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🌱 Sunday Storms + Turtles Hatched + MBFD In The News!

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Hello again, everybody. I'm here with your Monday, July 11, 2022 edition of the Myrtle Beach Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.Keep scrolling for the scoop...

First, today's weather:

Showers in the a.m. Afternoon and evening cloudy. High: 82 Low: 74.

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Here are the top four stories today in Myrtle Beach:

  1. Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused roadway flooding and knocked out power to hundreds in Horry County on Sunday afternoon. The right lane of Highway 17 was flooded in North Myrtle Beach and low-lying areas such as Cherry Grove had flooding as well. The storm delivered some much-needed rain. It was all from a slow-moving cold front that will hopefully bring some relief with lowered temperatures. Power was mostly restored by early evening. (WBTW)
  2. Myrtle Beach State Park officials say sea turtle hatchling season is here, and they're offering some tips for beachgoers on what to do, and not do, when baby turtles are making their way to the ocean. Don't leave trash or holes on the beach when you go home. Cover holes, and pick up your trash. Don't aid the turtles in finding their way — this is not helpful. If you're on the beach at night, do not use bright flashlights. The best thing you can do is avoid the little babies, clean up after yourselves and let the turtles navigate to the ocean naturally. (wpde.com)
  3. Myrtle Beach Fire Department is in the news today as its hockey team will compete against Baltimore City Fire Department for charity, and some local children hosted a fundraiser for the department. There are 25 players on the MBFD hockey team, and they practice in Charleston and Wilmington because there is no rink nearby. The game will be on August 20 at Wilmington Ice House. (WMBF) The department got some support on Sunday from two local kids who made lemonade and set up a stand, and even had cookies for the firefighters. All proceeds from the lemonade stand will go to the MBFD Ocean Rescue team. (wpde.com)
  4. Two Coastal Carolina University students showcased Horry Country's history with the Korean War through the eyes of a missing soldier at Horry County Museum recently. The Korean War is often dubbed "The Forgotten War." Grad student Brogan Will and another student, Nicholas Gallagher, both Prince Fellows at the university, did a lot of research for the project. They focused on MSgt. Ernest Grainger, an Horry County soldier who was missing in action until his remains were found after 63 years. The students would like to share this local history with high school students in the classroom. (WMBF)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Who doesn't love the Fourth of July boat parade in Murrells Inlet? This pic of the day was sent in by reader Phyllis Von Slep. Thanks for the fun photo, Phyllis!

Murrells Inlet 4th of July Boat Parade. Photo courtesy of Phyllis Von Slep

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

  • NTBA 2022 Boys National Championship @ Myrtle Beach Sports Center (All day)
  • Starpower National Convention @ Myrtle Beach Convention Center (All day)
  • Taxes in Retirement Seminar @ Reed Recreation Center (11 a.m.)
  • Josh Brannon @ Wicked Tuna Murrells Inlet (3 p.m.)
  • Dustin Brown @ Sea Captain's House (5 p.m.)
  • Horry County Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting @ Gov't & Justice Center (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Reader Anthony Kateridge let me know that he's been given the honor of singing the National Anthem at Tuesday night's Pelicans game! The team is facing off against Fayetteville at 7:05 Tuesday, July 12. Congrats, Anthony! (Myrtle Beach Pelicans)
  • Myrtle Beach Police Department will be participating in Operation Southern Slowdown this month. This operation will occur between July 17-23 and will be aimed at speeding and aggressive drivers. MBPD says our city sees thousands of people over the summer. Pack your patience and plan for extra travel time. (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
  • Former vice president, Mike Pence, will be visiting Florence on July 20. Pence will speak at the Florence Baptist Temple that evening. The speech is open to the public. (WMBF)
  • Wondering what's on the market for real estate? Here are the most recent listings near Myrtle Beach courtesy of Patch and Redfin. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
  • The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach has some tips for pet parents during hurricane season: 1) Microchip your pet! If your pet is already chipped, make sure your contact information is current. 2) Know your evacuation route. 3) Check your pet's collar and add ID tags with current info. 4) Prepare an emergency kit. 5) Have carriers ready for evacuation. 6) Pack litter, pee pads and food and water bowls. 7) Store your vet's info on your phone along with photos of your pet and a .jpg of your vet records. (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
  • Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has issued a press release welcoming its latest group of Grand Strand Young Professionals (GSYP) members for June. (Press Release Desk)

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Alrighty, you're all good for Monday! I'll catch up with you bright and early Tuesday morning with your next 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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