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Welcome back, Grand Strand! Today is Saturday, March 19, 2022, and there is a lot going on along the entire Strand today, so be sure to bring along your patience! Be safe in the traffic, and have a good time! Let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Myrtle Beach.

First, your weekend weather:

  • Saturday: A chance of strong storms. High: 74 Low: 52.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sun. High: 66 Low: 45.

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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

  1. North Myrtle Beach is having its first St. Patrick's Day Parade since 2019, today! After two years of COVID-19 cancellations, and then last week's postponement due to weather, the city is more than ready to have some fun on Main Street. The parade begins at 9:00 a.m., and will last about two hours. Main Street will be closed to traffic starting at 8:15. Ocean Boulevard will be closed from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Plan accordingly even if you are not attending the events. Main Street from Ash Street to Ocean Boulevard will be closed for the parade and festival, which begins at 11:00. Detailed parking info is listed in the link here. (Myhorrynews)
  2. On Sunday, Tidal Creek Brewhouse in Market Common is featuring Ukrainian food exclusively on its dinner menu. One of the brewery's founders has close ties to Ukraine. Customers can round up their tab to the nearest dollar for Ukrainian relief. There will be live music from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., and the five choices of Ukrainian food will be available from 3:00 to 8:30 p.m. (wpde.com)
  3. Even with a shortage of attorneys, Horry County's court case backlog is better than other South Carolina counties. Cases are piling up as a result of COVID-19 delays, and now there is some difficulty hiring attorneys. The 15th Circuit Solicitor says his office is down to five, and they used to receive hundreds of resumes when an opening was advertised, but nowadays they barely get any response. One thing that helped Horry County is that the court system did not shut down entirely during the pandemic. Instead, it held hearings virtually whenever possible. Horry County currently has the fifth-lowest number of backlogged cases in the state. (WBTW)
  4. On Friday, Coastal Carolina University's Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and University Recreation, Matt Hogue, announced that the university is making a change after evaluating the women's basketball program. The university will be hiring a new women's basketball coach, he announced, after thanking current coach Jaida Williams for her nine years of service and dedication to the program. (WBTW)
  5. There's a new position at Horry County PD. The department is hiring a crime analyst who can identify "hot spot" crime areas and pinpoint where a criminal may strike next. The analyst will gather and look at information on crime trends in the community, identify habits of criminals, and provide predictive analyses to deduce the likelihood of a crime taking place. (WMBF)

This weekend in Myrtle Beach:

Saturday, March 19

  • Run to the Sun Car & Truck Show @ former mall site North Kings Highway (All day) event runs Saturday and Sunday (Myhorrynews)
  • St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival @ Main Street, North Myrtle Beach (9:00 AM) festival is from 11 AM - 4 PM
  • Kite Festival by Klig's Kites @ Huntington Beach State Park (11:00 AM)
  • 2022 Open House & Bluegrass Festival @ Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson (11:00 AM) Grand Strand Humane Society will be on-site
  • Kidztime Festival @ Broadway at the Beach (12:00 PM)
  • Local Crafter and Vendor Event @ Marina Bar & Grill (12:00 PM)

Sunday, March 20

  • Run to the Sun Car & Truck Show @ former mall site North Kings Highway (All day) (Myhorrynews)
  • Surf Dreams 7th annual Mac 'n' Cheese Cookoff @ Sara J's in Garden City (12:00 PM) (More info here)
  • Spring Equinox Labyrinth Walk @ Brookgreen Gardens (1:00 PM)
  • Ukrainian Food Day @ Tidal Creek Brewhouse (3:00 PM)
  • Miss Myrtle Beach Scholarship Competition @ Legends Theater (7:00 PM)
  • Backfire @ Dead Dog Saloon (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Vintage Market Days makes its return to Myrtle Beach today and tomorrow (March 19 and 20). The event features upscale, vintage-inspired art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home decor, and more. It's happening at Myrtle Beach Sports Center starting at 10:00 a.m. both days. (Myhorrynews)
  • Next weekend, March 26, Conway will host the Waccamaw Sportsmen's Expo featuring DockDogs, cooking demonstrations, fishing, a reptile program, and more, along the banks of the Waccamaw River. The fun starts at 10:00 a.m., except Stalvey's Bass Fishing Tournament begins at 7:00 a.m., with a 6:00 a.m. registration time. (MyHorryNews.com)
  • Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Of Commerce has announced that Jen Brunson was recently promoted to marketing manager after joining the team in February of 2021. Brunson is credited with helping implement the launch of The Beach brand and marketing campaign. (Press Release Desk)
  • Horry County Police are reminding residents about the "beep before you sleep" campaign of making sure vehicles are locked before you go to bed. The Grand Strand has some areas where car break-ins and car thefts are common. Chief Hill says to take all valuable items out of your vehicle, especially firearms. In the past two years, 150 guns have been stolen from vehicles along the Grand Strand. (wpde.com)
  • The City of Myrtle Beach has announced that the 2023 Sun Belt Conference Track & Field Championships are coming to Myrtle Beach. The championships will be held at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, and are scheduled for May 11 - 13, 2023. (WMBF)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! Be careful and safe when you are out and about today!! See you tomorrow for the Sunday 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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