals we think our subscribers will like. We may earn a commission on products purchased. All promotions are as of publication and could change.)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Friday's sunshine-y pic of the day was sent in by Jacqueline Da Rosa who captured this shot near the 44th Ave beach entrance off Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. Nice one, Jacqueline!

Hold onto those Myrtle Beach photos, folks! We are working on a backlog of photos submitted recently. Thank you so much for your patience.

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Cruisin' the Beach Car Show & Swapmeet @ Broadway At The Beach (All day) thru Oct. 8.
• Free Adoptions! Fees covered by Bissell @ Humane Society of NMB (All day) thru Oct. 8.
• Fall Rummage Sale Half-Price Day @ St. Stephen's Church (9 a.m.) thru Oct. 8.
• Horry County I&R Subcommittee on Flooding meeting @ Gov't & Justice Ctr. (10 a.m.)
• Open Mic @ Cap'n Cork (6 p.m.)
• Skyler Whitfield @ Flynn's Irish Tavern (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is happening this Saturday at Crown Reef Resort Conference Center parking lot. The walk starts at 10 a.m. with registration at 9 a.m. Vacation Myrtle Beach is hosting a breakfast starting at 9 a.m. as well. (American Cancer Society)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: ‼️DONATIONS NEEDED‼️ As we think of everyone affected by cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have a very special senior pup, with mammary tumors needing your support. Minnie Mouse aka Minnie, was found abandoned and brought to the shelter for a second chance. Surgery is needed to remove the tumors and she needs a full dental workup. The cost is estimated to be around $1,800. Every little bit helps. She is not available for adoption. Donations are needed to help with the cost of care for Minnie. (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Horry County Schools: ":::Reminder::: Schools will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10 and Tuesday Oct. 11. Visit https://bit.ly/hcscalendars to find the 2022-2023 HCS Calendars for more important dates." (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• Are you looking to scope out the housing market in the Myrtle Beach area? Check out some recently listed homes on the Grand Strand and see what they have to offer. Here is a sampling of five properties just listed. (Myrtle Beach Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for Friday, everybody. I'll see you tomorrow with your Saturday update as we head into another busy weekend full of events and festivals (and nice weather)!

— 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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