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🌱 Wax Museum Shooting + State Parks See Record Park Pass Sales

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Hey, Myrtle Beach! Today is Monday, April 18, 2022, and I hope you all had a fun and pleasant holiday weekend. Let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, a check on Monday's wet weather:

Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 68 Low: 48.

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Here are the top four stories today in Myrtle Beach:

  1. Myrtle Beach Police were called to Hollywood Wax Museum on Saturday night around 8 p.m., responding to a call about a shooting. One person was injured with a gunshot wound, and the scene was secured while the injured party was treated. The investigation is ongoing, and MBPD is asking anyone with information to call (843) 918-1382. (WBTW) (Facebook)
  2. Charlie's Place is hosting a community market on Carver Street on the third Saturday of each month, except for June and October. The event features various local vendors showing off their products, and is giving the neighborhood a fresh, brightened-up feel. (WMBF)
  3. The owners of Cannabetter Farm in Myrtle Beach say selling legal forms of medical cannabinoids has become quite lucrative. The farm sells Delta 8 and Delta 9 hemp products to consumers 21 years of age and older. Using the hemp products is making a difference in the lives of people with chronic illnesses, chronic pain, anxiety, and other health issues. The Farm Bill that was signed into law in 2018 has made it possible for Cannabetter Farms to sell the cannabinoid products. The farm is still challenged a bit by the stigma of cannabis-derived products, but they hope the benefit will outweigh the stigma. (wpde.com)
  4. Huntington Beach State Park and Myrtle Beach State Park have reported a record number of park pass sales, with park admission up 25% this year. Many people using the two parks now have the yellow park pass hanging from their rear view mirrors. The passes cost around $100. Huntington Beach, one of the most popular places on the Grand Strand can accommodate 450 vehicles before rangers will close the park. They say they usually have a morning rush, and then things slow down after 1 p.m. Last summer, they had to close the park 27 times. (WMBF)

Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Today's pic comes from Jo Noonan, who snapped this long vista of the Grand Strand while walking and enjoying the view! Thanks, Jo!

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Grand Strand view
Grand Strand view. Photo courtesy of Jo Noonan

Today in Myrtle Beach:

  • Shredding Event @ ShipOnSite — bring a non-perishable food item for donation to Meals On Wheels and shredding is free. Limit 2 bank boxes of paper shredding. (9:00 AM)
  • Kind Keeper Animal Rescue Adoption Event @ PetSmart, Shallotte (10:00 AM)
  • Pier Committee Meeting @ Town of Surfside Beach (6:00 PM)
  • Singing In The Sun @ Myrtle Beach Convention Center (6:00 PM)
  • Rich Johnson Duo @ Bar Louie (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Thinking about adopting one of our shelter dogs, but just not sure which one would be the best fit for your family? Take our adoption survey here: https://hsnmb.app.howimetmydog.com/register (Facebook)
  • Explore North Myrtle Beach: Teddy the dog got to spend a day in North Myrtle Beach, and gave his suggestions for the top 5 things to do in the city! Teddy, who has terminal cancer, is in the care of the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach. Teddy is not available for adoption. (Instagram)
  • Palmetto Animal Hospital: It's Dog Bite Prevention Week! Remember: any behavioral issues with your dog should be addressed by a veterinarian as well as a trained canine behaviorist. 🐾 (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all Tuesday morning for another Grand Strand update!

— 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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