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🌱 Socastee Flood Buyout Under Way + Surfside K9 Helps With Drug Bust

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Hello Grand Strand! This is Kathy Mandell with your fresh copy of the Myrtle Beach Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally on this three-day weekend. Today is Saturday, May 28, 2022. Keep in mind that Atlantic Beach BikeFest is happening at the same time as the official start of summer and Memorial Day military appreciation events. Be extra careful and safe on the roads and beaches!

Here's a check-in on Saturday's weather:

Humid; a shower in the a.m.. High: 83 Low: 69.

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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

  1. The first three property closings of the Socastee flood buyout program have completed, and ten more closings will happen over the next several weeks. More buyouts should be happening later this year. The structures on those properties will be demolished, and the land will become "open green space" with the possibility of using the space for parks and so forth in the future. (WBTW)
  2. The club that founded Atlantic Beach BikeFest is aiming to get the event back to its original purpose, according to Aaron Cox, business manager for Carolina Knight Riders. Everyone is welcome at the event known by many as Black Bike Week — a moniker Cox says has never been used by Carolina Knight Riders. The group is working with the town government of Atlantic Beach to coordinate parades, charity rides, fundraisers and toy rides for kids in need. Organizers want people to come out this weekend and celebrate. The first BikeFest happened in 1980. (wpde.com) Local business owners are looking forward to a successful BikeFest after a two-year hiatus. (wpde.com) (WMBF)
  3. Grand Strand Action Together organized a vigil in Myrtle Beach on Thursday night to honor the 21 victims of Tuesday's mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The vigil was led by Caitlin Czeh who is a survivor of the Virginia Teach mass shooting in 2007. The group has also scheduled an event on June 3 at the SkyWheel to recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day. (WBTW) The SkyWheel itself was lit up in maroon and white, Robb Elementary School's colors. (WACH.com)
  4. The coroner's office has confirmed the identity of the inmate who died after being found unresponsive in their cell at J. Reuben Long Detention Center. Destiny Ball of Conway was 27 years old. SLED is investigating and an autopsy was performed but results are not yet available. Ball was in prison for shoplifting and failure to appear in court. (WBTW)
  5. Surfside Beach K9 officer Sif helped make a significant drug arrest, underscoring the importance of having trained canines on the police force. The dog's handler, Cpl. Pinto was given a positive alert signal by the dog, leading officers to make an arrest for trafficking of methamphetamine, heroin and crack cocaine. SSPD said on its Facebook page, "We encourage all drug dealers to bypass The Family Beach!" (wpde.com)

Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Saturday's pic of the day is this gorgeous shot of the skies above a pond in a Grand Strand neighborhood. Cheryl Mathieu submitted this great photo for the MB Pic of the Day, thanks so much, Cheryl!

Grand Strand skies, pond, and palmetto tree. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Mathieu.
Are you interested in submitting a photo of your own for consideration? Send one to myrtlebeach@patch.com. Please make sure you give Patch permission to republish the photo, and tell us that you own the rights to the photograph. Pics are posted in the order received, so check back daily for your photo!

Memorial Day Weekend in Myrtle Beach:

Saturday:

  • 10th annual Beach Town Throw Down @ Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium (All day)
  • Atlantic Beach BikeFest 2022 @ Various Locations (All day) through May 30
  • Myrtle Beach Military Appreciation Days Parade @ Farrow Pkwy, Market Common (10:30 a.m.)
  • Drive-thru Italian Fest @ MB Sons of Italy Lodge 2662 (11 a.m.)
  • Myrtle Beach Military Appreciation Days: Picnic @ Market Common (11:30 a.m.)
  • Carolina Soul @ Surfside Charlie's (5:30 p.m.)

Sunday:

  • 10th annual Beach Town Throw Down @ Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium (All day)
  • Atlantic Beach BikeFest 2022 @ Various Locations (All day) through May 30
  • 9th annual Brookgreen Gardens Memorial Day 5K @ Brookgreen Gardens (3 p.m.)
  • Randy Atwood & The Renegades @ Murphy's On The Beach (3 p.m.)
  • Sweet Tea @ The Mullet Hut, Murrells Inlet MarshWalk (3 p.m.)
  • On The Border: Eagles Tribute Band @ Local On The Water (7 p.m.)

Monday:

  • Veterans March @ Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach (9 a.m.)
  • Surfside Beach Memorial Day Golf Cart Parade @ 13th Avenue South (10 a.m.) followed by Remembrance Ceremony in Memorial Park (2 p.m.)
  • Memorial Day Ceremony @ Georgetown Veteran Memorial Wall, Georgetown (10 a.m.)
  • Myrtle Beach Remembrance Ceremony @ Myrtle Beach Convention Center (11 a.m.)
  • Remembrance Ceremony @ NMB Memorial Gardens, Little River (11 a.m.)
  • Memorial Day Services @ American Legion Post 178, Murrells Inlet (11 a.m.) followed by service at VFW Post 10420, Murrells Inlet (noon)

From my notebook:

  • Here are a few things you should know for Memorial Day Weekend in Myrtle Beach. MBPD says to remember to pack your patience, and there will be increased police presence in the city. (Facebook) ICYMI: Here is the scoop on traffic patterns, curfews and other rules in effect during the holiday weekend. (WMBF) Want to know when local attractions are the least crowded? News13 compiled this list of information to help you out: (WBTW)
  • Have you ever wondered what those polyester mats are at some beach entrances? The answer is: wheelchair accessibility. Everybody should be able to enjoy the beach! (wpde.com)
  • Did you know? Gloria Gaynor is our Grand Strand neighbor! The "I Will Survive" singer spends a few months each year in Murrells Inlet. (WMBF)
  • Patch's press release desk has three announcements to share: DHEC is still offering free coronavirus testing statewide. (Press Release Desk) Champion Autism Network's Becky Large gives a video testimonial about being a happy investor with MBACC. (Press Release Desk) HGTC Advanced Welding Technology students placed in several categories at the 38th annual SC Skills Competition. (Press Release Desk)
  • The historic Oak Street Cemetery in Myrtle Beach is the resting place of a great number of veterans. The cemetery was put in place in the 1930s, and the city took it over in 1992. Recently, crews have been giving the property some much-needed attention. The improvements should be finalized in a few weeks time. (wpde.com)
  • Check out this great pic of a dog named Cooper, enjoying the beach. 📷 🐶 Share your photos on Explore NMB's Instagram page and use the hashtag #ExploreNMB. (Instagram) Visit Myrtle Beach reminds us that the dog days of summer are almost here. VMB has provided a list of local eateries that offer pet-friendly patios. (Visit Myrtle Beach)

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You're officially in the loop for Saturday, folks. I'll be back in your inbox Sunday morning with a new 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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