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🌱 Wax Museum Suspect In Custody + Pink Pedals Stops In Myrtle Beach

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Kathy Mandell, your host of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Here's what's happening on the Grand Strand this Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Let's take a look at today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 65 Low: 46.

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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

  1. A person was arrested in connection with last weekend's shooting at Hollywood Wax Museum. Myrtle Beach Police say the suspect fled to the Charleston, South Carolina area, where he was taken into custody on Monday with the help of a U.S. Marshal Task Force. He is being held at Charleston County Detention Center awaiting transport back to Myrtle Beach. The shooting victim had a gunshot wound to the right shoulder, and was taken to a hospital for treatment. (WMBF)
  2. Monday was North Myrtle Beach City Council's turn to have its annual retreat in Pinopolis. The biggest outcome of the retreat is that the council has decided to hold the line on the property tax millage, currently set at 45 mills. Basically, this means NMB residents will not see a tax increase next year, and probably not for the next five years. There will also be no increases in other city fees. A pass-through rate change by Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority is likely to occur. The proposed $162.7 million city budget has built-in contingencies to offset economic emergencies or downturns. (Myhorrynews)
  3. Myrtle Beach and Socastee will receive approximately $2.97 million from the federal government as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Infrastructure investment and Jobs Act. The funding will pay for transit projects, it was announced on Monday by SC Rep. James Clyburn (D). (WBTW)
  4. Gas prices on the Grand Strand are 15.5 cents lower than a month ago, but they crept up slightly this past week by about 4.5 cents per gallon. The average price in the Myrtle Beach area is $3.78 per gallon according to GasBuddy. (WMBF)
  5. A retired Minnesota teacher stopped in to Myrtle Beach on Easter Sunday as part of his ride for cancer research. Al Reszel is on his fifth cross-country bicycle trip with his wife, Terry, who survived breast cancer 11 years ago. This year's trip started in San Diego, California, and is bringing them to New York after stops in Florida, Myrtle Beach, and other spots along the east coast. The pair has raised $32,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, but they haven't reached their fundraising goal for this year. Follow them at Pink Pedals 4 A Cure, or on Facebook. (WBTW)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Tuesday's pic of the day comes from Sheron Watson, who submitted this cute pic of a green anole lizard, perched on some flowers. Otherwise known as anolis carolinensis, the Carolina green anole, or the Carolina anole, these tree dwellers can change color from brown to green, and they dine mainly on small insects. Thanks for the photo, Sheron!

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Carolina green anole atop some flowers. Photo courtesy of Sheron Watson

Today in Myrtle Beach:

  • Business Committee Meeting Town of Surfside Beach @ Civic Center (10:00 AM)
  • Horry County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting @ Gov't & Justice Center, Conway (2:30 PM)
  • 17th Annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival @ Stone Theatres Market Common (3:00 PM) (WMBF) through April 23
  • Singing In The Sun continues @ Myrtle Beach Convention Center (6:00 PM) David Phelps will perform (DavidPhelps.com)
  • Citizens' Workshop @ Johnson Civic Center, Surfside Beach (6:00 PM)
  • Super Reggae Man @ Wiseguys Bar & Grill (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Happy #GotchaDay to our furry friends who found their people! Thank you to Murray Law Offices for sponsoring this video. #HSNMB #WarmHeartsForLovingHomes Personal note: Special gotcha day congrats to the HSNMB dog I sponsored, Pearce, who found his furever person recently after being in the shelter for 260 days! (Facebook)
  • The co-owners of a new coffee and tea shop in North Myrtle Beach are a mom and son. The Hug a' Mug Café is located at 1626 Highway 17 South, Suite E, in the Tiki Square complex in North Myrtle Beach. (wpde.com)
  • HAY THERE "Neigh"bors: South Precinct Horry County police officers had an unusual call on Easter Sunday -- they got to show off their herding instincts and corral some horses near St. James High School in Murrells Inlet. It was not a bad way to start off their holiday shift, and the equine escape artists were rounded up and brought home safely without too much fuss. (WMBF) (wpde.com)
  • Here's a look at the most recently posted jobs in the Myrtle Beach area. The list is compiled by ZipRecruiter and posted by Patch. Local employers are reportedly having a tough time finding people to fill available positions. If you're looking for a job, now's the time to use your skills in landing the perfect gig. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
  • Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon: Join us for the FIESTA 5K at Crooked Hammock Brewery at Barefoot Landing on May 7! #fiesta5k #northmyrtlebeach #nspromos #5k #crookedhammockbrewery #barefootlanding #runmyrtlebeach (Instagram)
  • A Georgetown man who was "embarrassed" about his dilapidated home is the first recipient of a cottage built by Habitat for Humanity's Cottages for Seniors Program. William Dozier says the brand-new home is beautiful, and he loves the cottage design. His original house that he described as being "in bad shape" no longer stands, and was replaced by the newly-built cottage that requires minimal upkeep. Habitat for Humanity will be doing a Blessing of the Cottage today at 9 a.m. (wpde.com)

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You're all caught up for Tuesday, everyone! I'll be in your inbox Wednesday with 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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