🌱Air Supply In Myrtle Beach + Will You Be At The Illuminate Festival

Hello, neighbors. Karena Garrity here with your Saturday edition of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Free Festival!
• Air Supply comes to Myrtle Beach!
• Teen arrested!

But first, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 73 Low: 56.

This great local business sponsors the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter. We love what they do, and we think you will, too:

Do you know the difference between an appraisal and a home valuation? One of the key things that Val Lyons at CBRE can help you with is understanding that difference, in simple terms, and help you make informed decisions about your home. Val also provides quarterly updates on your home's value so you can stay up-to-date with the market and make strategic decisions. Whether you're planning to sell your home soon or are just curious about its current value, visit Val here or call 774-259-8937.

Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to get started.

Here are the top three stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Illuminate Myrtle Beach Festival is being held at the Horry Georgetown Technical College Grand Strand Campus Conference Center at 950 Crabtree Lane. Admission and workshops are free. Energywork, intuitive readers, crystals, essential oils and artisans will be featured. Try some holistic mini-sessions (wpde.com)
2. Looking for something fun to do Sunday? Air Supply will be live at The Carolina Opry Theater for one night only on Sunday, April 23 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now. To buy tickets visit https://thecarolinaopry.com/event/air-supply/, call 800-843-6779, or visit the box office. (Patch)
3. Matthew Michael Desomma, 18, was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a wreck involving death. The three-car accident occurred around 2:30 a.m. last Saturday morning in North Myrtle Beach around mile marker 5 on S.C. 31. According to Myhorrynews, "Cristian Alejandro Leon Oliva died of injuries sustained in the crash. He was 28 years old and lived in Supply, North Carolina. Desomma was arrested and booked at J. Reuben Long Detention Center on Saturday. He was given a $10,000 bond and bailed out of jail later that day." (Myhorrynews)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• World's Strongest Man (8:00 AM)
• Community Yard sale (8:00 AM)
• Scout Oceanography Badge Workshop - Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach (12:00 PM)
• Laughternoons with The Comedy Shoppe! (4:00 PM)
• Laughternoons with the Comedy Shoppe: Mike Gaffney! (4:00 PM)
• Music at the Cork (6:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

Would you like to see your photo in the Myrtle Beach Daily? Send one in. Be sure to give Patch permission to republish the photo, and tell us that you own the rights to the photograph. Send your pic to karena.garrity@patch.com.

From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Nothing fishy to see here! This is one of many community outreach programs and we are hooked! Officers from the Myrtle Beach Police Department and students from our local elementary school go fishing together! " (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• North Myrtle Beach Police: "Look at our awesome new vehicle that just got outfitted for one lucky officer in our department. Stay tuned to find out who gets to go on patrol with this!" (North Myrtle Beach Police via Facebook)
• North Myrtle Beach, SC: "Celebrate #EarthDay this weekend by traveling responsibly! Check our link in bio for more. " (North Myrtle Beach, SC via Instagram)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Hey, guys! What's up? I'm Colby. I'm a super spunky and fun 8-month-old pup! I was hanging around at one of the local gas stations before an officer told me I couldn't be loitering, and he brought me to HSNMB. If you are looking for some fun and excitement, then you should totally come meet me! Lisa Bernadyn from Plantation Realty Group is sponsoring adoption fees for myself and my adult dog friends through tomorrow! Call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment to meet me!" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue: "8 Years ago the Spain family became part of our family. Yesterday evening we gathered for one final moment with the Spains before they set forth on their new chapter back at home with family in North Carolina. Congratulations Chief Spain." (North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured events:

• Horry County Literacy Council- volunteer orientation session in Georgetown! (April 25)
• Crossing Over With Psychic Medium John Edward Live! (May 17)
• Add your event

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter? Contact me at karena.garrity@patch.com