🌱Hoppy Easter Festival + World War II Memorial Honoring Veterans

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town, including updates on:

• Man pulls knife and accuses someone of killing his cat.
• World War II Memorial
• Hoppy Easter

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Windy with a heavy t-storm. High: 77 Low: 56.

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Here are the top four stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. Scott Alan Olson, a 57-year-old Myrtle Beach man allegedly pulled a knife and threatened to stab a former acquaintance of his for killing his cat. According to the victim, Olson came to his apartment after not speaking with him for over a year and accused him of killing his cat and said he was going to stab him. According to WBTW, "[Olson] was charged with assault, burglary possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to online records for J. Reuben Long Detention Center. Olson was booked into the jail early Friday morning on bonds totaling $16,500, online records show."(WBTW)
2. Honoring those who served in World War II, construction on a new memorial in Myrtle Beach could begin this summer. Slated to be positioned near Warbird Park in The Market Common area, construction may begin as early as June. According to WMBF, "a sculpture is also planned to be a centerpiece of the memorial, but will likely be installed after construction is completed. The memorial is also planned to be able to hold 100-150 chairs that can be used for ceremonies. The project will move toward construction once a bid is placed and a contract is finalized."(WMBF)
3. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans' opening night is Thursday, April 6. Join them for baseball at the beach and post-game fireworks! For more information go to myrtlebeachpelicans.com. Hope to see you there! (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
4. Will we see you at the Hoppy Easter Spring Festival on Sunday, April 2nd from 2 to 5 p.m. at Tidal Creek Brewhouse, located at 3421 Knoles St.? This free event will include live music from Owen Boone, face painters, tarot and an egg hunt with a visit from the Easter Bunny himself! Hoppy Easter! (Post and Courier)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Horry County Schools: "Reminder: Spring Break is April 3-7. Schools and offices will be closed. HCS would like to wish our students, families, community, faculty and staff a safe and happy week!" (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• Discover South Carolina: "Happy 50th anniversary to @carowinds! The park will celebrate this incredible milestone with new attractions and entertainment, décor, speciality treats and more throughout the year, with the festivities beginning this weekend." (Discover South Carolina via Instagram)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Join us Saturday, April 15 from 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the House of Blues Myrtle Beach for All Dogs Go to Happy Hour! There will be live music, raffles, 50/50 and dogs available for adoption!" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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