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🌱 Springmaid Pier Helicopter Landing + Antle Pleads Not Guilty
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Good morning, Grand Strand! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your Thursday, July 14, 2022 edition of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening around town.
The same weather pattern continues for Thursday:
Scattered t-storms with possible strong, gusty winds; humid. High: 86 Low: 74.
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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:
- A helicopter with only the pilot on board made a precautionary landing on the beach near Springmaid Pier on Wednesday according to the FAA. The copter's engine warning light illuminated while the pilot was flying near the Nash Street public beach access, just south of the pier, around noon Wednesday. The Robinson R44 II aircraft is registered to the helicopter tour agency, Executive Helicopters, Inc. of North Myrtle Beach. Beachgoers said seeing that made for one heck of a beach day! The copter was removed from the beach and taken away on a trailer. (wpde.com) (WBTW)
- The widow of slain tourist Joshua Wilson wants justice for her husband's murder. Joshua Wilson of West Virginia was shot while on vacation in Myrtle Beach on July 5. Wilson was on life support for several days, and his wife Staci stayed with him until he died. Staci Wilson says the family stopped at a gas station where a man asked Joshua for a ride. Joshua gave that man a ride, but later on was chased by a different man who shot him several times. The shooter is in custody, charged with murder. (wpde.com) (WMBF)
- Parents are hoping Horry County school district will rethink its decision to disallow school buses from entering gated communities. HCS posted its new policy in a social media post, but later clarified its position, stating that buses would enter gated communities as long as "dedicated security personnel or an approved plan to operate inside the gates was in place" for each of those communities. Waiting outside of gates, which would be the solution for many students, was deemed unsafe by community members who spoke out against the decision. (WBTW)
- Doc Antle was arraigned in federal court in Florence, South Carolina on Wednesday. He pled not guilty to money laundering and wildlife trafficking. Antle was indicted on ten counts, including trafficking of lemurs, cheetahs and a chimpanzee. He left no comment for reporters. (wpde.com)
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Today in Myrtle Beach:
- Read & Create free event for elementary school students @ Back Again Bookshop (11 a.m.)
- Evaporation Art with Horry County Museum @ Surfside Beach Library (2 p.m.)
- Talking About Books (TAB) @ Surfside Beach Library (3 p.m.)
- Never2Late @ Snooky's On The Water (5:30 p.m.)
- French Wine Tasting @ Cap'n Cork (6 p.m.)
- National Tasting Project Sicilian Wines @ Homewood Suites Coastal Grand Mall (6:30 p.m.)
Myrtle Beach pic of the day:
This breathtaking sunset photo was sent in by reader Donna Wheeler who snapped this beauty at Garden City Pier recently. Thanks for the stunning picture, Donna!
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From my notebook:
- There are 71 dogs and puppies available for adoption from Grand Strand Humane Society. That's just one shelter, and we have several in our area. All the shelters are overcrowded. This weekend, GSHS is offering free adoptions from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Wingard Puppy Playground. Now's your chance to find a furry best friend, at no charge! In case of rain, the event will be held in the shelter's parking lot at the end of Mr. Joe White Avenue Extension. (Myhorrynews)
- Myrtle Beach Police Department wants to know if you've seen the person in the photos of this Facebook post. The department does not give a specific reason why they are asking if anyone knows the person. If you have info, call MBPD at (843) 918-1382 and reference report number 22-06331. (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
- Surfside Beach, a few miles south of the center of Myrtle Beach, has all kinds of activities all summer. From Music In The Park on Sundays, to Hula Shows on the beach and the Farmers Market there's something for everyone. Check out everything the town has to offer on its brand-new website. (MyHorryNews.com) (surfsidebeach.org)
- Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Of Commerce is seeking comments from minority-owned businesses for a survey. The chamber is using the survey to help understand how to serve and support the needs of minority-owned companies on the Grand Strand. (Press Release Desk)
- Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has partnered with Graco for a summer sweepstakes! Enter for a chance to win a 4-night stay for up to 2 adults and 2 children , plus a Graco Modes Adventure Stroller Wagon. (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook)
- Here are the five latest Myrtle Beach area open houses scheduled for this Saturday, July 16. Data compiled by Patch and Redfin. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you Friday morning for another installment of the MB 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.
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Myrtle Beach Daily? Contact me at myrtlebeach@patch.com
