🌱Local Middle School Student To Walk In Fashion Week + Admitted Arson

Good morning, friends! It's Thursday in Myrtle Beach and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including news on...

• Local women arrested for arson.
• Grand Strand Humane Society gets a big check.
• Local middle schooler to walk in fashion week.

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Here are the top stories in Myrtle Beach today:

1. After admitting to starting a fire by lighting a mattress on fire using a torch-style lighter, Christina Lynn Leonard of Myrtle Beach was charged with second-degree arson. The fire reportedly happened at Pace Village apartments on Monday and was contained to a single bedroom. (wpde.com)
2. The North Carolina Moose Association presented the Grand Strand Humane Society with a much needed $7,000 check during the organization's annual convention. According to WBTW, "The Moose Association is an international organization that is dedicated to caring for people, bringing communities together and raising money to help make a difference." (WBTW)
3. Twelve-year-old Carmella Prisco will be walking the iconic runway at this year’s New York Fashion Week. The Socastee Middle School 7th grader will be walking for Archie Brown. (WBTW)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

Thursday, September 14

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

Myrtle Beach Photo Of The Day:

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From my notebook:

• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Last Friday, our Records team was able to drop off the final donations for the 'Stock the Care Closet' event to Myrtle Beach Early Childhood and Myrtle Beach Primary Schools! From Aug. 1 through Sept. 1 the Myrtle Beach Police Department Records Division collected donations of new clothing, school supplies, and toiletry items from our community. Our amazing community came through, as always, to help out and donations poured in everyday during our donation period. Thank you to everyone who donated and that has helped to keep our schools and students ready for whatever their day might throw at them." (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• Horry County Schools: "'You can tell that it's brought a whole new level of encouragement and excitement to the school.' • Ansley Morrow - Principal, North Myrtle Beach High School On Friday, Sept. 1, the upgraded athletic field at North Myrtle Beach High School." (Horry County Schools via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Punkin! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Bully's Pub. Punkin is a bundle of energy, always ready to shower her loved ones with love and affection. This playful pup knows how to have a good time." (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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