🌱Beach Rules Are Officially In Effect +New Hobby Shop On Grand Strand

Morning, everybody! I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally. Including updates on:

• Pedestrian killed.
• New hobby shop opened on the Grand Strand.
• Beach rules in effect.

But first, today's weather: A morning shower; windy. High: 75 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. A tragic accident happened in the early morning hours on Sunday, April 30. There was a pedestrian fatality that resulted from a traffic collision. According to the Myrtle Beach Police Department Facebook post, "An officer with the Horry County Police Department alerted the Myrtle Beach Police Department at approximately 7:24 a.m. that an unresponsive male was located beside Highway 17 Bypass north of 21st Avenue North. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene. The preliminary investigation indicated that a vehicle struck the male as he attempted to cross the bypass on foot at approximately 1:30 a.m. This is an ongoing investigation. If anyone has information about this collision, please contact the Myrtle Beach Police Department at 843-918-1382 and reference case number 23-004451." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
2. Check out something a little different in Myrtle Beach. The House of Cars diecast hobby store opened in March and is located at 512 8th Ave. North. Owned by diecast car enthusiast Martin Lyon, this new store has allowed him to give life to his lifelong passion for cars. Now the Grand Strand has something else to be known for. According to Myhorrynews, Erica Lyon, Martin's wife said, “We offer diecast cars, both collectibles and toys for kids. But more centered toward the collector. Grown men and women both collect them. Some people take them and make custom cars out of them. They'll take a $1 car, strip it down, repaint it, put new tires on it, it becomes a $100 car. So, between the kids and then the adult collectors, it's kind of a hobby for all ages.” (Myhorrynews)
3. Be aware of the beach rules that go into effect today in Myrtle Beach. According to wpde.com, "beach coverings, which from Memorial Day through Labor Day, only allow circular umbrellas, up to seven-and-a-half feet in diameter. From the day after Labor Day until Memorial Day, tents and canopies up to 12-by-12 square feet are allowed. Umbrellas must be in line with or behind the lifeguards' line of sight and landward of the mean high tide line. Tents and canopies, when allowed, must be 10 feet behind the established umbrella line. Infant shelters are allowed year-round, but cannot be any larger than four feet wide, three feet deep and three feet tall. For more information on umbrella accessibility and rules, click here." (wpde.com)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Caleb Wygal Author Talk Presented by Litchfield Books (11:00 AM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (4:00 PM)
• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Thank you! Our 3rd Annual In the Dog House Kennel Lock In Fundraiser raised over $23K for our organization! We are blown away by the generosity from all who donated and are forever grateful to have such a supportive community." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "The Pelicans round out their week with another win over Charleston! The Birds won five of seven in the series. Miguel Pabon brought in three runs with a home run and a double, and Andy Garriola hit a three-run homer." (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "It’s National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! Check out all of our animals looking for homes at https://humanesocietynmb.org/adopt/! See some you like? That’s pawsome! Submit an application for dogs at https://humanesocietynmb.org/dog-adoption-." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Karena Garrity

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