🌱 Wahl Autopsy In + Maxey Gets A Raise + Downtown Alliance Forms

Happy Wednesday, people of Myrtle Beach! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing around the Grand Strand today.

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Taking a look at Wednesday's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 69 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Florence County Coroner, Keith von Lutcken, released autopsy and toxicology results for 21-year-old Sheridan Wahl, who went missing from Myrtle Beach in September. Wahl's body was found behind the Hannah-Salem Friendfield Fire Department on September 21st, two days after her torched car was found 10 miles away. The autopsy reveals Wahl's cause of death was blunt force injury caused by a fall. The manner of death will be classified as "undetermined." It was revealed that her body was found at the base of a Training Tower at the fire department. Wahl had been dropped off there by someone who had picked her up at the same location where her car was found. (WPDE) (WMBF)
2. Horry County Councilman, Johnny Gardner, introduced an ordinance to limit public comment at council meetings. His proposal would prevent participants from commenting at meetings more than once every 60 days. Evidently the county does have this rule in place, but it is not enforced. Residents who oppose the rule say the whole point of a democratic republic is the right to speak at such meetings, and that the council works for the people who elected them in the first place. (WMBF)
3. Horry County Schools completed this year's annual evaluation of Superintendent Rick Maxey, and the board voted unanimously to boost his annual salary to $260,000 and extend his contract to 2025. Maxey was congratulated for his handling of the schools during the pandemic, and was thanked for his leadership. The Board of Education released a statement about the evaluation on its Facebook page, with a link to the evaluation. (MyHorryNews.com) (Facebook)
4. Horry County Schools and Conway Medical Center are teaming up to provide COVID-19 vaccine clinics. The Pfizer shot is now available for children ages 5-11, and clinics have been set up at four elementary schools. Parents will have to sign forms, and children must be accompanied by a parent. The two organizations have stressed that the shots are completely optional, but are encouraged and available for anyone who wants them. (WMBF)
5. A newly-formed organization focused on revitalization efforts in downtown Myrtle Beach, called the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance, is planning to contribute to the projects already commencing in that area. The organization is headed up by CEO Amy Barrett, and consists of 18 board members comprised of people from the private sector as well as local government officials. Revamping the downtown area of Myrtle Beach has been tried before, but never seems to take hold. This group is aiming for a better outcome. (WBTW)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Coastline Cards and Gift Box Set Creation @ Scrapbooks by the Sea (10:00 AM)
• Kid Yoga @ Surfside Beach Library (11:00 AM)
• Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ STAR Academy Sensory Learning Center, 647 Main St, North Myrtle Beach (11:30 AM)
• Redistricting Ad Hoc Committee Meeting @ HC Council Conference Room (2:00 PM)
• PAWS to Read — Read to Oliver the King Charles Spaniel @ Socastee Library (3:00 PM)
• Paul Grimshaw Band @ Dead Dog Saloon (7:00 PM)

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Myrtle Beach Patch Notebook

• North Myrtle Beach, SC: Leave only footprints — oops we meant paw prints. 🐾 🐶 (Instagram)
• North Myrtle Beach City Council passed an amended plastic bag ban at Monday's meeting. The ban on plastic bags will go into effect in July of 2022 (wpde.com)
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: ICYMI, Myrtle Beach! Kip Moore will be rocking out with us here at House of Blues Myrtle Beach this Friday! 🎸 Tag your friends below 👇 , to grab your tickets now before they are gone! You can purchase your 🎟️ in the link in our bio! (Instagram)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Today's featured #PetOfTheDay is Oreo! His adoption fee is being sponsored by Anthony Green Real Estate/Realty ONE Group Dockside. Oreo is a big pile of love! He's a super sweet boy who loves affection. He will spend his day purring away." (Facebook)
• Santa pics with your pet: Blue Star Mothers is hosting a fundraiser for Wreaths Across America this Friday at Moose Lodge on Burcale Road. Bring your own camera or cell phone to take a photo of your pet with Santa. Your $15 donation will buy one wreath. (wpde.com)
• Myrtle Beach has plenty of pet dogs, cats, and rabbits available for adoption. They're all searching for a forever home. Could one of these needy pets be your new best friend? (Patch)

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You're all caught up for Wednesday, November 17, 2021. See you all Thursday for another Myrtle Beach update!

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— 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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