🌱 Two Hurt In Serious Jet Ski Crash + Grand Strand Firefighters Busy

Hey, friends! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Myrtle Beach Daily on this fine Tuesday morning. Today is July 19, 2022, and here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in the community.

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The classic summer weather pattern continues:

An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 89 Low: 76.

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Here are the top five stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Serious injuries have been reported in a Myrtle Beach jet ski crash that happened on Sunday on the Intracoastal Waterway. The crash happened near the area of Mr. Joe White Avenue on Sunday evening. Two people were taken to the hospital, and there is no update on their condition at this time. SCDNR is investigating the incident. (WMBF)
2. A fire in the woods of Waties Island had firefighters busy late Sunday night. Around 11 p.m. the flames could be seen from Cherry Grove. Horry County Fire Rescue and NMB Fire Rescue responded from Hogs Inlet access, and more crews responded from Little River Neck access to the island. A drone was also used to pinpoint the exact location of the blaze. Crews used a floating pump to put out the fire. Waties Island is managed by Coastal Carolina University. The university's police department also responded. (wpde.com)
3. In Surfside Beach, smoke alarms alerted a resident to an overnight fire in a home on Gulfstream Court near Wild Water and Wheels Water Park. One person was displaced, but was uninjured. The fire occurred around 2:20 a.m. and was mostly contained in the kitchen area of the house. The resident is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. (WMBF)
4. A Palmetto Cash 5 winning ticket worth $200,000 was sold Saturday in North Myrtle Beach at the Food Lion on 1000 Highway 17 North. The purse was valued at $100,000, but the ticket holder paid an extra dollar to "power up" the kitty, thus doubling the prize. Winners have 180 days to claim the money. So far, no one has come forward. (wpde.com) (WMBF)
5. Myrtle Beach police issued a man a mistreatment of an animal summons after a dog was found locked inside a hot car with no ventilation at the Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center. The outside temperature at the time was 83, making the temperature inside the vehicle around 100 degrees. The brown and tan mixed breed female dog was inside a plastic crate in the rear passenger seat of a Honda Accord, at 1 p.m. The dog had no water, and was heavily panting according to a police report. (WBTW)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Another pic that looks like a painting! This one came in from reader Bill Callaway, who snapped this shot at Myrtlewood golf community at sunset. Fore! Nice shot, Bill!

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Medicare Educational Seminar @ Horry County Library, Carolina Forest (1:30 p.m.)
• Josh Brannon @ Wicked Tuna Murrells Inlet (3 p.m.)
• Ribbon-cutting ceremony @ Skylift Garage Doors, 2228B Highway 643, Unit L, Myrtle Beach (3:30 p.m.)
• Awesome '80s 5K @ Grande Dunes, 3421 Knoles St., Myrtle Beach (6 p.m.) (See also)
• Beach Hula and Fire Show @ 3rd Ave South beach access, Surfside Beach (7 p.m.)
• Shaun Brown @ OD Lounge (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: Pelicans Ballpark will be closed through today. This will include the front office, the Anderson Brothers Box Office and Pro Shop. The ballpark will resume normal business operations on Wednesday, July 20. (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• The Association of the U.S. Army Coastal Carolina Sub Chapter of the Grand Strand celebrated local soldiers and their families at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 30. The organization has 121 chapters around the world. Members do not need to have served in the Army themselves — anyone can join as a "Friend of the Army." (Press Release Desk)
• Looking for work? You may be in luck. Here are the latest job listings in the Myrtle Beach area, courtesy of Patch and ZipRecruiter. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department has a few openings in its department. For questions, reach out to the Recruitment Team at pdhiring@cityofmrytlebeach.com or 843-918-1804. Visit Government Jobs to apply today! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/myrtlebeach...(Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• The Myrtle Beach Fire Department is looking to add experienced firefighters and paramedics to its team. The department is hoping to fill more than a dozen empty positions. Applicants must have at least 18 months of experience, and be certified as an EMT or paramedic. (WMBF)
• Horry County is accepting applications for vacancies on various boards and commissions. (Press Release Desk)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll see you Wednesday for another edition 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.

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