🌱Elderly Man Missing Near Grand Strand + Downtown Revitalization!

Hi all! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now. P.S. Keep the beautiful photos coming! They are great and I love seeing them! Today you'll read about...

• An elderly man last seen in the Grand Strand area is missing.
• Downtown Myrtle Beach is getting revitalized.
• A non-profit is helping kids with literacy.

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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. The police need your help to find Paul James McNeill, 75. He is approximately 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds with grey hair and blue eyes. He was reportedly last seen near Grand Strand Medical Center on Feb. 6, according to Horry County Police Dept. He suffers from several medical factors which make him in need of being found immediately. Please, if you have any information contact Horry County Police Department via dispatch at 843-248-1520.(wpde.com)
2. The revitalization of downtown is moving forward swiftly in the city of Myrtle Beach. As part of the Oceanfront Redevelopment Project, the city has been purchasing several properties over the past 12 months. Recently, even more properties were added to the list. According to WMBF, "Brian Tucket assistant to the city manager said, “the plan is to revitalize downtown, period.” (WMBF)
3. The Grand Strand nonprofit, Freedom Readers. is making a difference one student and one book at a time. With the goal to provide opportunities for children to improve their reading skills and academic performance, Freedom Readers focuses on literacy to help students excel by providing one-on-one literacy tutoring and free books for home libraries. (WBTW)
4. Do you want to add a furry friend to your family? Look no further than these Myrtle Beach animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Many shelters in and around Myrtle Beach are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in their forever home. (Myrtle Beach Patch)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Mystery of the Month Book Club - Socastee Library (2:00 PM)
• Pajama Storytime - Socastee Library (4:30 PM)
• All Things Sparkling (6:30 PM)
• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• Assistant Director of Public Information Meredith Denari, City of Myrtle Beach: "Set a reminder! - Myrtle Beach’s Splash Without Cash program is a free, one-week course at Mary C. Canty Recreation Center. Registration opens this Friday, February 17. The course takes place Monday through Thursday, May 22-25." (Nextdoor)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Do you enjoy snacks? Have you been looking for a buddy that will join you in indulging in a little something sweet or savory? If so, then Snowflake is the cat for you! This 2 year old boy was found by animal control back in December." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
  
• House of Blues Myrtle Beach: "Hollywood the promoter presents Finesse2tymes - coming to House of Blues Myrtle Beach April 21st! Tickets are on sale now. https://livemu.sc/40m7CAi" (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Karena Garrity

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