🌱 It's Time For Summer Camp + Surfside Pier Still Not Completed

Hi there, Myrtle Beach. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on:

• Surfside Pier won't be completed until August.
• Get tickets for "Hair" the musical.
• Two men arrested in sex operation.

But first, today's weather: Humid with a passing shower. High: 77 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. The completion date for the for new Surfside Beach pier won't be until August. Town crews are reportedly still working on a ramp for people with disabilities and other parts of the project are still in the review process. The pier was destroyed back in 2016 by Hurricane Matthew. The new concrete structure has been under construction since 2020. (WBTW)
2. The famed musical "Hair" will be playing at the Theatre of the Republic located at 335 Main St., Conway. Performances will be on the following dates: June 22-23-24-25 and the 29-30, July 1-2. (WMBF)
3. Two men were charged with criminal solicitation of a minor in a sex operation in the Lowcountry in late May 2023. Bryan Franklin Snead, 52, of Myrtle Beach, and Richard Edward Mitchell, 54, of Bonneau, have each reportedly been charged with one count of criminal solicitation of a minor. According to wpde.com, "The charge is a felony and carries a sentence of up to 10 years. Investigators say Snead and Mitchell solicited people they believed to be minors for sex in unrelated incidents." (wpde.com)
4. A new summer camp option is being offered on the Grand Strand for the summer of 2023. Nailed It DIY Studio will be hosting week-long summer camps where kids can get their creativity on and create all kinds of cool and exciting projects that they can customize to their own liking. The camps are for kids aged six and older. (wpde.com)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• SPECIAL EVENT! "SHELLYBELLY" Michelle Rider! (4:00 PM)
• 2023 Summer Kickoff Bash | Artist / Songwriter Dinner (6:00 PM)
• Time Warp (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:

• North Myrtle Beach Police: "Happy Retirement. Detention Officer Loria Gore worked her last shift yesterday." (North Myrtle Beach Police via Facebook)
• North Myrtle Beach, SC: "We're ready to take the stage — let's kick off Music on Main!" (North Myrtle Beach, SC via Instagram)
• North Myrtle Beach Police: "Let's kick off the summer by having some soccer fun with some of our North Myrtle Beach Police Officers. Can't wait to see everyone there! Today June 2." (North Myrtle Beach Police via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "2023 Hurricane season starts today! Know your zone! Now is the time, to start preparing. Evacuation routes and other hurricane safety tips can be found at https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/i_want_to/learn_about/hurricane_preparedness..." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Dolly! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Murray Law Group, LLC. Dolly, a 3-year-old beautiful hound pup is looking for some extra TLC! To meet Dolly, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment, or you can submit an application at https://humanesocietynmb.org/dog-adoption-form/" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)
• Horry County Schools: "Congratulations to the graduating class of 2023!" (Horry County Schools via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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