🌱Ducklings Were Rescued + Flounder Tournament Coming Up

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll find news about...

• Ducklings saved!
• Mark your calendars for May 6.
• Flounder Tournament!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 74 Low: 59.

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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Last night, Horry County Fire helped a group of siblings that were stuck in a storm drain. The baby ducks were rescued from a storm drain on Cedar Lakes Drive in Little River. According to wpde.com, "firefighters carefully removed the baby ducks and released them into a nearby pond, uninjured." (wpde.com)
2. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 6 when the Junior ROTC teams compete in the third annual Horry County JROTC Drill Meet. You're invited to watch as young men and women from eight Horry Council high schools compete for bragging rights in this Horry County drill competition. The event begins at 9 a.m. in the Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ parking area. Local US Army recruiters will serve as judges for the competition, which concludes with an individual “knockout” competition, where the students compete to following the recruiters’ marching orders. Following the drill meet, everyone’s invited to the Military Family Member Social at the Pelicans’ Picnic Area. For more about our military-friendly events in May, please visit www.militaryappreciationdays.com. (Myrtle Beach City Government via Facebook)
3. Helping parents in need at St. James Middle School Junior Beta club donated baby supplies to Tidelands Health Pediatrics. The students solicited donations from fellow students and local businesses. (wpde.com) .
4. 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:

• World's Strongest Man (8:00 AM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (4:00 PM)
• Air Supply (7:00 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

From my notebook:

• Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: "Ready for a delicious brunch? Check out 10 Fold Biscuits where the biscuits are always homemade, the toppings are always delicious and (according to their sign) the calories never count! " (Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Public safety is a shared responsibility. If you see something. Say Something. Be safe & Have fun!" (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Hey Everyone! Please don't forget to remove your valuables from your vehicles & Lock your doors! . If you see someone suspicious in your neighborhood looking into houses and cars, say something. " (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Rip! His adoption fee is being sponsored today by Anderson Brothers Bank. Meet Rip ( Really is Playful ) This 1 year old boy spends every day doing the same thing: waiting for a forever home! To meet Rip, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment, or you can submit an application at https://humanesocietynmb.org/cat-adoption-form/" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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• Horry County Literacy Council- volunteer orientation session in Georgetown! (April 25)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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