Police Shooting+EMS Worker Honored+Woman's Dying Wish Unfulfilled

Morning, neighbors! Kathy Mandell here with the Monday edition of the Myrtle Beach Daily.

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Here's a check on today's weather:

Bright and sunny skies. High: 84 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. An Horry County Police officer is on administrative leave after a deadly shooting that happened Saturday afternoon. The state trooper was conducting a traffic stop near Highway 905 and Highway 22 when the suspect drove away. After the suspect crashed their vehicle and attempted to flee on foot, they got into a tussle with the officer who tried to arrest the person. During the scuffle, the suspect was shot by the officer. Both the officer and the suspect were taken to the hospital with injuries. The injured suspect died at Grand Strand Medical Center later that night. SLED is investigating. (WBTW)
2. Some Grand Strand veterans from the Knights of Columbus-Grand Strand Assembly held a 9/11 memorial at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Murrells Inlet. During the event, the group presented a folded flag to the local family of an EMS worker, Ryan McCormick, who died in 2008 due to complications from working at ground zero on 9/11. (WMBF)
3. A 29-year-old woman whose dying wish was to meet country musician Luke Bryan did not live to see that dream come true. Conway resident, Becky Bliss, was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy over a decade ago, but was ineligible for a heart transplant. The community in Horry County recently organized a card-sending campaign for Becky, and she received get-well cards from all over the U.S. She had two people she wanted to meet: Luke Bryan, and local meteorologist Ed Piotrowski. Bliss was able to meet Piotrowski about two weeks ago, but did not get the chance to meet Luke Bryan. (WPDE)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Beginner Cricut @ Scrapbooks by the Sea (10:00 AM)
• Chris Cary @ Snooky's Oceanfront, North Myrtle Beach (5:00 PM)
• Horry County Zoning Board of Appeals meeting (5:30 PM)
• 2021 Witches' Night Presale Event to benefit Children's Recovery Center @ Tidal Creek Brewhouse (6:30 PM)
• Original Motown Tribute Show @ GTS Theatre (7:00 PM)

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Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• House hunters! Here are five new Myrtle Beach area listings in the hottest real estate market ever! (Patch)
• First responders and Grand Strand community members participated in their annual 9/11 memorial stair climb. The group climbs 100 flights of stairs — the equivalent of 110 stories —to match the number of stories in the World Trade Center towers. (WBTW)
• Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson and Calli Baker's Firehouse hosted an amazing 9/11 remembrance ride and day, with ceremonies, food, and more. Pssst...if you look closely might even spot yours truly! (Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes National Small Business Week starting today through Friday with some webinars and virtual summits, along with a Bojangles breakfast in the MBACC boardroom on Wednesday. (Patch Press Release Desk)
• Did you know? These 20 movies were filmed in Myrtle Beach! (WBTW)

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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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