🌱Adding Art To Downtown + Why Not Have A Pint For Paws?

Hey, friends! It's Friday in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• New mural downtown!
• Pints 4 Paws event!
• 20th Annual Flounder Tournament!

But first, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 76 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Adding color to downtown Myrtle Beach, a new mural on the Beach Bike Shop at 711 Broadway Street is almost complete. Artists Allison Dunavant and Christine C. Creates (Girls Who Paint Murals) created the larger-than-life mural together. The city is funding this project and others like it that will also be colorful additions to the Arts & Innovation District. (WMBF)
2. You are invited to join Tidal Creek Brewhouse and CK Properties Team BRG Real Estate for the 3rd annual Pints 4 Paws event. According to WMBF, "[the event] will have several local animal shelters onsite doing live adoptions, vendors, food, drinks, live music, raffles and more! It will take place on April 15 from noon to 3 p.m. (WMBF)
3. On April 29 from 6 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. in Murrells Inlet the 20th Annual Flounder Tournament will be held, hosted by the Grand Strand Saltwater Anglers Association. There will be both an adult and youth division. There will be a $1,500 prize for the largest flounder by weight. Tournament weigh-in is at Crazy Sisters Marina. Registration is $50 for adults and $20 for youths. (wpde.com)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Time Warp (7:00 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

From my notebook:

• Discover South Carolina: "The Old Sheldon Church Ruins are a must-see this spring!" (Discover South Carolina via Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Announcing the complete promotional schedule for 2023: including specialty jerseys and family friendly theme nights like Nickelodeon Paw Patrol Night, Ripley's Night, Circus Night with entertainment from Over The Moon, and the 5th Annual Deaf Awareness Night! Visit our website for full information; link in bio." (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "From 2022 to date, Myrtle Beach Police Department has investigated 355 reports of Animal Cruelty, including felony torment and torture; lack of basic care; tethering violations; and animals locked in hot vehicles. Animal abuse is directly correlated to child and domestic abuse. Please report crimes of abuse to Myrtle Beach Police Department at 843-918-1382. " (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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