🌱 Local 9/11 Remembrance Events + Myrtle Beach Surf Park Progress?

Hello, everybody! I'm Nicole Fallon-Peek, filling in for your usual curator Kathy in today's edition of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Please note your newsletter may be a bit lighter than usual. Now, here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. On the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Myrtle Beach community held multiple events across the city to remember the lives lost. Nearly 450 bikers participated in a memorial ride at Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson to support the Horry County Firefighter Relief Fund. A ceremony was also held at the Unity Memorial in Warbird Park, which features a beam from the North Tower. "I'm here to remember," said Ernest Trinca, who worked in the military on Sep. 11, 2001. "That's what we should do — remember — every year on 9/11." (wpde.com)
2. South Carolina's first surf park could become a reality with a potential land deal right here in Myrtle Beach. According to the Myrtle Beach City Council's agenda, a Council meeting this morning (Sep. 13) will include a discussion of the authorization to sell 21.6 acres to MHI Capital, LLC for the proposed surf park and amphitheater. The project could potentially create 50 full-time jobs and generate nearly $46.5 million in income for the city. The purchase agreement reportedly includes provisions to allow the city to reacquire the property if development is unsuccessful. (wpde.com)
3. Myrtle Beach police have charged 50-year-old Christopher Stuckey with multiple counts of sex crimes involving a teenage girl, according to officials. Stuckey's charges include two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and disseminating harmful material or exhibiting harmful performance to minors, for incidents that allegedly happened between Aug. 27 and Sep. 3. He is currently being held at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center. (WBTW)

Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Homeschool Program: Beach Buddies At Ripley's Aquarium In Myrtle Beach (Multiple Times)
• Myrtle Beach City Council Meeting At City Hall (10:00 AM)
• Skyler Whitfield At Olde Irish Pub (7:00 PM)
• Time Warp At The Carolina Opry Theater (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new job in the Myrtle Beach area? Patch's latest employment roundup includes numerous local full- and part-time positions in customer service, business services, insurance, and more. (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• Volunteers are needed for a beach and river sweep to clean up trash in nearby Surfside Beach happening on Saturday, Sep. 17. No pre-registration or sign-up is required, and complimentary coffee and refreshments will be provided by Benjamin’s Bakery. (wpde.com)
• The Myrtle Beach Pelicans have shared their 2023 season schedule. Visit this link to start planning which games you'll attend! (Myrtle Beach Pelicans via Facebook)
• Darren Knight's Southern Momma Comedy Tour is coming to House of Blues Myrtle Beach on Sep. 28. You can purchase tickets here. (House of Blues Myrtle Beach via Instagram)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.