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🌱Hardeeville Man Charged In NMB Murder + Alabama Theatre Changes

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Happy Friday, people of Myrtle Beach! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, your weekend weather:

  • Friday: Afternoon rain. High: 71 Low: 45.
  • Saturday: Cooler; breezy in the morning. High: 49 Low: 32.

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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:

  1. A 73-year-old North Myrtle Beach man who was killed in a deadly assault in his own home on Monday has been identified, and a North Charleston man has been charged in connection to the death. Darrell Johnson was found dead in his Hillside Drive home by a neighbor who contacted the NMB Department of Public Safety. On Tuesday, police in Hardeeville working on a tip located the suspect during a traffic stop. The suspect was arrested, charged with murder, and was extradited back to Horry County on Wednesday. (WMBF)
  2. Investigators have determined that the three-alarm fire at Ocean Lakes Campground on January 23rd which damaged several housing units was accidental. Horry County Fire Rescue says that the fire originated in an HVAC unit at one of the sites. Three homes were lost, and several were damaged. (WPDE)
  3. Country singer Lori Beth Finley is joining the Alabama Theatre's 'ONE The Show' when the popular variety program resumes production next week. Finley will perform country hits by Sugarland, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, and more. A new fiddle player, Dan Emmett, will be joining the theatre band, and singers will take turns emceeing throughout each show. The show's first performance of the year is February 9th. (WBTW)
  4. Myrtle Beach Police are asking for the community's help in identifying two people connected to a burglary whose images were caught on camera. The burglary happened at midnight Tuesday near the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel and Henna Tattoo #4 location, at 1105 North Ocean Boulevard. The pair were last seen near 10th Avenue North and Withers Drive. Call MBPD if you have info: (843) 918-1382. (WMBF) (Facebook)
  5. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are accepting anthem auditions! Vocalists, musicians and groups are all welcome to submit a video using the anthem audition form on the Pelicans' Facebook page. All vocalists must be able to sing without a music track, and all performances must be 90 seconds or less. Submissions will be accepted through March 27 at midnight. All ages are welcome to audition. (Facebook)

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This weekend in Myrtle Beach:

Friday, February 4

  • Community blood drive @ MB Chamber of Commerce parking lot 1200 N. Oak St (10:00 AM) Advance online registration required, appointments are limited.
  • Red Cross blood drive @ St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church (12:00 PM) - all donors get Amazon gift card through the end of February
  • Paul Grimshaw @ Neal & Pam's (4:00 PM)
  • Time Warp @ Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
  • Black Friday Celtic Band Irish Night @ Moran's Irish Pub (7:30 PM)

Saturday, February 5

  • Pancakes & Penguins @ Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (8:00 AM)
  • Myrtle Beach Gun & Knife Show @ MB Convention Center (9:00 AM)
  • "Breakfast in Bed Brunch" @ WOB Bar & Kitchen North Myrtle Beach (11:00 AM)
  • High Tide Trio @ La Belle Amie Vineyard (12:00 PM)
  • Music with PURPOSE @ Grand Strand Brewing Co - all proceeds will be donated to Grand Strand Humane Society (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Myrtle Beach Police Department: This past weekend, Officers Kolb and Vetter went to New York to honor fallen NYPD Officer Rivera. While at the funeral, Officer Vetter was interviewed by ABC. (Facebook)
  • Conway Medical Center has launched a therapy pet program to help staff and patients. Two dogs, Miss Ellie Mae, and Mr. McDuffie, are going around in the hospital helping cheer up the staff during this incredibly stressful time. Both dogs are certified with Therapy Dogs International. (WBTW)
  • Horry-Georgetown Technical College is being recognized for its outstanding culinary arts program. The American Culinary Federation provided the honors, and gave the school "exemplary status" for the program. (wpde.com)
  • Julian "Duke" Brown has been with Horry County for three decades, most recently as the county's beach safety director. The local Sons of the American Revolution chapter presented Brown with a commendation this week, a national award that confers a medal and a bar for his uniform. (Myhorrynews)
  • Myrtle Beach International Airport: Hours of operation for Spirit ticket sales are changing. Effective 2/4/22, tickets can be purchased daily from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Spirit ticketing desk at baggage claim. As a reminder, tickets can be purchased anytime online at www.spirit.com. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for Friday, February 4, 2022. See you Saturday for another Grand Strand update!

— 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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