🌱 SWAT Team On Sea Mountain Highway + Mayors Endorse Gov. McMaster

Good morning, Grand Strand! It's me, Kathy Mandell, your host of the Myrtle Beach Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community today, Friday, November 4, 2022. Including updates on:

• SWAT team and heavy police presence were seen near Sea Mountain Highway.
• Mayors endorse Governor McMaster for re-election.
• Atlantic Beach gets a half-million dollar grant for infrastructure improvements.

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But first, the summer weather pattern continues:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 65.

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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. A SWAT team and heavy police presence were seen near Sea Mountain Highway in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach for several hours on Thursday afternoon. Authorities were attempting to serve a warrant to a suspect who refused to come out of a home on Pointe Marsh Lane. Neighbors sent photos to local news outlets. The suspect was eventually taken into custody at around 3:30 p.m. (WMBF) (wpde.com)
2. Local mayors endorsed incumbent Governor Henry McMaster for re-election during McMaster's visit to the Grand Strand on Thursday. Mayor Brenda Bethune of Myrtle Beach and Mayor Marilyn Hatley of North Myrtle Beach were two of many South Carolina mayors to give their endorsements to McMaster. Bethune said in a statement that South Carolina is "thriving under the leadership of Henry McMaster." The governor was in Murrells Inlet and Conway as part of his 19-stop bus tour around the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. (WBTW)
3. The town of Atlantic Beach will be getting solar-powered lights, Wi-Fi, electric vehicle charging stations, cameras and more from American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds. A nearly $500,000 grant was given to the historic tiny town to upgrade its infrastructure and add the modern technologies along 30th Avenue South. Mayor Jake Evans says the investment will create jobs and grow the economy. (Myhorrynews)
4. Patch's Real Estate News department scoped out the newest five properties for sale in and around Myrtle Beach. This week's list has some pricey options and a few mid-range homes so you can get a feel for how the market is shaping up around here. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
5. The 41st American Heart Association Beach Ride is happening all this week through Saturday at Lakewood Camping Resort. More than 1,000 horses and riders from several states are gathered at the event that raises awareness about cardiovascular disease. (wpde.com)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

This great shot of the Myrtle Beach Skywheel during Jeep Jam came in from reader Diana Schriber. Thanks for sharing all your pics from Jeep Jam weekend, Diana!

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Crafting By The Sea annual craft fair @ St. John Center (9 a.m.) thru Sunday Nov. 6
• The Carolina Opry Christmas Special Matinee @ Carolina Opry (1 p.m.)
• 4th annual Carolina Craft Crawl @ Twelve 33 Distillery, Crooked Hammock Brewery & Grand Strand Brewing (1 p.m.) also Saturday, November 5
• Festival Of Trees kickoff @ Ripley's Aquarium (2 p.m.)
• Davy Stone @ Wicked Tuna Murrells Inlet (2:30 p.m.)
• The English Channel @ Marina Bar & Grill (5 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• SC Pecan Music & Food Festival: "Don't GO NUTS in festival traffic this weekend! Use the WBTW News13 CBS FREE Park & Ride shuttle provided by PDRTA! The shuttle runs continuously every 15-20 minutes starting at 9:30 a.m. from three convenient free satellite parking areas." (SC Pecan Music & Food Festival via Facebook) Did you also know that the festival has a FREE interactive map you can access from your smart phone? (SC Pecan Music & Food Festival via Facebook)
• The 41st Annual Dickens Christmas Show & Festival is next weekend! 🎄 The festival is happening Thursday, November 10 through Sunday, November 13 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. (North Myrtle Beach, SC via Instagram) (Myhorrynews)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: On Saturday, November 12, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. head to the SkyWheel for a waggin' good time! In honor of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, the folks at SkyWheel Myrtle Beach will be hosting the 2nd Waggin' on the Wheel. Just bring an item to donate to the shelter and your dog can get a ride on the SkyWheel (humans have to purchase a ticket, but don't worry, proceeds help the shelter)! (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Horry County Schools: "Congratulations to the 13 students from our district whose artwork won at the 2022 SC State Fair, including one from River Oaks Elementary, one from Socastee High, two from Myrtle Beach High, and nine from the Academy for the Arts, Science & Technology." (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• Winter Wonderland at the Beach returns to Myrtle Beach November 17 through December 23 along the boardwalk near Plyler Park and the Second Avenue Pier. The festival is open every day except Thanksgiving Day. More details here: (Myhorrynews)
• Lakewood Campground is sponsoring a Fall Craft Fair November 18 and 19 at 5901 South Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach. Fifty vendors, some food trucks and more will be on hand. (Myhorrynews)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for all the Grand Strand weekend news!

— 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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