🌱Free Pet Adoption Event + Reward For Deadly Hit-And-Run Information

Hello, Myrtle Beach. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• Free pet adoption event.
• Park reopens for play.
• Reward being offered for information on a hit-and-run accident.

But first, today's weather: A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 78 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. If you are searching for a furry new friend, you are in luck! Nearly 100 cats and dogs who are looking for their fur-ever homes will be featured this weekend at free adoption event being held at the PetSmart in Myrtle Beach Saturday, June 24 from noon to 3 p.m. The free event is being hosted by The Horry County Animals Care Center. (wpde.com)
2. Good news for those who like to play! Simpson Creek Park has reopened in Horry County after being closed for renovations. The milling and paving work has been completed and playing and having fun can now resume at the park. (wpde.com)
3. There is now a $1,000 reward being offered for information in the deadly Myrtle Beach hit-and-run incident that took the life of 30-year-old Nelson Green, Jr. in the early morning hours of May 18 in the area of Jennings Road and Stalvey Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to call the MBPD at 843-918-1382 and reference case number 23-007939. (WMBF)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

Tuesday, June 20

• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (4:00 PM)
• Free Grand Strand Networking Event powered by Rockstar Connect (June) (5:30 PM)
• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Patch: "5 New Properties For Sale In The Myrtle Beach Area." (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• Myrtle Beach Pelicans: "The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are the 2023 Carolina League South Division First Half Champions!" (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Please do your part while driving. Look twice, save a life! Check your blind spot, being aware of your surroundings, and using extra caution to help keep roads safe for motorcycle riders. Public Safety Is A Shared Responsibility." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "World's Largest Swimming Lesson! Stop by Myrtle Waves June 22 from 9-10 a.m. for the event! All participants will receive reduced admission! The Myrtle Beach Police Department will be on site helping Grand Strand Health with two of our beach patrol officers! Please be sure to stop by and meet the friendly faces that patrol our beach everyday!" (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Karena Garrity

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