🌱Annual Dragon Race Festival This Weekend + Pocket Park In The Making

Hello and happy Friday! I'm back in your inbox this spring morning to walk you through the most important things happening in Myrtle Beach these days. Today we have these stories and more:

• New "pocket park" in the works!
• Are you going to the Dragon Boat race?
• Missing man's body found police say no foul play.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with rain and a t-storm. High: 74 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. In an effort to add beauty, public value and a sense of community to the area, the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance (MBDA) has announced the new addition of a "pocket park" at 520 Broadway Street across from the upcoming Swig and Swine restaurant and adjacent to Our Kids Create. On Saturday, April 29, MBDA employees and neighborhood volunteers will busy sprucing up the area to bring the park's master plan to life.(wpde.com)
2. On Saturday, April 29 at the Grand Park in Market Common the opening ceremonies for the 15th annual Dragon Boat Festival will begin at 8 a.m. The event boasts teams of 20 paddlers each and a drummer who race each other for the fastest time in their division. Besides being a great competition to watch and compete in the race also raises money for Ground Zero, a teen ministry for middle and high school students. Hope to see you there!(WMBF)
3. Sixty-four-year-old John Danley Jr., who suffered from a medical condition involving memory loss was last seen on April 21 on the Tomoka Trail in the Longs area and was reported missing. According to WMBF, "Darris Fowler with the Horry County Coroner’s Office said Danley’s body was recovered in an empty lot off in the 3300 block of East Highway 9 near the Little River area. An autopsy was ordered to determine the cause of death, but Fowler said no foul play is expected. The Horry County Police Department is investigating. (WMBF)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

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

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From my notebook:

• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: "Just a few more days to enter our sweepstakes with Lidl US for the chance to win a four-day getaway to The Beach complete with oceanfront views, tickets to local shows, dining experiences and more!" (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Thank you to all of our administrative professionals that help keep us running smoothly! We greatly appreciate your effort everyday! Thank you!" (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Hey guys, it’s Theo! I love chatting and being the center of attention, so I thought I do a vlog about how I spend my days at the shelter! If you’d like to spend your days with me, please call the shelter at 843-249-4948 to schedule an a..." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "This could be your office! Are you looking to start or grow your career in law enforcement? Want to gain experience you won't find anywhere else and work with some of South Carolina's finest police officers? Here's your opportunity! " (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "Two wins for the Pelicans on Wednesday night! The Birds took down the RiverDogs 7-2 in the first game and 8-2 in the second. Myrtle Beach hit a combined four home runs in the two games." (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Ruby! Her adoption fee is being sponsored by Murray Law Group, LLC. Ruby is used to living in a home, and when she's in the yard playing, she immediately runs to the gate each time she hears a car pull up.Ruby is a certified good girl and listens well! Ruby will be a devoted companion and will instantly brighten your mood! In just a week, we have completely fallen in love with her, and we know you will too! To meet Ruby, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment, or you can submit an application at https://humanesocietynmb.org/dog-adoption-form/" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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